The most worthwhile luxury hotel to stay in Phnom Penh is undoubtedly the century old Raffles Hotel

This hotel was opened in 1929, and its long history, elegant style, luxurious atmosphere, and unique beauty have made it the top luxury hotel in Phnom Penh for nearly a century. After more than a year, I stayed in a landmark suite of 140 square meters.

The entire building of the hotel occupies a whole block next to Phnom Penh Railway Station. The hotel is an independent courtyard, and the flower bed at the entrance is very large, with a local Cambodian style, while maintaining a high degree of privacy. The suite I am staying in combines the ancient Khmer style, Art Deco style, and French architectural style of Cambodia. It is precisely because of this fusion that the Raffles Hotel Phnom Penh is uniquely charming.

The Le Royal restaurant in the hotel highlights a sense of historical weight and place, with a focus on modern French cuisine and traditional royal Khmer cuisine. Each dish is carefully crafted using Raffles' unique or original recipes from the Phnom Penh Palace, and the presentation and taste of the dishes are very good! After finishing the evening, it's inevitable to have a few drinks. The Gin Experience at the Elephant Bar in the hotel was great! You can choose your own wine, cup, soda water, and then choose fruits or lemongrass~Gin from all over the world can be tasted here~It's a very special experience!

Post by Andrew Murong | Sep 11, 2024