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Property Details

Type: Luxury Hotel

Summary: Excellent location offering easy access to many attractions

Feature: Sumptuous treatments abound at Raffles Amrita Spa

Rooms: 327 rooms & suites

Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Nearest airport: Phnom Penh Airport

Transfer: 20 minutes from Phnom Penh Airport by private car transfer.

Luxury Holidays At Raffles Hotel Le Royal

This elegant, French-Colonial building is a place where East-meets-West at its sophisticated best. Alongside high ceilings and open, airy spaces, you’ll find polished black and white floor tiles, a restored teak staircase and Art Deco furnishings, all complemented by modern comforts and amenities. For those guests who enjoy exploring, the city’s attractions are within easy reach and include the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and National Artefacts Museum. Alternatively, take a tour of Wat Phnom or enjoy a sunset cruise on the Mekong River. Facilities within the hotel include landscaped tropical gardens, home to palms and Monkey Pod trees, a Raffles Amrita Spa, gym and two swimming pools; perfect whether you’re returning from a busy day of sightseeing, or if you’ve elected not to leave the hotel at all.

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Why Raffles Hotel Le Royal is so special...

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City Highlights

Undoubtedly famous for its staggering architecture, Phnom Penh is a city once affected by war and conflict, which has recovered to become a capital of thriving café culture and bustling bar scenes. This French-built city is a hub for the revival of music and the arts and regularly hosts a number of music events, popular with residents and tourists. If you seek a mixture of Asian exotica and warm Cambodian hospitality, Phnom Penh awaits you.

Culture & History

Infused with the history of Phnom Penh itself, Raffles Hotel Le Royal has become a landmark luxury hotel throughout the decades. This stylish property is an ideal base for those wishing to embrace the history and rich culture of Phnom Penh. Visitors can easily join sightseeing tours of the strikingly beautiful Royal Palace or visit the National Museum, which is home to a millennium's worth of classic Khmer design.

Spa Breaks

Committed to providing dedicated personal service, Raffles Spa allows you to find mental, physical and spiritual harmony. Traditional Khmer elements are incorporated into the diverse collection of treatments and therapies on offer, as well as guests being free to enjoy the peaceful outdoor swimming pools and a fully equipped fitness centre.

Luxury Family Holidays

Children are welcome and the Fun Pool, inspired by ancient royal bathing pools, is great for families.

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Amenities

Boutique
Children's Amenities
Fitness Centre
Jacuzzi
LCD Television
Sauna
Spa
Steam Room
Swimming Pool
Yoga

Phnom Penh Travel Information

Capital

Language

Time Difference

Currency

Cambodian Riel

Voltage

230 V

Climate

Phnom Penh has a tropical monsoon climate, with summers much rainier than the winters. There are hot temperatures throughout the year and it is slightly cooler during the dry season. The most desirable times to visit are from December to April, when there is little rain and the temperatures are more comfortable.

Getting There

To reach Phnom Penh, fly from London Heathrow to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (approx. 11 hours, 30 minutes), followed by a flight to Phnom Penh Airport (approx. 75 minutes) with Thai Airways. Other routes and airlines are available. Speak to your Luxury Travel Specialist for the best travel arrangements for your bespoke itinerary.

Royal Palace

A striking structure near the river, the Royal Palace is vast and once dominated the skyline of Phnom Penh. With classic Khmer roofs and ornate gilding, the palace remains the official residence of Cambodia’s King Sihamoni. Tourists can visit the magnificent Throne Hall and a handful of surrounding buildings, which are still used in official celebrations and ceremonies. Head to the south of the complex to visit the Silver Pagoda. Named for its floor, covered in five tonnes of silver tiles, the pagoda is full of lavish and beautiful Buddha statues, including a life-sized, solid gold Buddha, adorned with 2,086 diamonds. One of the few remaining places where objects embodying the brilliance of the Khmer civilisation can still be seen, a trip to the Royal Palace is simply a must.

Tuol Sleng and Choeung-Ek Killing Fields

In 1975, a former high school was taken over by Pol Pot’s forces and turned into a prison known as S-21. A testament to the crimes of the Khmer Rouge, this is a harrowing experience with instruments of torture displayed in former classrooms, alongside photographs of the 18,000 people who were held here. Serving as a place of reflection and to preserve the evidence of the crimes here, the museum aims to keep alive the memory of those killed and to encourage a message of peace. From here, take the journey to the Choeung Ek Killing Fields, where the prisoners of S-21 were taken to be murdered. Once an orchard, it is now a series of 129 exhumed mass graves, used as a memorial marked by a Buddhist Stupa, and is considered a place of reflection of the brutal history Cambodia has faced.

National Museum of Cambodia

Home to more than a millennia's-worth of masterful Khmer artistry, the museum is a graceful homage to traditional design, boasting a terracotta structure and a tranquil courtyard garden. Promoting awareness and an appreciation of Cambodia’s rich heritage, stroll through the pavilions and courtyards to view the 5000 artefacts over a chronological direction, from pre-Angkorian periods to more recent works. Perhaps the most impressive sculpture is an eight armed statue of Vishnu dating to the sixth century. English speaking guides, leaflets and audio-guides are available, inviting you to truly delve into the incredible history of Cambodia.

Koh Dach Island

A picturesque island on the banks of the Mekong River, Koh Dach feels far from the hustle of the vibrant city. Minutes from Phnom Penh on the ferry, the island is secluded and sleepy, inhabited mostly by silk weavers and farmers. Thatched huts line the beach and local workshops sell traditional handicrafts, ensuring a day trip here offers a taste of authentic Cambodia. Bicycles are available to hire to explore the island, so get set to pass villages, pagodas, paddies and farms in tranquillity. Visit the Silk Weaving Centre, where the traditional methods are still used and demonstrated, ideal for discovering the history of this beautiful region.

Wat Ounalom

Founded in 1443, this temple is the headquarters of Cambodian Buddhism and the residence of its patriarch. Located on the Tonle Sap riverfront, the wat is made up of 44 structures and is considered the most important in Cambodia. Known as the ‘eyebrow temple’, the original shrine was built to protect an eyebrow hair of Buddha, still located behind the main temple. Severely damaged during the Pol Pot era, much has been done to restore the beautiful complex to its former glory, housing repaired statues of Buddha.

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