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title: "KIRA Hotel vs SP&U: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick SP&U. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. KIRA Hotel or SP&U in Phnom Penh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kira-hotel-phnom-penh-vs-sp-u-phnom-penh/
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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# KIRA Hotel vs SP&U

Both are in Phnom Penh, 200 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · ★★★ · Sangkat Tuol Tumpung Ti Muoy
## [KIRA Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kira-hotel-phnom-penh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1728818/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Sangkat Tuol Tumpung Ti Muoy
## [SP&U](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sp-u-phnom-penh/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 4.9

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2118737/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick SP&U

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 200 m apart.

### Choose KIRA Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose SP&U if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is KIRA Hotel better than SP&U?

1.  More guest reviews (344 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable (×69)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 81 vs 70) (+11)
3.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)
4.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
5.  Later check-out (13:00 vs 11:00) (+2h)

### Why is SP&U better than KIRA Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.8) (+0.5)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | KIRA Hotel | SP&U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.3  (+0.5) |
| Location | 6.0  (+1.1) | 4.9 |
| Beach access | 0.5 | 0.8  (+0.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.4) | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.3  (+0.5) |
| Number of reviews | 344  (+339) | 5 |
| Rank in Phnom Penh | top 19%  (+24%) | top 43% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.0  (+1.1) | 4.9 |
| Distance to Sangkat Tuol Tumpung Ti Muoy centre | 70 m | 130 m |
| To the beach | 2.9 km | 2.8 km  (−80 m) |
| To the airport | 20 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3  (+3) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 30 | 6 |
| Floors | 8 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 9 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00  (+2h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/sp-u-phnom-penh-vs-kira-hotel-phnom-penh/)

## Location

200 m apart

## KIRA Hotel or SP&U: common questions

### Which is better, KIRA Hotel or SP&U?

SP&U leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access. KIRA Hotel is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, KIRA Hotel or SP&U?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

SP&U is 2.8 km from the nearest beach; KIRA Hotel is 2.9 km.

### How far apart are KIRA Hotel and SP&U?

The two hotels are 200 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kira-hotel-phnom-penh-vs-sp-u-phnom-penh/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/