The 252 Boutique Hotel is a small hotel at Street 252 #11 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. At its centre is a planted courtyard with a swimming pool, pergolas and shaded seating. Food is served on site: a Swiss-style breakfast prepared fresh each morning, and a lunch menu with a selection of both Western and Khmer dishes.
Rooms are large and plainly furnished — spartan rather than cosy — with air conditioning, modern bathrooms and the essentials for a short stay. Some look onto the pool; rooms at the back of the building have no outlook, so it is worth requesting a pool-view room when booking.
It suits travellers who want a quiet base within reach of the city's restaurants and shops, somewhere to swim and sit out between trips into town, and who value a clean, functional room and food on site over elaborate decor. For first-time visitors to Phnom Penh it works as an easy place to come back to,...
Pool in planted courtyard
Shaded pergola seating
Freshly made Swiss breakfast
Western and Khmer dishes
Air-conditioned rooms
Modern bathrooms
The area
The hotel is at Street 252 #11 in Phnom Penh, on a quiet street within a busy part of the city. Restaurants, coffee shops and stores are within walking distance. Getting from the hotel to other parts of the city is straightforward.
Good to know
Rooms at the back of the building have no view, so ask for a pool-view room if the outlook matters to you. Breakfast and lunch are both available on site. Check-in, check-out and cancellation terms are not listed here, so confirm them with the hotel when you book.
An absolute oasis of peace in the havoc of Phnom Penh, tucked away in a quiet street in a busy area - perfect. Rooms are basic but comfortable with everything you need and good aircon. Nicole and the staff are very welcoming and friendly, The Pool and lounging areas are very relaxing. Food is very good and the Swiss breakfast is what ALL hotels should offer. Brilliant.
Amazing staff who are super friendly and demonstrate true hospitality! I felt like I was home. The rooms were always cleaned well, beautiful pool and relaxing place close to many restaurants and stores. Easy to get anywhere from the hotel and staff help explain! The food is delicious, too, with western and khmer options. You'll love it. The hotel staff go above and beyond to make your stay perfect. Amazing management, Nicole and Stefan. If they're not too busy ask for their story. Wish I could give 7 stars!
Recently spent 2 nights here without knowing Phnom Penh at all. The rooms are big, well cleaned and spartan. They contain all the essentials you need but could be better described as monastic rather than cosy. Breakfast if not expansive was at least freshly prepared, well presented, varied and adaquate. We also had lunch one of the days and the same comment applies all be it tastier and the was a good selection of meals.
The verdant courtyard/swimming area is wonderful and contrasts sharply with the neighborhood. There are many restaurants and coffee shops in the vacinity but you don't feel central. The two ladies managing the premises were very pleasent, helpful and attentive.
On the downside the beds are rock hard and there was no hot water. The air conditioning is also well past its best.
The whole concept might be due a good polish if not a refresh in the near future. That said the stay was overall pleasant enough with the exception of the bed, a third night would have been too much. Would have given 3.5 stars if possible.
Have stayed here twice whilst in Phnom Penh. Was recommended by a friend. Absolutely great little place and excellent value for money. When you are chilling by the pool you forget you are in a suffocating city. A little oasis. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Bathrooms are modern and rooms (although basic) are incredibly clean and bed is comfortable so a good nights sleep can be had.
Great little hotel. Perfect for us. Great breakfast. Beautiful pergolas. Rooms a little spartan but nothing to complain about, maybe the lack of hot water. If you go there get a room with pool view. The rooms in the back have no view or whatsoever. The owner and staff were really helpful and welcoming.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I book this hotel here?
Not directly. The 252 Boutique Hotel is not a partner hotel, so we have neither its live availability nor its rates. You can send them your dates and they answer you by email.
Will I be charged anything?
No. Heroes Hotels takes no payment for this hotel and holds no room. Any payment is agreed directly with the hotel.
How can I contact them?
By phone on +855 95 583 890, or through the request form on this page.