Cambodia is an excellent luxury destination that first appeared on the international travel scene for backpackers. It is a wonderful choice for a luxury holiday, with its beautiful temples, charming countryside, and pristine beaches. Cambodia is a place with it all, a rich, diverse culture, a fascinating, and sometimes turbulent, history, and a warm welcome from Cambodians. It’s a perfect combination with Thailand or Vietnam, but it is also a fantastic destination in its own rights.
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor
Raffles is synonymous with style and elegance in this heritage property, which is one of Cambodia’s most popular. The property is a beautiful expression of 1930s French Art Deco combined with Cambodian influence and contemporary aesthetic. The rooms are spacious with neutral colours and crisp linens, and perfectly capture the colonial look. The bright standard rooms are available, as well as the spacious suites and private villas with a Raffles butler on call 24 hours a day.
Raffles has always been a great place to dine, and the Grand Hotel d’Angkor does not disappoint. Relax in the Elephant Bar with the hotel’s signature Airavata cocktail or enjoy light bites at the Poolside Terrace. Start the day with the famous champagne breakfast in Café d’Angkor or indulge in Afternoon Tea in The Conservatory. 1932 pays homage to the Cambodian past with French influences, and a modern touch.
Raffles places a high value on wellness and offers a variety of treatments that use traditional Cambodian ingredients and methods. Tennis courts are available for guests to enjoy, as is the gym and the 35-metre swimming pool.
Rosewood Phnom Penh
The Rosewood brand is known throughout the world as a luxury hotel chain that offers stylish hotels in the most desirable destinations. The Rosewood brings the ultra-luxury experience of Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh. The hotel occupies 14 floors in the Vattanac Capital tower, which offers unobstructed views over the Mekong.
Each room offers a breathtaking view of Phnom Penh. The style is a perfect blend of modern elegance and traditional refinement. The rooms are spacious and light with a neutral, stylish color palette.
Dining at Rosewood Phnom Penh can be a thrilling experience. Zhan Liang is a modern interpretation of traditional Chinese cuisine that offers a gourmet dining experience. Iza offers Japanese fare with a signature noodle corner, interactive robata-yaki grill and of course a delectable sushi range. Cuts serves the finest steaks and fish, while Butterfly Patisserie offers fine French patisserie. This is the first time the luxury atelier has ventured outside of Paris or Hong Kong.
Guests can relax in the fitness centre and pool or indulge in a treatment at the world-class Spa. The treatment menu was inspired by traditional healing plants and Cambodian techniques to restore and revitalize body and mind.
This is the perfect hotel to explore the exciting city Phnom Penh. It’s one of Asia’s merging capitals.
Shinta Mani Angkor Wat
Designed by Bill Bensley, renowned architect and the ‘Willy Wonka of hotel design’, Shinta Mani Ankgor wat stands as one of the most luxurious and exciting hotels in the vibrant city of Siem Reap. This boutique hotel is luxurious and eclectic, designed with heart.
The rooms are spread over two wings and decorated in a distinctive Cambodian style with antiques selected by hand, local art, and authentic Cambodian art. The Bayon Wing has a beautiful pool overlooking the lush tropical scenery. The Angkor Wing, located across the street, has its own sparkling lap swimming pool. There are also a number of duplexes with private pools, rooftop areas, butler services, and VIP amenities.
Shinta Mani Angkor Wat has one of the most popular restaurants in the city, Kroya. Chef Chanrith uses his own recipes to bring traditional Cambodian food into the 21st century. Baitong offers Khmer street food as well as international cuisine and a lavish brunch.
Shinta Mani feels like a sanctuary within the city. They can arrange private guided meditation and yoga sessions. The Khmer Tonics Spa is located high in the trees and offers treatments based on traditional Khmer rituals.
This is an hotel with a heart and soul. Every guest supports the Shinta Mani Foundation’s work, which was established to support health and education programs, as well as development programs, for Cambodians who are underprivileged.
Shinta Mani Wild
Shinta Mani Wild, designed by Bill Bensley, is his own personal Jungle Book. Bill Bensley’s personal Jungle Book is hidden in the rainforests of Cardamom National Park. This property is designed to blend seamlessly into the surrounding environment, and has minimal impact. It should be on everyone’s list. The 15 safari tents are scattered along the river, surrounded by jungle undergrowth. The tents combine timeless elegance with luxury touches like air conditioning and super comfortable mattresses. Each has a deck with a bathtub that overlooks the river.
Shinta Mani Wild is a place where activities are an important part of your experience. Bensley Butlers, also known as guides, are there to make sure that your stay is memorable. They will guide you on your adventures and ensure that you get the most out of your time in rainforest. For an unconventional entrance, guests may arrive at the lodge via zip line. The staff will be ready with a cocktail.
Water is an important part of the rainforest experience. Visit The Cistern and enjoy a 35 metre pool set among the treetops. Take a dip, jump over a water fall, or relax by soaking your feet in a stream while receiving a river stone foot massage. Explore the area by river boat, kayak, or with the anti poaching team. Enjoy bike rides, hikes, and more.
Shinta Mani has exceptional food, considering its location deep within the jungle. The chefs create tasty meals that combine flavours of Cambodia and beyond. They use local and foraged products whenever possible, and raise hens and vegetables on site. The forest provides an abundance of fresh ingredients from herbs to red ants – the zesty, local delicacy!
Six Senses Krabey Island
Six Senses Krabey Island, a jewel on the Cambodian coast, is part of the renowned Six Senses Group. The hotel is located in a tropical island with forty private villas surrounded by lush vegetation.
Each villa has a private swimming pool and a view of the ocean and surrounding vegetation. These are gorgeous, private hideaways. They are decorated with a modern, fresh style. Each has a GEM (Guest experience manager) to make sure your stay is perfect.
The property is committed to sustainability and works hard to preserve native flora. The majority are locals, which ensures that the traditional Cambodian cultural heritage is maintained. On the island there are small herb gardens, and on the mainland a larger organic garden which provides ingredients for the hotel’s farm-to table meals.
A recent biodiversity study on the island identified endangered Indochinese Silvered Langurs and water monitors as well as 41 species of birds. The property also launched the Reef Protection Training Course, which helps participants learn more about coral reefs and the anthropogenic impact on reefs. It also teaches them how to enjoy the underwater world responsibly. The hotel’s Grow With Six Senses Children’s Programme encourages future generations to adopt these sustainable practices.
Song Saa Private Island
Song Saa Private Island, located on an archipelago of pristine beauty, offers a remote and private island experience. In Cambodia’s untouched Koh Rong Archipelago, lie pristine islands known locally as Song Saa – Khmer for ‘The Sweethearts’. The resort spans the islands of Koh Ouen and Koh Bong, connected by a footbridge over Cambodia’s first Marine Reserve that the property has established to safeguard the islands’ reefs and marine life. This is a tropical resort with a contemporary touch. Song Saa Private Island offers a modernized tropical getaway, complete with a private beach, spacious wood villas, heavenly spas and a preserved coral-reef.
The resort’s architecture and design are built with reclaimed wood and materials from the mainland. This demonstrates our commitment to sustainability. Each villa is a complete private sanctuary perfectly blending thatched roofs, canopy beds, up-cycled décor and repurposed furniture ensuring that sustainability remains at the heart of the property. They are nestled either in the jungle, or on the ocean’s edge. The villas have a bright and airy feel and come with their own private pool as well as a large deck and daybed.
Song Saa’s cuisine is delicious and creative. It uses locally sourced organic ingredients and ethical production methods. Diners will enjoy elegant dishes that combine Khmer cuisine with contemporary elements.
The staff here strive to embrace the Buddhist tradition of ‘metta bhavana’ or loving kindness. The spa uses sustainable and natural products made by artisanal producers to benefit local communities, whether they are in Cambodia or anywhere else. Treatments are designed to encourage the philosophy of Stillness, Healing & Blessings. This can be seen throughout the resort, where the focus is on relaxation and detachment.
