Monday, June 28, 2010

Where Should I Stay in Siem Reap?

Where does one stay when visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor Wat in Cambodia? Surprisingly there are many choices from small family run accommodations to the ultra exclusive Aman Resort.
I chose for our group, a charming and elegant boutique hotel in the heart of town: Hotel de la Paix. A spare monochromatic Asian aesthetic combined with the natural beauty of local stone and woods and an Art Deco flair, has resulted in a serene but sophisticated ambiance. The hotel is built with public spaces surrounding a central courtyard shown above with decorative pool: restaurant, lobby bar and meeting rooms. At the top, is the outdoor bar with suspended sofas for lounging and imbibing long, cool cocktails.
The corridors in the floors above are as attractive and stylish as I have seen in any hotel in the world, with pale walls, ebony doors, subdued lighting and lovely, decorative vases and tables. Entering your spacious room, you will take in all the 21st century amenities from plasma TVs to i-pod docks, a wonderful bed with fine linens, and a quite spectacular bath of limestone offering separate  rain shower and massive tub.
The staff are also exceptional with special kudos to GSM Christian de Boer who even met our group at 11pm on a very hot night at the airport, with individual hotel key cards and  full of local information. He is assisted by a wonderful staff who are eager to help you before you realize you need assistance!
Unexpected pleasures?
A wonderful breakfast buffet with  among other choices, eggs benedict, french pastries that will make you think of Paris, terrific coffee and exotic fruits.
A lovely outdoor pool located on an upper floor, cools you off after a long day tramping through temple ruins.
And when you book with me, enjoy a memorable dinner for two during your stay. Go now!
Details at:
http://www.signaturetravelnetwork.com/utils/cpe3/templates/hotel_profile.cfm?agency_id=613&cid=136410

The Ancient City of Petra

The Ancient City of Petra
Just like the Indiana Jones movie! Hidden from civilization for thousands of years, it is a wonderful sight!