Published Tue, Jan 31, 2026
The hotel was lovely. Felt like a resort. Staff was all charming. Breakfast from menu, more western than I like in Southeast Asia. Free Tuktuk to restaurants (no pickup). Beautiful pool. Good gym.
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Raffles Hotel Le Royal.Blending luxury with an old-world charm, Raffles Hotel Le Royal features accommodation with a private balcony offering pool or garden views. It also boasts a spa and 7 dining options.
Raffles Hotel Le Royal showcases Cambodian charm and elegance. Each of the spacious 175 guestrooms, apartment and suites are tastefully appointed with Cambodian objectd’art style furnishings. All suites and rooms located at the Heritage building are with the original claw-footed bathtubs reflecting the period architecture of the building and the long heritage of impeccable service.The hotel is built around a central private courtyard with two swimming pools surrounded by frangipani-lined tropical garden.
Located in the heart of Phnom Penh, Raffles Hotel is just a 20-minute drive from Phnom Penh International Airport. Royal Palace and the National Museum are 2 km away.
Spacious air-conditioned rooms at Raffles are equipped with a TV with cable channels and a minibar. Private bathrooms come with a hairdryer. 24-hour room service and Wi-Fi access are available.
Guests of Raffles Le Royal can take a dip in the outdoor lap pool, relax in the sauna or exercise in the fitness centre. Other facilities include a business centre and a tour desk.
Restaurant Le Royal serves modern French and Khmer dishes, while The Conservatory features sandwiches, pastries and drinks. Both venues offer live classical music in the evenings.
Café Monivong features all-day dining with buffet and a la carte options. Le Phnom offers books and Cambodian souvenirs, along with tea-time snacks. Drinks and light snacks are served at Writer’s Bar, Elephant Bar and Poolside Terrace.
Daun Penh is a great choice for travellers interested in nightlife, sightseeing and museums.
Raffles Hotel Le Royal showcases Cambodian charm and elegance. Each of the spacious 175 guestrooms, apartment and suites are tastefully appointed with Cambodian objectd’art style furnishings. All suites and rooms located at the Heritage building are with the original claw-footed bathtubs reflecting the period architecture of the building and the long heritage of impeccable service.The hotel is built around a central private courtyard with two swimming pools surrounded by frangipani-lined tropical garden.
Landmark Rooms, located in the main building, are furnished with a luxurious blend of Cambodian and art deco themes. The rooms are decorated with memorabilia and artifacts reminiscent of the Golden Age of Travel.
The State Rooms are newly renovated, retaining the elegant ambience of this historic hotel. Each has a balcony offering a view of either the beautiful tropical surroundings or the waters of the swimming pool - an oasis of tranquillity in the midst of this vibrant capital city.
The elegant Balcony Suites are spacious corner suites created in 2011, following the completion of a refurbishment programme at Raffles Hotel Le Royal. Overlooking poolside & garden, each suite measures 48 sq.m. and features a private balcony furnished with a rattan shell chair and patio seating, offering an idyllic touch.Indoors, timber beading, dark wood panelling line the interiors while rich fabrics and restored vintage furnishings retain the hotel’s timeless French Colonial and Khmer style. Louvered shutters, a distinctive exterior feature of the hotel cleverly brought indoors, separate the bedroom from the bathroom. While newly designed, the en-suite bathroom is reminiscent of old world charm with a claw-footed bath and free-standing faucet.
Ideal for the business or leisure traveller, Colonial Suites feature a walk-in wardrobe and faithfully restored vintage furnishings. True to the hotel’s original character, the 50 sq.m. Colonial Suites are decorated with wood panelling and custom-made Cambodian silks and evoke timeless French Colonial and Khmer charm. French doors lead to a private balcony offering views of lush greenery surrounding the hotel.
Ideal for the business or leisure traveller, Colonial Suites feature a walk-in wardrobe and faithfully restored vintage furnishings. True to the hotel’s original character, the 50 sq.m. Colonial Suites are decorated with wood panelling and custom-made Cambodian silks and evoke timeless French Colonial and Khmer charm. French doors lead to a private balcony offering views of lush greenery surrounding the hotel.
Our deluxe Landmark Suites are named to honour Cambodia's ancient history: Chenla Suite, Angkor Suite, Khmer Suite and Kambaya Suite. Each suite has 2 bedrooms and a spacious living room decorated with original antiques and artwork. Highlights include a sleigh bed, bathrooms with the original claw-footed bathtub and a private balcony. The perfect setting to relax in total privacy.
Le Royal Suite is our premier suite, offering unrivalled luxury, privacy and space. It is located on the 4th storey of the hotel and provides wonderful views of the Tropical gardens. The suite is beautifully decorated with exquisite Cambodian and French furniture and at 228 sq.m. contains two bedrooms, a dining room, a large living room and a fully-equipped pantry.
Each of our 4 personality suites pays homage to the life and work of well-known luminaries who have stayed in Hotel Le Royal. An exclusive collection of original memorabilia distinguishes each of these luxurious suites, making a truly unique stay.- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the former US First Lady who visited Cambodia in 1967, fulfilling her lifelong dream of seeing Angkor Wat.- Charles de Gaulle, a French general and statesman who led the Free French Forces during World War II. As President of France he visited Cambodia in 1966 and was made a General-in-Chief of the Khmer armed forces, and an honorary citizen of Phnom Penh.- Somerset Maugham, a well-known English playwright, novelist and short story writer during the 1930s- Andre Malraux, the talented avant-garde French writer, statesman, adventurer and art lover, who visited Cambodia in 1923 with his wife Clara.
Cambodian cuisine is an essential part of the Raffles experience. Combining the best of local culture and cuisine with dishes from around the world, each of our restaurants and bars has its own unique atmosphere and setting:
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Restaurant Le Royal
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Phnom Penh’s most elegant dining room offers a business lunch and serves Royal Khmer and modern French cuisine each evening. Saturday brunch is not to be missed with free flow French champagne and cocktails. |
Café Monivong
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A relaxed colonial feel with the option of outdoor dining on the terrace. Serves breakfast, dinner buffet and an extensive la carte menu. |
Elephant Bar
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An institution in the city and where the famous Raffles afternoon tea is served. In the evenings, enjoy signature cocktails and a wide selection of premium spirits. The balcony and garden is ideal for cocktails under the stars. |
The Writers Bar
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Enjoy traditional Raffles afternoon tea or light refreshments while enjoying the historic photos of the hotel and city. |
Poolside Terrace
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Light snacks and specialty iced tea menu. |
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a health club, a sauna, and a steam room.
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Raffles Spa
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The Raffles Spa offers relaxation and rejuvenation through a wide selection of services and facilities including treatment rooms, outdoor lap, fun pool, jacuzzi, fitness centre, sauna, steam room and 5 private message rooms. Treatments are provided by our well-trained therapist. |
Pool
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A beautiful setting to relax around the pool. Exclusive to Raffles Hotel Le Royal guests. |
Raffles Hotel Le Royal provides an enchanting setting for every romantic occasion, from perfect proposals to dream weddings, unforgettable honeymoons to the most cherished anniversary celebrations.
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Wedding
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From the splendour of the ballroom to the informality of the poolside in our lush tropical gardens, we can organise the perfect Western or Khmer style wedding celebration especially for you. Please contact our wedding organiser to discuss your requirements. |
Based on 2667 reviews
5
Sleep Quality
4.6
Location
4.5
Rooms
4.4
Service
4.7
Value
4.2
Cleanliness
4.7
Published Tue, Jan 31, 2026
The hotel was lovely. Felt like a resort. Staff was all charming. Breakfast from menu, more western than I like in Southeast Asia. Free Tuktuk to restaurants (no pickup). Beautiful pool. Good gym.
Published Sun, Jan 31, 2026
Our latest visit to this hotel confirmed our view that it has the kindest Cambodian staff, who did everything to make our visit memorable. Our only disappointment was that the breakfast buffet has...
Published Tue, Jan 31, 2026
I did not stay here but had business lunch at the hotel. Really admired the services and the colonial style of the hotel which brings back nostalgia of the Indochina history. The foods were very...