A chic little hotel occupying a strategic corner in the popular NGO quarter of town, Anise has business-smart rooms with flat screen TVs and Internet throughout. Fancier rooms also have DVD players and a safe, but the lack of a lift makes life at the top tough. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Near the bustling Central Market but an oasis of calm by comparison, this - you guessed it - Aussie-run place has 15 rooms set around a large swimming pool and leafy garden. Standard rooms are smallish, so it's better to invest in the pool-view rooms for space and style. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Bright Lotus is one of the best-located budget places in Phnom Penh. The views of the National Museum and Royal Palace improve with each floor you ascend, so it is well worth climbing the stairs. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This new hotel is quickly earning a name for itself as one of the better addresses in town. It's not quite on the riverfront, but more than makes up for it with smart business-like rooms, a swimming pool and free wi-fi. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

If you like the idea of staying in a cafe where good service and great food is right outside your door, then Spanish-run Del Gusto might just be the place for you. Set in a restored colonial-cum-wooden house built in the 1930s, the space is very attractive, and the rooms are stea… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

If you fancy the lakeside backpacker scene but you're not so keen on the wooden establishments slowly sinking into Boeng Kak, then this multistorey guesthouse might be the place for you. It's popular and the rooftop bar is a great place to meet people and watch the sunset. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Just a block back from the river, the Indochine 2 offers clean, comfortable (if uninspired) rooms in a great location. Like its sister hotel on the riverfront, the Indochine 2 has earned a reputation for having a laid-back and friendly atmosphere and this keeps it popular with th… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A grandee from the golden age of travel, this is one of Asia's opulent old palaces, in the illustrious company of the Oriental in Bangkok and Raffles in Singapore. This classic colonial-era property is Phnom Penh's leading address, with a heritage to match its service and style. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Cambodia's tallest building is a favourite with business travellers and is the only real international-style hotel in Phnom Penh. It's undoubtedly very nice, and the gym, spa and pool facilities are top notch, but when you consider the location and price, Le Royal is probably a b… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The quaint little Kambuja is one of the few remaining Phnom Penh hotels located in a cluster of old French shophouses. Its yellow stucco walls and terracotta-tiled roof house ten comfortable rooms that represent good value, if not luxury. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Set in a small villa in the backstreets, this gay-friendly guesthouse offers artfully decorated rooms set around a small swimming pool. It's a homely place with a warm welcome, making it equally popular with straight travellers. Wi-fi is available for a daily rate. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

For more than a decade, Number 9 has been a waymarker on the Southeast Asian backpacking circuit. It's never been particularly clean and it's always been a magnet for mosquitoes, but if hygiene isn't high on your list of priorities it's got a pretty good vibe and a somewhat sordi… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Life at the Okay is more than OK, thanks to its central location, just a short walk from the riverfront. The rooms are pretty standard, but the bustling backpacking atmosphere has helped make it one of the most popular places in town. The location combines a relatively quiet stre… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A 40-room property on a lively stretch of the riverfront, this hotel represents excellent value for money in such a desirable location. All rooms have TV and minibar, plus the pricier options have smart showers for some serious soaking. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Phnom Penh Hotel is the newest, biggest and best-value of this city's top-end accommodation. With 407 rooms it's positively vast, but the facilities will keep both business- and leisure-travellers happy even if the location is more suitable to business people. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

After years as an under-performer in the colonial-era hotel stakes, the Renakse was finally nearing the end of a painfully slow renovation when we visited and the result is a rich mix of history and style. Add this to its front-and-centre location and the Renakse is excellent val… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Long popular with Phnom Penh aficionados, this place has been renovated and upgraded, making for an enticing deal. Rooms include a DVD player and minibar, plus there is a swimming pool in the garden, a restaurant and art gallery. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The phrase 'cheap and cheerful' could have been devised for the Tat Guesthouse. So could the saying 'you get what you pay for'. There's nothing remotely luxurious about this place, but it has a quiet location near to plenty of local restaurants, and you'll receive a warm welcome. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Housed in one of the most elegant French villas in town, this is an atmospheric place to stay. Furnishings show a Chinese-Khmer touch and some have commanding pool views. Recently expanded into a second contemporary building next door, some of the new rooms include a private plun… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Tonle Hotel has closed for what promises to be a pretty serious makeover. The people behind the famous Foreign Correspondents Club of Cambodia are jackhammering away as we speak and the rooms are expected to be ready for guests in January. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A new boutique hotel near Wat Langka, the rooms here face a shady swimming pool and garden cafe. Cheaper rooms are smaller and the decor gets more expressive with the price, rising to the extensive suites with their large balconies and big flat screen TVs. Full Lonely Planet Review ›