Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Raffles Hotel Le Royal

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The takeaway

Choose this Phnom Penh classic for its French Colonial and Khmer character, courtyard pools, and central base close to Wat Phnom.

About the hotel

Set on a tree-lined street in central Phnom Penh, this 175-room landmark combines a 1929 heritage building with courtyard wings added during its restoration. French Colonial architecture, Khmer and Art Deco details shape its rooms and public spaces, while a central courtyard and two outdoor pools offer a garden-like pause within the city. Wat Phnom is a short walk away and the riverfront is about ten minutes on foot; several restaurants and bars are on site.

Choose it if

You want a historic hotel with French Colonial architecture and Khmer and Art Deco details rather than a contemporary high-rise.
You value a central location near Wat Phnom, with two outdoor pools and several dining options back at the hotel.
You want a substantial city hotel: it has 175 rooms and suites, plus meeting facilities.

Skip it if

You want to stay directly on the riverfront: the hotel is on a tree-lined central street, about ten minutes’ walk from the river.

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