This hotel is truly one of the last of its kind. The staff makes your every wish come true of it is within their power. When you step onto the grounds you know that you are in a one of a kind place. Everyone is friendly and they work hard to ensure that your stay with them is fabulous. The Elephant Bar is perfect for afternoon drinks. When you're at the Raffles you feel as if you are living in the movie Casablanca. This is a must stay place when you're in Phnom Penh.

I was quite excited when I was able to find a rate for this hotel which put it within my budget. I had been to PP before, but this seemed to me to be a guaranteed safe hotel, which is what I was seeking the most. This is a lovely property, to be sure - nice Old World décor. Before I arrive at any hotel, I always take out a copy of my confirmation, so I remember the room type and rate on my reservation. This is the one time I didn’t. As they welcomed me at check-in, they informed me I was being given an upgrade (“how nice – no need to check my confirmation now”, I thought). I was shown to my room, which was in an adjoining building (a short outside walk to get there), on the ground floor, looking out at the street (& the security fence around the property). The room had a glass door & window going out onto a small balcony. The room was very large, lovely & comfortable, with an entryway & a kitchen (w/ cupboards, tall fridge, sink, microwave). Nice high ceilings as well. However, as a single female, my concern was about being on the ground floor in a separate, unlocked building (you did not need a key to get it), just steps away from the fence & the street. (The fence close to my room had a gate in it, & there was a security guard standing there at the time I looked.) There was an unlocked door on each end of the hall leading outside, a few yards from building perimeter & the fence. In spite of the lovely surroundings, the location of my room initially made me quite uncomfortable. I checked with the desk to make sure other people were staying in nearby rooms. It was only as I was packing before my final day that I happened to check my confirmation & saw it was for: “State Room King Pool View”. I was a bit disappointed about that, as an interior-facing room located higher up would’ve felt more safe & secure for a female traveling alone. I did find out the hotel was fully booked, which is probably why they decided to move me to street view (maybe because I paid a lower rate?). But regardless, I still enjoyed the room & thankfully had no bad experiences. The only bothersome thing about the room (& it was minor) ended up to be the early morning noise from the street (dogs & such), which woke me up. Numerous street vendors were located there – round-the-clock, it seemed, & I think it was the entrance to a school. That’s also why the pool view I’d reserved would’ve been good. The bed linens were luxurious - I was hoping they sold the Raffles-embroidered pillowcases in the gift shop. (Nope.) The hotel staff members were friendly & helpful. Breakfast was delicious – a nice assortment of food - & the breakfast staff excellent. (I didn’t eat there any other meals.) The Elephant Bar oozes charm & Casablanca-type appeal – thanks in large part to the wonderful resident piano player, Rafael, I believe. Since I had a late night departing flight (midnight), I planned to spend the last evening eating there & enjoying the music. Unfortunately, upon walking by, my nose told me they allow smoking. Since I did not want to reek of cigarette smoke for my 35-hour trip home, I did not go in. I was sorry not to be able to enjoy Rafael’s marvelous music one last night (no nearby seats or benches out in the hall either.) But, overall, this is a lovely place - I would look forward to staying here again. I would rate this hotel between Very Good and Excellent.

Staying at the Raffles Hotel Le Royal is an amazing experience, and should not be missed when visiting Cambodia.The word "unique" is often over used, but in this case sums up a stay at Le Royal .

The property itself simply oozes history, good taste, and yes, class. Added to that is a management and staff that are like a finely tuned instrument, whose sole purpose is to ensure your every need is met.The result is nothing less than astonishing.

As you walk the impeccable halls it is easy to imagine the likes of Jackie Kennedy, Charlie Chaplin, Charles de Gaulle and other luminaries taking the same stroll. After an exhausting few days in Siem Reap I was all templed out, and in need of the oasis that is Raffles. This gracious lady of a hotel did not disappoint. From the front desk staff, to the concierge, to the Butler who came with my Landmark room everybody made me feel welcome and at home.

I should also note, I had what was without doubt, the best breakfast buffet i experienced in Asia. (The home cured sea bass was a particular favourite!)

I also spent lots of time in temple recovery lazing around the wonderful pool.

As a retired Innkeeper myself (of a 5 star property in Canada), I applaud General Manager Richard Schestak and his staff for continuing to provide a unique experience to those fortunate enough to visit Le Royal. I hope to return.

Upon arriving in Phnom Penh and finding out that our flight to Siem Reap had been missed, we were up a Cambodian creek without a place to stay. We hired a taxi to take us to the Le Royal, where we had a reservation for a week out. Upon entering, an immense sense of calm washed over both of us as we were ushered into the beautiful lobby and given a refreshing drink . The manager personally came over to speak to us as we explained that we needed to change our reservation due to our unexpected layover. He was immensely accommodating and had us check into a beautiful room, relaxing, and scheduling our dinner and spa arrangements within moments.
To know the background of the hotel is to step through time, feeling like Jackie Kennedy in the Elephant Bar or marveling at how beautifully the hotel has been restored since left in ruins by the K.R. No hotel has ever felt this serene, glamorous, and filled with history.
With our limited time in P.P., the hotel quickly arranged for a driver to take us to S12 and the Royal Palace. We felt very well taken care of and were quite impressed with the level of attention paid to us by the driver.
For dinner, we indulged in the Khmer degustation menu at the Restaurant Le Royal. The whole experience made for the best meal of my life, from the amazing dishes (try the amok!) to the white-gloved pristine service. Breakfast on the terrace the following morning was also amazing, with a noodle soup brunch that blows your mind with options. Spa treatments were also a hit.
The Le Royal is a place where you could be stuck inside 24 hours a day and find yourself perfectly content.