A stone's throw from the river, at the corner of Streets 51 and 228, a white building with Khmer-style pediments hides a singular history: a former American Embassy turned, twelve rooms later, into one of the capital's quietest and most sought-after addresses. Cambodge Mag spent the night.

Phnom Penh, 14 février 2026 – Imagine Sothea and Julien, a mixed couple where she, a pure-blooded Cambodian born in Siem Reap, infuses Khmer gentleness, and he, a Bordeaux Frenchman expatriated for love.

Cindy N’Guyen, an executive with a French bank in Cambodia and a regular attendee at Topaz menu tastings, enjoyed a short stay in the City Grande room at Arunreas and shares her impressions with us.

Nestled in the heart of Phnom Penh's Daun Penh district, Arunreas Hotel offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city. The hotel's elegant