Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh

Raffles Hotel Le Royal Unveils Exclusive Festive Season Celebrations Raffles Hotel Le Royal offers special meals and much more   PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Nov. 26, 2024) – Cambodia’s most iconic luxury hotel is set to offer an enchanting blend of tradition, elegance and joy this holiday season, with a host of exclusive meals, gala celebrations, special festive treats and much more.   Christmas Eve At Le Phnom 1929 at Raffles Hotel Le Royal, diners will be treated to a special “Christmas Eve on the Champs Elysés” festive dinner, featuring a grand Parisian Brasserie-style buffet with seafood towers, imported cheese, artisanal charcuterie, foie gras and turkey. Signature French wines and festive cocktails will be free flowing all night, while a live French band performs holiday songs.   Christmas Day Raffles Hotel Le Royal will host three distinctive meals on Christmas Day, starting with a Christmas Day Brunch at Restaurant Le Royal that includes a lavish spread of premium seafood, artisan cheeses and charcuteries, terrines and live carvery stations with Wagyu beef, turkey and lamb.   The hotel’s 5-course Christmas Gueridon Dinner at Restaurant Le Royal will feature classics such as foie gras, smoked salmon, turkey and the signature Christmas Log.   The Parisian Brasserie Christmas Day buffet dinner will be served at Le Phnom 1929 and feature seafood towers, imported cheese, artisanal charcuterie, foie gras and turkey, with signature French wines and festive cocktails.   New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day “Premium Oyster Night” on Dec. 31 at The Elephant Bar, with four different types of oysters along with signature sauces and condiments. The master “Ecailler” will shuck oysters while guests sip their favorite cocktails or Champagne, and a resident DJ performs from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.   At Restaurant Le Royal, guests can enjoy an exquisite 5-course “New Year’s Eve Truffle Set Dinner” that includes a complimentary glass of Champagne for the countdown to 2025.   Meanwhile, at Le Phnom 1929 and Apsara Terrace, guests can enjoy a festive evening with a live disco band along with a grand buffet featuring several BBQ stations and traditional seafood, foie gras and roasts. Other Special Festive Season Treats Hotel introduce a special Festive Afternoon Tea amid children singing Christmas carols in the hotel’s resplendent lobby. Guests are also invited to sip an exquisite Christmas Glühwein, a drink that truly epitomizes the spirit of the season.   Festive Spa Offers Raffles Hotel Le Royal invites guests to pamper themselves this holiday season with a relaxing Le Royal Signature Khmer Massage. The 90-minute treatment also includes a complimentary festive cocktail, while second bookings will receive a 30% discount. Reservations and Inquiries For Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, please contact +855 23 982 598 or email dining.grandhotel@raffles.com (for dining) or bookus.siemreap@raffles.com (for bookings).

Raffles Hotel Le Royal, the luxury heritage hotel in Cambodia’s capital, will welcome French Chef Charles Coulombeau for a series of exclusive meals in November at its award-winning Khmer fine-dining venue Restaurant Le Royal.   Chef Charles is the chef-owner of the 1-Michelin-star La Maison dans le Parc in Nancy in northeastern France. The MICHELIN Guide describes Chef Charles’ culinary creations as “heroically wondrous,” noting that he “deftly crafts modern cuisine, enhanced by creative flourishes and a nod to Japan.” He will showcase his extraordinary culinary talents at Raffles’ iconic Restaurant Le Royal with delectable dinner and lunch sets from Nov. 27-29. The dinner set will be priced from $88++, while the lunch set will be priced from $38++, with special wine pairing options available. Advanced reservations are required for this rare opportunity to experience Michelin-caliber French fine dining in Cambodia. “Raffles Hotel Le Royal has elevated Phnom Penh’s gastronomic offerings to new heights over the past year – and this exclusive fine-dining opportunity with Chef Charles Coulombeau is not to be missed, as he treats even the most sophisticated gourmands to the most memorable of culinary experiences,” Raffles Hotel Le Royal’s General Manager Dagmar Lyons said. Raffles Hotel Le Royal has hosted a series of exceptional visiting chefs over the past year featuring guest chefs with Michelin-star pedigrees, including Chef Stephane Carrade in May, Chef Nicolas Isnard in April, Chef Martin Simolka in March, and Chef Pascal Favre d’Anne, Chef Thierry Drapeau and Vietnam Iron Chef winner Chef Sakal Phoeung last year.   For inquiries and reservations for Chef Charles’ culinary experience at Raffles Hotel Le Royal, please contact the hotel at Tel: 023 981 888 or email: dining.leroyal@raffles.com. Or visit www.raffles.com/phnom-penh.

Raffles Hotel Le Royal Appoints Dagmar Lyons as General Manager Experienced hotelier joins 95-year-old luxury icon in Phnom Penh, Cambodia Raffles Hotel Le Royal, the 95-year-old luxury heritage hotel in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, has appointed Dagmar Lyons as its new General Manager.   The veteran hotelier joins Raffles from the luxury Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver, Canada, where she served as Hotel Manager for the past two years. Prior to that, Dagmar was Hotel Manager at Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, China, and Deputy General Manager at The St. Regis Doha in Qatar.   Her hospitality career has included successful postings at numerous luxury hotels and resorts around the world, including in North America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Dagmar led Fairmont Pacific Rim to a Forbes Five-Star rating – the highest level of distinction – for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024 for both the hotel and spa.   “I am delighted to be at Raffles Hotel Le Royal, which is a true icon of luxury hospitality in Southeast Asia. The hotel has an incredibly rich history, extraordinary culinary offerings at the Khmer fine dining venue Restaurant Le Royal and French-style brasserie Le Phnom 1929, a celebrated cocktail bar at Elephant Bar, an award-winning spa and so much more,” Dagmar said.   Dagmar joins Raffles Hotel Le Royal as the landmark historic hotel continues to garner accolades and awards from many of the world’s leading travel authorities. This year alone, it has earned Travel + Leisure magazine declared it the best city hotel in Cambodia, and the UK-based Luxury Lifestyle Magazine named it one of the world’s best city hotels (No. 24 overall).   Raffles Hotel Le Royal, which originally opened in 1929, features 175 spacious 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.   For more information on Raffles Hotel Le Royal, or to make a booking, please contact +855 23 981 888 or visit www.raffles.com/phnom-penh.

DISCOVER THE CHARM OF CAMBODIA THROUGH LIMITLESS EXPERIENCES AND EXCLUSIVE REDEMPTION PACKAGES CAMBODIA – ALL, Accor’s lifestyle loyalty program, and nine Accor hotels in Cambodia, launch the ‘Discover Cambodia’ campaign. Throughout August 2024, these hotels will offer a wide range of incredible Khmer-inspired experiences for all guests, providing a perfect opportunity to explore Cambodia's rich culture, warm hospitality, and stunning landscapes.  Members of ALL can make the most of the benefits and enjoy exclusive redemptions by redeeming their Reward points for exclusive hotel packages with up to 80% savings from 1 to 31 August.  Participating hotels include Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort, Novotel Phnom Penh BKK 1, Novotel Sihanoukville Holiday Resort, TRIBE Phnom Penh Post Office Square, ibis Styles Siem Reap, and ibis budget Phnom Penh Riverside. This campaign is also supported by Les Celliers D’Asie and Heineken Cambodia.  Some highlight experiences during the ‘Discover Cambodia’ campaign include:  Raffles Hotel Le Royal, a historic icon where the grandeur of the past meets modern sophistication in the heart of Phnom Penh, will host an exclusive Khmer set dinner with live Cambodia classics at Restaurant Le Royal on 17 August, and a special cocktail menu inspired by famous Cambodian singers at the iconic Elephant Bar.  n the Old French Quarter of Siem Reap, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor will offer an extraordinary ‘Golden Age Tasting Menu’ ($60++ per person) from 1-10 August at the Khmer fine dining restaurant 1932, as well as an exclusive Sunday Champagne Brunch (from $60++ per person) at Café d’Angkor on 4 August to celebrate 1960s Cambodian pop music with the Khmer Magic Music Bus. Members of ALL can redeem hotel packages at participating hotels with a minimum of only 1,000 Reward points. For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/gTXV2--r 

Raffles Hotel Le Royal, the luxury heritage hotel in Cambodia’s capital, will welcome the 25-piece jazz orchestra Biggles Big Band from Amsterdam for a one-night-only performance on 23 February 2024. The band’s performance in Phnom Penh will mark its first-ever show in Cambodia and part of the proceeds will contribute to the local children’s community. Date: 23 February 2024 Venue: Royal Ballroom at Raffles Hotel Le Royal From 7:00pm - 10:00pm Ticket Price: US$40 net per person, including dinner With room packages starting from $280++ (single) with an additional $50++ for double. Prizes will be awarded to guests at the concert, including staycation vouchers and dining vouchers.

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Designed by architect and urbanist Ernest Hébrard, Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh was the tallest building in Cambodia when it opened its doors in 1929. To celebrate the momentous occasion, the hotel welcomed King Sisowath Monivong as its guest of honour, and in return, the royal family bestowed a crest upon this legendary property. After a meticulous restoration, Raffles Phnom Penh continues to shine in all its regal glory with countless design details that hold the secrets of an illustrious history. Book your stay today and come and discover the many secrets of this historic space: https://lnkd.in/eEjveCvB #RafflesHotels #RafflesHotelLeRoyalPhnomPenh #RafflesPhnomPenh #CulturalEnquirers #HistoricalHotels

Cambodia Leadership Review has recently recognized Top 50 individuals that demonstrate good business acumen, through innovation, leadership or outstanding achievements contributing to Cambodia Society.    CLR has reviewed over 1000 business profiles, and drawing on local expertise and insider, industry intelligence, CLR spotlights the personalities and thought leaders currently shaping the local business, investment, and social context.    We are honored and humbled to announce that Mr. Dennis de Groot, the General Manager of Raffles Hotel Le Royal is one of the top 50 voices that you should follow.  Dennis has over 18 years’ experience in luxury hospitality, holding management positions in Azerbaijan, the Maldives and South Africa. He joined Accor in 2016 and moved to Cambodia in 2018. In 2020, he oversaw a year-long restoration of the iconic, 175-room Raffles property and in 2022 welcomed the US President. Please refer to the link for more info: https://shorturl.at/fGSW9 #RafflesHotelLeRoyal #RafflesPhnomPenh #RafflesHotels