Amanjaya

A super-comfortable hotel in the middle of town with fabulous views of river and city from your private balcony

Phnom Penh stands on the Mekong at its conflux with the Tonle Sap, a view that is sweetly framed from your balcony at Amanjaya, with bustling Sisowath Quay – La Croisette of Indochina – stretching south before you. It is a lively spot in the middle of a happening town, with the dazzling Royal Palace a short stroll west and a host of good restaurants on your doorstep.

As for Amanjaya, this small and lively city hotel delivers exactly what you’d want of it: heaps of comfort, an easy style, good food and excellent service. There’s a big brasserie downstairs with a long bar and a couple of sofas, a small business centre where you can pick up emails, and 21 excellent suites that offer really good value for money. All come with fancy bathrooms, spacious sitting areas, comfortable kingsize beds and French windows that open onto splendid balconies. Wander the streets outside and find bars, markets, museums and temples. A stylish little hotel in the heart of a vibrant city.

Highs

• Fantastic location, within walking distance of many attractions and restaurants
• The big bedrooms and sparkling bathrooms are great value for money
• Spectacular views of the Tonle Sap and the Mekong from your balcony
• This is an exciting town, very much in its ascendancy, and there’s lots to do
• Helpful staff go the extra mile

Lows

• Some noise floats up from the street, so go for rooms on the upper floors
• Watch out for slippery wood floors when you get out of bed!