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Raffles Hotel Le Royal Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Raffles Hotel Le Royal Phnom Penh

A grand white residence in the heart of Phnom Penh, designed by Ernest Hébrard in the spirit of French Indochina’s finest hotels, where Art Deco, dark wood, and Khmer motifs melt together. Inside, the sense of grandeur is tempered by drapery, matte white tones, and dark wood, while French doors open onto frangipani gardens flanked by two pools inspired by those at the Royal Palace. On the upper floors, ceilings painted by royal artists, parquet flooring, and marble bathrooms retain the lustre of days gone by, while suites still bear the names of illustrious guests ranging from Jackie Kennedy to Charles de Gaulle. At Le Royal, recipes sourced directly from the Palace kitchens are enjoyed beneath painted ceilings before guests move on to the Elephant Bar, where the Femme Fatale—created for Jackie Kennedy during her visit to Phnom Penh—blends champagne, cognac, and wild strawberries.

Accommodations

What we like

The moment

A two-hour gin tasting, featuring Sipsmith Raffles 1915 and the house Elephant Bar gin.

The panorama

In the Royal Suite, throw open the original 1929 shutters onto Phnom Penh.

The flavour

Begin your Khmer culinary adventure at Le Royal with a Chien Trop Sanday of roasted aubergine, garlic and ginger.

Location

Address

92 Rukhak Vithei Daun Penh, Sangkat Wat Phnom

12202 Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Airport

Forty minutes from Phnom Penh International (PNH) by private transfer.

Wat Phnom

On Daun Penh Street. Wat Phnom and the Royal Palace within walking distance. The river, ten minutes away.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: free