Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap Center
Vibe
Doormen in royal silk pantaloons greet arrivals beneath chandeliered ceilings, while live piano music drifts from the airy conservatory.
“French colonial landmark”
Dedicated Raffles butlers deliver attentive service, packing custom dawn temple picnic backpacks and offering evening gifts.
Ernest Hébrard designed this 1932 French Indochina landmark, anchored by its original wrought-iron cage elevator.
Welcoming Angkor explorers since 1932, hosting generational travellers alongside figures from Charlie Chaplin to Jacqueline Kennedy.
In the Old French Quarter opposite the Royal Independence Gardens, minutes from the Angkor National Museum.
“This is an authentic French Colonial hotel, palatial, filled with '30s Art Deco furnishings, claw-footed bathtubs, and an antique (though refurbished) cage elevator.”
Rooms
Restored timber floors and French doors open to private balconies, complemented by Italian tiled marble bathrooms and round the clock butler service.
“French art deco elegance meets Cambodian hospitality in luxurious fashion within the lush grounds of Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.”
Wellness
A 35-meter pool inspired by Angkor's ancient royal baths anchors the gardens, joined by tennis courts and traditional Khmer spa therapies.
“An Art Deco landmark, Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor has 119 rooms made up of elegant suites and spacious villas, all surrounding a stunning pool…”
Backstory
Built in 1932 for Angkor's earliest international explorers, the French colonial property survived military occupation during the 1970s before its meticulous restoration.
“Following a major restoration by David Grace Designs in 2019, the 119 rooms, suites, and villas…are now a vision of French windows, hardwood floors, and marble bathrooms with Italian tiling and oversized rain showers.”
Eat & drink
Restaurant 1932 serves royal Khmer recipes by candlelight, while the storied Elephant Bar mixes signature Airavata cocktails alongside a vast whisky collection.
The neighborhood
Set in the Old French Quarter opposite the Royal Independence Gardens, the hotel sits ten minutes by car from the Angkor temples.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.