Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel

Phnom Penh - The seminar was to be held at Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel so I booked it there as not to waste time travelling to and fro venues. This 5-star jewel is tucked way away from the bustling city across the river. There are few guests because of the long distance to many attractions and dining venues but the hotel looks and feels awesome. It is a very big hotel.

Grand entrance

View of the pool from my room

This hotel has a huge swimming pool. When I walked pass it and cross the small road I will reach the jetty that will bring me across the river to Nagaworld and Royal Palace. The ferry leaves every hour and it's free for Hotel guests.

Ferry service

Large Hotel Lobby

with the huge dome in the centre of the Lobby.

The swimming pool on ground level

My room is very nice, air-con is fresh and well circulated but my only qualms is the Hotel is stingy on their water bottles. They are half the normal size and only 2 in my room.

Toilet Bidet remote control

My first experience with a remote control bidet, there is rear and front for ladies. Also intensity and positioning with dryer.

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