Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the 94-year-old luxury icon in Cambodia, was named one of the world’s best 100 hotels by Fodor’s, a leading international travel authority for more than 80 years.
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor was one of just 15 hotels in Asia to be honoured on Fodor’s list of the ‘100 Most Incredible Hotels in the World’, and it was the only hotel in Cambodia to be recognised with the distinction.
“The opulence of Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor pays tribute to Siem Reap’s wonder of the world, Angkor Wat, and its temple complex, and reflects the grandeur of the historical site,” Fodor’s writes in its review. “The hotel has hosted royalty and heads of state, Hollywood stars, and famous artists. The hotel’s rich history is woven throughout the building’s Art Deco design and Cambodian colonial stylings.”
Fodor’s also praises the luxury hotel’s spa and fine dining options, describing its authentic Khmer restaurant 1932 as a ‘can’t miss experience’, noting that ‘the attention to service is as impressive as the execution of the heavenly meal’.
The honour capped an extraordinary year for Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, which in July was also voted one of the world’s top 100 hotels in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, which are among the most coveted distinctions in international hospitality.
Earlier last year, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor also landed on that magazine’s list of the World’s ‘500 Best Hotels’, earning the distinction for a fourth consecutive year.
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor originally opened in 1932 as a rest stop for archeologists and adventurers exploring the ancient kingdom of Angkor Wat. The hotel features an authentic expression of 1930s French Art Deco style with beautifully refined rooms, suites and villas blending old-world charm with Cambodian influences and contemporary detail.
The hotel has unveiled a ‘Curated Journeys’ menu offering singular excursions, including a ‘Bespoke Temple Dinner’ served by candlelight at the temple complex of Angkor; a ‘Lost Civilisations of Angkor by Vespa’ tour, where the ancient world meets the here-and-now; and the ‘Siem Reap Art Tour’, which offers an inside look at the city’s bustling art scene; among others. The hotel’s on-site ‘Resort Programme’ showcases heritage and traditions at the hotel.
Nearly all of Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor’s 119 guest rooms and suites were fully refurbished in a meticulous renovation project in 2019. One of the hotel’s most distinguished attributes—its classic metal and timber elevator in the lobby—remains, as does the vintage ambience of The Elephant Bar.
