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title: "ARISON Hotel vs M Residence Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "ARISON Hotel or M Residence Hotel in Phnom Penh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# ARISON Hotel vs M Residence Hotel

Both are in Phnom Penh, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang Ti Muoy
## [ARISON Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/arison-hotel-phnom-penh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.1

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1153785/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Sangkat Chaktomuk
## [M Residence Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/m-residence-hotel-phnom-penh/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.6 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 7.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1807930/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick ARISON Hotel

It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 180 m apart.

### Choose ARISON Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 6.6)
-   a spa and wellness
-   free parking

### Why is ARISON Hotel better than M Residence Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 6.6) (+2.1)
2.  Has a spa
3.  More guest reviews (482 vs 42), so the rating is more reliable (×11)
4.  Has free parking

### Why is M Residence Hotel better than ARISON Hotel?

1.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  4 more sights within 1 km (+4)
4.  Has a gym
5.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | ARISON Hotel | M Residence Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+2.1) | 6.6 |
| Location | 7.1 | 7.4  (+0.3) |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0  (+1.5) | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 1.1 | 1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+1.4) | 7.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+2.1) | 6.6 |
| Number of reviews | 482  (+440) | 42 |
| Rank in Phnom Penh | top 26%  (+68%) | bottom 6% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.1 | 7.4  (+0.3) |
| Distance to the centre | 200 m | 310 m |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 22 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 360 m  (−120 m) | 490 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 7  (+3) | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 12  (+4) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 44 | – |
| Floors | 15 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 13 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Royal Palace | 1.1 km | 960 m |
| Olympic Stadium | 1.5 km | 1.7 km |
| Independence Monument, Phnom Penh | 290 m | 120 m  (−180 m) |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[ARISON Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/arison-hotel-phnom-penh/prices/)

## Location

180 m apart

ARISON Hotel: city centre: 200 m, nearest station Central Market BRT station: 1.8 km, Techo International Airport (KTI): 22 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.

M Residence Hotel: city centre: 310 m, nearest station Central Market BRT station: 1.8 km, Techo International Airport (KTI): 22 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 12 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 84 hotels in BKK1](https://stayversus.com/en/cambodia/phnom-penh/area/bkk1/)

## Weather in Phnom Penh

[Phnom Penh weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/cambodia/phnom-penh/phnom-penh/weather)

## ARISON Hotel or M Residence Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, ARISON Hotel or M Residence Hotel?

ARISON Hotel leads in 2 of 5 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness. M Residence Hotel is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, ARISON Hotel or M Residence Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are ARISON Hotel and M Residence Hotel?

The two hotels are 180 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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