Two Raffles Hotels in Cambodia Awarded MICHELIN Keys Once More in 2026

Raffles Hotel Le Royal and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor again earn the coveted distinction

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Sept. , 2026) – Raffles Hotel Le Royal and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor have once again been recognised with prestigious MICHELIN Keys, placing them among just 12 hotels in Cambodia to receive the honour in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

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 2026 MICHELIN Keys were unveiled in September. MICHELIN Keys highlight the Guide’s “most exceptional hotels,” similar to how MICHELIN Stars spotlight the best restaurants.

“Receiving a MICHELIN Key for a second consecutive year is an affirmation of the passion and precision our entire team brings to every guest experience,” said Dagmar Lyons, General Manager of Raffles Hotel Le Royal. “It reflects both the enduring elegance of this historic landmark and our unwavering dedication to delivering hospitality that feels both timeless and deeply personal.”

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, General Manager of Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, said: “To be recognised again by the MICHELIN Guide is both an honour and a responsibility. It underscores our commitment to safeguarding the soul of this iconic property while continually elevating the experiences we create for every guest who walks through our doors.”

Earlier this year, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor unveiled an immersive new permanent exhibition, the ‘Grand Path of History’. Featuring rare photographs, video footage, architectural drawings and other vintage artefacts, it celebrates a golden age of travel in Southeast Asia and the enduring legacy of the two iconic Raffles hotels in Cambodia.

The two Raffles Cambodia hotels came together last year to unveil an exclusive 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.