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The 252

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Royal Palace

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An infinity pool with surrounding greenery and a building in the background.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large window, and a computer monitor on a counter.
A wooden TV stand with a flat-screen TV, a shelf with a bottle, and a small table with a water bottle and a box.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, desk, and a window with a view.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, and a seating area with cushions.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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#19 street 252, Phnom Penh, 12207
  • Place, Independence Monument
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Palace
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Techo Intl. Airport (KTI)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A double room with two beds, a window with sheer curtains, and wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a bench with cushions, a wardrobe, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Triple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Phnom Penh City Centre hotel, you'll find Royal Palace and Independence Monument. Also, Wat Lang Ka is within half a mile (1 km) and Preah Sihanouk Garden is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Independence Monument - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Royal Palace - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Central Market - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Riverside - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Spinelli Coffee Phnom Penh - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nike's Pizza House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chhue San Ki Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Park Cafe BKK - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kumo Coffee - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The 252

3.5-star hotel near Royal Palace
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The 252. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Phnom Penh hotel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The 252 offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. 22-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Phnom Penh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The 252

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 18.00 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and JCB International.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The 252 to the airport?

The 252 is 15.1 mi (45-min drive) away from the Techo Intl. Airport (KTI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The 252 have an airport shuttle?

The 252 offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 15 per vehicle, one-way.

Does The 252 offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The 252, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5.50 for adults and USD 5.5 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The 252?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but NagaWorld Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The 252?

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

Is there free parking at The 252?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The 252 have a pool?

The 252 features an outdoor pool.

Does The 252 have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The 252 have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages and mani/pedis.

How close is The 252 to downtown Phnom Penh?

The 252 is 0.8 mi away from Phnom Penh.

The 252 Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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