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Sofitel · Luxury
Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra
Tonle Bassac
88
Guest sentiment
A 201-room riverside hotel on Sothearos Boulevard in Tonle Bassac, neighbouring AEON Mall, with 5 restaurants, 4 bars, and 2 outdoor pools.
Last updated August 8, 2026
Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra sits riverside amongst landscaped gardens in the Tonle Bassac area of Phnom Penh's old quarter, neighbouring AEON Mall. The 201 rooms and suites feature premium in-room amenities from Balmain, and the property spans 5 restaurants, 4 bars, and 2 outdoor pools, with a renowned Sunday brunch drawing regular praise. Guests consistently praise the exceptional, genuine hospitality and the quality and variety of amenities, making it one of the highest-rated luxury hotels in Phnom Penh, with the tranquil yet centrally accessible location a recurring highlight.
How guests rate it
- Location84
- Service92
- Rooms88
- Food & breakfast92
- Value82
| Address | 26 Old August Site, Sothearos Boulevard, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Brand Sub Brand | Sofitel |
| Neighborhood | Tonle Bassac |
What ALL – Accor Live Limitless status gets you here
- Complimentary breakfast or lounge access for ALL Diamond members at participating hotels, per ALL - Accor Live Limitless program terms
- Room upgrades for Platinum and Diamond members, subject to availability
- Late check-out until 4pm for Diamond members, subject to availability
Pros
- Riverside setting amongst landscaped gardens, neighbouring AEON Mall
- 201 rooms and suites with premium in-room amenities from Balmain
- 5 restaurants, 4 bars, and 2 outdoor pools
- Renowned Sunday brunch draws consistent, strong praise
- Genuine, attentive hospitality repeatedly highlighted by guests
Cons
- As a large luxury property, the atmosphere leans more resort-scale than intimate boutique
- The Tonle Bassac location, while tranquil, sits a short drive from some of Phnom Penh's historic sights
The research view
What the research keeps finding
Themes that came up again and again across independent reviews — not a single opinion, but the patterns that repeat.
Consistently praised
- Service quality is consistently called exceptional and genuine rather than merely professional
- The Sunday brunch is repeatedly singled out as a standout dining experience
- The riverside gardens and pool facilities draw consistent praise
Worth knowing before you book
- No significant recurring watchouts surfaced across recent reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra near the river?
Yes -- it sits riverside amongst landscaped gardens in the Tonle Bassac area, neighbouring AEON Mall, in what the hotel describes as the old quarter of Phnom Penh.
Does Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra have a Sunday brunch?
Yes -- its Sunday brunch is renowned and draws consistent, strong guest praise, part of a dining program spanning 5 restaurants and 4 bars across the property.