French colonial landmark
Doormen in royal silk pantaloons greet arrivals beneath chandeliered ceilings, while live piano music drifts from the airy conservatory.
“An elegant, colonial-style Angkor Wat outpost dripping in history and gently imbued with the mythos of the ancient temples.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Ernest Hébrard designed this 1932 French Indochina landmark with its original open-cage elevator.
Remarkable
An unbroken institution hosting travellers and dignitaries since 1932 at the royal gardens.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
This is an authentic French Colonial hotel, palatial, filled with '30s Art Deco furnishings, claw-footed bathtubs, and an antique (though refurbished) cage elevator.
“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.”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in the Old French Quarter opposite the Royal Independence Gardens, the hotel sits ten minutes by car from the Angkor temples.
The rooms
Restored timber floors and French doors open to private balconies, complemented by Italian tiled marble bathrooms and round the clock butler service.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Golden foo dog spouts line the 35-meter pool, styled after the ancient royal bathing pools of Angkor.
The spa
Treatments range from Khmer herbal compresses to outdoor massages set up under sprawling garden trees.
Gym and tennis
Two outdoor hard courts sit among mature trees, alongside a mirrored gym with timber coffered ceilings.
At the table
Restaurant 1932 serves Royal Khmer recipes across decade menus. Down the hall, Elephant Bar shakes heritage gin slings.
French art deco elegance meets Cambodian hospitality in luxurious fashion within the lush grounds of Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
How it began
Built in 1932 for Angkor's earliest international explorers, the French colonial property survived military occupation during the 1970s before its meticulous restoration.
“The whitewashed facade opens into French colonial interiors enriched by Art Deco accents that transport guests to the golden age of travel…”
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.