The hotel concept is based on a past lifestyle from the late 1800s where people of taste sipped tea or a Pimm's and enjoyed the finest atmosphere under swaying palm trees in a courtyard by a pool or on a verandah in subtropical evenings. The hotel creates a private residence or "hotel particulier" where the guest is invited by the owner of the place to share a way of living informed by a deep sens
e of history of Cambodia. The Governor's House Boutique Hotel Phnom Penh - the most luxurious and exclusive Boutique retreat in Phnom Penh. The Governors House is an exclusive boutique hotel with 12 rooms in an elegant colonial-style mansion located in the heart of Boeung Keng Kang I (BKK I), an area which is known as the best residential area in downtown Phnom Penh, located just a 10 minute drive from the Riverfront. The hotel is only a short drive to the Independence Monument, the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the National Museum. The hotel was once home to a senator of Phnom Penh and is an old style architectural beauty; tastefully furnished with all original colonial antiques. The hotel shows the exquisite taste in the interior design as directed by the owner, an award winning and internationally recognized interior designer. This boutique hotel offers a perfect balance of colonial style elements combined with modern amenities. With three stories in a Victorian style building, the hotel is inspired by the Asian architectural treasures of ‘The Strand Hotel’ of Yangon, ‘The Raffles Grand d’Angkor Cambodia" of Phnom Penh and the ‘Oriental Hotel’ of Bangkok while still maintaining its originality. The owner recognizes the needs of the 21st century business traveller and offers free Wi-Fi, daily newspapers and an excellent 24-hour concierge. The Governors House offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant offering breakfast (a la carte menu), lunch and dinner with both outdoor and indoor seating, and balcony space to relax and enjoy the views.
