A place with soul

We built a hotel. We ended up building a home.

How Penh House came to be

As Phnom Penh’s skyline began to rise rapidly, we chose another direction. Not higher or louder, but more thoughtful, rooted, and respectful of the historic district and the Royal Palace nearby.

Phnom Penh has always been shaped by water, movement, and quiet reinvention, a place where past and present flow together. Penh House takes its name from this story, not as a reference, but as a way of belonging. We are just a small place within a much larger narrative.

What matters to us

Penh House exists because we believe hospitality should be honest, rooted in place, built on respect, and delivered with care.

Locally rooted

Everything starts here, from the ingredients we use to the way we welcome people.

100% Independant

No templates, no scripts, just a way of doing things that feels right to us.

Embeded in a community

A place where guests, locals, and familiar faces naturally cross paths.

Sustainable

Organic sourcing, local partnerships, and small decisions that add up.

A different way of building

Behind Penh House is the vision of Dr Hay Ly Eang. He believes that Cambodia’s future should be built from its own roots.

After years abroad, he returned to a country rebuilding itself.
Not with ready-made solutions, but by working with what was already there: people, land, knowledge.

Through his work, from healthcare to agriculture, the idea remained the same: create value locally, respect ecosystems, and build something that lasts.

Penh House follows that same philosophy. A place that blends modern design with local materials, and global standards with Cambodian identity.

Dr Hay Ly Eang

What guests remember the most

Rated 4.6/5 on Google Reviews

“ I rarely give 5 stars but this hotel deserves it. Great rooms, not noisy although in busy street, and friendly and helpful staff. Plus a very nice rooftop with pool and restaurant. Also great place for sundowners. WiFi also very good and sane fir the buffet breakfast ”
Robert De Raeve
Visited July 2025
“Very tasteful, and a real sanctuary in the heart of Phnom Penh. Rooms were spacious, artful, neat and clean. Gym, spa and Fokker cafe really nice and the rooftop bar and pool took it to the next level. Could not recommend it enough.”
Scott Kristiansen
Visited January 2026
“Had a great stay here. The place is in good location which is within a walking distance to many touriat site including the royal palace. Would stay here again next time”
Alex higgins
Visited March 2026
“ Very nice hotel, very good location, close to the Royal Palace, river, eating places. Clean, beatiful room with balcony. Great service, friendly and helpful staff. There is a sky bar/restaurant with astonishing views. ”
Giedrė Švedienė
Visited February 2026