Only a few minutes takes guests to the Independent Monument, Royal Palace, National Museum, Wat Phnom and the city's lively markets. Offering good value for money and an exceptionally dedicated staff, Anise Hotel and Restaurant is certainly a fresh face in the Phnom Penh accommodation scene.

The family own boutique property is exclusive; only 18 guest rooms are available. Each follow a clean, tidy and modern design with cream walls gelling nicely with the beige curtains and the ultra white bed sheets. Included are large floor to ceiling windows and an attached balcony that overlooks the city. Adorning flowers provide the perfect scent for guests to wake up to in the morning.

Social responsibility is an integral part of the business practice of Anise. Ten percent of the restaurant's profits go out to Friends/Mith Samlanh, a local NGO which has been caring for the capital's street children for the past 15 years. The restaurant's beautiful and lush garden environment serves delicious homemade Southeast Asian and Western fares.

A stay at Anise Hotel and Restaurant is fully complimented with internet connection throughout the property. A meeting room that accommodates up to 20 people can be requested. Printing, scanning and photocopying service is also available.

Reasonably priced and well managed, Anise Hotel and Restaurant is a top property in the Phnom Penh boutique accommodation scene. It is also comforting to know that a stay here helps the city's underprivileged street children.

Facilities:

• Massage service
• Internet facilities
• Business center
• Meeting facilities

Dining:

• Anise - Southeast Asian and Western fares in a garden terrace setting or indoor dining room

Room type:

• Standard Double
• Superior Double
• Superior Twin
• Deluxe Twin
• Deluxe Balcony

Anise boasts a city center location in Chamkamorn Administrative Zone. Only a few minutes takes guests to the Independent Monument, Royal Palace, National Museum, Wat Phnom and the city's lively markets. Drive time from Phnom Penh International Airport to the property is 20 minutes.

Anise Hotel and Restaurant's Location: 2C Street 278 off 57, Beoung Keng Kang I, Chamkamorn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Who should go?

Anise Hotel and Restaurant is the ideal accommodation option for those seeking personalized service in a boutique environment near Phnom Penh's major attractions. A swimming pool is lacking, which may put off families with children. A stay here is beneficial; part of the property's profits are donated to a locally run NGO that helps the city's street children.

When to go?

The climate in Phnom Penh can be separated as wet or dry.  From May to October, monsoons blow inland, making these months the wettest of the year.  Temperatures can reach as high as 40 °C and is accompanied by high humidity.   The rains are heavy but short.  These times also correspond with the city's low tourist season, which makes bookings much easier.  The dry season lasts from November to April with some days experiencing cool temperatures while others seeing some very hot days.  Weather-wise, November to January are the best times to visit.  However, this is also the high tourist season, so bookings should be made well in advance.

Where is it?

Anise boasts a city center location in Chamkamorn Administrative Zone. Only a few minutes takes guests to the Independent Monument, Royal Palace, National Museum, Wat Phnom and the city's always lively markets. Drive time from Phnom Penh International Airport to the property is 20 minutes.

What's not to be missed?

Taking in the riverside atmosphere at Sisowath Quay. Learning about the city's troubled past at Genocide Museum and at the Killing Fields. Visiting the Royal Palace. 

What's cooking?

The restaurant's beautiful and lush garden environment serves delicious homemade Southeast Asian and Western fares certainly. Part of the profits go out to Friends/Mith Samlanh, a local NGO which has been caring for the capital's street children for the past 15 years.