Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom PenhRaffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh, Cambodia has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 20 hotels we score in Phnom Penh. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 4.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $324 a night (cached, not a live quote).Raffles Hotel Le Royal is a five-star colonial-style hotel in the Daun Penh District of Phnom Penh. Built in 1929 and renovated in 2020, the property suits travellers seeking historic architecture alongside modern facilities. Rooms include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and private balconies facing the gardens or pool. On-site amenities consist of a gym, sauna, hot tub, and massage services. The hotel is positioned near the riverfront and Wat Phnom, making it a practical base for sightseeing. Guests can dine at several restaurants serving both traditional and contemporary dishes. One limitation is the mandatory eco-rules regarding room cleaning, which guests must opt into.What stands out

Colonial architecture

Central Daun Penh location

On-site spa and gym

Private balconies

Watch out for

Mandatory eco-cleaning rules

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