Shangri-La Phnom Penh Cambodia (Photo: Shangri-La) This is how we (almost) start a new year. The luxury hotel Shangri-La Phnom Penh, a new landmark near the seaside of Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, will open tomorrow (28.12) to the general public. It's the first hotel of the chain in Cambodia.
The new hotel, of course rated five stars, is intended to be a new tourist and business center in Phnom Penh, enhancing the city's overall appeal, especially Phnom Penh's lively Kouch neighborhood.
Photo: Shangri-LaThe new hotel is part of a complex of three towers. It rises to a height of 228 meters, making it one of the tallest structures in the capital. The new hotel has 303 rooms and suites with breathtaking panoramic views.
The interior design combines Asian heritage with Art Deco, emphasizing warm wood colors, natural stones, and natural daylight.
Photo: Shangri-LaThe hotel's restaurant, Kommune Dining & Social Space, will offer guests classic Cambodian dishes like Beef Lok Lak and Fish Amok. The hotel also includes an authentic Chinese restaurant where you can enjoy unique Peking duck, as well as a rooftop bar - Altitude, offering stunning sunset views, cocktails, and light snacks. The bar will open over the coming year.
Photo: Shangri-LaAlso at the hotel: one of the largest event halls in the city, an infinity pool, and a wellness and spa center. All of these will open gradually in the coming months.
And how much will you pay? A quick check reveals very affordable prices for a hotel of this standard. For the basic room in the hotel, you will pay $216 per night during the week, while for the spacious suites, you will pay $384 per night during the week.