Plantation Urban Resort & SpavsRaffles Hotel Le Royal
Both hotels are praised by writers. On balance, Raffles Hotel Le Royal scores significantly better than Plantation - urban resort & spa. Raffles Hotel Le Royal scores 95 with approval from 13 publications such as Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Concierge.
Plantation Urban Resort & Spa
28, Street 184, Phnom Penh 1000, Cambodia
From $54/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Seventy rooms in a tranquil, leafy, sprawling property minutes from Sisowath Quay, the Royal Palace, and the National Museum." Full review
Fodor's
"Your dollar travels far at this large boutique hotel built around a grand 1930s villa in the heart of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This is the largest and most ambitious hotel among the Pavilion properties." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"In a busy city like Phnom Penh, Plantation is a haven in the truest sense of the word." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Its saltwater pool is arguably the best in the city (and is shaded by a huge tree); and the place is stylish, tranquil, and personable." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Plantation is a mid-range boutique hotel with 70 rooms clustered in several wings, hidden away from the street by artwork, lovely gardens, and two nice pools." Full review
Raffles Hotel Le Royal 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 Planet
Top 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