Grand Hotel d'Angkor

The Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor is a historic luxury hotel located in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It opened in 1932, to accommodate the influx of tourists arriving in Cambodia to visit the Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious complex, as well as many other temples and monuments in the area.[1] It was completely restored in 1997 by Raffles Hotels and Resorts and was renovated again from April-October 2019 by its current operators, Fairmont Raffles Hotels International.

Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
Grand Hotel d'Angkor
Hotel chain	Raffles Hotels & Resorts
General information
Location	Cambodia
Address	1 Vithei Charles de Gaulle, Khum Svay Dang Kum, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Opening	1932
Management	Fairmont Raffles Hotels International
Technical details
Floor count	3
Design and construction
Architect	Ernest Hébrard
Other information
Number of rooms	119 (including suites)
Number of suites	18
Number of restaurants	6
Website
www.raffles.com/siem-reap

Architecture and design

The Grand Hotel d'Angkor was constructed in the French Colonial style popular in the early 20th century. It is fronted by 15 acres of gardens, including a produce garden that provides fruits, vegetables, and herbs for use in the kitchen, and cooking classes. The hotel features a raised portico at its front façade. The lobby elevator features ornate wrought iron doors, while throughout the hotel, guests will find black-and-white marble floors and Khmer furniture.[2]

Awards

In 2013, the Grand Hotel d'Angkor was named the 14th best resort in Asia in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards. The hotel moved in 13th place in 2014.[3]

References

1. Warren, William (2007). Asia's Legendary Hotels: The Romance of Travel (1st ed.). Periplus Editions (HK), Ltd. pp. 132–137. ISBN 0794607365. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
2. "Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor". Condé Nast Traveler. Condé Nast. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
3. "Top Resorts in Asia". Travel + Leisure. Time, Inc.; Affluent Media Group. Retrieved 18 September 2015.