Raffles Hotel Le Royal Phnom Penh
*****
With a perfect position in the vibrant city of Phnom Penh, Raffles Hotel Le Royal is a hotel where an elegant past lives on in the trendy present. This landmark hotel has a rich history dating back to 1929 and is built around a central private courtyard with two swimming pools fringed by Frangipani-lined tropical gardens. The historic past of the hotel is kept alive through several artworks that depict a bygone era.
DESCRIPTION
All the rooms are elegantly furnished and retain much of their original art deco style. With wooden floors, marble bathroom and soothing pastel soft furnishings they are a blend of colonial charm and the modern comfort you would expect from Raffles. Each of the four personality suites pay homage to well-known luminaries who have stayed at Hotel Le Royal. Each of the rooms creates a truly memorable stay with original memorabilia from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Charles De Gaulle, Somerset Maugham and Andre Malraux. Some of the newly refurbished State Rooms have a balcony offering views over the pool or gardens or choose a Balcony Suite for even more space and a four-poster bed.
Dining in style is the only option at Hotel Le Royal, whether it is in the Restaurant Le Royal for some exemplary ancient Khmer cuisine, or more casual dining on the Apsara Terrace. This is a must do experience, set in the tropical gardens. Enjoy a market -style buffet dinner as the sunsets and sample some traditional Cambodian dancing.
No visit to Phnom Penh is complete without a visit to the Elephant Bar, located at the hotel. The famous signature cocktail, La Femme Fatale, was first developed for Jacqueline Kennedy in 1967.
The Spa at Hotel Le Royal aims to provide an oasis of relaxation. Focusing on its personal relationships with each of the product houses to ensure that they remain leading edge with the treatments that they offer. All the therapists receive the very best training, both in the products and service offered.
Location
92 Rukhak Vithei Penh, Sangkat Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Why choose The raffles Phnom Penh?
Close to: Centrally located in the heart of the city, a short walk from the high pagoda, Buddhist temple Wat Phnom, and close to the intersecting Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers.
Ideal for: Style lovers wanting to immerse themselves in the iconic history that the hotel has to offer.
Style: The hotel is a distinctive blend of Art Deco and French Colonial styles including a high-ceiling lobby with pristine white décor, glitzy chandeliers and palm trees.
Key features: With magnificent gardens, a spa and two swimming pools and the highly attentive service that you would expect from Raffles. Experience afternoon tea at the famous Elephant Bar, or traditional Cambodian dining at the prestigious Restaurant Le Royal.
