Independence Hotel

Preah Sihanouk Hotel - Cambodia

Former inauguration: 1963

Architect: M.Mondet

Interior Design: Norodom Sihanouk

The hotel was designed by French architect M.Mondet of the partnership Leroy. These architects were responsible for several important buildings in Phnom Penh and provinces during the fifties and sixties. Local still refer to the 7 story hotel and obvious reference to this prominent landmark that sits like a beacon and tropical vegetable on a rocky headland. One hallmark of modernist architecture is the use of a site to add prominence to the architect’s intentions. In this particular case, the marriage works well with the hotel positioned to command view at coastline and the rolling hill of Sihanouk Ville in very direction.

Build at a coast of 30 million Riel, the hotel was constructed to complement the burgeoning tourist in flux in Sihanouk Ville. In 1963, the state tourism authority built economy class beachfront Krung Preah Sihonouk motels, with the construction of the new port and villas that mushroomed along O’Cheuteal beach. Sihanouk was soon wing with kept the custom of beachgoers.

The reinforced concrete building raises 6 floors above a generously high-ceiling foyer, entrance lobby, restaurant and dance floor. As the building was designed to be air-conditioned, there are considerable areas of aluminum-flamed glazed windows; the hotel has 32 air-condition and13 tourist class room. At the time of inauguration, however, Norodom Sihanouk felt the need to consider the addition of another 50 tourist class room in the form of bungalows.

Norodom Sihanouk’s interior design included the use of wall-to-wall carpeting decorative metalwork screens, fabric-covered wooden lounges and chair and important bohemian crystal chandeliers.

Norodom Sihanouk also designed the promenade des Anglais- a garden and walkway at the base of rocky outcrop that skirts independence beach. The lounge and dining room were furnished Direction style. The Royal Suite had three lounges, two dining rooms- two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Photo graphs from the period show color schemes of ochre, orange, red and black, mint green, red and chartreuse adding to the vivacity of interior design. In keeping with a destination for holiday travelers, the hotel was managed by the state-owned authority MAGETAT headed by Khek Vandy, The hotel was closed during the mid-seventies and abandoned to squatters.

The history

Your luxury boutique hotel in Sihanouk Ville, Cambodia. The independence Hotel was built in 1962 and completed in 1963 and used to Sihanouk Ville’s showcase accommodation, representing the Kingdom’s finest hotels and playing host to elitist of VIPs and Grand Events.

Today, fully restored to her former opulent glory, The Independence Hotel offers the discerning traveler superior-deluxe rooms and suites, all with a spectacular view overlooking to the ocean.

Finely appointed rooms, swimming pools, private beach, dining and drinking venues, gymnasium, sauna, tennis courts, full conference and ballroom facilities...

The first choice in Sihanouk Ville is the Independence Hotel.

Boutique resort and Spa.

Room features of Independence Hotel

Magnetic Key card system Individual Air-conditioning

Private Bathroom with Shower and bath-tub, Hot and cold water

Colour television with over 60 channels.

Services & Facilities of Independence Hotel

52 guest rooms and Suites in Boutique resort style facing to ocean and garden. The Coral Coffee shop and Room service the Marina lobby bar and coffee corner the terrace of sunset-beach. The Independence Grand ballroom the Ekreach, Function and Banquet room Spa, Traditional massage Sauna room.

Sport facility of Independence Hotel

Gym room

Tennis court

Snooker and Game room. Two outdoor swimming pools, Souvenir shop and Drug store, Business centre- Library, Tour information services, Laundry and         valet service, Other services upon request.

IDD phone and Independence accessory. In-room safety box (your personal pin code). Minibar (standard brand stocked)

Coffee and Tea making facility, Hair dryer

Compliment 2 bottles of drinking water

Stationary

Baby cot- Baby sitter service.