Raffles Hotel Le Royal
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Raffles Hotel Le Royal is worth booking if you want the highest-rated hotel in our Phnom Penh sample, with a full set of facilities and the main sights within walking distance. At about five times the city median, it is for travellers who put service and comfort ahead of cost.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for Phnom Penh: a 5-star with a guest score of 9.4 out of 10, the top score among the 17 properties we compared.
It suits couples on a special trip, travellers who want a spa, pool and gym on site, and families, since family rooms are listed. It also suits anyone who wants to walk to the central sights.
Skip it if you are watching your budget. Our other two picks score 9.2 and 8.1 and cost a small fraction of the price. Guests also find dining and drinks here expensive, so meals add up.
Location and getting around
The address is 92 Rukha Vithei Daun Penh, in Daun Penh, and guests rate the location 9.5.
Wat Phnom is about 0.5 km away, around 6 minutes on foot. The National Museum of Cambodia is 1.6 km, roughly 20 minutes, and the Royal Palace of Cambodia is 1.9 km, about 24 minutes. All three are within walking distance, which makes sightseeing on foot easy.
Walking times are straight-line estimates, and real routes can take longer. Free parking is listed if you are arriving by car.
What guests say
The 9.4 average comes from 646 reviews. Staff get the most praise: guests describe a friendly, attentive and professional team, a warm welcome and efficient service.
Breakfast is the second highlight, with an extensive selection served in a pleasant setting. The data lists continental, full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, Asian and American options, plus breakfast to go.
The complaint that comes up is cost. Guests rate the experience highly, but some find the food and drinks in the hotel expensive.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
Prices are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates before booking.
Raffles Hotel Le Royal was €357.23 a night, against a sample median of €71.66. That is about five times the typical price. For it you get 5 stars and a long facility list: spa, pool, gym, restaurant, free parking, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace.
The contrast with our other picks is sharp. Our Best Value pick, GLOW PARK HOTEL Grand Royal Palace, is a 4-star scoring 9.2 at €45.80 a night. Our Budget pick, Clover Hotel Monivong, is a 4-star scoring 8.1 at €24.50. The extra cost here buys the top score in the sample and the full 5-star facilities, not a much higher rating.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 17 eligible properties in Phnom Penh. Five-star hotels get priority for our Luxury slot, and Raffles Hotel Le Royal holds 5 official stars and the top review score in the sample.
Its review base of 646 is smaller than that of some hotels, but the score is still the highest we found.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check whether breakfast is included, since at this price it makes a real difference.
Confirm spa and pool hours, and look at restaurant and bar prices if you plan to eat in. Read the cancellation policy before you pay.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Raffles Hotel Le Royal close to the Royal Palace?
The Royal Palace of Cambodia is about 1.9 km away, roughly 24 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Wat Phnom is closer, at about 6 minutes.
Is Raffles Hotel Le Royal worth the price?
It has the top score in our sample at 9.4, with a full set of 5-star facilities. But it costs about five times the city median, and our Best Value pick scores 9.2 for €45.80 a night.
Is dining at the hotel expensive?
Some guests say food and drinks are expensive. Check menu prices if you plan to eat in the hotel often.
Does the hotel have a pool and spa?
Yes, a pool, a spa and a gym are listed by the property. Check opening times and any fees for your dates.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €357.23 a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.