Last month saw the opening of Rosewood Phnom Penh, the Rosewood brand’s first urban hotel in Southeast Asia.

Located in the iconic 39-storey Vattanac Capital Tower in the central cultural and business district along Preah Monivong Boulevard, the hotel offers the perfect home base from which to explore the exciting destination. Iconic local landmarks include The Royal Palace, National Museum, Central Market, Wat Phnom and more.

At 188 metres high, it also boasts incredible 360-degree views of the city and Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers.

“With its rich history and dynamic future, ‘The Pearl of Asia’ is an ideal place to expand the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts brand and this debut represents an important milestone in our global growth,” said Sonia Cheng, chief executive officer, Rosewood Hotel Group. “With the ever-increasing desire for authentic travel experiences amongst affluent explorers, Rosewood Phnom Penh satisfies this urge while also giving us the opportunity to raise our flag in one of Asia’s most fascinating cities.”

Designed by Melbourne’s BAR Studio with two restaurants by Tokyo-based Bond Design Studio, the interior of the ultra-luxury hotel captures the essence of the country with a blend of Khmer architecture, French colonial heritage, Cambodian craft and contemporary styles.

The hotel offers 175 guestrooms including 37 suites, ample event spaces, innovative culinary venues, a fitness centre and more.