Plantation Urban Resort and Spa is a small resort in the middle of Phnom Penh, on Street 184 in the old town, and its biggest asset is its position. The Royal Palace is a two-minute walk away, the National Museum of Cambodia about three minutes and the riverfront around seven, so a day of sightseeing can be done almost entirely on foot, returning to the pool in the heat of the afternoon. The property is rated as a four-class hotel and has 84 rooms in a range of types, from standard rooms and studios to deluxe rooms that open onto the pool, a family room that sleeps four with two king beds, and a penthouse rooftop suite. The atmosphere is that of a calm, garden-style retreat in a busy city, with a terrace, a garden and a lift, and it feels much smaller and quieter than the large towers elsewhere in the capital. For travellers who want a central base with a resort feel, it fills a niche that the bigger riverfront hotels do not.
Location and getting around
Street 184 puts you in the heart of the old town, with the palace, the museum and many cafes and restaurants within a short walk. The riverfront promenade, where sunset cruises depart, is a gentle stroll away. The airport is about 47 minutes by car, and the hotel offers a round-trip shuttle for a surcharge on request, which is worth arranging if you arrive late or after a long flight.
Rooms and facilities
The room mix is wide, which helps couples, families and small groups find something suitable. Pool-view and patio rooms are the choice for guests who want to step outside to the water, while the family room suits parents travelling with children. The property has two outdoor pools with free cabanas, sun loungers and umbrellas, open from eight in the morning until nine in the evening, and two poolside bars.
An on-site spa offers massages, body scrubs and treatments, which are a pleasant antidote to long days on foot. There are two restaurants and a coffee shop, with a buffet breakfast available for a surcharge, and free Wi-Fi in rooms and free self-parking.
Who it suits
Couples, small families and travellers who want to walk to the major sights and come back to a pool and a spa. It is a good alternative to the larger luxury hotels for guests who prefer a quieter, more intimate property. Guests who want a gym will need to look elsewhere, since none is mentioned, and pets are not allowed.
Good to know
Check-in is from two in the afternoon, with late check-in available during limited hours, and check-out is at noon, with late check-out available for a fee and subject to availability. Babysitting is available for a surcharge. Free cancellation applies to selected rates, so compare the options when you reserve. Book early for the cool season from November to February, when the central location is in highest demand.
Why stay here
- ✓Two outdoor pools with cabanas
- ✓On-site spa
- ✓Two poolside bars
- ✓Two restaurants and a coffee shop
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Babysitting on request
Good questions
How far is Plantation Urban Resort and Spa from the Royal Palace?+
The Royal Palace is about a two-minute walk, the National Museum about three minutes and the riverfront about seven.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes. It has two outdoor pools with free cabanas, sun loungers and umbrellas, open from 8 am to 9 pm, plus two poolside bars.
Is there an airport shuttle?+
A round-trip shuttle is available on request for a surcharge. The airport is about 47 minutes away by car.
