The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: Yes for design and art lovers who want a stylish city-centre base. The hotel was designed by Bill Bensley with Art Deco inspiration and Khmer traditions, it carries One MICHELIN Key, and it sits a short walk from the Old Market and Pub Street.
- Name: Hôtel de la Paix is the former name of the hotel now operating as Park Hyatt Siem Reap. Search and book it under Park Hyatt, and read this page as its Art Deco story.
- Recognition: The MICHELIN Guide awards one MICHELIN Key, and Forbes Travel Guide lists the hotel as Recommended for 2026.
- Booking tip: The Google rating and review count are to be confirmed on the hotel's page. Enter the same dates on Agoda and Booking.com and read the cancellation terms before you click.
Many travellers still type Hôtel de la Paix when they look for a stylish base in central Siem Reap. The building has changed its name, and the story behind it is part of the appeal: a heritage address, a designer with a strong signature and a courtyard that guests remember long after the trip.
This page gives you a clear verdict by traveller profile, explains how the old name connects to Park Hyatt Siem Reap, and shows where to read more about dining, the spa and the location. For the wider shortlist, see the Siem Reap luxury hotel reviews, and for the current-name review go to Park Hyatt Siem Reap: review and who should book.
One hotel, two names
Two independent reviews agree on the key fact: the former Hotel de la Paix is now the Park Hyatt Siem Reap. One Mile at a Time adds that the hotel was built as the Hotel de la Paix and later rebranded as Park Hyatt, and the MICHELIN Guide notes that the Hotel de la Paix has been rebuilt.
Dates differ between sources, so treat them as a range and confirm on the official page. Travel Plus Style dates the original Hotel de la Paix to 1955, while One Mile at a Time and a travel trade planner point to 1957. A hotel trade newswire states that the Hotel de la Paix opened on 25 July 2005 as Siem Reap's newest five star hotel, while Forbes Travel Guide and Move to Cambodia tie the Art Deco design to 2002. Sources differ on these years, and the hotel's own page is the place to confirm them.
The Art Deco look and the atmosphere
Interior design and architecture are credited to Bill Bensley, inspired by Art Deco with Khmer traditions, according to Travel Plus Style. Forbes Travel Guide describes the original Art Deco look as dating from the property's opening and designed by Bensley, and a Move to Cambodia review says the hotel was originally designed by him in 2002.
The courtyard sets the mood. The central courtyard holds a swimming pool and water garden, Forbes describes a saltwater pool with white angular arches and green tiles, and Travel Plus Style calls the pool green tiled and free form. Bamboo Travel describes an outdoor area centred on a uniquely designed pool. For travellers who choose a hotel for its architecture, that courtyard is the place to spend an afternoon.
The recognition fits the design story. The MICHELIN Guide describes One MICHELIN Key as a very special stay, and Forbes Travel Guide lists the hotel for 2026. The Park Hyatt brand profile on Hospitality Net describes each hotel as custom designed to combine sophistication with understated luxury, which matches the calm, design-led tone guests look for here.
Who will love it and who may prefer another hotel
Best for
- Design and art lovers who want an Art Deco hotel with a Bensley signature and a landmark courtyard
- Travellers who like to walk: Forbes places the hotel a few hundred feet from the Old Market, Pub Street and Kandal Village
- Guests who enjoy dining on site: the hotel has a restaurant described by the MICHELIN Guide as an excellent Khmer restaurant, plus a deli and patisserie
- Families, since Google Places flags the hotel as good for children
Consider another hotel if
- You want a grand 1930s French Art Deco address: Raffles describes Grand Hotel d'Angkor in that style, and the Raffles versus Park Hyatt comparison helps you choose
- You prefer a different setting than a town-centre position: the directory on the luxury hotel reviews page lists alternatives
This guidance comes straight from the facts above: the hotel is central, design-led and well recognised, so it matches travellers who value style and walkability.
Strengths and honest trade-offs
Strengths
- One MICHELIN Key and a 2026 Forbes Travel Guide listing
- A short walk to the Old Market and Pub Street, which suits an evening stroll
- Facilities listed by the MICHELIN Guide: 24 hour front desk, free wi-fi, gym, room service and concierge
- Google Places lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking
- The concierge can arrange a hot air balloon flight over Angkor Wat or a Temple Dinner, according to a review
Points to plan around
- Room counts vary by source: 104, 107 and 108 all appear, so sources differ and the hotel's page is the reference
- Forbes advises booking a courtyard facing room for greener views and less traffic noise, because rooms face the street or the gardens
- The Google rating and review count are to be confirmed on the hotel's page, so this page does not quote guest scores
A central address and a garden outlook sit in the same building, so choose the outlook that matches your priority when you book.
Rooms, dining, spa and location
Each topic has its own page, so you can decide step by step.
Where to go next
- Dining and spa: the Dining Room, the Glasshouse deli, the bar, Spa Indochine and the pools are covered on Hôtel de la Paix dining and spa
- Location and prices: the address, Angkor, the airport and the price picture are covered on Hôtel de la Paix location and prices
- Rooms: categories are best confirmed on the hotel's page, and the Park Hyatt review covers the hotel under its current name
Check price and book
Use the buttons below to compare current prices. Rate level, rating, review count and area are to be confirmed on the booking pages: Travel Plus Style quotes rates from $285 USD as an approximate figure that is not guaranteed, as listed in October 2026, so confirm before you travel.
Mini table to complete on the booking page
- Area: Sivutha Boulevard, central Siem Reap
- Rating and review count: to be confirmed on the hotel's page
- Price band: from about $285 USD per Travel Plus Style, confirm before you travel
Park Hyatt Siem Reap (formerly Hôtel de la Paix)
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Enter the same dates on Agoda and Booking.com, compare the total, and read the cancellation terms before clicking. Check-in and check-out times are not confirmed in our sources, so ask the hotel directly.
Rooms at Hôtel de la Paix (Park Hyatt Siem Reap)
Room counts differ by source, with 104, 107 and 108 all appearing, so confirm on the hotel's page. Travel Plus Style says rooms start at 34 square metres, while Rusty Compass (2013) gives 35 square metres for lead-in rooms and more than 50 for Deluxe rooms. Bathrooms have double vanities, deep soaking tubs and separate rainfall showers, and there are two rooftop garden suites. Rooms face the street or the hotel gardens, and a review says Park and Park View rooms differ only by outlook. Forbes Travel Guide advises booking a courtyard facing room for greener views and less traffic noise. Rule of thumb: choose a garden or courtyard outlook for calm, and ask about suites if you want extra space.
Test your knowledge
Five questions on this guide.
Luxury hotels in Siem Reap: frequently asked questions
Is Hôtel de la Paix still open?
The hotel stands today as Park Hyatt Siem Reap. Two independent reviews describe the former Hotel de la Paix as now being the Park Hyatt, and booking is done under the Park Hyatt name.
Why do the sources give different dates and room counts?
Guides were written at different times. The building is dated to 1955 by one source and 1957 by others, and room counts of 104, 107 and 108 all appear. Sources differ, so confirm on the official page.
Who designed the hotel?
Travel Plus Style credits Bill Bensley with the interior design and architecture, inspired by Art Deco with Khmer traditions, and Forbes and Move to Cambodia also name him.
Is it close to Pub Street and the Old Market?
Yes. Rusty Compass describes a short walk to the Old Market and Pub Street, and Forbes places the hotel a few hundred feet from the Old Market, Pub Street and Kandal Village.
Is it suitable for children?
Google Places flags the hotel as good for children. Ask the hotel about family room options when you book.
Where should I check the current price?
Use the Agoda and Booking.com buttons on this page with identical dates, then read the cancellation terms. A guide quotes rates from $285 USD as an approximate figure, so confirm before you travel.
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