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Raffles Hotel Le Royal
Since 1929

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About Raffles Hotel Le Royal
Raffles Hotel Le Royal is at 92 Rukhak Vithei Daun Penh, by Wat Phnom. In its own words it was built in 1929 and reopened as Raffles Hotel Le Royal in 1997, its architecture drawing on French colonial, Khmer and Art Deco styles. Restaurant Le Royal serves royal and modern Khmer cuisine, some of its recipes from the Royal Palace; Le Phnom 1929 is a French brasserie; the Elephant Bar serves cocktails and afternoon tea.
Why it's on our list
- Restaurant Le Royal
- The Elephant Bar
- Raffles Spa
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Raffles Hotel Le Royal before you go.
How far to the palace, the river and the markets?
Distances from Raffles Hotel Le Royal are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest railway station
- Phnom Penh Railway StationRail450 m6 min walk
Key sights
- Wat Phnom500 mWalk 7 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- The Central Market800 mWalk 10 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- The National Museum1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 11 min
- The Royal Palace2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 12 min
- The Independence Monument2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Techo International Airport24 kmCar or taxi 84 min
Railway
- Phnom Penh Railway Station450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 7 min
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