From this side of the river, the new Sokha Hotel looks big. Up close, however, the 22-story, dual-wing behemoth looms like some giant gilded casino plucked from the Las Vegas strip. The split-level parking lot could land a 747. The ground-level swimming pool includes an Olympic-sized tile mosaic with Nemo and friends. The roof-top sky bar, with heretofore unseen views of the Tonle Bassac and Mekong rivers in parallel, is the main attraction. You’ll pay a bit extra for the privilege, but the service is good and the views are unmatched. Sokha Phnom Penh, Chroy Changvar.
