Overview
For central Phnom Penh accommodation where decadence and serenity are the order of the day, seek out the Raffles Hotel Le Royal. Nestled amongst magnificently manicured gardens, this calming and contemporary hotel boasts an array of sleek rooms and suites with mahogany-accented interiors and high-quality amenities to make your Cambodia holiday one of true relaxation.
Take time out in the onsite spa with a Le Royal Signature Khmer Massage, then enjoy a laid back tapas lunch at the breezy Poolside Terrace. It’s an easy walk into the city’s buzzing heart so you might spend an afternoon meandering the sun-soaked streets or visiting the Royal Palace before returning to the hotel’s calming confines for an evening tipples in the opulent Elephant Bar.
Holiday resort information
Room Types
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Landmark Room
Dating back to 1929, the 32 square metre Landmark Room provides a refined space in which to unwind. Soak in your claw-foot bath in the historic marble en suite then order in room service for a quiet evening feast. -
State Room
State Rooms are permeated with classic colonial charm and afford guests a soothing 33 square metres of space in which to relax. Stretch out on your balcony in the late afternoon sun with a sunset tipple from room service. -
Balcony Suite
Balcony Suites enjoy a corner location, affording guests extra space and the privilege of a balcony on which to unwind. Luxuriate in a blend of French colonial and Khmer style across 36 square metres of space. -
Personality Suite
Check in to one of four 48 square metre Personality Suites where previous well-known guests such as Charles de Gaulle are paid tribute to with original memorabilia. -
Colonial Suite
Recently refurbished, the 50 square metre Colonial Suites are an opulent choice for discerning guests. Hang your wares in the specially-designed walk-in closet before sweeping down to dinner in one of the hotel’s refined eateries. -
Executive Suite
The 66 square metre Executive Suites are a home-away-from-home with lavish bedroom, separate living room and fully-equipped kitchen area. Swing open French doors to your perfectly private balcony for a sunset wind down in the early evening. -
Landmark Suite
Each of the 140 square metre Landmark Suites are named after one of Cambodia’s historic sites. Stretch out in the decadent Angkor Suite on a sumptuous sleigh bed and take an morning soak in your elegant claw-foot bath. -
Le Royal Suite
Unwind in the hotel’s premier Le Royal Suite across an impressive 228 square metres of space. Bespoke Cambodian and French furnishings add to the elegant ambience of this stunning abode, while a fully-equipped pantry is on hand for any snacks throughout the day.
Facilities
Wander the central private courtyard in the early morning light, breathing in the fragrance of frangipani trees before diving into the depths of the turquoise swimming pool. Float over to the onsite Raffles Spa and pamper yourself with one of the many tempting treatments such as the Oriental Foot Reviver. Once suitably relaxed, fuel up with lunch at Restaurant Le Royal, then venture out into the city to explore the local area.
Call in at the National Museum of Cambodia for insight into the country’s fascinating history, then catch a sunset cocktail in the beguiling Elephant Bar. Retire to the opulence of your suite as night tiptoes near and stretch out among refined interiors with a bedtime tipple from room service.
Restaurants
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Café Monivong
Open for breakfast and dinner, and available for privately arranged lunches, the light and airy Café Monivong is an ideal space for laid back dining. Feast on a sprawling buffet breakfast of waffles, fresh fruit and satiating noodle dishes or take a dinner of Khmer lemongrass shrimp for something really special. -
Restaurant Le Royal
Sample ancient Khmer cuisine at this opulent all-day dining location. Expert chefs prepare decadent dishes with the freshest local ingredients, offering delights such as streamed Mekong lobster and seared elephant fish with tamarind sauce. -
Elephant Bar
Call in at the famous Elephant Bar for a bespoke sunset cocktail such as the signature Femme Fatale - an old favourite of former guest Jackie Kennedy. The bar is home to more than 110 different types of gin, so settle yourself in and sample as many as you’re able to manage. -
Poolside Terrace
Recline by the hotel’s pool among fragrant frangipani trees and order a range of refreshments from the conveniently placed Poolside Bar. Tropical cocktails and chilled wines are easily paired with tasty tapas.