Angkor Palace Resort & Spa

Published online By: e-Travel Blackboard J.L

Monday, 26 October 2009

Written by: A Journalist of e-Travel Blackboard based in Sydney, Ms. Jacqueline Lai
Editor : Daisy Melwani
Web-link Source: http://www.etravelblackboard.com/showarticle.asp?id=98519&nav=62

After a day of exploration, haggling at markets and watching the hustle and bustle of Siem Reap from a tuk-tuk, the Angkor Palace Resort & Spa proves to be the perfect retreat.
Located 10 minutes from the airport and city centre, Angkor Palace Resort & Spa is the only international five-star resort designed and built by a Cambodian architect. It welcomes guests with its open-air lobby and serene ambience created through its unique Khmer style décor and furnishings.

Despite only being open since January 2004 as a member of Summit Hotels & Resorts, the Palace has already collected several awards, including the ASEAN Green Hotels Award (2007), and hosted a number of high-profile diplomatic meetings.

Stretching across 11 hectares of lush tropical landscaped gardens, it comprises of 259 guestrooms including Deluxe, Premier Deluxe, seven Suites and eight private Villas. Upon entering a guestroom, you can't help but feel a sense of calm as you breathe in the fresh scent of the room's teak furnishings, its warm hues of yellow and orange softening the modern, clean lines within its layout.

Rooms are also well equipped with a large private bathroom, complimentary broadband internet access, a television, on-call spa services and 24-hour room valet service to make sure that all needs are tended to.
Explore further and you will discover every room has its own private balcony leading towards the Palace's inviting swimming pool and Pool Bar. Nestled in the middle of lush tropical shrubbery and Cambodian Sugar Palm Trees, the pool is secluded enough to allow you to drift off into your own world, whether it be with a cocktail or relaxing session in the outdoor Jacuzzi.
The Palace also has two tennis courts, a sauna and a fully-equipped gymnasium. For avid golfers, there is the nearby Angkor Golf Resort which has a world-class golf course designed by Nick Faldo.

After all that exercise and relaxation, your rumbling tummy can be soothed at the resort's five distinctive restaurants and lounge. You can either have a casual dining experience at the Sunset Café or indulge in Khmer fine dining at Soriya Restaurant.

And to finish the Angkor Palace Resort & Spa experience, sip the resort's signature fruity cocktail "The Palace Inspiration" at the Lobby Lounge before departing this luxury oasis for the senses.

For more information on the Angkor Palace Resort & Spa visit http://www.angkorpalaceresort.com/

Event in October 2009

Foreign Affairs Ministers and delegates from Cambodia, Japan, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar came together for the Mekong-Japan Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held at Angkor Palace Resort & Spa from 2-3 October 2009.

Chaired by H.E. Mr. HOR Namhong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia, the meeting covered the development plans of the Mekong region and a range of issues such as global warming, North Korea nuclear weapon and A(H1N1).

The session was opened by Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia

Experience a Royal Khmer feast at the 'palace', Siem Reap, Cambodia from October 2009-March 2010

For a visit into the rich historical past of the Cambodian city of Siem Reap, the five-star Angkor Palace Resort & Spa, is strategically positioned 20 minutes away from the magnificent Angkor Wat temples, providing the perfect setting for travelers seeking an enriching cultural experience.

Located 35 minutes away by flight from the capital of Phnom Penh, an hour from Bangkok and two hours from Singapore/Kuala Lumpur, Siem Reap offers a tremendous heritage with its legendary sites erected in various time periods from the 9th century onwards. Besides taking in the sights of the temples and markets, visitors can also indulge in the authentic Royal Khmer cuisine showcased at the Angkor Palace Resort & Spa.

Like the legendary Angkor Wat temples, Khmer cuisine holds a fascinating appeal for many travelers. The Royal recipes have been carefully prepared by The Royal Palace' Chefs in the 1960s and only served for the Royal family, dignitaries and guests of the King. At Soriya Restaurant, Executive Chef Ving San has recreated the recipes from the Royal household into a gastronomical feast expounding the use of fresh produce sourced in the country complemented by locally grown fragrant herbs and spices, making this cuisine unique to the Kingdom of Cambodia.

MENU

Fish ‘Amok’
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Mango Scallops with Crispy Purses
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Cambodian Pumpkin Soup
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Grilled Tonlé Sap Prawn
Sticky Rice, Kale, Black Beans Sauce
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Grilled Beef on Lemongrass Skewer served with Cambodian Pickles
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Pumpkin Custard served with Banana and Sago in Coconuts Milk
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Fresh Brewed Coffee or Selection of Tea
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Rates

Deluxe Room : from USD 165 for Oct 09, USD 187 for Nov 09, and USD 197 for Dec 09
Premier Deluxe Room: from USD 187 for Oct 09, USD 209 for Nov 09, and USD 219 for Dec 09
Suite Room: from USD 308 from 1 October onwards


Gourmet Experience Package includes:
* two-way airport transfer by hotel car (Airport-Resort-Airport)
* Buffet breakfast at Sunset Café Restaurant
* One Royal Khmer Cuisine dinner for two at the Soriya Restaurant.
* Fruit basket replenished daily
* Complimentary Cambodian scarf
* Daily local English newspaper available in our restaurant during breakfast
* Complimentary use of broadband service in all guestrooms and the public areas in the resort
* Complimentary entry to the spa featuring our outdoor Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, gymnasium, tennis courts, and swimming pool.


Terms & Conditions:
* Minimum two-night stay is required
* Booking window is open from now up to March 2010 and valid for stay from 1 October 2009 up to 31 March 2010; except for the period from 20 December 2009 to 1 January 2010.
* This promotion is not applicable for delegates attending any meeting held at the resort (applicable only for leisure travelers)
* Extension night will be quoted based on our "Best Available Rate
* Rates quoted are in NETT, inclusive of all taxes and service charge.
* Other terms and conditions apply.

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