Description
Located in the heart of Siem Reap, Hôtel de la Paix is within easy walking distance of colourful markets and just a few kilometres from the famous temple complexes of Angkor Wat. The hotel is modern in style and first impressions are made by its white, monumental Art Deco-style façade. Set around an inner courtyard with lush gardens and water features, Hôtel de la Paix’s art deco inspired design is complemented by strong Khmer influences.
The 107 beautifully appointed rooms are spacious, comfortable and chic with contemporary furnishings, handcrafted lamps and intricate wrought iron wall mountings above the beds. Highlights include the Garden Courtyard Suites which have idyllic private courtyard suites with oversized soaking tubs, the Pool Suite which has its own khmer-inspired swimming pool and water garden and the spacious Duplex Suites which have dedicated spa areas and private roof gardens.
Hotel de la Paix has plenty of delicious dining options from meals taken in its contemporary art gallery space to a bustling pavement cafe and gourmet fine dining restaurant. It also boasts an incredible indoor/outdoor pool surrounded by grand columns and shady alcoves and an excellent spa - luxuriate in a plunge bath, indulge in an invigorating body scrub or surrender to a rejuvenating massage.
Accommodation
Hotel de la Paix's 107 rooms and suites are strongly influenced by Art Deco style with black, white and muted colours and stylish furnishings. The 84 Deluxe Rooms have garden or urban views their chic interiors include hardwood flooring, stylish daybed, handcrafted lamps and pewter artwork and the en-suite bathroom has a terrazzo soaking tub. The 8 Deluxe Suites are similar in design but with more open plan living space. Set within a secluded courtyard, the 5 Courtyard Garden Suites each have a private courtyard with relaxation area with armchairs and an oversized soaking tub, and doors leading to a large bedroom beyond. The hotel's exclusive Pool Suite has plenty of living space both inside and out, with a bedroom and separate lounge inside and a private pool deck with swimming pool and Khmer-inspired water garden outside. The 9 spacious Duplex Spa Suites have a stylish open plan bedroom/lounge downstairs, and upstairs feature a twin spa-bed massage area and private rooftop garden.
Childcare
Children are very welcome at Hotel de la Paix and children under 12 can stay in their parent's room free of charge on existing bedding. There are no specific services or facilities for children but cots and babysitting can be arranged on request and children will love the hotel's pool, the homemade ice cream and the amazing smoothies!
Facilities
Hotel de la Paix has several restaurants including Meric which offers both a Khmer or International menu from its open kitchen and meals can be enjoyed at low Japanese tales or al fresco on the swinging daybed or in the Fire Garden courtyard. The fashionable Arts Lounge is a great place to enjoy a drink or meal on a comfy lounger surrounded by the latest contemporary art exhibition. Cafe de la Paix is a relaxed modern cafe serving homemade light meals and snacks and can even provide a takeaway for your day's sightseeing and AHA is the hotel's modern eclectic restaurant located in the old market area of town (away from the hotel). There is a swimming pool surrounded by lush foliage, loungers and cosy shaded alcoves. Next door is the Indochine Spa spread over three storeys - all treatments start with a luxury footbath and products are custom made on site from fresh ingredients daily. There is also a modern gym with the latest fitness equipment.
Activities
In addition to the magnificent temples of Angkor, there is so much to see and do in Siem Reap with its eclectic mix of shops, art galleries, markets, cafes, bars and restaurants. The active can go horse or elephant riding, cycling, quad biking, microlite flying and on helicopter tours and there are plenty of interesting cultural excursions to be enjoyed from cookery classes to visiting traditional khmer houses, museums, villages and temples.
When to travel
Cambodia is hot all year round and the best time to visit is during the dry season, which runs from November to April. It starts to get wetter in May and the wettest months are September and October. It is still possible to visit during this time as rain usually falls as short sharp storms. November is a fantastic month to visit Cambodia as it is very green after the rainy season and the lakes and rivers are full of water.
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Location and directions
Siem Reap, Cambodia
The hotel is ideally situated in downtown Siem Reap, within walking distance of the shops and restaurants, as well as being only 8kms from the ancient temples of Angkor Wat.
How to get there
11-hour flight to Bangkok followed by a further 1-hour flight to Siem Reap. Hotel de la Paix is 25-minutes from the airport.
