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The prestigious ranking recognizes Rosewood Phnom Penh as one of the world’s best hotels and highlights the hotel’s commitment to promoting Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage on the global stage.
May 02, 2024
Rosewood Phnom Penh is thrilled to be included in Travel + Leisure’s latest T+L 500 List, which recognizes the world’s 500 best hotels chosen by the magazine’s discerning readers. According to the editors, top scorers deliver outstanding design and exceptional service while creating an atmosphere that readers long to return to.
“It means the world to us to be recognized on the T+L 500 List for 2024. This esteemed accolade reflects our dedication to each and every one of our guests and our mission to celebrate Cambodia’s past, present, and future,” says Daniel Simon, Managing Director of Rosewood Phnom Penh. “We owe it to the hard work and passion of our team, who strive to ensure that guests experience the warmth and enthusiasm that defines Cambodian hospitality.”
Set on the top 14 floors of the 188-meter-tall Vattanac Capital Tower in the heart of Cambodia’s capital, the ultra-luxury hotel impressed Travel & Leisure readers with its spectacular design, the city’s largest guestrooms, panoramic views of the Mekong River, world-class restaurants and bars, and excellent service that goes the extra mile.
Rosewood Phnom Penh’s inclusion on the T+L 500 List also reflects its position as a premier destination for those seeking authentic cultural experiences. Anchored by the Rosewood brand’s A Sense of Place philosophy, the hotel infuses Cambodian culture, art, and culinary heritage into every stay.
When guests enter the property, they immediately feel connected to Khmer stories through the thoughtfully curated artwork. From custom wood-carved panels by Cambodian artist Chan Dany in the hotel’s entryway to rotating exhibitions at the Rosewood Phnom Penh Art Gallery on level 35, the hotel provides a global platform for emerging and established Khmer talent. Further investing in local culture, the hotel is the proud partner of Phnom Penh Designers Week, the Cambodia International Film Festival, and the Khmer Literature Festival, among other exciting initiatives.
A dining destination in its own right, Rosewood Phnom Penh’s enriching culinary initiatives offer guests a fresh perspective on Khmer cuisine. The hotel has partnered with Cambodian celebrity chef Rotanak Ros, who goes by “Chef Nak,” to highlight forgotten Khmer recipes and traditions on the menu at Brasserie Louis. Serving exquisite French comfort foods and Cambodian favorites alongside stunning river views, the 120-seat restaurant has won several international recognitions, further establishing Cambodia as a must-visit destination for gourmet travelers. Likewise, CUTS, the hotel’s sophisticated steak and seafood grill, was named “Best Restaurant in Cambodia” by Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia. Completing the hotel’s diverse epicurean offerings are standout dining spaces like Zhan Liang, a contemporary Chinese restaurant; Living Room, an elegant bakery and all-day cafe; and Iza, an Izakaya-style eatery with a noodle corner, robata-yaki grill, and comprehensive sake list.
The hotel has also raised the bar for the Cambodian capital’s nightlife. Sora, the property’s sophisticated sky deck, serves fantastic locally inspired cocktails and regularly hosts top bartenders from the World’s 50 Best Bars list. Meanwhile, the hotel’s spacious and serene wellness facilities were also recognized in Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023, with Sense A Rosewood Spa coming in second in the Hotel Spas category.
Deeply committed to social responsibility, Rosewood Phnom Penh has supported Cambodian non-profit Phare Ponleu Selpak through charity gala dinners, partner exhibitions and more. In 2021, the hotel also introduced Open Door, a transformational program that provides vocational training and employment opportunities to marginalized Cambodians.
Guided by Rosewood Sustains, a philosophy rooted in circular hospitality and environmentalism, the hotel has also enacted several changes to shape the future of sustainability in Phnom Penh.
For example, Rosewood Phnom Penh has eliminated plastic waste property-wide, led river clean-ups, and established its own hydroponic garden on the ninth floor.
These wide-ranging initiatives reflect the special qualities that have earned Rosewood Phnom Penh the trust and loyalty of guests worldwide. They have also led the hotel to several recognitions from some of the world’s most important lifestyle publications. At the Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023, Travel + Leisure named Rosewood Phnom Penh the “Best City Hotel in Cambodia,” based on surveys of the publication’s well-traveled readers.
You can read the complete T+L 500 list in the magazine’s May 2023 issue digitally on Apple News+.
