Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor
Siem Reap, Cambodia
1 Vithei Charles De Gaulle, Khum Svay Dang Kum, Siem Reap, Cambodia, 17259
Original Property Opened in 1932
Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2018
Grand Hotel d’Angkor opened its doors in 1932, a superb example of the great European resort hotels that flourished in Asia in the 1930s, when globetrotting was a glamorous high society pastime and word of the temples at Angkor Wat was getting around. Bungalow culture was thriving in Cambodia, but after long journeys to far-off foreign places, sophisticated guests desired rooms that provided all the comforts of home, with bathrooms, private balconies and inspiring views. They looked for a restaurant and bar where they could share stories and laugh about each other’s exploits. And so the Grand Hotel d’Angkor came into being, constructed in the finest French Art Deco style with local influences. Early plans for 40 rooms quickly became 60, then more as demand increased and the travel industry boomed. The original timber elevator in the lobby - the oldest lift in Indochina - has taken movie stars, prime ministers, iconic first ladies and sultans to their spacious guest rooms. The halls, salons and gardens have set the stage for incredible joy and peaceful negotiations, having also witnessed unthinkable grief in more troubled times. In 2019 the hotel underwent an extensive renovation, which saw its 119 rooms and suites and other architectural features restored to their former glory.
Discover
- Discover the 15 acres of beautifully-landscaped French gardens built around the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor’s iconic swimming pools. Afterwards, visit the stunning historic accommodations onsite by way of the hotel’s original timber elevator.
- Visit the unique pagoda bell that was hidden in the hotel’s gardens by the local Buddhist monastery during the Khmer Rouge. After the war, the bell was recovered and gifted to the hotel as a sign of its support.
- Admire the unique uniforms of all the doormen. Inspired by the servants of the Cambodian Royal Family, the doorman wear a different color each day for good luck. Expect to see orange on Mondays; dark purple on Tuesdays; light green on Wednesdays; dark green on Thursdays; royal blue on Fridays; plum on Saturdays; and red on Sundays.
Explore
- Explore the world-famous Angkor Wat just moments away from the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this international historic landmark is among the largest religious monuments in the entire world.
- Visit the collections of several leading cultural institutions nearby, such as the Angkor National Museum, the Angkor Panorama Museum, and the Cambodia War Remnant Museum.
- See the Royal Residence of the Cambodian Royal Family mere steps from the hotel. For years, the monarch and his family have stayed at this destination during trips to Siem Reap.
Experience
- Tour downtown Siem Reap by way of an iconic tuk-tuk tour. A signature experience of this famous city, tuk-tuks are a type of auto rickshaw that provide a classic form of transportation throughout Siem Reap.
- Watch a traditional Cambodian dance called the Apsara. This performance occurs frequently at many places in Siem Reap, including the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor’s own Aspara Terrace.
- Experience amazing shopping at the Siem Reap Art Market. Close to the famous Old Market, the Siem Reap Art Market offers a rare selection of unique Cambodian crafts, souvenirs, and pieces of artwork.
Taste
- Taste a delicious menu that blends ancient Royal Khmer Cuisine with Western fine-dining at the Restaurant Le Grand. One of the only few establishments that offers Royal Khmer Cuisine in Siem Reap, Restaurant Le Grand uses fresh ingredients from the surrounding countryside as well as the nearby Mekong and Tonlé rivers.
- Appreciate the wonderful selection of cocktails served at The Elephant Bar inside the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor. No trip to Siem Reap is ever complete without trying the venue’s signature cocktail, the “Airavata,” which is a brilliant combination of rum, coconut, passion fruit, lime juice, crème de banana and pineapple.
- Travel to the Psah Chas—also known as the Old Market—in downtown Siem Reap to savor the bizarre yet delicious flavors available at many of the vendors that line its corridors.
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