Raffles' 1929 Phnom Penh property — 175 keys in a colonial-era building on a tree-lined street in the city center.
BrandRaffles Hotels & Resorts
DestinationPhnom Penh
RegionAsia
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingElegant, tree-lined street in central Phnom Penh
Best ForTravelers seeking colonial-era architecture with modern luxury execution, repeat Raffles guests collecting properties, couples on milestone Southeast Asia trips.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized Butler service
ButlerPersonal Butler service available
Private PoolNo
Built1929
Renovated2019
Raffles Hotel Le Royal opened in 1929 as one of Indochina's grand colonial hotels, and remains Phnom Penh's premier luxury address. The property underwent a full renovation in 2019, updating the 158 rooms and 17 signature suites while preserving the colonial architecture. The suites are individually
Key Features
Stunning colonial architecture
Luxurious rooms and suites with modern amenities
Multiple fine dining restaurants
World-class spa and wellness center
Historical significance and rich heritage
Exquisite outdoor pool and beautiful gardens
Personalized service and butler service available
Dining
Restaurant Le Royal
Elephant Bar
Café Monivong
Signature Experience
The gardens and pool compound — rare green space at this scale in central Phnom Penh, giving the property a resort feel within the city grid.
The 1929 building carries Phnom Penh's colonial-era hotel heritage at a scale and service standard that doesn't exist elsewhere in the city. The 2019 renovation brought the property current without erasing its structural character.
Signature Suite: Charlie Chaplin Suite
Individually named to honor Cambodias history and illustrious former residents
