Hotel Cambodiana is one of Phnom Penh’s long-established big hotels, a riverside property near the Royal Palace and the Independence Monument, and it is the most practical choice in this guide for families who want space and facilities. The hotel has 168 rooms with air conditioning, safes, workspaces and free Wi-Fi, and room types include the Executive Suite with a river view. It is built around leisure: an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, a children’s pool, a sauna and steam room, a gym with fitness classes, two outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pickleball court, a garden, a playground and a library. There are two restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a poolside bar and a coffee shop, and the property offers evening entertainment, babysitting for a surcharge, car rental and limousine service. Its booking page rates it as a 3.5-class property, a step below the luxury hotels in this guide, which is reflected in the price and in the sense of a comfortable, relaxed resort in the middle of the city.
Location and getting around
The hotel is described as near the riverside, close to the Royal Palace and the Independence Monument, so the main sights and the promenade, where the sunset cruises depart, are within a short tuk-tuk ride. The hotel can arrange car rental and limousine service, and airport and bus-station transfers are available for a surcharge if you contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival.
Rooms and facilities
With 168 rooms, it is a large hotel, and the pools and grounds are its main draw. The outdoor pool and the children’s pool suit families, and the tennis courts, pickleball court and playground give children somewhere to burn off energy between temples and museums. Children up to eleven stay free in existing beds, free cribs are available on request and rollaway beds carry a nightly charge, which keeps the cost down for families.
Who it suits
Families, groups of friends and travellers who want a pool, sport and a garden rather than a boutique atmosphere. Guests who prefer a quiet, small hotel may find it a little busy, and the rooms reflect a hotel of the mid-range class rather than the newest luxury towers. Pets are not allowed.
Good to know
Free self-parking and valet parking are available. Check-in starts at 2 pm and runs until 5 am, which suits late arrivals, and check-out is before noon, with late check-out subject to availability and a fee. The minimum check-in age is 18, and the front desk is staffed. Book early for November to February, and ask about breakfast and transfers when you reserve.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with swim-up bar
- ✓Children’s pool
- ✓Two tennis courts and a pickleball court
- ✓Sauna, steam room and gym
- ✓Playground and garden
- ✓Two restaurants and a poolside bar
- ✓Free parking and valet
- ✓Babysitting on request
Good questions
Is Hotel Cambodiana good for families?+
Yes. It has an outdoor pool, a children’s pool, a playground, tennis and pickleball courts, and children up to eleven stay free in existing beds. Free cribs are available on request.
How many rooms does the hotel have?+
It has 168 rooms with air conditioning, safes, workspaces and free Wi-Fi, including river-view suites.
Is there parking and an airport transfer?+
Free self-parking and valet parking are available. Airport and bus-station transfers are available for a surcharge if you contact the hotel 24 hours before arrival.
