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Golden Mekong HotelvsRaffles Hotel Le Royal
Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Raffles Hotel Le Royal scores significantly higher than Golden Mekong Hotel. Raffles Hotel Le Royal comes in at #1 in Phnom Penh with endorsements from 13 reviewers such as Concierge, Jetsetter and Afar Magazine.
Golden Mekong Hotel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
205A, Street 19, Cheay Chum Neas, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
From $0/night
- Laundry Service
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's "This newly opened hotel at the back of the Royal Palace is modest, tasteful, and well situated. The building is an old French town house and has been converted with care." Full review
Lonely Planet "Atmospheric hotel behind the Royal Palace offering a good deal for the standard and comfort provided."
Raffles Hotel Le Royal
Insight Guides
Concierge
Fodor's Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Rough Guide
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
92 Rukhak Vithei Daun Penh, Sangkat Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
From $300/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides "A luxury hotel with a history... now restored to the height of colonial splendour by the Raffles group, it is unrivalled in ambience (as well as price)."
Concierge "The colonial-era Raffles Hotel Le Royal, located a five-minute walk away from Wat Phnom, seems to exist in a sepia-toned world far removed from tourist-oriented Sisowath Quay."
Fodor's "Le Royal has an elegant lobby, a tranquil pool area shaded by massive trees, and various bars and restaurants that are a world apart from the slightly chaotic city." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"From the golden age of travel, this is one of Asia’s grand old palaces, belonging in the illustrious company of the Oriental in Bangkok and Raffles in Singapore." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Originally opened in 1929, but refurbished and taken over by the Raffles Group in 1997, this opulent Art Decostyle building has several chic suites."
Star Service "After the noise and dust of Phnom Penh's streets, the cool, sweetly scented lobby of Hotel Le Royal pleases all the senses." Full review
i
A full-time concierge, bell captain and taxi desk ably assist travelers with all requests for information and transportation.
Rough Guide Star
"Dating from 1929, this impressive Art Deco hotel, set in lovely gardens, was restored in 1997 to its original understated elegance, and still offers every modern convenience."
i
Taking a cocktail at happy hour (daily 4–9pm; half-price) in the Elephant Bar is a must.
Travel + Leisure "The French colonial-era hotel, restored by Raffles International, is one of the most elegant places to stay in Southeast Asia." Full review
i
Don’t miss the Jackie Kennedy–inspired Femme Fatale cocktail in the Elephant Bar.
Jetsetter "Majestic colonial 1920s hotel with 170 revamped rooms and a lavish spa in Cambodia’s charming capital." Full review
Afar Magazine "The iconic Raffles Hotel Le Royal takes visitors back to the French colonial period." Full review
