Le Meridien Angkor voted World Travel Awards as Cambodia’s Leading Hotel and Cambodia’s Leading Spa.

Everything Old is New again… …award Winning Le Meridien Angkor is situated in a timeless destination that mingles comfortably with both the Old Orient and an inspired new frontier For the third year in a row, Le Meridien Angkor has been recognised at the World Travel Awards as Cambodia’s Leading Hotel and Cambodia’s Leading Spa. The biggest of its kind, The World Travel Awards are held annually and represent the highest standard of excellence within the hospitality industry. Siem Reap is currently enjoying a renaissance as the south Asian center of cool, so it’s no surprise that one of its top retreats is also piquing the interest of luxury enthusiasts and intrepid wanderers alike. The journey begins with a high-concept approach to creating a tailored experience guests. Rather than take ‘the beaten path’ upon arrival, guests are ushered on a uniquely scenic tour of Siem Reap past rice paddies (complete with grazing buffalo), local villages, and their first glimpse of the majestic Angkor Wat, all before check-in. When they do arrive, guests are met in person by a member of management who asks, “what can we do for you to make your visit different, better and special?” The tailored approach is working; guests from all over the world are continuously reaffirming Le Meridien Angkor’s numerous industry accolades. The hotel has received the highest customer satisfaction rate in all of Asia from Japan’s top luxury tour operator, Jalpak. And within the Le Meridien family, Le Meridien Angkor boasts the highest guest satisfaction within the brands Asia Pacific division. But these carefully cultivated first impressions are only the gateway to a decidedly distinctive retreat. The confident edifice has 220 well-appointed guestrooms overlooking landscaped courtyards and Khmer inspired pools. For elegant and upscale cuisine, visit L’Angelo, where Northern Italian cuisine gets a modern makeover. Also on offer are the Angkor Royal Cafe and The Terrace, where guests can enjoy a more casual atmosphere, al fresco. General Manager, Mr. Gregory Anderson, offers a simple but intriguing tip to those who want to wander the artsy streets of Siem Reap at night, “let yourself get lost. Immerse yourself in a rhapsody of world music as it emanates from funky bistros, or peruse the shop-galleries that showcase the work of inspired artists from every corner of the globe. Every nook and cranny of Siem Reap promises to lead in a different gastronomic, stylistic, and cultural direction.” And at sunset be quietly reminded of ancient times. The hotel was constructed with the architectural integrity of Angkor Wat in mind, so the sun sets on the westward facing fa็ade of both the open-concept foyer and the ancient monument. Le Meridien stylishly reminds us as soft chanting rhythms sing out and candles are lit as the day comes to a close. At nighttime, guests can enjoy authentic Khmer dinners amidst softly flickering torches and live music. The culture of Cambodia comes alive as graceful Apsara dancers swathed in traditional dress undulate melodically in front of a captive audience or retreat to the Naga Bar where cool free flow retro tracks seem to make guests get more comfortable ready for an easy few hours of simply being in this exotic place. Finally, guests retreat to accommodations that are chicly punctuated with deep wood floors, high-thread count sheets, and separate showers and bathtubs for the ultimate in relaxation; a perfect and familiar end to a day of romping through ancient worlds. To discover more please simply e-mail [email protected] call T: +855 63 963 900 or visit lemeridien.com/angkor Note to editor: ABOUT LE MERIDIEN Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts, with its portfolio of more than 120 luxury and upscale hotels in 52 countries worldwide, is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. The majority of Le Meridien properties are located in the world's top cities and resorts throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. In the 2005 Luxury Brand Status Index survey Le Meridien was recognised as one of the top 15 luxury hotel brands. For more information, please visit www.lemeridien.com. STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 900 properties in more than 100 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W, Westin, Le Meridien, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, and the recently launched AloftSM, and Element SM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com. HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES To discover high resolution images, please visit starwoodarchive.com and register to download photographs. MEDIA CONTACT Nareerat Thongsook / [email protected] / +66 2650 8800 ext. 6240-1 Visit www.starwoodpressclub.com for more press releases. Click for photo release at www.thaipr.net

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