The Quay Boutique HotelvsBillabong Hostel
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, The Quay Boutique Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to The Billabong Hotel. The Quay Boutique Hotel ranks #11 in Phnom Penh with praise from 4 publications such as Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and concierge.com.
The Quay Boutique Hotel
277 Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
From $50/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The swank 16-room Quay Hotel (opened in spring 2008) mixes a mod Jetsons aesthetic with a solid environmental ethic."
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Rooms 15 and 16 on the top floor have the best river views; avoid the windowless back-of-the-house quarters, which feel like space capsules.
DK Eyewitness
"The Quay is a sleek new hotel that uses minimalist decor and eco-friendly practices to achieve what they call “intelligent indulgence and contemporary civility”."
Rough Guide
Star
"This luxurious hotel – soft cushions and plush carpets, cutting-edge design – has an excellent restaurant, Chow, as well as roof terrace with jacuzzi."
Lonely Planet
"Cambodia’s first carbon-neutral hotel, the Quay is a temple of contemporary style right on the riverfront." Full review
Billabong Hostel
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."