Best for
Walk to Wat Phnom in the morning to visit the hilltop temple that gave the city its name, an easy first outing from Le Royal.
Best for
Walk to Wat Phnom in the morning to visit the hilltop temple that gave the city its name, an easy first outing from Le Royal.
What makes it special
Choose the Traditional Khmer Menu at Restaurant Le Royal for recipes from Cambodia’s royal kitchens, or try the Modern Khmer tasting menu for reinterpretations.
Room to consider
Choose the Landmark Suite for two bedrooms and a shared living room when you want time together and separate places to sleep.
Insider tip
Try the Femme Fatale at the Elephant Bar, where the Champagne and cognac cocktail recalls Jacqueline Kennedy’s visit in 1967.
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The two outdoor pools at Raffles Hotel Le Royal take their inspiration from Cambodia's Royal Palace. Tropical gardens surround the water, and a central courtyard gives the hotel an inward-looking setting within Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh. Opened in 1929, Le Royal carries that royal connection through its buildings, food and decoration, from the garden pools to the handpainted ceiling above Restaurant Le Royal.
The address is 92 Rukhak Vithei Daun Penh in Sangkat Wat Phnom, along a tree-lined street in the central city. Wat Phnom is nearby, with the Royal Palace and National Museum among the capital's cultural landmarks. French colonial, Khmer and Art Deco influences shape the hotel's design, giving the public spaces and accommodation several distinct strands of Cambodian history.
Maximum occupancy is 3 guests with a king bed or 2 guests with twin beds.
Tall windows that open and an overhead fan accompany the colonial-style interior. A bathtub and a separate shower are provided in the bathroom.
One arrangement places an upholstered armchair and a round side table beside tall glazed doors. A writing table with a padded chair sits on the other side of the bedroom, and a low, dark cabinet stands opposite. White rectangular mouldings outline the pale walls, with reddish-brown flooring between the furniture and the doors.
Upper shutter panels frame the glazing in this design. Beyond the doors, a table and chairs furnish the balcony. Only selected rooms have this outdoor space; other layouts have a daybed. A bathroom design places the bathtub below a wide interior opening with louvred shutters. A basin stand with an open lower shelf sits beside the tub.
Tall windows that open and an overhead fan accompany the colonial-style interior. A bathtub and a separate shower are provided in the bathroom. One arrangement...
Maximum occupancy is 3 guests with a king bed or 2 guests with twin beds.
Opening windows and an overhead fan are part of this room's colonial character. The bathroom includes a bathtub and a separate shower. One bathroom design has a glass shower enclosure fitted with both an overhead and a handheld head. The basin and broad mirror stand outside the enclosure.
One bedroom arrangement has an upholstered armchair near tall glazed doors, with a writing table and padded chair against the side wall. Pale walls are outlined with rectangular mouldings. A low, dark cabinet stands opposite the bed, while upper shutter panels and long curtains frame the outdoor opening.
In selected rooms, the doors lead to a balcony furnished with a small round table and a chair. A coffee maker and kettle are also provided, and blackout curtains are fitted at the windows.
Opening windows and an overhead fan are part of this room's colonial character. The bathroom includes a bathtub and a separate shower. One bathroom design...
Small balconies are available in selected rooms in this category.
The original 1929 building gives this room its high ceilings and wooden floors. An overhead fan is part of the bedroom setting, while the bathroom has an original clawfoot bathtub and a separate shower.
In one bedroom design, a writing table and padded chair stand beside a tall glazed opening. An armchair and round side table sit on the opposite side. A broad, dark cabinet occupies the wall facing the bed, with a tall framed mirror beside it. A patterned rug extends across part of the reddish-brown floor.
A coffee maker and kettle are included in the room, and the windows have blackout curtains. One bathroom arrangement has a broad washbasin on turned supports, beside the freestanding bath. The glass shower has an overhead head and a handheld fitting. A framed mirror and a separate round grooming mirror are mounted by the washbasin.
The original 1929 building gives this room its high ceilings and wooden floors. An overhead fan is part of the bedroom setting, while the bathroom...
Maximum occupancy is 3 guests with a king bed or 2 guests with twin beds.
High ceilings and wooden floors recall the original 1929 building. An overhead fan hangs above the bedroom. The bathroom pairs an original clawfoot bathtub with a separate shower. Marble finishes carry the historic character into the bathing area. In one bathroom design, the glass shower has an overhead head and a handheld fitting. The washbasin stands beside the freestanding bath, outside the enclosure. A large framed mirror and a wall-mounted round grooming mirror are fitted at the basin.
A bedroom design in this category places an armchair and round table beside tall curtained windows. Along the adjoining wall, a writing table and padded chair sit next to a long, low cabinet. A mirror with a stepped outline hangs over the writing area. Pale wall mouldings and a broad patterned rug add detail around the furniture.
A coffee maker and kettle are provided in the room, and blackout curtains are fitted at the windows.
High ceilings and wooden floors recall the original 1929 building. An overhead fan hangs above the bedroom. The bathroom pairs an original clawfoot bathtub with...
Each of these individually styled suites honours a person with close ties to Phnom Penh. Original memorabilia gives each suite its own identity. High ceilings and wooden floors frame the interiors, while the bathroom has a clawfoot bathtub and a separate shower.
One bedroom design has a dark four-poster frame and tall curtained windows on adjoining walls. An armchair and a small table occupy the window area. A writing table with an upholstered chair stands against the adjacent wall, and a tall, mirrored wardrobe faces the foot of the bed. A patterned rug covers part of the reddish-brown floor, with a ceiling fan overhead.
A framed portrait is also part of this design. A coffee maker and kettle are provided in the suite, and blackout curtains are fitted at the windows. One bathroom layout has the clawfoot bath beneath a tall translucent window. The adjacent glass-enclosed shower is fitted with overhead and handheld heads.
Each of these individually styled suites honours a person with close ties to Phnom Penh. Original memorabilia gives each suite its own identity. High ceilings...
Wood panelling and custom-made Cambodian silks are part of this junior suite's colonial decoration. Inside, a dining area, a dedicated working area and a walk-in wardrobe accompany the main accommodation. The balcony is furnished with a table and chairs.
A bedroom arrangement in this category has a round writing table and an upholstered chair beside tall curtained glazing. An armchair and round side table sit opposite. Another bedroom arrangement opens through a broad doorway into a sitting area with a pale sofa and low table. Tall balcony doors in that bedroom have a curved louvred panel above them. A patterned rug lies over reddish-brown flooring in the bedroom.
A walk-in shower and a separate bathtub are provided in the bathroom. Non-alcoholic drinks from the private bar are complimentary, with a coffee maker and kettle also included in the suite.
Wood panelling and custom-made Cambodian silks are part of this junior suite's colonial decoration. Inside, a dining area, a dedicated working area and a walk-in...
French doors open from both the bedroom and the separate living room, connecting the two spaces with the balcony. Inside, the suite has a dedicated working area and a walk-in wardrobe.
Bathroom designs vary; one has a clawfoot bathtub and a separate shower. A bedroom design in this category has a broad shuttered opening beside the bed, revealing the basin and mirror beyond. Another wide doorway leads into a dressing passage, where low, dark storage furniture lines one side and a tall framed mirror stands along the route to a glazed door.
Non-alcoholic drinks from the private bar are complimentary. A coffee maker and a kettle are also provided. A geometric grey carpet runs through the dressing passage in this design. An alternative bathroom design places an inset bathtub beside a washstand, with the separate shower on the other side. This shower has both overhead and handheld fittings.
French doors open from both the bedroom and the separate living room, connecting the two spaces with the balcony. Inside, the suite has a dedicated...
Two separate bedrooms and a living room occupy part of the original 1929 building. High ceilings and wooden floors retain its historic character. The bathroom includes an original clawfoot bathtub as well as a separate shower. A private balcony adds outdoor space to this two-bedroom version.
One bedroom design has a writing table and upholstered chair opposite the sleeping area. A tall, mirrored wardrobe stands against the rear wall, and two tall curtained windows line the adjoining wall. Reddish-brown flooring surrounds a patterned rug.
The private bar includes complimentary non-alcoholic drinks. A coffee maker and a kettle are provided too, and the windows have blackout curtains. In one bedroom design, a ceiling fan hangs above the sleeping area. Scrolling relief runs along the upper edge of the curved bed footboard.
Two separate bedrooms and a living room occupy part of the original 1929 building. High ceilings and wooden floors retain its historic character. The bathroom...
Suites in this category have one or two bedrooms.
In the hotel's original heritage building, the two-bedroom version has a large lounge and dining area. It also has a private balcony and a kitchenette. Its bathroom pairs a walk-in shower with a separate clawfoot bathtub.
A dining-room design in this category centres on a rectangular, dark table with cross-back chairs. The furniture stands on a broad patterned rug beside tall glazed doors and an adjoining shuttered window. A shaded chandelier hangs above the table. Pale rectangular mouldings line the walls, and reddish-brown flooring runs through this dining area.
In the two-bedroom version, the private bar's non-alcoholic drinks are complimentary. A coffee maker and kettle are also provided. Its windows have blackout curtains. In one bathroom design, frosted glass screens part of the bathing area. The basin is set in a pale cabinet beside a glass-enclosed shower.
In the hotel's original heritage building, the two-bedroom version has a large lounge and dining area. It also has a private balcony and a kitchenette....
The two-bedroom configuration has a large, separate living and dining area within the hotel's 1929 heritage setting. A kitchenette and a private balcony are also included. The bathroom offers a walk-in shower and a separate clawfoot bathtub.
One bedroom and sitting-room design has a dark four-poster frame with an upholstered bench at its foot. Two square columns, finished with moulded capitals, frame an open seating area. A pale sofa, two dark-framed armchairs and a low table furnish this space, while a ceiling fan hangs overhead.
Tall windows are dressed with red curtains in this design, with louvred storage doors along one side. The private bar supplies complimentary drinks, excluding alcohol. A coffee maker and a kettle are also provided in the suite. One lounge design includes a tall, two-door cabinet with painted decorative panels. It stands beside a seating group near tall glazed double doors.
The two-bedroom configuration has a large, separate living and dining area within the hotel's 1929 heritage setting. A kitchenette and a private balcony are also...
Le Royal formed part of architect and urbanist Ernest Hébrard's vision for Phnom Penh. His scheme combined a grand hotel with gardens, parks and a new central market. It also called for a canal to be filled in, linking the hotel's origins to a wider reshaping of the capital. Hébrard's design preference was for French colonial architecture over traditional Khmer forms.
King Sisowath Monivong was the guest of honor at the hotel's opening in 1929. A crest gifted by the royal family and the ceiling art maintain that royal connection in the building itself.
Royal artists painted ceilings and turned halls into galleries. Local artisans recreated decorative features, giving the hotel a further layer of Cambodian craftsmanship within its French colonial setting.
High ceilings, wooden floors and marble bathrooms establish the room design. Contemporary technology sits within those traditional proportions, retaining the materials and sense of space of the original blueprint drawn up in 1929.
The State Room Twin Pool View gives a more specific expression to that style. Its 33 square meters contain two single beds, a wooden floor and a ceiling fan, with a private balcony facing the pool. A table and chairs furnish the balcony. The bathroom has a walk-in shower and a separate clawfoot bathtub, placing a period-style fixture alongside the room's colonial-inspired decoration. An in-room coffee and tea machine and a pillow menu are also part of this category's setup.
The suites combine traditional Khmer design with Art Deco touches. Their names honor Cambodian history and former residents, including Charlie Chaplin, Jacqueline Kennedy, Charles de Gaulle and Somerset Maugham. Those names place the accommodation within the hotel's wider history of visitors, while the interiors continue the architectural themes found elsewhere in Le Royal.
In the historic 1929 building, Le Royal Suite has 228 square meters arranged around two separate bedrooms and a large living and dining area. A kitchenette adds a practical part of the residential layout. Garden views and a private balcony connect the suite to the grounds, while its bathroom features include a walk-in shower and separate clawfoot bathtub. Raffles Butler Service and a pillow menu are also features of this suite. The living space gives the accommodation a scale beyond the bedrooms themselves.
Restaurant Le Royal sits beneath a handpainted ceiling and serves traditional recipes from the Cambodian royal family alongside modern Khmer gastronomy. Recipes entrusted to the hotel by the Royal Palace give the menu a particular connection to the country. The room's decoration and cooking tell related stories: royal references are present overhead as well as on the plate, within a dining room devoted to Cambodian cuisine.
Le Phnom 1929 takes the form of a French-style brasserie, with an open kitchen that makes cooking part of the room's activity. Its a la carte breakfast can be accompanied by champagne, while cocktails and the Around the World in 80 Wines program give drinks their own place in the restaurant. The French direction offers a separate culinary identity from Restaurant Le Royal's Khmer cooking.
The Femme Fatale is the Elephant Bar's signature cocktail, created for Jacqueline Kennedy during her 1967 visit. Champagne, cognac and crème à la fraise des bois make up the drink, preserving a link to one of the hotel's former residents. The story belongs to the bar as much as to the suite names, connecting the history of a particular guest with something still served at Le Royal.
Gin provides another focus. The Elephant Bar Gin Experience introduces a selection that includes Sipsmith Raffles 1915 and the hotel's own locally crafted Elephant Bar Gin. Afternoon tea is also part of the bar's offering. Together, the signature cocktail, gin tasting and tea give this room several identities within the hotel, distinct from the two restaurants.
At Poolside Terrace, sun loungers and parasols sit among the frangipani trees, with patches of shade around the outdoor dining space. Light meals and tapas are served with chilled wine, beer and tropical cocktails. The hotel's pool staff provide service at the terrace, bringing light meals and drinks directly to guests. The setting keeps food and drink close to the pools, making the garden courtyard another part of the hotel's dining life rather than simply an outlook from indoors.
The outdoor lap pool measures 20 meters. Raffles Spa's exercise facilities include a fitness center, and its program offers private fitness and yoga classes alongside group fitness sessions.
Raffles Spa has five private treatment rooms and offers traditional Khmer and modern treatments. The bathing facilities comprise male and female wet areas, saunas, steam rooms and a Jacuzzi. The spa works with local practitioners as well as wellness and beauty brands. Spa journeys can be tailored to the individual.
The Signature Khmer Massage, also known as chad ta shai, draws on Asian therapies and uses vigorous, firm pressure-point work. The Le Royal Spa Experience begins with a mineral salt scrub, followed by a Khmer massage. A customized multivitamin facial is also offered.
The facade's original color is lotus white. Le Royal was Phnom Penh's tallest building when it opened in 1929. The property includes its original hotel building and three courtyard wings, which replaced the bungalows that once stood within the hotel grounds. Its pale street-facing exterior remains part of the tree-lined avenue at 92 Rukhak Vithei Daun Penh.
Frangipani trees shade parts of the courtyard, giving you a place to linger over a light lunch by the pool.
The lotus-white facade recalls Ernest Hébrard’s original design, so you can see a piece of Phnom Penh’s architectural history from the street.
At Le Phnom 1929, watch the chefs in the open kitchen while you settle in for a French brasserie meal in Phnom Penh.
92 Rukhak Vithei, Phnom Penh 120211, Cambodia
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Yes. Raffles Hotel Le Royal is a strong choice for travelers who want historic luxury in Phnom Penh. The hotel combines 1929 heritage, polished service, classic rooms, garden pools, dining, spa facilities, and a central city setting.
Raffles Hotel Le Royal is in Phnom Penh, near Wat Phnom and the city's historic Daun Penh area. The location works well for Central Market, the Riverside, the Royal Palace, museums, business visits, and airport transfers.
Raffles Hotel Le Royal has 175 rooms and suites. Accommodation ranges from classic rooms to larger suites, with colonial character, refined details, and a calm city-resort feel.
The hotel opened in 1929 and remains one of Phnom Penh's most storied addresses. Guests choose it for heritage, gardens, famous cocktails, butler-style service, classic architecture, and a sense of old Phnom Penh.
Yes. Raffles Hotel Le Royal is convenient for many key Phnom Penh sights. Guests can reach Wat Phnom, Central Market, the Riverside, the Royal Palace area, and cultural stops by short rides.
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