Raffles Hotel Le Royal and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor are among just 10 hotels in Cambodia to be recognised with MICHELIN Keys in the MICHELIN Guide’s inaugural edition in the Southeast Asian country.
Raffles Hotel Le Royal is “Phnom Penh’s top hotel by far,” the editors write, in addition to being “the best located, just steps away from the Royal Palace.”
The editors praise Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap, saying, “This is an authentic French Colonial hotel, palatial, filled with ‘30s Art Deco furnishings, claw-footed bathtubs, and an antique (though refurbished) cage elevator. Beneath this exterior, though, are all the conveniences needed for survival in the competitive Asian luxury hotel market.”
The 2025 MICHELIN Keys were unveiled globally on Oct. 8. MICHELIN Keys highlight the Guide’s “most exceptional hotels,” similar to how MICHELIN Stars spotlight the best restaurants.
Raffles Hotel Le Royal, in a separate major honour, was voted the No. 2 hotel in Southeast Asia in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, which were announced earlier this month. These are among the most prestigious hospitality awards in the world. Readers also voted Cambodia No. 5 among the “friendliest countries in the world.”
“To be recognised in the same month by both MICHELIN and Condé Nast Traveler – two of the planet’s top authorities in international travel – shows that Raffles Hotel Le Royal is truly a world-class destination, celebrated for exceptional hospitality, timeless elegance and an extraordinary guest experience,” Raffles Hotel Le Royal General Manager Dagmar Lyons said.
Raffles Hotel Le Royal, which originally opened in 1929, today features 175 rooms and suites that underwent a full refurbishment as part of a meticulous one-year restoration project in 2019. The hotel’s elegant past has been reinterpreted in a bold, contemporary style that is inspired by French colonial, Khmer and Art Deco influences.
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor opened its doors three years later, in 1932, as a rest stop for archeologists and adventurers exploring the ancient kingdom of Angkor Wat. The hotel features an authentic expression of 1930s French Art Deco style with beautifully refined rooms, suites and villas blending old-world charm with Cambodian influences and contemporary detail.
Joseph Colina, the General Manager at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, said: “The honour from MICHELIN is a testament to our commitment to preserving the rich legacy of our hotel, while offering guests an unforgettable experience steeped in history and elegance.”
The two Raffles Cambodia hotels came together earlier this year to unveil an exclusive new 7-day stay package, “A Tale of Two Cities,” billed as “a journey like no other, where grand history, enchanted glamour and extraordinary adventure entwine.” The experience takes in the wonders of both destinations, including the iconic luxury hotels.
