The capital city of Phnom Penh in Cambodia retains much of the charm that it did when it was one of French Indochina’s gems. Graceful and laid-back, it is a beautiful city full of cultural attractions and includes the the stunning Royal Palace. We have chosen some of the best guest accommodations in Phnom Penh to ensure that your stay is comfortable.

5-Star Accommodations

Sokha Angkor and Spa Hotel is a brand new resort boasting full services and luxurious amenities. There is an air of the Caribbean that permeates the resort. The center piece is the swimming pool with a water fall cascading behind it. Many of the guest rooms have balconies that look out upon this peaceful sight. There are a few restaurants as well as two lounges where guests can sip cocktails and get to know their fellow guests.

Raffles Le Royal Hotel is truly a feast for the senses. Guests of the hotel will enjoy contemporary style combined with impeccable services. There are a variety of rooms from which to choose complete with elegant decor and chock full of amenities. Several restaurants and cocktail lounges ensure that guests won’t go hungry no matter what type of cuisine they crave.

4-Star Accommodations

Cambodiana Hotel boasts the distinction of being the lone luxury hotel found along the Mekong River. Large and impressive, the hotel offers guests an outdoor pool and spa services and for the children, there is a kids club on site. Western and Cambodian cuisine are served at the Mekong Garden Restaurant and entertainment and cocktails can be found in your choice of three lounges.

Amanjaya Pancam Hotel is visually stunning and located near everything a tourist might want to see. Rooms are handsomely decorated and offer guests a variety of upscale amenities such as WiFi internet access, a mini bar and satellite television to name just a few. Massage services are available and there is a boutique, restaurant, cafe and lounge.

Comfortable quarters along with excellent amenities are important for many when they are traveling and these guest accommodations we have suggested are some of the best in the city of Phnom Penh. Relax, refresh and enjoy!

Cambodia is an ancient land with ancient customs. Visitors to Cambodia can enjoy the historical sites, yet enjoy modern entertainment options as well. Many of the once abandoned cinemas with the encouragement of the Ministry of Fine Arts and Culture have reopened their doors. Khmer films are popular among the citizens not just in the city, but in outlying provinces as well.

For those visitors that don’t speak the Khmer language, there are a number of private viewing rooms that feature English language films at the Movie Street Video Center, as well as French language movies at the French Cultural Center.

For those looking for a bit more excitement, there are plenty of nightclubs in Phnom Penh. You can choose from a variety of clubs where you can mingle with the locals such as U2, Spark and Rock. The disco scene doesn’t heat up late in the evening, usually after one has had a meal followed by a few drinks at a bar. The price for drinks can be high, but the street seller outside is always available to get a drink at a lower price.

If you travel outside of Phnom Penh, Khmer nightclubs are in abundance. The club’s are targeted to men, but women tourists are always welcome. This gives the tourist a chance to get up close and see what Khmer dancing is all about.

If a quiet bar or a lively pub is more to your taste, Siem Reap and Phnom Penh is where you will find them. Outside of these areas, drinking can be found in the nightclubs, restaurants and street stalls.

To get more of a flavor of Cambodia, plan a visit during the three day celebration of the Cambodian New Year that falls during April. It is a three day event that takes place when the harvest is in. Homes are gaily decorated and the shrines have plenty of food and beverages, a traditional offering to God.

The rainy season in May is hailed with the Royal Ploughing Ceremony. This is cultural event that alerts the nation that the rainy season has begun and farmers get ready for rice farming as they begin to plough. The Royal Palace at Phnom Penh is where this celebration takes place.

When one visits Cambodia, there is no end of attractions, historical sites, arts, culture, food and entertainment. One visit to Cambodia won’t be enough to sample the many sites and sounds that are uniquely Cambodia.