The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: Choose Park Hyatt Siem Reap if you want a central base a few hundred feet from the Old Market and Pub Street, according to Forbes Travel Guide. Choose Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor if you want a 1932 landmark, a personal butler and gardens of 15 acres.
- Rooms: Park Hyatt lists 104 suites and rooms (one source counts 108, so sources differ). Raffles has 119 rooms, suites and villas.
- Dining and spa: Park Hyatt serves French and Khmer cuisine at The Dining Room. Raffles has Restaurant 1932, Cafe d'Angkor, Elephant Bar and Raffles Spa with 6 treatment rooms.
- Book: Enter the same dates for both hotels on Agoda and Booking.com, compare what each rate includes and read the cancellation terms before paying.
Both hotels live in Siem Reap's old centre and both lean on Art Deco, yet they feel different. Park Hyatt Siem Reap occupies the former Hôtel de la Paix building and is described as a few hundred feet from the Old Market, Pub Street and Kandal Village. Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor sits in the Old French Quarter and, by its own description, opened in 1932.
This comparison uses only published facts and sorts them into a pick for each traveller. Where sources differ, the page says so. Hotel pages and booking sites hold current prices and policies, so confirm them there before you travel. For a longer look at each hotel, read the Park Hyatt Siem Reap review and the Raffles d'Angkor review, and for the same duel seen from the other side, the Raffles vs Park Hyatt guide.
Setting: Central Base or Heritage Landmark
Park Hyatt's original art deco look dates from its 2002 opening, designed by Bill Bensley, according to Forbes Travel Guide. The building was the Hôtel de la Paix, and sources differ on its heritage date: TTG MICE planner says 1957 and Travel Plus Style says the former hotel was built in 1955. TTG also calls it the most centrally located luxury hotel in Siem Reap.
Raffles describes its style as 1930s French Art Deco, built with local influences. It began an extensive renovation in March 1996, reopened officially on 30 December 1997 with 119 rooms and completed a six-month renovation programme in 2019. The grounds hold 15 acres of landscaped tropical gardens, and the hotel says the temples of Angkor are an 8 km ride away.
The decision at this level is simple: Park Hyatt puts restaurants and the market on your doorstep, and Raffles puts a garden estate and a story around you.
Rooms and What to Expect
Forbes Travel Guide states Park Hyatt has 104 suites and rooms, while Move to Cambodia counts 108 guest rooms, so sources differ and the hotel's page is the place to confirm. Rooms face the street or the hotel gardens, and Forbes advises booking a courtyard facing room for greener views and less traffic noise. Travel Plus Style says rooms start at 34 square meters.
Raffles lists rooms, suites and villas, with categories that include State Rooms, Landmark Room, Colonial Suite, Personality Suite, Raffles Suite, Landmark Suite and the ROYAL Villa. According to the hotel's pages, the State Room measures 32 sqm and the Landmark Room 36 sqm with a private balcony. The Raffles Suite and Landmark Suite measure 72 sqm, and the Two Bedrooms Royal Villa measures 318 sqm and sleeps up to 6 guests. Every stay includes a personal butler, and in-room dining is available 24 hours a day.
Rooms at a glance
- Park Hyatt: 104 suites and rooms (sources differ, one counts 108), street or garden outlook, courtyard rooms recommended by Forbes.
- Raffles: 119 rooms, suites and villas, a personal butler for every stay, villa with pool access for groups.
- Prices: compare your dates on Agoda and Booking.com, since both hotels set rates by season and the bundle holds no firm rate band for either.
Food and Bars
At Park Hyatt, Forbes describes the all-day Dining Room as a mix of international and Khmer cuisine, Move to Cambodia calls the menu French and Khmer, and the MICHELIN Guide page describes the hotel restaurant as an excellent Khmer restaurant. Forbes also mentions the Glasshouse Deli serving French-style fare. The bundle holds no bar details for Park Hyatt, so ask the hotel about drinks.
Raffles offers more named venues. Restaurant 1932 celebrates Cambodian culinary heritage and serves dinner daily from 6.00pm to 10.30pm (as listed in October 2026, confirm before you travel), with four curated tasting menus. Cafe d'Angkor is the all-day brasserie-style restaurant and presents a champagne breakfast as a way to end an early-morning temple visit. The Conservatory serves afternoon tea daily from 2.30pm to 5.30pm (as listed in October 2026, confirm before you travel), and Elephant Bar runs happy hour daily from 4.00pm to 6.00pm (as listed in October 2026, confirm before you travel), with a smart casual dress code.
If a bar with a story matters to you, Raffles has it. If you would rather step out to Pub Street for dinner, Park Hyatt's address does that for you.
Spa and Pool
Park Hyatt has a spa, and Forbes describes a saltwater pool with white angular arches and green tiles. Move to Cambodia lists a 24 hour fitness center and a private garden. Travel Plus Style says spa treatments draw on local remedies and traditions, including an Apsara Scrub. Google Places flags the hotel as good for children.
Raffles Spa has 6 treatment rooms, male and female areas with saunas, steam rooms and Jacuzzi, and a Khmer Herbal Scrub made with galangal, ginger, cinnamon and lemongrass. Spa treatments run daily from 9.00am to 9.00pm (as listed in October 2026, confirm before you travel), and advance reservations are recommended. The outdoor pool is 35 metres long and open daily from 7:00am to 7:00pm (as listed in October 2026, confirm before you travel). The hotel also has two tennis courts with coaching available.
For a long pool day or a spa programme with several rooms, Raffles lists more facilities in its published pages. For a pool and spa that fit between town and temples, Park Hyatt's setup is enough, and you can confirm hours on its page.
The Pick by Traveller
Who should book which
- Couples: Raffles for its butler, gardens and Elephant Bar evenings; Park Hyatt for a romantic walk to dinner in the Old Market area.
- Families: both hotels are flagged by Google as good for children. Raffles lists a villa that sleeps up to 6 guests and a pool 35 metres long, and Park Hyatt keeps the town close.
- First-time visitors: Park Hyatt if you want to see the town on foot; Raffles if you want a landmark address and organised experiences such as a Vespa temple tour.
- Travellers who value accessibility: both hotels are listed by Google with a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking.
Either choice works well, and the right one is the setting you want to wake up in. Raffles lists a Siem Reap Food Tour and a Cambodian Apsara Dinner on Saturdays, and Park Hyatt offers a walkable base with a one MICHELIN Key listing, described by the MICHELIN Guide as a very special stay.
Book Your Pick
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Park Hyatt Siem Reap and Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
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Test your knowledge
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Luxury hotels in Siem Reap: frequently asked questions
Which is better for a first visit, Park Hyatt or Raffles?
Park Hyatt suits first-timers who want to explore the town on foot, since Forbes places it a few hundred feet from the Old Market and Pub Street. Raffles suits first-timers who want a heritage landmark with organised experiences.
How many rooms does each hotel have?
Forbes Travel Guide lists 104 suites and rooms at Park Hyatt, and Move to Cambodia counts 108, so sources differ. Raffles has 119 rooms.
Which hotel has the better spa?
Raffles Spa lists 6 treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms and Jacuzzi. Park Hyatt has a spa with treatments drawing on local traditions, including an Apsara Scrub. Confirm menus on each hotel's page.
Do both hotels welcome children?
Google lists both hotels as good for children.
Which hotel is closer to Pub Street?
Park Hyatt, according to Forbes, is a few hundred feet from the Old Market, Pub Street and Kandal Village. Raffles is in the Old French Quarter, and the hotel says the temples of Angkor are an 8 km ride away.
How do I find the best price?
Prices vary by season and rate type, so enter the same dates on Agoda and Booking.com and compare inclusions and cancellation terms.
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