While Phnom Penh’s humidity can feel like a heavy blanket, the pool at the Jungle Addition offers a chic, leafy exhale. Built as an annex to the popular Penh Hotel, this hidden gem has quietly become a staple for those in the know — particularly expat parents looking to escape the city’s frantic pace without checking in for the night.

Tucked away in a lush courtyard that feels more like a private botanical garden than an urban hotel, the pool is defined by its deep, inviting blues and a canopy of greenery that keeps the water refreshingly chilled. The "jungle" here provides natural shade for the better part of the day, meaning you don't need to keep lathering on the sunscreen.

The paved deck is intimate enough that you can plant yourself on a lounger with a cold drink and a paperback while still being within arm’s reach of the kids. With a shallow section perfect for afternoon splashing, it’s the kind of place where the children can burn off energy in the water while the adults actually manage to finish a chapter.