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Smiley's HotelvsRaffles Hotel Le Royal
Both Smiley's Hotel and Raffles Hotel Le Royal are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Raffles Hotel Le Royal ranks significantly higher than Smiley's Hotel. Raffles Hotel Le Royal has a TripExpert Score of 95 with praise from 13 sources such as Hideaway Report, Rough Guide and Insight Guides.
Smiley's Hotel
Lonely Planet
#37 Corner St 125-242, Sangkat Vial Vong, Khan 7 Makara, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
From $0/night
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
Lonely Planet "A migrant from Siem Reap, Smiley’s is a huge seven-storey hotel with 40 spacious rooms that border on chic." Full review
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
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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."
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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
