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The 252

3.5 star property
A peaceful retreat with spa treatments and an outdoor pool awaits travelers just steps from Phnom Penh's vibrant Central Market

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The 252 in Phnom Penh City Centre offers a poolside bar, spa services like manicures and massages, and an on-site restaurant serving meals all day. Guests can relax in the garden or walk to the Royal Palace and Central Market. Practical amenities include dry cleaning services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Phnom Penh City Centre, a neighborhood in Phnom Penh, is home to The 252. Royal Palace Park and Preah Sihanouk Garden reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sovanna Phum Theater and Phnom Penh Fantasy World. Water Garden and Synny Water Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Phnom Penh travel guide
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#19 street 252, Phnom Penh, 12207

What's nearby

  • Independence Monument
    Independence Monument
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Palace
    Royal Palace
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
    Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Phnom Penh riverside. Cambodia
    Riverside
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Central Market
    Central Market
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Phnom Penh Railway Station
    8 min drive
  • Techo Intl. Airport (KTI)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sensory Park Urban Hotel
    6 min walk
  • Heng Heng Poridge
    4 min walk
  • Crown Chicken
    5 min walk
  • Pu Rock Cafe
    3 min walk
  • The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
    6 min walk

About this property

The 252

Hotel near Royal Palace
Consider a stay at The 252 and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The 252 boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 22-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5.50 for adults and USD 5.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 18.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5.50 for adults and USD 5.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 18.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

252 Hotel
252 Hotel Phnom Penh
252 Phnom Penh
The 252 Hotel Phnom Penh
The 252 Hotel
The 252 Phnom Penh
The 252 Hotel Phnom Penh

Frequently asked questions

Does The 252 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The 252 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The 252?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The 252?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The 252 provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is The 252 located?

Located in Phnom Penh City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Independence Monument and Royal Palace. Wat Lang Ka and Preah Sihanouk Garden are also within 15 minutes. Phnom Penh Railway Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The 252 Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is good although their sign is very small so you might drive by there two or three times.. Is noted parking available and is it really was not parking I had to jump up to curbs on my big bike in order to get inside for security. Frankly the biggest problem I had was waking up in the morning the room was extremely perfume fragrance and I don't know if that was for the smell or bug killer that I felt ill and had a migraine headache as soon as I went outside it was getting better breakfast was very minimal and actually I hate to say it but the orange juice was old and turn bad
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing discovery

Due to the recent events in the world, we ended at Nicole and Stephane's place. We were immediately feeling better, Stephane and Nicole and their staff took care of us like if we were part of the family. The hotel is located in an area without works so you can have a good sleep. We will go back for sure, food and pool were also great, so many good memories and laugh in this difficult times. GO 252!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a warm, kind, professional greeting from the receptionist. Because we were obviously hot we were given a cold towel to refresh ourselves. We should have paid £48.86($63.19) but because we have Expedia Rewards points, the price was £34.92($45.16). The room was clean, as was the toilet and shower room. A/C was great. The bed was firm. The food was great. The hotel is less than a ten minute walk to the Eclipse Bar and a twenty-five minute walk to the Royal Palace. The hotel has its own tuk-tuk. I've stayed in five star hotels. I got what I paid for. This hotel is great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jarrett

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely property & staff, but improvements needed

Lovely property and a kind staff. Staffing did seem to be limited, though, and business seemed to cater more to outside guests coming for a meal and a swim; all staff were performing multiple roles. The property is lovely and clean, but some of the rooms could use a good updating—and a refocus on hotel guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great! Room was clean and the staff was friendly, no parking space though
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 252 was a great place to stay and if I'm ever visiting Phnom Penh again I'll be sure to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible experience at this hotel. Actual worst experience ever! I stayed 3 weeks in Cambodia, went to 4 cities this was my 4th hotel and was the only hotel I complained about. Everything about this hotel is super cheap and expensive for no reason. The hotel power went out on us twice (pitch dark)! And the AC was not working properly. I called the owner up twice and she denies it and said it was working fine. (She turns off your AC when you take a quick stroll outside and tries to tell you she has a computer that automatically turns it off) Mind you this was our 4th hotel of the trip and all the other hotels AC worked fine so we would know if it was working or not. This experience was so horrible, it was so hot and went the lights went out the second time I booked another hotel at 10pm and just left.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schöner Pool, grosses und ruhiges Zimmer, freundliches Personal und zentral gelegen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find

Stephanie and her team went out of their way to be helpful and assist us. Would definitely recommend The 252
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Swiss ownership with a Swiss breakfast option
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice, very quiet despite being in the middle of down town. lot's of lovely trees and sun on the property. They gave us a free upgraded room with a lovely balcony. It also has a a nice loooong lap pool with little cabanas on the side. Nice onsite food, we tried the Khmer sampler plate and were VERY impressed. Everything was very clean, but we forgot toothpaste and they didn't have any so we had to use some salt! That aside, it is close to downtown and the owner is super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Breakfast at the hotel and if you are adventurous try the Thai food just 100 meters from the hotel .At the entrance of the hotel turn left , its next to a guest house . Try their steamboat, its fresh and super .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will be back!

Loved 252. Great food, great pool and very helpful. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith and Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient and comfortable

The 252 is in an area which is a little unkempt but a short tuk tuk ride to the river and other sights in Phnom Penh. There is a pool at the entrance and a bar/restaurant next to that. We enjoyed our Khmer tastier dinner and breakfast was tasty too. However, portions were small, only one piece of bacon and a tiny amount of butter and jam, we did ask for some more but even so there was barely enough for our bread rolls. Our room, 20, was comfortable and spacious with a large bathroom. It was on the top floor with no lift but it wasn’t a problem as we were helped with our bags on arrival. It would have been good if the air conditioning had been running before we arrived at the room as it took quite a while to cool down. The staff were polite and helpful on the whole. They arranged for a transfer to the airport which was reasonably priced. Overall a good overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owner is German Swiss who speaks German, French and English; thus hotel is European quality. A great source of local information. Very helpful. Quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super friendly and helpful Like the breakfasts served on the patio next to the pool
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Pretty but bad ac

Good but pricey for a big hotel room with a very small old air conditioner. 😥
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and cosy

The hotel is located in a very quiet area, no sktechy bars and restaurant unlike the riverside area. Very clean and spacious room. Will come back for my next business trip for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sub par level of amenities, small things that add up. For example, no phone in room, safe didn't work and no elevator. No extra bedding in the room. Also, have to pay for breakfast. Many hotels include that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oasis in the city.

Nice, small boutique hotel. The French only is very nice, and the service from the staff was excellent. Take the time to try out the restaurant as the food is good as well. A lot of western and Asian choices. Good wine selections from France.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nous recommandons vivement

Endroit paisible et confortable à la décoration sobre et contemporaine,chambre spacieuse. Mention spéciale pour le propriétaire extrêmement disponible et arrangeant
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely spot in Phnom Penh

The hotel staff and owner are very friendly, helpful and respectful. The hotel reached out to us before we arrived to arrange a pick up at the airport. We arrived very late to the airport, after midnight, and the driver was waiting for us and the hotel staff we very friendly when we arrived. The rooms are clean and quiet, and the hotel is refreshing. The location was very convenient and we were able to arrange for tuk tuks at the hotel to take day trips downtown and out of town. This was our first time in Cambodia and we loved our stay here and would highly recommend staying here. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small hotels are often much better than big ones

the staff of the hotel did everything possible to ensure that we had a wonderful stay inPhnom Penh.arranged restaurants,excursions,massage very efficiently.the atmosphere was excellent and we felt part of the family
Verified

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel met ruime kamer op een prima plek

Het hotel is een rustplek in een drukke stad. Het biedt alles om te relaxen, eten en zwembad en het is een prima plek om op pad te gaan en de stad te verkennen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017