SIEM REAP, 1st June 2009 - Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor has been granted the “World’s Best Service” award in Travel + Leisure’s Annual World’s Best readers’ poll in June 2009.

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor is the only hotel in the Kingdom of Cambodia that has been voted by the readers of Travel + Leisure for its consistent efforts to exceed the expectations of its discerning guests and residents. The winning hotels from around the globe were sorted into eight regional groupings and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor was ranked in the top 10 in the Asia category with an outstanding score of 94.60.

“The beauty of Siem Reap’s Grand Dame not only lies in the French architecture of the hotel and its facilities, but, most importantly, the people that form the heart and soul of delivering outstanding service to our residents and patrons" Alex Kassatly, General Manager for Raffles Hotels & Resorts Cambodia, commented; "We are very appreciative of the tremendous acknowledgement given by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine that recognize our unceasing commitment to service excellence.

We will continue to deliver the enchanting experiences that our hotel is known for, and uphold the standards of service and quality that distinguish Raffles hotels around the world.”

For over 75 years, a visit to the ruins of Angkor has been synonymous with a stay at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.  Established in 1932, the hotel is located on the edge of Siem Reap, only eight kilometers away from the famous Angkor Temples. The 120 tastefully appointed guestrooms and suites all feature a mixture of Khmer and European elegance with rich, dark woods and antique furnishings, complementing the mystery and grandeur of the neighboring ancient sites.