This was such an absolutely lovely hotel. We had narrowed our hotel search down to just 2 places in Phnom Penh – one closer to the river and this one. We were so glad we picked this. On “paper” it appeared to have all the right elements and the reality was beyond our expectations. It’s not an inexpensive hotel (by Asian standards), but it certainly was not unaffordable. The staff were very helpful, friendly and welcoming. They did everything within their power to help us out when needed. This is a well run hotel. The room was spotlessly clean and well decorated, the bed so comfortable, there was a writing desk, a bar fridge and plenty of smart TV options. Yes, the rooms are a little on the small side and the staff always apologised to us about this, but when they are so comfortable and cosy, it absolutely did not matter. We ended up extending our initial 1 night booking to 4. We became unwell (bug caught in Hoi An) during our stay and felt that this was the best hotel to be unwell in – we never needed to go far to find whatever we needed and the comfort just made things better. The bathroom didn’t feel pokey and had all the usual amenities. Oh … and the restaurant downstairs … top spot for coffee or a meal. The location when viewing on Google Maps appeared to be a little away from the “main” part of town (ie, the Palace and river) but it’s actually a highly desirable part of the city. Every facility needed was in the area – mobile phone shops, ATMs, little grocery stores, laundry places and of course all the top restaurants. It was just one street away from the Russian market. There were always Grab / Pass App tuk tuks available. It was also pretty close to the Tuol Sleng Genocide museum. To get to places like the Killing Fields, you’d need transport anyway regardless of where you stay. The area was also very quiet – we never heard any traffic noise and the streets surrounding the area didn’t feel chaotic. We'd stay here again for sure.

Nothing to dislike at all

📍Location- ideal ! Very close to Russian market, cafes, restaurants, rooftop bars, Genocide museum. A quick tuktuk will take you anywhere else! Perfect ! 🛌 Room- perfect size for me, plenty of storage, well functioning air conditioning and an amazing shower. Also slept very well in a very comfortable bed!! 🍽️ On-site cafe- reasonably priced and great selection of dishes with variety, mainly western influence and the coffee is excellent 🧺 Laundry- fast and efficient and great value. 🎖️Staff- the receptionists here that i met were the friendliest people I have so far met on my trip. They are absolute gems, so kind and welcoming and they are part of why I extended my trip in Phnom Penh by two days!!

Nothing at all, everything was great!!

A lovely hotel with quirky decor in a very busy city. The reception staff were absolutely lovely and very helpful. We had 2 rooms next to each other. Great bathrooms and comfortable beds. Good security with a safe and only being able to access your own floor in the lift. Soundproofing was reasonably good. The cafe/bar below was quite expensive so we only went in there once. There’s a great Kaiser bakery a few doors along the road so breakfast was raisin bread and pastries for us! There was a doorman at this hotel who carried all our luggage up and downstairs for us. On his day off, he took us to Cheung Ek and S21 in his remorque (tuk tuk). It was a great price compared to what we had previously been quoted. We had no trouble booking tuk tuks on the GRAB app and they were very cheap. The tuk tuk drivers not on Grab were a rip-off so definitely use Grab!

The view from our rooms was of a building’s wall and a yard. This didn’t bother us as we’ve stayed in Phnom Penh before and a city stay often has no view.

One of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at. I’d give this more than 5/5 if I could. Where to start? The breakfast - you choose from a list of options, we tried something new everyday and every single one was delicious. You get a complimentary juice, and one big cup of superb coffee. You can also have a pastry, like a croissant (almond or plain) or similar. Excellent value for money, to have all this included with the breakfast price. The cafe is beautiful, such nice decor and with a super cool vibe. The bedrooms are also lovely, brightly lit with big windows. Great shower in the bathroom. But the beds 😍 the most comfortable I’ve ever stayed on in a hotel, so soft and spacious. The staff were beyond lovely, always so warm and cheerful, in both reception and the cafe. The hotel is in a cool area, with great restaurants and bars nearby. Quick tuktuk to pretty much everything. If I would 100% stay here again. Thank you for everything!

Nothing, it was all amazing!

Here for just a night on my way to Siem Reap. I was coming down with a cold and with just a few hours, plus it was dark, I didn't feel the strength to do any exploring in the capital (perhaps another time!). Thank goodness this hotel was there for me! It's so calm, so clean, so charming... for folks just arriving to Cambodia, it can be a little intense all the tuk tuks, scooters, etc... there's a lot of chaos. La Chronique is the antidote to that chaos. Nice fluffy bed, great shower. The building is draped in vines and other greenery which are a clever way to make you feel like you're not in the middle of a big, sometimes grimy, city. I had dinner and breakfast in the restaurant, the French style patisseries for breakfast were VERY good. Dinner quite good. Food in general is so good and so cheap in Cambodia, it's hard to compete with the street food. But the atmosphere in the restaurant is very quiet, and again, for your nerves, you might appreciate that! WiFi was great, too. Highly recommend this hotel! I would categorize this hotel as a luxury hotel in feel, but when you're paying Cambodian prices, it just an incredible value if you're coming from the states or Europe. You can't believe it's that affordable.

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Loved everything about this hotel, was definitely the highlight of my solo trip in Phnom Penh! Absolutely beautiful decor, top-notch customer service (both front desk staff and cafe staff), super comfy bed! I was travelling alone as a female and the hotel made me feel really safe :) The area is surrounded by cute and yummy food options too.

The room isn’t big but it was perfectly fine for me as a solo traveller. I think it would be fine even for a couple :) The location is not as near to the tourist/sightseeing locations, but it was not an issue for me as I took tuktuks everywhere (since the weather was so hot).

La Chronique is a really lovely hotel. The staff were excellent and always friendly and helpful. The hotel has been beautifully and thoughtfully designed. The room I stayed in was small but perfect for one person. I like that I could put my bag into the cupboard so it was out of the way. The bed was super comfortable. The hotel was easy to get to from the airport and its in a cute aria surrounded by coffee shops and restaurants from around the world. I highly recommend staying here and I would stay here again.

The shower was a little small but other than that the hotel is perfect.

The staff were exceptionally friendly (especially Vatha and Simas). The room itself was very pleasant and very well maintained. (Having lived and travelled extensively in Cambodia in the past this is not a given). Nice was that air-con could be left on even with the room unoccupied (useful if just popping out for a few minutes). Without a doubt the nicest (and best run) hotel I have used in Cambodia. Highly recommended.

Nothing.

Excellent location. Loved the neighbourhood with many fantastic restaurants. Hotel staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Hotel was quiet, clean and overall a real gem. Would highly recommend and definitely plan to stay again on my next trip to Phnom Penh

Just be aware, you access the hotel lobby by a set of stairs. Staff were absolutely lovely to carry heavy luggage up the stairway. From the lobby, there is an elevator up to the floors with the rooms. This was an issue for me, but maybe for some. Love my stay

Beautiful hotel in a more relaxed area of Phnom Penh with a nice cafe/ restaurant downstairs but also loads of great food / coffee places close by. I only stayed for two nights but could have easily stayed longer. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, everything was clean (and smelled to nicely!), the bed and pillows were comfortable, and I loved the little balcony. I could hear a bit of traffic during the night but it wasn’t loud at all. The room might be a little small for two people but for one person it was perfect!