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the 252vsBillabong Hostel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, the 252 ranks significantly better than The Billabong Hotel. the 252 scores 79 with recommendations from 4 reviewers including Rough Guide, oyster.com and The Telegraph.
the 252
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
The Telegraph
Oyster
Street 252 #19, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh 10000, Cambodia
From $70/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "This terrific-value place has attractive lime-striped rooms. The charismatic French owner makes guests feel welcome." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"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."
The Telegraph8.0
"Being away from the bustle yet close enough to reach it is part of the 252’s charm." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The 252 is a mid-range boutique hotel with 19 rooms, located off of two of Phnom Penh's main drags and just outside of the trendy BKK1 neighborhood." Full review
Billabong Hostel Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
5, Street 158, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
From $5/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "Near Psar Thmei but an oasis of calm by comparison, Billabong has a big open courtyard and 20 rooms set around a large swimming pool." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Set in an idyllic tropical garden with a large free-form salt-water swimming pool, Billabong is a 10-minute walk from the Mekong River and the Central Market."
Rough Guide "An unassuming small hotel with a range of comfortable, en-suite a/c rooms (all with TV), including quad-share family rooms, helpful management and a nice pool."
