Raffles Hotel Le Royal
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Raffles Hotel Le Royal
92 Rukhak Vithei Sangkat Wat Phnom
Phnom Penh – Kingdom of Cambodia
www.raffles.com/phnompenh
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
FRHI HOTELS & RESORTS
Date of Creation
1929
Hotel General Manager
Mr. Pieter van der Hoeven
Hotel Positioning
Five Star Hotel, one of Asia’s essential destination hotels, Raffles Phnom Penh has been the iconic resting place for the well travelled since 1929.
RAFFLES HOTEL LE ROYAL
History & Story
An artistic statement of Khmer, Art Deco and French style. The hotel sits in beautiful tropical grounds. Originally opened in 1929, and re-opened in 1997, after a sympathetic extension and refurbishment by Raffles Hotels & Resorts. 2011 saw the guestrooms, lobby, bar, private rooms and ballroom newly refurbished
Date added extensions
1996
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Dating from the 1920s, distinguished by its blend of Khmer, Art Deco and French colonial architecture. The hotel commissioned a local traditional Khmer artist’s studio to create painted ceilings, decorative beaten copper crests and outdoor sculptures. The buildings that make up the hotel are set around a large courtyard that encloses two swimming pools and private gardens.
Location
Located in the heart of Phnom Penh, only 30 minutes’ drive from Phnom Penh International Airport and within easy access of the city’s attractions such as the Royal Palace, Central Market, Russian Market and the National Artefacts Museum.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Wat Phnom
• Royal Palace
• National Museum
• Central Market
• Russian Market
• Riverfront (day/night)life
Children’s Corner
• Mini Cinema at Café Monivong Restaurant
• Kid’s Corner at Café Monivong Restaurant
• Nanny upon request
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
175 guestrooms, apartments and suites, each tastefully appointed with Art Deco style furnishings and Cambodian objects d’ art – 102 State Rooms, 38 Landmark Rooms, 13 Executive Suites, 10 Colonials Suites, 4 Personality Suites, 5 Landmark Suites, 2 brand new Balcony Suites, 1 Le Royal Suite. All Staterooms have been refurbished, along with the Lobby and public areas, unveiled in December 2011.
• Personal butler service in the landmark building
• Full air conditioning with thermostat control
• Two-line telephone with international direct dialling
• Dataport for fax / modem
• Hairdryer and shaver outlet
• In-room safe
• Minibar / refrigerator
• Cable TV, satellite channels
• In-house movie channels
Restaurants & Bars
• Café Monivong
Breakfast and dinner/buffet/a la carte – colonial style. International and Asian/Cambodia themes and cuisine.
• Restaurant Le Royal
Royal Cambodian cuisine and modern French cuisine
• Elephant Bar
Original cocktails and a wide selection of premium spirits
• The Conservatory
Traditional English afternoon tea or light refreshments – refurbished 2011
• Le Phnom Deli
Homemade pastries, sandwiches and fresh garden salads
• Poolside Terrace
Light snacks and specialty iced tea menu
Wellness
• Raffles Spa
Afully equipped gymnasium, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam and massage rooms
• Swimming Pools
25m lap pool and family fun pool
Corporate & Celebration Events
Extra Notable Features
• Royal Khmer Cooking Class
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia
“2012 Award of Excellence”, Tripadvisor, 2012
Number of employees