Huan Yu Center

The project is developed by Huan Yu Real Estate (Cambodia) Group Co., Ltd., one of the larger private developers active in the Cambodian market.

Location and Surroundings

Tonle Bassac is a sangkat within Chamkarmon district, known for embassies, international NGOs, upscale condos and big mixed-use projects stretching from BKK1 down to Koh Pich and the Bassac river.

Huan Yu Center’s immediate area is very central:

• It’s positioned off Sothearos Boulevard, within a short distance of AEON Mall 1 and the NagaWorld casino complex (including the Naga 3 expansion site).
• BKK1, Independence Monument, and the Royal Palace area are only a few minutes’ drive, which places residents close to restaurants, cafés, nightlife, and most daily services.
• The surroundings also include embassies, international schools, hospitals/clinics, banks and ATMs, hotels, and various office buildings.

Because of this, the project sits in a part of Phnom Penh that has historically seen strong demand from expatriate tenants and working professionals who prefer to be near both the CBD and leisure amenities.

Overall Development Concept

Huan Yu Center is planned as a self-contained urban complex rather than a standalone residential tower. It brings together:

• A residential condominium tower with a range of unit types
• A Grade-A office tower with flexible office floor plates
• A multi-storey retail podium at the base for shops, F&B, and services

The idea is that people can live, work, and access everyday services within the same development, with additional amenities like pools, gym, and leisure spaces stacked on podium or sky levels.

The total built-up area is reported at roughly 140,000 sqm on a land plot of just over 7,000 sqm, which is typical of a high-density inner-city mixed-use tower project.

Building Scale and Structure

Different sources describe slightly different unit counts, but they all agree that this is a large-scale high-rise:

• There are 39 residential floors and more than 30 office floors.
• Total units are over 1,600+ units when office units are included.

Vertical circulation is served by multiple high-speed lifts in each tower, and there is multi-level car parking integrated into the podium.

Architecturally, Huan Yu Center uses a typical contemporary glass-and-concrete façade, with the towers rising from a broad podium base. There is strong night-time lighting and signage, making it visible from various parts of the inner city.

Residential Unit Types and Sizes

The residential component has a broad mix of unit layouts aimed at different user groups, from single professionals to families. The following ranges are found:

• Studios: roughly from low-20s sqm up to around 47–49 sqm
• One-bedroom units: generally from the mid-30s sqm up to around 60–65 sqm
• Two-bedroom units: typically around 80–90+ sqm
• Three-bedroom units: around 105–120 sqm

On some floors there are also SOHO / loft-style units with double-height ceilings (around 5+ metres) designed to be split into two levels, giving flexibility for home-office use or duplex layouts. These can be near or above 100 sqm and up to around 150 sqm gross depending on type.

Interior specifications are generally modern: tiled floors, built-in kitchens, fitted bathrooms, air-conditioning, and sliding doors to balconies. Many units offer long views either over the city skyline, toward the rivers, or across to Koh Pich and the Naga/AEON cluster.

Serviced-apartment operations such as “Phnom Penh Huan Yu Hotel & Residence” run within part of the complex offering hotel-style services on top of the standard residential units.

Facilities and Shared Amenities

Huan Yu Center’s facilities are spread across podium and upper levels, with an emphasis on leisure and wellness for residents, office users and hotel guests. Common amenities include:

• Swimming pools: rooftop or high-level infinity pool with city views; and an indoor pool.
• Fitness and wellness: gym/fitness centre, sauna, steam room, and spaces for yoga or similar activities.
• Recreation rooms: such as billiards, table tennis, small cinema / video room, children’s playroom, and lounge areas.
• Community spaces: landscaped gardens, relaxation decks, library/reading space, and sometimes meeting or VIP rooms.
• Retail podium: shops, small F&B outlets, and convenience services on the lower floors.
• Parking and services: multi-level parking, 24-hour security and CCTV, fire-safety systems, reception counters, and backup power.

A large sky-level pool with open views over Tonle Bassac and central Phnom Penh, is one of the more recognisable features of the project.

Office and Commercial Components

Beyond the condominium units, Huan Yu Center includes a Grade-A office section with floor plates that can be subdivided into smaller spaces (from roughly 49 sqm up to over 200 sqm, depending on configuration).

The office tower and retail podium are aimed at:

• Corporate tenants who want a central address near the CBD and government/embassy cluster
• Smaller businesses and service providers who benefit from being under the same roof as a large residential and hotel population

This mix supports a “live–work–play” environment, which has become common among new CBD-adjacent projects in Phnom Penh.

Developer, Ownership, and Legal Structure

The project’s developer, Prince Huan Yu Real Estate (Cambodia) Group Co., Ltd., is part of Prince Holding Group, which is involved in multiple large developments around Cambodia.

Key points from publicly available project information:

• Tenure: Freehold (strata title) condominium ownership, open to both Cambodian and eligible foreign buyers.
• Use mix: Residential units, serviced apartments, and office space, plus commercial strata or leased retail.
• Scale: More than 1,200 residential units plus office units, depending on how each section is counted.

Construction Timeline and Current Status

Project documentation and marketing materials point to the following approximate timeline:

• Construction commenced around early 2019.
• Structural topping-off of at least one tower was noted by late 2021.
• Handover to buyers was targeted for around mid-2022, with further project completion into late 2022 and early 2023.

By 2024–2025, Huan Yu Center is reported as completed and operational, with units available both for sale and for rent, and with active hotel/serviced-apartment operations in part of the building.

Market Position and Typical Residents

Given its location in Tonle Bassac and its product mix, Huan Yu Center tends to appeal to:

• Expatriate professionals working in the CBD, embassies, NGOs, or along Norodom/Sothearos
• Local professionals and families who want to be close to AEON 1, international schools, and central Phnom Penh
• Investors who target rental demand around the Naga and AEON catchment area

Key Things to Keep in Mind

When you look at Huan Yu Center as a condo option in Tonle Bassac, it’s useful to keep a few practical points in mind:

• It’s a large, high-density mixed-use project, so the environment feels more like a vertical city (with lots of neighbours and shared facilities) rather than a small boutique building.
• The location is very central, with quick access to AEON 1, NagaWorld, BKK1, and the riverside, which tends to support both owner-occupier convenience and rental demand.
• Unit sizes and layouts vary quite a bit, from compact studios up to larger three-bedroom and loft-style units, so it’s worth looking carefully at individual floorplans and orientations (especially if you care about river versus city views).
• The project combines condos, serviced apartments, offices, and retail, which can be convenient but also means a more mixed flow of residents, office users, and visitors through the podium and shared areas.