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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Located down a quiet street behind the National Museum this small hotel has a lovely salt-water swimming pool. — DK Eyewitness

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

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 relaxed offering is firmly aimed at the boutique market but does not take the aesthetic to extremes. — Frommer's

The tallest building in the capital city, this 15-story tower is also the only venue for large-scale professional conferences, meetings and smart business accommodations. — Star Service

A migrant from Siem Reap, Smiley’s is a huge seven-storey hotel with 40 spacious rooms that border on chic. — Lonely Planet

Hidden down a side street, the a/c rooms here are chic and colourful, if a tad overpriced, and the more expensive have balconies. — Rough Guide