Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Rosewood Phnom Penh
The Literal High Life
What it is
The uppermost 14 floors of Vattanac Capital Tower, with 175 rooms, 6 restaurants, and a pampering Khmer medicine-inspired spa, an indoor pool, and buzzy rooftop bar.
What it isn't
Artless. The property has its own art gallery on the 35th floor—an inspiring way to start or end your day.
What we think
Francophiles from throughout the city beeline to the patisserie at Rosewood Phnom Penh for its mango and white chocolate eclairs and Macallan Whisky and honey blossom chocolates—just one example of the detail-oriented delights you’ll find at this hotel. The guest rooms here are just as beautifully crafted, starting with the 538 square foot Executive Rooms—stocked with 600 thread count Frette linens; beside controls for everything from the HVAC to the window treatments that roll down over the floor-to-ceiling windows; and custom-made toiletries designed by master perfumer Christophe Laudamiel. For the full “I live here” experience, book a suite like the aptly named Mekong; it has a plush separate living room and spa-like bath, all overlooking its rolling namesake river. While you’re here, be sure to ask the concierge about their curated guest experiences, which may include guided architectural tours of the district and cocktail-making workshops with local mixologists.
You're here because
The hotel’s luxury knows no bounds, whether you want to hop in any of their fleet of Jaguars for a whirl around town or chat with in-the-know Clefs d’Or concierges.
The Moment
This sleek skyscraper is as “modern day” as they come, but the spa’s treatments have truly ancient roots. Today, after being rubbed down with an herbal ponlei and turmeric poultice and being wrapped in saffron, you emerge as if a butterfly from the chrysalis.
Restaurants & Bars
Brasserie Louis - offers French comfort food and regional Cambodian favorites
Zhan Liang - fine Chinese dining experience, focusing on signature Cantonese, Sichuanese and Northern Chinese cuisines
Iza - authentic Japanese restaurant featuring a signature noodle corner, interactive robata-yaki grill and sushi
Living Room - elegant lounge serving sophisticated light snacks, pastries, cakes and evening drinks
Patisserie - premium boutique offering signature chocolates, pristine pastries and éclairs, artful cakes and seasonal specialties
Sora - serving cocktails and tapas on the terrace
Location
A mere 30 minute drive from Phnom Penh International Airport.