Location Cambodia Floor count 3 | Opening 1932 | |
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Hotel chain Raffles Hotels & Resorts Address 1 Vithei Charles de Gaulle, Khum Svay Dang Kum, Siem Reap, Cambodia Management Fairmont Raffles Hotels International | ||
The Grand Hotel d'Angkor is a historic luxury hotel located in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It opened in 1932, and is currently run by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International. The hotel was constructed to accommodate the influx of tourists arriving in Cambodia to visit the Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious complex, as well as many other temples and monuments in the area.
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Architecture and design
The Grand Hotel d'Angkor was constructed in the French Colonial style popular in the early 20th century. It's fronted by 15 acres of gardens, including a produce garden that provides fruits, vegetables, and herbs for use in the kitchen, and cooking classes. The hotel features a raised portico at its front façade. The lobby elevator features ornate wrought iron doors, while throughout the hotel, guests will find black-and-white marble floors and Khmer furniture.
Celebrities and royalty
Grand Hotel d'Angkor has hosted numerous celebrities and royal visitors, including Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard in 1936, and Gloria Stuart and Arthur Sheekman in 1939. In 1966, French President Charles de Gaulle visited, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was a guest in 1967. Most recently, First Lady Michelle Obama stayed at the hotel in 2015.
Princess Margaret and her husband, Lord Snowdon visited the ruins in 1969, and stayed at Grand Hotel d'Angkor.
Awards
In 2013, the Grand Hotel d'Angkor was named the 14th best resort in Asia in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards. The hotel moved in 13th place in 2014.