Five Star Luxury & Boutique Hotels in Phnom Penh

Raffles Le Royal, Intercontinental, Boutique Hotel & Spa Juliana

Oct 8, 2009

From cosmopolitan venues to classic boutique hotels, Phnom Penh offers an attractive choice of luxury accommodation suitable for business and pleasure.

Phnom Penh is a city on the move where business is thriving and tourists are beginning to return after a turbulent past. From palaces and temples to the cool riverfront, Cambodia’s capital is full of attractions, tucked in the lanes or gleaming on tree-lined boulevards.

Top end accommodation comes at a price but reflects world class facilities and excellent service. After a busy day, Phnom Penh’s luxury hotels are the perfect escape, offering peace and comfort in private surroundings.

Framed by palms and landscaped gardens, Raffles Le Royal is a prestigious colonial style hotel combining a rich heritage with class and super comfort. Accommodation ranges from the State and Landmark rooms to suites with pool or garden views. The Royal Suite on the fourth floor is elegantly furnished in a blend of Cambodian and French styles.

The exclusive Restaurant Le Royal serves French and Khmer cuisine, including a famous ‘Royal Duck in four courses’. Café Monivong offers Western and Asian fare, the Conservatory is for traditional English tea and there are two bars, renowned for their original cocktails, and a pastry shop.

Khmer massage and aromatherapy are available in the Amrita Spa. A fitness centre and luxury shopping arcade complete the picture.

The five star Intercontinental is Phnom Penh’s first international hotel. The 346 rooms come as standard, executive club or suites in bright contemporary décor with marble bathrooms and walk-in showers. The lobby features Khmer art motifs.

News stand, beauty salon and florist are on site, as well as business and fitness facilities, with the Naviya Spa and swimming pool on the third floor. The Intercontinental claims the city’s largest ballroom, a stylish venue for weddings and state receptions.

The Regency Café has a choice of seafood, international and Khmer specialities, buffet or à la carte, with noodles prepared at the table. The Xiang Palace dedicated to Cantonese and Chinese cuisine claims 25 varieties of dim sun, said to be the best in town.

The Boutique Hotel Juliana is situated in a quiet lane at the heart of town. The 97 rooms offer a choice of superior, deluxe or executive deluxe with pool view, and suite, decorated in soothing tones, brown and gold.

Cambodian, Asian and continental cuisines are available in the Vanda Restaurant while the Shark Fin specialises in shark fin soup and Chinese fare.

Facilities include a business centre, outdoor pool, fitness room and sauna, a hair and beauty salon and a spa with Thai massage by professional therapists.

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