Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor
Located in 1 Vithei Charles De Gaulle, Khum Sway Dang Kum, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor is an authentic period piece, with over seventy years. Raffles, the new owners have wanted to return back in time and done a major renovation that has eliminated some of the “modernization” of bad taste that had been added to the main historical building. They have also built two new wings have been integrated well in the set and get a taste of old completely.
Unless a fighter for human rights or an expert in unique destinations in Asia (tired of Bali to say nothing of Bangkok), probably is here on vacation with a single purpose in mind: to visit Angkor Wat. The hotel is located at the end of the city of Siem Reap, just 8 kilometers from the complex of temples, which are easily accessible after a short drive away. But the hotel also has much to offer besides its proximity to Angkor.
This hotel aims to offer an alternative to tourist destinations too saturated. Well served by direct flights from Phnom Penh and Bangkok, Siem Reap is conveniently located destination. This is a real hotel in the French colonial days, palace, full of Art Deco furniture from the thirties, with tubs decorated with legs in the form of animal legs with claws and a lift has been completely renovated but retains all the appearance of the time. Apart from the items related to appearance, the hotel has all the amenities needed to survive in the competitive market for luxury hotels in Asia (satellite TV, modern telephone systems, lighting, high technology), among which is a service 24 hours a day Southeast Asian style, unmatched worldwide.
The bars and restaurants are excellent, as it should be, since there is an extraordinary offer of restaurants outside. The pool is also impressive with its 35 meters in the interior of the hotel gardens. To completely relax with the Raffles Amrita spa offering a variety of treatments as well as yoga and tai chi in the outdoor pavilion. With a few hours of relaxation here almost forget the temples. Hopefully the permanent exhibition of photographs of Angkor hotel in the past one hundred years to help you remember them.