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the 252vsPAVILION

Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, The Pavilion is preferred by most professionals compared to the 252. The Pavilion scores 90 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers including Oyster, Rough Guide and Insight Guides.

the 252
7/10
Street 252 #19, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh 10000, Cambodia
From $70/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This terrific-value place has attractive lime-striped rooms. The charismatic French owner makes guests feel welcome." Full review
Rough Guide 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 Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Being away from the bustle yet close enough to reach it is part of the 252’s charm." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-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
PAVILION
8/10
227, Street 19, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
From $49/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The Pavilion -- hidden behind big heavy wooden doors and long white walls -- is an absolute oasis in this city of honking, jostling tuk-tuks, and motorcycles." Full review
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This is a very popular boutique hotel, so make sure to book ahead and get confirmation of it in writing or by e-mail.
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Located just below the southwest corner of the Royal Palace, The Pavilion is a boutique hotel set in a spacious French villa with elements of fine Khmer and Chinese decor."
Fodor's Fodor's
"A discreet green oasis in the heart of bustling Phnom Penh, the Pavillion is in a lovingly restored building of the raging 1920s, with a swimming pool and spa." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The architecture is an original combination of Khmer and French styles and some rooms have private pools or Jacuzzis, while others have balconies overlooking a shady garden."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Boutique guesthouse in two impeccably converted colonial mansions. Rooms (all a/c) are beautifully presented but vary."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Housed in an elegant French villa, this immensely popular and atmospheric place helped popularise the Phnom Penh poolside boutique hotel." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Pavilion, converted from four historic villas, is one of those hotels you walk into and instantly relax." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Pavilion is a small adults-only boutique hotel located in the historic center of Phnom Penh near Wat Botum." Full review

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