Name: Vacation Boutique Hotel
Address: #128, Street 136, Sangkat Phar Kandal 2, Khan, Phnom Penh, 12210, KH

4/10

Poor

20 Nov 2025

Robert

The hotel was nice, eclectic, clean and in a good location for us. But someone entered my room safe and swapped out 3 $100 bills with counterfeit. I know this because the money was never off my person until I put it in that hotel safe. This hotel was the very first stop after we left our home in the States. I’m lucky I wasn’t arrested for trying to pass counterfeit money. After this happened I did research and saw this is a common problem now in Cambodia. I messaged the hotel and left them a voicemail and they never responded, so they obviously don’t care that someone on their staff is a thief. If you choose to stay at this hotel, BEWARE. They CAN open any room safe at any time, so it’s not really safe at all.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

Brent

Fantastic stay, the only complaint i could say. Is for us older people, a lift would have been nice.
Apart from that 100% .

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Paul

Convenient location and friendly staff. Only warning is there is not an elevator, and there are rooms up four flights of stairs.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Fair

Nice location, but to noisy due front street construction. Bathroom needs renovation.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jan 2025

PETER

Good location in noisy area but everything worked

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

02 Dec 2024

Nicole

My husband and I got back from a two week trip to Vietnam and Cambodia and this was the worst place we checked into. Upon arrival, the receptionist wanted us to do the work for him and tell him the type of room we booked instead of looking it up. Then, once we got to the room, there was no door for the bathroom. It was just a curtain. The walls were cracked. The whole room looked dirty and there were grease stains on the headboard. We went down for a bit to grab a drink at 8 pm and they told us the restaurant was closed and they couldn’t serve us a drink. We left, came back, saw the room again and decided to book another hotel and leave. Also, when we were in the room the ac did not work for the hour that we were in there. I have no idea why this property was listed as a four star hotel, as it definitely is not one. I also attempted to contact hotel management and they were unresponsive.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2024

Michael

The hotel was great value for money. The management is really good and obviously care about their guests. It was a litfle bit dark in the lobby but I would strongly recommend it.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2024

Jude

Good stay in central location.

Good 2 night stay in central located hotel. Close walking distance to all amenities in the city. Clean room and bathroom . Only problem is the air conditioning started dripping water in the middle of the night, bed was abut too firm.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2023

Christian

Like sleeping on granite but otherwise great facilities tea, coffee, TV and fridge. I was at the top of the stairs from hell. Very clean, nice staff

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Nov 2023

Kati

Next to construction site, woke up in the night

The room was spacious, beautifully decorated, clean, too dark due to lack of lamps in the critical places.
The problem was that there's a construction going on next to the hotel. Men and heavy machine worked also in night. On the 1st night I woke up at 2.30 as the whole hotel was like shaking due to all drilling. I wouldn't book before ensuring that the work is finished.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2023

john

This is a great value for the money the people there are very easy to work with and very friendly
And there is a tuk tuk driver out front that is just absolutely a super gentleman to work with

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2023

Zelda

It is a great boutique hotel. Cost wise it is hard to beat. Staff super friendly and helpful. Decor was done with a great thought to making it a wonderful experience . A rating in my book! Zelda Montgomery

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Very nicely appointed room with a clean bathroom and a full-size bath

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2020

Mike

I liked how easy the staff was to talk to.
I thought the room could have been cleaner but it wasn't awful it just wasn't top top clean.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Nov 2019

Woh

Walked up 4 floors. No elevator.

didnt aware there is no elevator in this 4-storey hotel. booked 3 rooms. 1 room at 4th floor. the roomkeep didnt replenish the toothbrushes for 2 consecutive days. simple breakfast (set meal western & asian) but taste good. not suitable for friend-sharing as there is a big glass window at bathroom, seeing the bedroom. there is a vertical blind but still see through clearly. located at busy st 136 bar street, but away from bars area. facing international school. noisy when classes dismiss

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Really good size room ,air con excellent, very clean and well decorated

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2019

Jason

very nice place

what a great hotel, nice bed quiet and easy to get to where i needed to be. A very french shower but is that not to be expected.
The staff were helpful and were there when i needed them. even giving me and umbrella when it was raining

Business

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2019

Jason

Very central but away from noise

Very good location, easy walk to what i need and quiet. Will stay again. Very french shower.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

17 Oct 2019

angelica

It was nice

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Good location, close to lots of bars and restaurants. Staff were helpful with transfers.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2019

Carrolyn

Good hotel with great location.

Nice big room with comfortable bed. Breakfast was nice. Great location. Close to river and close to koh pich which is what we needed to access everyday. Nice decor as well. Front staff could be a little more friendly but I think it’s a language barrier.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2019

Michael

In simple terms...Value for money...If yr looking for all the frills...This is not your hotel...

2/10

Poor

12 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Room invasion

Room invasion. Found the front desk manager (Punlok) in my room, door closed. Made a lame excuse about checking the air conditioner and a customer gave him the wrong room number. The cleaning staff have enough sense to leave the door open when legitimately entering a room.

Management showing such poor judgement leaves a very bad feeling for this place and I do not believe there was any honest intention. If investigating a legitimate complaint why wait until the room was empty to investigate? This manager would have access to the in room safe key. An empty room would be a signal he was in the wrong room.

Don't let your guard down at Vacation Bout. Hotel.

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2019

Millie

The service was good we had a welcome drink and they helped with carrying our luggage up the stairs . Room was large and bathroom nice with good shower and toiletries . Overall very nice stay in a good area

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2019

Mauro

Value 4 money

Value for money

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2019

Queenie

Fast check in, near to Central market & river side n night market.

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Decent stay

Location was all right. We'd thought it was 5-10min walking distance to restaurants and bars but realistically more like 15-20. But GrabTukTuk made it easy for us to get anywhere so that was fine. If you have a back condition that requires a really, really firm mattress, you'd be pleased. I appreciated the cleanliness of the room despite a couple of old cigarette burn holes on the duvet bedding sheets. The hotel brekkie was decent. Last but not least, grateful we got a room on the 2nd floor so the fact that the hotel doesn't have a lift wasn't an issue for us.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Beautifully decorated, what appears to be a old French building with a wide central staircase (no lift for those who need one)

We had a bath in our bathroom which was a real treat after 8 weeks of showers, Albeit you need to fill from the shower as no taps Bed was quite firm but comfortable

Central location so walking is an option

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Very bad checkin. It was rushed.

The hotel room is actually nothing like the pictures and bathroom is bad..

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Great stay!

I will definitely be coming again!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2019

Niamh

Lovely boutique hotel!

Amazing boutique hotel with very cool style! Spotless rooms and bathroom. Very friendly staff, super chilled! Great breakfast and cocktails!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Great stay while visiting the capital city. Room didn’t have a window to the outside so it felt a bit dark but other than that I would recommend for anyone who is traveling. Staff is super helpful and they had a great breakfast!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2019

freddy

great location, nice room, nice bathroom, worth to stay. if have lift and few more pillow it will be perfect

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Little noisy and no lift when on 4th floor
Breakfast very good

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2018

Katrina

Excellent customer service , staff are courteous and friendly. Beautiful interior decor, room is cleaned

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2018

Cyrus

Good nice hotel and i got upgraded to family room and everything was good except I'll need to climb up to 4th floor thru stair without lift as most of the hotel around here are without lift

Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2018

Elango

Value for the money

I was hear 2 year B fore till now they maintain the same quality

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2018

Florent

A little loud area at times, but nothing to complain about the hotel quality and service, really. Haven't tried the restaurant though.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2018

Dan

Nice hotel

I originally had a room with a balcony that over looked the main st. The noise from the street was so loud I asked to be relocated to a quieter room.

Overall the staff are friendly, and accommodating. The rooms that dont have a window are quieter. it is located in a good area not far from the river. Lots of bars and restaurants at the end of the street.

The hotel doesn't have a elevator so you will need to carry your luggage up the stairs as well as climbing them everyday

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Best hotel ever

We enjoyed our stay immensely at this hotel. Staff went out of their way to assist you. Wonderful choice for breakfast. Large rooms with new fixtures. The one draw back is you must use the stairs to get to your room. No elevator.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2017

Kevin

Excellent Experience

The hotel is well located betweeen the central market and the river and it's within about twenty minutes (walking) of the palace and the national museum.

The facilities are very good and the rooms are spacious/tastefully decorated. Rooms have all the amenities you would expect from a small boutique hotel.

The staff are very friendly/helpful and the food/room service is surprisingly good.

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Close to walking distance. Very nice looking place. Friendly staff. Quiet location

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2017

Zheng

A Good Choice

The first and memorable visit of this City. The location of hotel is not far favourite drinking places, safe and peaceful. Rooms are standardly comfortable. The staffs are extremely nice, althought the hotel lighting seems to be dim throughout...

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2017

Richard

Great place in central Phnom Penh

The hotel was very good, great location, unique style and easy to access especially of you travel by bus like we did.
Love the decoration and the room design. Had a balcony too where we had breakfast.
If i go back will stay here again thanks to all of the above and the helpful staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

The stay was fine however there was a flying roach on the 2nd night of stay.

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2017

cath

Fab staff and fab breakfast

Ok, so the bed was very hard as were the pillows. And there were 70 steps to climb to reach my 3 rd floor room. If that's not an issue, would recommend this place. Watching the world go by from the balcony was a hoot.

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2017

Michael

The stairs were challenging, but I knew that before arrival and was prepared. Very courteous staff and a very good location.

6/10

Pleasant

11 May 2017

Evan

close to central markets and walk to river

The hotel was unique and staff were excellent but if you love your back then don't do it... The bed was like sleeping on concrete. If they add a bed topper and give an extra pillow then the hotel would be excellent

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Good for the Value

Everything in the reviews are true.
This is a walk up (no elevator) if you don't mind climbing 4 flights of stairs after touring the city all day in the heat. Then it should be fine.
Yes there are mosquitos, welcome to South East Asia. They will be in your room waiting for you, and leaving love taps as you sleep.
Yes the A.C unit barely works and needs a 30 minute warm up. Keep your blinds closed if you want to come back to a semi cool room
Wifi worked fine, which was suprising.
The soap they provide is the size of a coin literally.
Staff was pretty competent, and the tuk tuk driver really took care of me.
The bed was rock hard but that is common in Cambodia, I had a real hard time sleeping.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2016

David

Clean room, helpful staff

Very nice hotel with wonderful staff speaking good English (but with a bit more accent than some). Staff is extremely helpful. Our room was on the first floor above the kitchen but even though I slept late I was not disturbed by kitchen or hallway sounds. Nice bathroom and shower (very hot). However there were not any hooks in the adjoining sink area to hang towels or my travel bag. Needs some hooks. Also no shelf in the shower for toiletries. Two negatives: AC at 18C and high fan barely cooled the room at night even in cool December. Shower drain didn't work well--after 5 or so minutes, even though the floor slants toward the drain, the water level slowly made it's way to the edge of the shower curtain (full length of tub). There should definitely be work on the drains. Bed was comfortable, breakfast was delicious with different types of fruit, and everything else was fine. It's a bit of a walk to the night market or Central market; you need a tuk-tuk. Would stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2016

Alan J

highly recommended

perfect for $45

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2016

Hy

Likely to stay again

Those who don't like to climb stairs should not stay here.
Some of their air-cons just wouldn't blow cold air so have to search for one that does. I suggest for hotel to carry out air-con maintenance.
The bed is firm so not recommended for side-sleepers.
Overall, staff are nice and helpful except for one.
The building interior seems new and maintained. Rooms are clean with some hint of smoke (even though I requested for a non-smoking one).
There is a tuktuk driver, John, who stations himself right outside the hotel. He is honest and helpful.
I would stay again as long as I have a cold air-con.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Good location which is a short walk from the river with lots of bars and restaurants. Very friendly staff and nice clean room.,

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2016

Kristi

Great Hotel

This hotel is located in the ideal location. It's very cute and cozy. The rooms are small, but have everything needed. The only strange thing is that the sink is in the room and the bathroom only has a curtain as a door. It is a charming hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2016

Gregory

Great little boutique

Great hotel in a good location near to the river front. Very courteous staff, lovely modern boutique rooms. Can't fault the place at all and would heartily recommend.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2016

Gigi D

Great hotel but I wish there was a lift.

The hotel is very clean and nicely decorated. However, I have two issues: 1) this hotel does not have an elevator and 2) the staff member who showed me to my room did not even attempt to help me take my luggage up to my room on the 3rd floor.

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2016

audiolico

Nice hotel. Close to downtown.

Nice hotel. I considered an really good location, it was cose to downtown and temple area. As well it's 2 blocks away from bars and the red light district area. Staff was suoer friendly and helpful. They carried my luggage up 4 florrs because there is no elevator.

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2016

JH

Nice small budget hotel in the middle of the city

This is a nice small hotel. My room was on third floor, and there was no lift. However, I was happy to carry my own luggage, and this didn't bother me at all. The walls in the staircase were made of concrete, and this gave a funny feeling of being like in an industrial complex. Yet for some reason the combination worked - the room was beautiful and functional, and everything worked as expected.
The staff was nice, helpful and professional. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to friends.

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2016

Verified traveler

Good for the price

Clean hotel, new and up to date.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2016

Mala

VERY GOOD

Everything was great except the walk up as our room was on 3rd floor and NO elevator. Otherwise excellent - service, staffs were very friendly and helpful, very clean room with good air-conditioning & excellent neighbourhood, close to all kinds of restaurants & bars.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 May 2016

Verified traveler

We got to the hotel about 7pm so had been travelling all day from Perth. When we got there we were told that our bathroom in our room was broken so we were moved to a sister hotel monsoon close by and then return the next day. We put suitcases bac into a tootoot and left. Not far away but had to go up 40+ stairs to our room. Room clean but out dated. Next day back to our hotel and I asked what floor. We were told the 3rd floor which meant more steps. I informed I was not happy and requested a 1st floor which was only 20+ steps. I would not stay there for the purpose on no lift .

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2016

Verified traveler

Decent Hotel in phnom penh

An old building beautifully renovated in close proximity with the river bay and the main sights such as the royal palace. The hotel could be cleaner, they offered nice oriental robes, that we were excited about, but when we tried them on realised that they haven't been washed on a while. Also it was common to see used plates in the common areas, it seems it take the stuff a while to clear them up.

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2016

dex

Great value in the heart of the tourist area

Great condition of the room. Huge space and very new furnitures. minutes walk away from the river bank where all the tourists flock.

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2016

Jacob

We really enjoyed our stay because of the location, price and hotel service. Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2016

Justine

Amazing stay

This place is amazing it's a must to see and stay - the staff can't help enough and they even gave us an upgrade free of charge - yes they don't have a lift but it's not the end of the world it's about 5 floors in al so it's not terrible :) overall if you want a modern friendly and a relaxing vibe this is the place!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2016

Jessica

Cute boutique hotel w/friendly & helpful staff!

Vacation, is just that...a cute little dream hotel w/amazing staff. I booked a room w/o a balcony & was just fine on the 2nd floor, as I was only there to shower & sleep basically since my few days there were booked w/tours. The food is really great-ordered room service my 1st night after arriving late in the evening by bus from Siem Reap. Bfast in the morning offers several options (Western & Asian) & you get a lot! Air Con is really cold, but so is the shower! Never got luke warm for me once. There are a lot of stairs & no lift (fine for me, but others may have problems getting upstairs). Staff is so friendly & helpful-helped me w/my Visa paperwork since I was flying to HCMC, Vietnam next. The only unfortunate thing that occurred after a pleasant stay & check-out was that the hotel booked me a taxi to the airport w/Mr. Hour ($10 USD vs $7 tuk tuk) kind of expensive for the short ride & especially after dealing w/the driver. He continued to ask where I was from in Africa & told me several times that although I was black & my skin was so dark he thought I was beautiful. When I told him I was American & from NYC he laughed & continued to harass me about being African. It was very uncomfortable-I heard & read about how I may be perceived in SEA, but it was just a crappy way to end such a lovely stay & my 1st time having to directly deal w/that after a month & a 1/2 of travel in Asia.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2016

stephen

Exceptional

The hotel is designed in a very modern urban style, room was good size, clean and bed really comfy, perfect for what I wanted. Thank you Chhun for the service !

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2016

Lena

Really nice hotel!

The hotel was great. The staff was very nice and helpful arranging things for us. Restaurant was good. Slightly far from things but not too bad. Overall great stay! We'd for sure stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2016

Bobby

Excellent hotel, exceptional value

Had a wonderful stay. The entire staff so friendly and helpful. The breakfast is world class. Great location. I heartily recommend it. Very comfortable rooms, the bed was terrific.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2016

Louis

Awesome

Very friendly and understanding staff...Great breakfast cooked your personally style.
Free upgrade room..good free internet...go back in 5 months!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2016

Matthew

Dare I say \"Chic hotel\"?

This hotel is surprisingly stylish. The lobby is attractive but so is the room! Very friendly staff and a good breakfast to boot. And the location is good, close to all the tourist stuff.

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2016

Verified traveler

Very good cambodian hotel

All in all, even if I list some negative points below, a very nice upper standard hotel with nice room design, balcony with seats and table, quiet AC and very clean rooms. You choose your breakfast by filling a form, Baguette/Toast/Croissant/Pancake, Salad, fruit platter, different eggs, jam/butter. The best breakfast I had in cambodia!
The hotel is absolutely recommendable and I would coose it again for sure (but I would ask for softer pillows)

- minus:
- Wi-Fi runs slow but that is absolutely ok. You have to log in with different PWs depending where you are (i e floor, restaurant, outside). Log out happens several times without any logics. But even this matter is ok, except you are a Wi-Fi junkie.
- Public restroom near the reception doesn't offer any toilet paper opportunuity. Before you sit down please be sure to have some paper with you, using the used ones out of the bin seems a bad alternative ;)
- Pillow as in many cambidian hitels very hard and unconfortable
- Thers no door separating the restroom from the room, just a curtain.
- bad smelling in the restroom

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2016

Liam

Great stay. Riverside

Brilliant hotel just off riverside end of st136 unfortunately no lift but newly built hotel and we'll trained staff.

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2016

Liam

Great place to stay riverside!

Great staff. Good location at end of st136. Will stay here again.!!!!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2015

Verified traveler

Modern, clean, great location

This hotel was in a great location near the river, plenty of corner stores, restaurants and the night market. It was clean, staff were super helpful, breakfast was great and (although we didn't try it) the food they offered in the restaurant looked great.