Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor is One of World’s 500 Best Hotels

Siem Reap, Cambodia, May 6, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor has once again been named one of the world’s 500 Best Hotels by the influential U.S.-based travel magazine Travel + Leisure, earning the prestigious recognition for a fifth consecutive year.

The 94-year-old hotel, located near Cambodia’s famed ancient Khmer archeological sites, received the honour in the magazine’s May edition. Travel + Leisure’s annual ‘500 Best Hotels’ is widely regarded as one of the most coveted distinctions in the global hospitality industry.

“Being recognised by Travel + Leisure is a celebration not just of our hotel, but of the enduring spirit of Siem Reap. As custodians of this iconic landmark, we feel a deep responsibility to our community,” said Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor General Manager Joseph Colina.

“Through initiatives like our ‘Grand Path of History’ and our newly launched book, A Tale of Two Hotels, we aim to bridge the gap between our guests and the true soul of Cambodia – ensuring that every visitor leaves with a profound respect for the heritage that makes this city the heart of the Kingdom,” Colina added.

Earlier this year, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor unveiled the immersive new ‘Grand Path of History’ tour featuring rare photographs, video footage, architectural drawings and other vintage artefacts that highlight a golden age of travel in Southeast Asia. The permanent exhibition is complemented by a new history book, A Tale of Two Hotels – Raffles in Cambodia, which showcases the property alongside Raffles Hotel Le Royal, its sister property in Phnom Penh.

The ‘Grand Path of History’ tour and book both trace the early boom years (1900-1940) of international travel, when passengers boarded steamships bound for the East and the first aircraft took to the skies. It is a story of true pioneers, like the Sarkies brothers in Singapore, whose Raffles brand has epitomised luxury travel for nearly 140 years.

This latest honour from Travel + Leisure follows a series of major global honours. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor was one of just 15 hotels in Asia – and the only hotel in Cambodia – to be included in Fodor’s ‘100 Most Incredible Hotels in the World’ for 2026. In addition, the hotel was voted among the world’s top 100 properties in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards last year.

Originally opened in 1932 as a rest stop for archeologists and adventurers exploring the ancient kingdom of Angkor Wat, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor today remains a timeless landmark. The luxury hotel showcases an authentic expression of 1930s French Art Deco design with refined rooms, suites and villas blending old-world charm with Cambodian influences, and contemporary touches.

The hotel’s exclusive ‘Curated Journeys’ menu, introduced in 2025, offers a range of immersive experiences. These include a ‘Bespoke Temple Dinner’ served by candlelight within the Angkor temple complex; a ‘Lost Civilisations of Angkor by Vespa’ tour; and the ‘Siem Reap Art Tour’, which offers an insider’s perspective on the city’s vibrant creative scene.

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor’s 119 guest rooms and suites are renowned for their style, comfort and old-world charm. Among the hotel’s most distinguished attributes are its classic metal-and-timber elevator in the lobby and the enduring vintage ambience of The Elephant Bar. The on-site ‘Resort Programme’ further highlights the hotel’s rich heritage.

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