Traveling to Angkor Wat means staying at the legendary Raffles Hotel Le Royal!

Traveling to Angkor Wat means staying at the legendary Raffles Hotel Le Royal! As the most historically significant luxury hotel in Siem Reap, Cambodia, Raffles Hotel Le Royal has maintained its French colonial architectural style and elegant charm since opening in 1932. The hotel is set within 15 acres of royal gardens, just a few kilometers from Angkor Wat, perfectly combining the convenience of exploring a world cultural heritage site with the tranquility of tropical gardens. The white colonial-style buildings, high wooden ceilings, and corridors, together with lush palm trees and lotus ponds, create a classic picture. Raffles Hotel Le Royal upholds the iconic service traditions of the Raffles brand, from doormen dressed in white uniforms to professional butler service, showcasing elegant traditional hospitality at every turn. The main restaurant serves dishes that blend Khmer flavors with French culinary techniques, using fresh local ingredients. The historic lobby lounge is the ideal place to enjoy signature Angkor coffee and afternoon tea. The spacious freshwater pool is surrounded by tropical gardens, with poolside pavilions and tennis courts providing leisure spaces for guests, embodying the traditional tropical resort lifestyle. The hotel’s rooms and suites perfectly preserve the colonial architectural features from the French administration period, with high ceilings, four-poster beds, and vintage furniture creating a nostalgic atmosphere. Some rooms feature private terraces overlooking the gardens. Bathrooms incorporate classic elements such as black-and-white floor tiles and deep soaking tubs, where modern amenities harmonize with historical charm. Details like teak floors, Cambodian silk decorations, and antique artworks all tell the story of the hotel’s nearly century-long cultural heritage, offering guests a unique time-travel experience.