RAFFLES GRAND HOTEL D´ANGKOR

DESCRIPTION

• Rooms : 131, Gateway to Angkor, Colonial style, Regal atmosphere, Landscaped gardens, Two swimming pools, Tennis courts, Plentiful dining and entertainment options.

• The historic Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor was established in 1932, reopened in 1997 and has since become the hotel of reference in Siem Reap: the gateway to the stunning Angkor Temples. This colonial classic, provided accommodation for the first wave of travelers for whom the Angkor Temples were obligatory stopover and the hotel could safely claim to be the premiere resort in Cambodia. Its 60,000 square metre site is a destination unto itself; beautiful landscaped gardens are framed by traditional Cambodian boundary stones and majestic wooden entrance gates. The blend of colonial-style and Cambodian furniture and décor is extremely tasteful and discreet, contributing to the understated regal ambience throughout.

• The hotel has 131 guest rooms and suites, each tastefully appointed with art-deco, country-style furnishings and Cambodian objets d'art, reflecting the period architectural theme. The Main Building, carefully restored and refurbished to its original architectural style, is complemented by new wings of the same architectural inspiration.
  True to its history and prestige, Grand Hotel d'Angkor has a number of elegant cafés and restaurants spread over a variety of stunning terraced, indoor and outdoor settings. To name just a few, The Apsara Terrace in the gardens has a stage set up with an enchanting backdrop of four wooden flagpoles for classical Cambodian dance performances, The Conservatory offers live classical music and the delightful Café d'Angkor provides the classic wicker furniture for a hearty al fresco breakfast, lunch or dinner. In addition, the Elephant Bar is reputed as the place to go in Siem Reap, a historic bar with charming atmosphere and original cocktails. The SPA, Amrita, includes a fully equipped gym as well as sauna, Jacuzzi and massage rooms. The leisure installations are crowned by a 35-metre lap pool, a family fun pool and a tennis park comprising two tennis courts and a sheltered pavilion, providing a lively focus of activity for hotel residents.

• Located in the heart of Siem Reap, Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor is only eight kilometres from the famed Angkor Wat, the largest and best-preserved temple at the Angkor complex. The hotel is within five minutes' drive of the main market and other town attractions and eight kilometres from Siem Reap International Airport.