The Royal Palace, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is a complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the king of Cambodia. Its full name in the Khmer language is Preah Barum Reachea Veang Chaktomuk Serei Mongkol. The Kings of Cambodia have occupied it since it was built in 1860s, with a period of absence when the country came ...
The palace was constructed after King Norodom relocated the royal capital from Oudong to Phnom Penh in the mid-19th century. It was built atop an old citadel called Banteay Kev. It faces towards the East and is situated at the Western bank of the cross division of the Tonle Sap River and the Mekong River called Chaktomuk (an allusion to Brahma).
The establishment of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh in 1866 is a comparatively recent event in the history of the Khmer and Cambodia. The seat of Khmer power in the region rested in or near Angkor north of the Great Tonle Sap Lake from 802 AD until the early 15th century. After the Khmer court moved from Angkor in the 15th century after destroyed by Siam, it first settled in Phnom Penh which back then named as Krong Chatomok Serei Mongkol (Khmer: ក្រុងចតុមុខសិរីមង្គល) in 1434 (or 1446) and stayed for some decades, but by 1494 had moved on to Basan, and later Longvek and then Oudong.The capital did not return to Phnom Penh until the 19th century and there is no record or remnants of any Royal Palace in Phnom Penh prior to the 19th century. In 1813, King Ang Chan (1796–1834) constructed Banteay Kev (the 'Crystal Citadel') on the site of the current Royal Palace and stayed there very briefly before moving to Oudong. Banteay Kev was burned in 1834 when the retreating Siamese army razed Phnom Penh. It was not until after the implementation of the French Protectorate in Cambodia in 1863 that the capital was moved from Oudong to Phnom Penh, and the current Royal Palace was founded and constructed.
At the time that King Norodom (1860–1904) the eldest son of King Ang Duong, who ruled on behalf of Siam, signed the Treaty of Protection with France in 1863, the capital of Cambodia resided at Oudong, about 45 kilometers northeast of Phnom Penh. Earlier in 1863 a temporary wooden Palace was constructed a bit north of the current Palace site in Phnom Penh. The first Royal Palace to be built at the present location was designed by architect Neak Okhna Tepnimith Mak and constructed by the French Protectorate in 1866. On the year of 1865, year of the cow, at nine o'clock in the morning, King Norodom moved the Royal court from Oudong to the new Royal Palace in Phnom Penh and the city became the official capital of Cambodia the following year. Over the next decade several buildings and houses were added, many of which have since been demolished and replaced, including an early Chanchhaya Pavilion and Throne Hall (1870). The Royal court was installed permanently at the new Royal Palace in 1871 and the walls surrounding the grounds were raised in 1873. Many of the buildings of the Royal Palace, particularly of this period, were constructed using combination of traditional Khmer architectural and Thai architecture but also incorporating significant European features and design as well. One of the most unusual surviving structures from this period is the Napoleon iron Pavilion which was a gift from France in 1876, (it is now closed to the public because of its poor state of conservation).
King Sisowath (1904–1927) made several major contributions to the current Royal Palace, adding the Phochani Hall in 1907 (inaugurated in 1912), and from 1913-1919 demolishing several old buildings, and replacing and expanding the old Chanchhaya Pavilion and the Throne Hall with the current structures. These buildings employ traditional Khmer artistic style and Angkorian inspired design, particularly in the Throne Hall, though some European elements remain. The next major construction came in the 1930s under King Monivong with the addition of the Royal Chapel, Vihear Suor (1930), and the demolition and replacement of the old Royal residence with the Khemarin Palace (1931), which serves as the official Royal residence to this day. To the reign of King Sihanouk other significant additions are the 1956 addition of the Villa Kantha Bopha to accommodate foreign guests and the 1953 construction of the Damnak Chan originally installed to house the High Council of the Throne.
The Royal Palace has had some major modifications to its buildings over time; nearly all of the King Norodom era buildings have been demolished completely. The King's living area (closed to public) has also undergone big changes. In the 1960s at Queen Kossamak's command the Silver Pagoda was rebuilt due to the original aging structure being too weak to stand.
The palace has always been a popular tourist attraction in Phnom Penh. Visitors are able to wander around the Silver Pagoda compound[2] and the central compound containing the Throne Hall[3] and Chan Chhaya Pavilion. The King's living area, which actually takes up half of the total palace ground area, including Khemarin Palace, Villa Kantha Bopha, Serey Mongkol Pavilion, royal gardens, and a number of other buildings and pavilions, is closed to the public.
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#68,corner of street 136 and 15 Phsar Kandal1, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Best for Traveller!
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, SUN & MOON, Urban Hotel offers accommodation in the Daun Penh district of Phnom Penh. Guests can enjoy dining options from the hotel's in-house restaurant and rooftop bar. Guests have access to the fitness centre and spa facilities that include a sauna and steam room.
Guests can walk to Central Market, just 550 m from the property. It is 1.4 km to Chaktomouk Conference Hall 2. Wat Phnom is 850 m from SUN & MOON, Urban Hotel, while Royal Palace Phnom Penh is 1.1 km from the property. Phnom Penh International Airport is 9.8 km from the property. The property provides transfers and shuttle services at additional charges.
Air-conditioned, contemporary-style rooms with vibrant decor open up to views of the city and are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Some units have a seating area. En suite bathrooms include a bath or shower and shower, bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries.
Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for ticketing services and luggage storage. Business meetings and networking can be tailored upon request. A 24-hour fitness centre on the terrace is available for working out. Alternatively, guests can indulge in in-house spa treatments.
Salt n' Pepper Gastropub features an open-kitchen concept and serves up a wide variety of local and international cuisine. Cloud 9 rooftop bar and Unplug offers a selection of handcrafted cocktails and live music. For a more private setting, guests can head to #8 VIP Lounge.
Daun Penh is a great choice for travellers interested in temples, museums and local food.
This is our guests' favourite part of Phnom Penh, according to independent reviews.
This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Phnom Penh! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Phnom Penh! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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No. 44, Street 163, Olympic Khan Chamcarmorn, Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Located 600 m from Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Phnom Penh Era Hotel provides elegant acommodation in Phnom Penh. Offering an outdoor pool and sun terrace, the hotel has an on-site restaurant and bar. Guests can enjoy free WiFi access in all areas and free private parking.
All air-conditioned units are fitted with a large window and have a personal safe and desk. A cable flat-screen TV, minibar and an electric kettle are included. En suite bathroom comes with a bath or shower, hairdryer and free toiletries.
Guests can enjoy a dip in the hot tub, sweat it out in the sauna room or relax with professional massage at the spa centre. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist you with express check-in/check-out, currency exchange and luggage storage. Day trips, airport transfers, car or bicycle hike can be arranged upon request.
Phnom Penh Era Hotel offers free shuttle service. Olympic Stadium is 650 m from Phnom Penh Era Hotel, while Cambodian Independence Monument is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport is Phnom Penh International Airport, 7 km from Phnom Penh Era Hotel.
Chamkar Mon is a great choice for travellers interested in restaurants, foodand culture.
This property is also rated for the best value in Phnom Penh! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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#142 A12 and A13 street 19, Sangkat chey chumneas khan daun penh, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Rachana Hostel is located 500 m from Royal Palace Phnom Penh. It houses a rooftop restaurant and offers complimentary bicycle rentals and free in-room WiFi access.
The hostel is 700 m from Riverfront Park and 1.1 km from Wat Phnom. Phnom Penh International Airport is 9 km away.
Fitted with a balcony, each room features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a wardrobe. The en suite bathroom offers shower facilities, toiletries and slippers.
Asian and American cuisine can be enjoyed at Rachana Roof top lounge.
The hostel operates a 24-hour front desk. Guests can get assistance with ticketing and room service. Lockers are also available.
Daun Penh is a great choice for travellers interested in temples, museums and local food.
This is our guests' favourite part of Phnom Penh, according to independent reviews.
This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Phnom Penh! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Phnom Penh! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
We speak your language!
#10, 130th St., Phsar Kandal, Daun Penh, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Best Value!
Point Boutique Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with cable flat-screen TV in the Daun Penh district of Phnom Penh. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar.
Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. At Point Boutique Hotel each room has a private bathroom with a hair dryer.
The accommodation offers a continental or buffet breakfast.
Point Boutique Hotel also provides a business centre and guests can use the fax machine and photocopier or use the on-site ATM machine at the hotel.
Popular points of interest near Point Boutique Hotel include Riverfront Park, Vattanac Capital and Royal Palace Phnom Penh. The nearest airport is Phnom Penh International, 11 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Daun Penh is a great choice for travellers interested in temples, museums and local food.
This is our guests' favourite part of Phnom Penh, according to independent reviews.
This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Phnom Penh! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Phnom Penh! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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#15, Street 123, Toul Tom Pong I, Khan Chamkarmon, Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Best for Couple!
The Frangipani Living Arts Hotel and Spa offers accommodations in the quiet residential area in central Phnom Penh. It features two swimming pools that includes a rooftop saltwater pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Bright and spacious air-conditioned guestrooms come with a flat-screen TV, minibar and free tea/coffee making facilities. Views of the pool or city can be enjoyed from a private balcony. The en suite bathrooms include shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries.
It is 4.2 km to Chaktomouk Conference Hall 2, while Aeon Mall is 2.7 km away. The nearest airport, Phnom Penh International Airport is 10 km from the property. Airport transfers and shuttle services are available at additional charges.
Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for currency exchange, ticketing and concierge services. The business centre can arrange for meeting facilities. Alternatively, guests can indulge in spa treatments at The Plumeria Spa.
Frangipani Arts Cafe serves up a variety of Asian, Western and Khmer dishes. Cocktails, fine wine and beers are available at the Lobby Bar and Lounge, or at the Frangipani Living Sky Bar. Room service is provided 24 hours.
Chamkar Mon is a great choice for travellers interested in restaurants, foodand culture.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
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No 26 and No 11, Street 302, Keung Keng Kong I, Khan Chamkamoon , Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Best Price!
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, bar, shared lounge and free WiFi, Mad Monkey Hostel Phnom Penh is located in Phnom Penh, 1.2 km from Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and 12 km from Killing Fields - Choeung Ek. Boasting an ATM, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and ticket service.
Aeon Mall is 1.4 km from the hostel, while Chaktomouk Hall is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Phnom Penh International Airport, 12 km from Mad Monkey Hostel Phnom Penh.
Chamkar Mon is a great choice for travellers interested in restaurants, foodand culture.
This is our guests' favourite part of Phnom Penh, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Phnom Penh! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
We speak your language!
Being the locals, we know the true value of our land. We always listen and arrange everything as your desire. Please kindly send us whatever about your trip,we will send you best offers quickly.
Guest Name: Dr. Val Slayton
Country: United States
City: Louisville
N.of Person: 1 pax
Travel date: 2024-12-05
Booked: Angkor Stunning Hot Air Balloon
Tour Style: Tour Activities
Duration: 30 Mins
