Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
A 1930s French-Cambodian landmark near Angkor, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor pairs restored Art Deco character, tropical gardens, a 35-meter pool and old-world rituals with highly curated temple experiences.
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor stands in Siem Reap’s leafy Old French Quarter, facing the Royal Independence Gardens and close to the Angkor National Museum. The temples of Angkor lie about eight kilometers away, making the hotel a historically appropriate base for exploring Cambodia’s most famous archaeological landscape.
The property preserves the atmosphere of a grand 1930s hotel through French-Cambodian architecture, restored Art Deco details and heritage features such as the original timber elevator. Guest rooms, suites and villas were refreshed to feel brighter and more contemporary while retaining hardwood floors and period references.
One of the hotel’s most striking features is its 35-meter outdoor pool, modeled in spirit on the ancient bathing pools of Angkor and surrounded by tropical gardens. Tennis courts, spa treatments and quiet garden spaces make it possible to spend a full day at the hotel between temple excursions.
Dining reinforces the sense of history. 1932 celebrates Cambodian culinary traditions, The Conservatory serves afternoon tea with piano music, and the Elephant Bar remains one of Siem Reap’s most recognizable hotel bars with a famously deep whisky collection.
The hotel is best for travelers who want the Angkor experience framed by a genuine sense of place and continuity. Its heritage architecture, formal rituals and garden setting make it feel less like a resort imported to Siem Reap and more like part of the city’s tourism history.