Anise

Phnom Penh


If a leafy boutique hotel with a pool isn’t the thing for you, Anise is one of the better midrange high-rises in town (though it lacks an elevator). Indigenous textiles and handsome wood trim add character to rooms that boast extras including DVD players. Pricier rooms are gargantuan; all rooms include free laundry.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Phnom Penh attractions

1. Wat Langka

0.15 MILES

A colourful Buddhist temple in the heart of the city (near Independence Monument) that was established as a sanctuary for holy writings.

2. Independence Monument

0.24 MILES

Modelled on the central tower of Angkor Wat, Independence Monument was built in 1958 to commemorate the country’s independence from France in 1953. It…

3. Norodom Sihanouk Statue

0.36 MILES

This impressive statue shows the legendary former king/prime minister/statesman King Father Norodom Sihanouk, who died a national hero in 2012.

4. Wat Botum

0.51 MILES

This Buddhist temple with saffron-coloured robes flapping in the wind is particularly photogenic. It's located opposite Wat Botum Park.

5. Cambodia–Vietnam Friendship Monument

0.59 MILES

This optimistically named monument was built to a Vietnamese (and rather communist) design in 1979. Concerts are often held in the park, which springs to…

6. Shrine of King Norodom Suramarit

0.64 MILES

This is the shrine of King Norodom Suramarit, the father of King Sihanouk who reigned from 1955 to 1960 following his son's abdication from the throne.

8. Bell Tower

0.65 MILES

The bell of this tower is rung to order the gates of the Royal Palace compound to be opened or closed.