Built in 1929, Le Royal has carried nearly a century of Phnom Penh's history within its walls, including serving as a refugee centre and hospital during the Pol Pot years. The rooms are a considered blend of Khmer, Art Deco, and French colonial architecture. Restaurant Le Royal serves recipes gifted directly by Cambodia's Royal Palace. The Elephant Bar, where Jacqueline Kennedy's signature cocktail was once mixed, pours from one of Asia's largest gin collections. The Royal Palace, the National Museum, and Wat Phnom are all within walking distance. In a city still finding its footing, this hotel has always known exactly where it stands.