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- Verdict: The hotel says the temples of Angkor are an 8 km ride away. For sunrise, plan to be at the gates around the 5:00 AM opening; for a quieter visit, start your day early and keep Angkor Wat itself for later. Confirm the travel time with the hotel, as the pages we reviewed give a distance and no times.
- Best for: Guests who want a short ride to the temples and a calm hotel to return to for breakfast, a swim or a spa hour.
- Good to know: As listed in October 2026, the official ticket page shows Angkor Temples Park entry from 5:00 AM and closing at 6:30 PM for all passes. Confirm before you travel.
- Next step: Ask the hotel to arrange your driver or tuk-tuk, an early breakfast and the ticket stop the evening before.
Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor sits in the Old French Quarter of Siem Reap, and the hotel says the temples of Angkor are an 8 km ride away. That short distance gives you a comfortable rhythm: leave early, see the temples, and come back to a heritage hotel for a late breakfast and a rest.
This page lays out the day in order, from the departure time to the ticket stop and the return. It uses the distance published by the hotel and the opening times on the official ticket page. Where the sources do not give a travel time for tuk-tuk, car or hotel transfer, the page says so and points you to the hotel.
Distance and travel time
The hotel states that the temples of Angkor are an 8 km ride away. That is the one distance the hotel publishes, and it is a short hop for a trip to one of the world's great temple complexes.
The pages we reviewed do not give a travel time by tuk-tuk, car or hotel transfer, so the page does not invent one. Ask the hotel reservations team, on (855) 63 963 888 or at bookus.siemreap@raffles.com, which transport it can arrange and how long it allows for the ride. Confirm the answer the evening before, because road traffic around the park entrance changes through the morning.
A sunrise start: when to leave
As listed in October 2026, the official ticket page shows Angkor Temples Park entry from 5:00 AM, closing at 6:30 PM, for all passes. A tour operator adds that Angkor Wat opens at 5:00 AM for sunrise and most other temples at 6:00 AM. Confirm before you travel, because hours can change.
Working back from the 5:00 AM opening, your alarm should leave time for dressing, a quick drink and the ride. With an 8 km distance, the sensible approach is to depart well before first light and ask the hotel to name its recommended leaving time for your transport.
Morning checklist
- Ticket ready (see the next section).
- Shoulders covered and clothing below the knee for sacred places.
- Water, a hat and sunscreen.
- Camera or phone charged; the official visitor code asks guests to obtain written permission before flying a drone in the park.
- A simple breakfast arrangement with the hotel (see below).
For a quieter visit, the other approach is a later start. One independent guide advises beginning around 8 am because the day gets very hot and busy, and saving Angkor Wat and Bayon for last. Choose the style that suits you: dawn drama or a gentler day.
The ticket stop
The official site states that the Angkor Ticket Office is the only place to purchase entrance tickets, and tickets bought elsewhere are not valid. The Road 60 office is about 4 km from the town centre, roughly 15 minutes from the temple checkpoints. Build that stop into your departure plan.
Pass lengths are worth knowing before you queue. The official ticket card shows the 1 day pass expires in 1 day, the 3 day pass expires in 7 days and the 7 day pass expires in 30 days. Some other sources give different validity periods, so sources differ: confirm on the official ticket page.
Ticket prices are published on the official Angkor Enterprise page and are not repeated here, because they change; check the official page for the figure that applies to you. One guide describes a ticket dated for the next day that lets visitors enter the evening before, which can ease a sunrise start. Ask the ticket office whether this applies to your date.
Breakfast and the return to the hotel
The hotel presents the Cafe d'Angkor champagne breakfast as a way to end an early-morning temple visit. As listed in October 2026, breakfast runs from 6.00am to 10.30am on weekdays and 6.00am to 11.00am on weekends. Confirm before you travel. The full picture is on the breakfast page.
In-room dining is available 24 hours a day, which helps if you leave before the restaurant is ready or return tired after the temples.
Once you are back, the day's second half is easy. The pool is open daily from 7:00am to 7:00pm and is 35 metres long (pool details). As listed in October 2026, spa treatments run daily from 9.00am to 9.00pm, and advance reservations are recommended by email or phone. Confirm before you travel.
Ways the hotel can shape your temple days
The hotel lists several temple-related experiences on its website: a temple exploration by Vespa, photography workshops called Reflections of Angkor, a Bespoke Temple Dinner, and a journey through Angkor and Phnom Penh guided by a Raffles Butler. Every stay includes a personal butler, so ask what the team can organise around your dates.
If you are still choosing where to stay, the Raffles d'Angkor review shows who the hotel suits, and the getting there overview covers the airport side. The hotel gives the new Siem Reap International Airport as 48 km away.
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Luxury hotels in Siem Reap: frequently asked questions
How far is Angkor from Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor?
The hotel says the temples of Angkor are an 8 km ride away.
How long does the ride take?
The pages we reviewed give a distance and no travel time. Ask the hotel which transport it can arrange and how long it allows.
What time does the park open?
As listed in October 2026, the official ticket page shows entry from 5:00 AM and closing at 6:30 PM for all passes. Confirm before you travel.
Where do I buy a ticket?
At the Angkor Ticket Office, which the official site names as the only place to purchase entrance tickets. The Road 60 office is about 4 km from the town centre.
Can I have breakfast after a sunrise visit?
Yes, Cafe d'Angkor serves breakfast, and as listed in October 2026 it runs from 6.00am to 10.30am on weekdays and 6.00am to 11.00am on weekends. Confirm before you travel.
What should I wear at the temples?
The visitor code asks guests to cover bare shoulders and avoid shorts and skirts above the knees in sacred places.
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