Emerald Hotel Residence vs Relax Hotel
Both are in Phnom Penh, 250 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang Ti Pir
Emerald Hotel Residence
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 4 of 18
Hotel★★★½Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang Ti Bei
Relax Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 6.5
- Score by category
- 5 of 18
The short answer
Pick Relax Hotel
It comes out ahead on 5 of 18 compared facts. 250 m apart.
Choose Emerald Hotel Residence if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 7.9)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2016)
Why is Emerald Hotel Residence better than Relax Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.9)+1.1
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2016)+7y
Why is Relax Hotel better than Emerald Hotel Residence?
- 1Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
- 2More guest reviews (2,688 vs 339), so the rating is more reliable×7.9
- 3Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00)+2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Emerald Hotel Residence vs Relax Hotel: which hotel is better? | Emerald Hotel Residence | Relax Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +1.1 | 7.9 |
| Location | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +1.0 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +1.1 | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 339 | 2,688 +2,349 |
| Rank in Phnom Penh | top 12% +62% | bottom 26% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 860 m | 890 m |
| To the airport | 21 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 380 m | 250 m −130 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 12 | 11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★½ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 69 | 72 |
| Floors | 10 | 14 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +7y | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 22 +15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 14:00 +2h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Royal Palace | 1.9 km | 2.0 km |
| Olympic Stadium | 950 m −250 m | 1.2 km |
| Independence Monument, Phnom Penh | 1.2 km | 1.2 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Emerald Hotel ResidenceRelax Hotel
- Relax Hotel is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Emerald Hotel Residence: €18 a night on average · Relax Hotel: €14 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Phnom Penh by month
All months
| Month | Emerald Hotel Residence | Relax Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| December | €18 | €14 |
| January | €18 | €14 |
| February | €18 | €14 |
| March | €18 | €14 |
| April | €18 | €14 |
| May | €18 | €14 |
| June | €18 | €14 |
| July | €18 | €14 |
| August | €18 | €14 |
| September | €18 | €14 |
| October | €18 | €14 |
| November | €17 | €15 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Emerald Hotel Residence prices by monthRelax Hotel prices by month
Location
250 m apart
Emerald Hotel Residence: city centre: 860 m, Techo International Airport (KTI): 21 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
Relax Hotel: city centre: 890 m, Techo International Airport (KTI): 21 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
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Emerald Hotel Residence or Relax Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Emerald Hotel Residence or Relax Hotel?
Relax Hotel leads in 5 of 18 categories, including number of reviews, to the nearest food shop, star rating. Emerald Hotel Residence is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Phnom Penh.
Which is cheaper, Emerald Hotel Residence or Relax Hotel?
Over the year Relax Hotel costs about €14 a night on average against €18 at Emerald Hotel Residence, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Emerald Hotel Residence and Relax Hotel?
The two hotels are 250 m apart in a straight line.
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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