Phnom Penh

After the noise and dust of Phnom Penh's streets, the cool, sweetly scented lobby of Hotel Le Royal pleases all the senses. — Star Service

Boutique guesthouse in two impeccably converted colonial mansions. Rooms (all a/c) are beautifully presented but vary. — Rough Guide

French colonial style meets 1920s glamour at this five-star sleep close to Phnom Penh’s top sights. — Jetsetter

This is the largest and most ambitious hotel among the Pavilion properties. — Lonely Planet

La Rose Boutique Hotel is a smart 68 room boutique hotel spread across two buildings, a stone’s throw from the Independence Monument, that offers stylish, very large rooms and one bedroom apartments. — The Telegraph

This four-story building has a lovely Colonial atmosphere right by the river between the Royal Palace and Wat Phnom. — DK Eyewitness

Big, functional, affordable and perfectly placed smack dab in the middle of Golden St. Perfect for big groups. — Lonely Planet

The Kabiki is a small, green boutique hotel hidden behind a large tropical garden and tucked away in a gated security lane. — Oyster

French-run, this superb boutique hotel stands out for its stylish well-appointed rooms, some with fab balconies, helpful smiling staff and lovely 13m pool with lounging pavilions. — Rough Guide

A smaller, cheaper version of sister hotel Plantation, the rooms are exceptional value given the chic look. — Lonely Planet

Atmospheric hotel behind the Royal Palace offering a good deal for the standard and comfort provided. — Lonely Planet

The original guesthouse in town has several annexes with bargain-basement rooms and a bustling cafe with travel info. The cheapest rooms lack windows. — Lonely Planet

Patched together from three houses, but the results are pretty impressive. Most rooms come with a balcony and the decor is stylish throughout. The family rooms... include a second bedroom. — Lonely Planet

The Rambutan Resort is a lovely boutique hotel located near the Russian Market and the hip BKK1 neighborhood -- full of restaurants, bars, and shops. — Oyster

This sleek skyscraper hotel has established itself as a Phnom Penh landmark, where stylish rooms and buzzy restaurants are just as much of an attraction as the smart rooftop bar. — The Telegraph

This is an intimate and friendly boutique property offering just 10 spacious, attractively retro-fitted rooms, a small spa and a good restaurant, located in busy downtown Phnom Penh. — The Telegraph

This excellent and really quite funky little place has tastefully decorated rooms and is situated on a pleasant and quiet street. — Frommer's

A villa that had a second life as a boutique hotel has transformed again into a chic hostel with some of the most luxurious dorms in town. — Lonely Planet

Nothing is fancy or labored, and the overall feel is one of space and light. It is firmly aimed at the lower end of the midrange market, but with style and imagination. — Frommer's

This guesthouse is attached to the long-running restaurant of the same name, set in a sumptuous villa. — Lonely Planet