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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Situated in Phnom Penh, Lalune Hotel offers simple and comfy accommodation with free WiFi access in the entire property. Operating a 24-hour front desk, it features a restaurant and provides complimentary parking on site.
The property is about 2.5 km from Tuol Sleng Museum and 3.4 km from Wat Phnom. Riverfront Park is about 3.6 km away, while Phnom Penh International Airport is accessible with a 6 km drive.
Offering views of the city, air-conditioned rooms come with tiled flooring, a wardrobe, telephone and a flat-screen TV. Electric kettle and a refrigerator are also included. The en suite bathroom has shower facility, towels, slippers and free toiletries.
Friendly staff at Lalune Hotel can assist guests with luggage storage, laundry services and sightseeing arrangements. Car rental is available, while airport transfers can be provided at a surcharge. For those interested in golfing, the staff at Lalune Hotel will accompany guests to different golf courses during the whole duration of your stay.
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Situated in the Daun Penh of Phnom Penh, Okay Palace Hotel is 400 m from Royal Palace Phnom Penh. The property is around less than 1 km from Sisowath Quay and a 14-minute walk from Riverfront Park. Chaktomouk Hall is 1.2 km from the property.
At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a desk. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hair dryer. All rooms at Okay Palace Hotel come with a seating area.
A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. The restaurant at Okay Palace Hotel specialises in Asian cuisine.
The hotel offers an outdoor pool. You can play billiards at Okay Palace Hotel, and bike hire is available.
Other services and facilities offered at the accommodation include a business centre, an ATM machine and newspapers. When guests need guidance on where to visit, the reception will be happy to provide advice.
Vattanac Capital is 1.8 km from Okay Palace Hotel, while Wat Phnom is 1.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Phnom Penh International Airport, 11 km from the property.
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Located in Phnom Penh, a 2-minute walk from Sisowath Quay, RS III Location Hostel has rooms with free WiFi access. Among the various facilities are a garden, a bar, as well as a restaurant. The property provides a 24-hour front desk.
At the hostel, the rooms have a balcony overlooking views of the city. Each private room comes with a private bathroom, while the dormitory room comes with an internal shared bathroom.
A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property.
Royal Palace Phnom Penh is 500 m from the accommodation, while Chaktomouk Hall is 700 m away. Phnom Penh International Airport is 9 km from the property.
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Ideally set in Phnom Penh, The Big Easy Phnom Penh features air-conditioned rooms, a bar, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is situated 600 m from Sisowath Quay, 1 km from Chaktomouk Hall and 1.8 km from Wat Phnom. The property is 3.2 km from Aeon Mall and 2.7 km from Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center.
All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a shower.
Popular points of interest near The Big Easy Phnom Penh include Vattanac Capital, Royal Palace Phnom Penh and Riverfront Park. The nearest airport is Phnom Penh International Airport, 11 km from the accommodation.
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Located within the hustle and bustle of Daun Penh, EASTLAND Hotel & Apartment offers accommodation in Phnom Penh. It features an infinity pool overlooking panoramic views of the city and a fitness centre. Guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available in public areas.
It is 850 m to Independence Monument while the National Museum is 1 km away. The vibrant Central Market and the Royal Palace are both 1.3 km from EASTLAND Hotel & Apartment. The nearest airport, Phnom Penh International Airport is 10.5 km from the property. Airport transfers are available at additional charges.
Rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a washing machine. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and a hairdryer.
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