One of the leading hotels in Siem Reap, Angkor Palace Resort & Spa is the first Cambodian-owned premier luxury five-star resort accommodation. Its design, décor and furnishing reflect the finest in Cambodian architecture befitting royalties and dignitaries.
Hotel in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Again, Grand Soluxe Angkor Palace Resort & Spa is a winner in 2013 world luxury hotel award by guests and receive international recognition for the hotel's facilities and service excellence provided & available to guests. Award winners set the benchmark for luxury hotels in achieving recognition for their world class facilities and service excellence.
បុណ្យភ្ជុំបិណ្ឌ "Pchum Ben" is a 15-day Cambodian religious festival, culminating in celebrations on the 15th day of the tenth month in the Khmer calendar, at the end of the Buddhist lent. In 2013, the national holiday falls on 03, 04, 05 October in the Gregorian calendar
Angkor Wat International Half Marathon has been held since December 1996 at one of the famous heritage sites in the world, designated by UNESCO in 1992. The 18th Anniversary Event will be held at the Angkor Wat area on December 1st, 2013 in the most famous Angkor Wat ruins. Angkor Archaeological Park located in northern Cambodia, is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 sq. km, including forested area, Angkor contains the magnificent remains of several capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century CE.
Race Information
Race Type Distance Start Time
International Half Marathon 21 Km 06:30 AM
10 Km Road Race 10 Km 06:40 AM
3 Km Family Run 3 Km 06:50 AM
Start & Finish
In front of the Central Sanctuary of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia. From town to the Angkor Wat Temple (Start Line) takes 25 minutes by Tuk Tuk or 20 minutes by taxi or bus. All participants of Angkor Wat International Half Marathon must arrive at the venue at least 20 minutes before starting time. All categories will start and finish in front of the Angkor Wat Temple.
Course
Specially established in Angkor Wat Ruins in front of the Central Sanctuary of Angkor Wat (Start & Finish Line). Passing Prasat Kravan - Prasat Bat Chun - Banteay Kdey - Ta Prohm - Baphoun - Bayon - South Gate - Basie Cham Krong - Phom Bakheng - Ta Phrom Kei - and back to the front of the Central Sanctuary of Angkor Wat (Finish Line). Course is acknowledged by AIMS and IAAF. Running course will be marked the number of kilometre. ChampionChip Check Point will be at Angkor Thom (Bayon Temple).
Map
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Angkor Marathon Package - Rate start from US$ 120nett/night
We offer special price for runner with add value offer below
Accommodation in luxury deluxe room
Daily buffet breakfast (“Early breakfast service on 01 Dec ‘13” is available and “subject to request”)
Two-way private airport transfer
Two-way transfer to/from the start point
55min Sport Massage per person
Access to Fitness Centre, steam & sauna rooms, swimming pool, tennis courts (day-time only)
Marathon participation/registration fee is not included (Register here)
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Starting on June 16 and running through to Jun 27, for the first time, Cambodia will host more than 800 delegates of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. In Cambodia's role as chairman of the 37 session of the world Heritage Committee.
Grand Soluxe Angkor Palace Resort pleased to offer special hotel rate for delegates of the UNESCO World Committee.
We are looking forward to extend the hospitality of Grand Soluxe Angkor Palace Resort & Spa to you.
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Email: booking@grandsoluxeangkor.com
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The Best Attractive Rate of the year are waiting for your next getaway to Angkor Wat. Don't miss this opportunity, room limited, book applicable only from May 1st, 2013 until May 31st, 2013. Make a reservation now, travel later until last check in day on 31st of October 2013.
PACKAGE PRICES INCLUDED
Minimum 2 night stay required - in luxury deluxe room for 02 people
Return airport pick up service
Daily buffet breakfast
01 time 30min. Stress Relief Back Massage for 02 people
Late check out until 1800hrs
F & B credit worth US$ 35nett per room per stay
WiFi internet access
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Promotion not applicable for events booking
Promotion applicable for new booking only
Confirmation of reservation enquiries are subject to space being available at the applicable package price plan
Unused package benefits cannot be exchange in cash and/or for other services
Unused package benefits are non-refundable and non-transferable
Benefits are extended based on "multiple stays of 02 nights"
Cheap hotel in Siem Reap. We are delighted to inform that we are going to launch Best Attractive Rate of the Year 2013 plus Add Value Offer on 01 May 2013 for your accommodation in the next getaway to Siem Reap, Angkor Wat. The rate will be lower more than 35% of BAR rate. Please follow the below link to register and get this offer directly inbox.
Stay “free” in Siem Reap with the HIP promotion!
(Hospitality Industry Promotion)
Specially for all working in the hospitality industry, get a *free night’s stay when you visit Siem Reap and the legendary Angkor Wat from April to September 2013.
Book two nights and pay only one night (prices starting from just US$80+++ a night)
Just minutes away from the historic Angkor Wat and other treasures of Cambodia, experience luxury and elegance at Grand Soluxe Angkor Palace Resort & Spa, a lush and spacious 11-hectare estate.
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Grand Soluxe Angkor Palace Resort & Spa
HONOURED IN THE
2013 TRIPADVISOR TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE HOTELS AWARDS
Siem Reap – 25th January 2013 – Grand Soluxe Angkor Palace Resort & Spa today announced that it was chosen as the winner in the Top 25 Hotels in Cambodia & Top 20 Luxury Hotels in Cambodia category by TripAdvisor in its 2013 Travellers’ Choice® awards.
Now in its eleventh year, the annual TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards honour the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best – real travellers.
“We are delighted to see that the Grand Soluxe Angkor Palace has received international recognition through the TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Hotel awards this year. Nothing means more to us than fulfilling every aspect of the vacation needs of visitors to our country, and TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Hotel awards provide a valuable endorsement that Cambodia, particularly our resort can offer a wide range of world-class accommodation for our guests, “said Hang Vannak, Manager, eCommerce & Front Office.
“TripAdvisor is once again thrilled to recognise the world’s most outstanding hotels with the help of more than 75 million reviews and opinions from travellers around the globe,” said Christine Petersen, president, TripAdvisor for Business. “From the best bargain hotels to top luxury properties, outstanding service, value and quality are the hallmarks of our Travellers’ Choice winners.”
This is the first Cambodian-owned premier luxury five-star resort accommodation. Its design, décor and furnishing reflect the finest in Cambodian architecture befitting royalties and dignitaries. Nestled invitingly within a spacious 11-hectare estate, the lush resort offers you the serenity of a secluded retreat whilst ensuring you are provided with every possible convenience. More details visit: http://www.angkorpalaceresort.com or http://www.grandsoluxeangkor.com
For the more indulgent, the luxurious villa “Palace Residence & Villa Siem Reap” provides a welcome escape. Set amidst extensive landscaped gardens, the villas are the very epitome of a tranquil retreat, each intricately designed and offering you privacy within its exclusive setting. More details visit: http://www.palace-villa.com
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TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice winners are based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions covering more than 650,000 hotels and collected in a single year from travelers around the world. Among the hotels in Siem Reap, we are also the one who award the Traveler's Choice of 2013 from TripAdvisor.
The Kulen Mountain or Phnom Kulen is declared as a
National Park. It is an isolated mountain massif located in Svay Leu
District and some 48km from Siem Reap. Its highest point is 487 meters.
This is widely regarded as the birhplace of the
ancient Khmer Empire. During the construtional period of the ancient
temples in the nineth century, sand stones were brought from this sacred
mountain to Angkor. It was here at Phnom Kulen tath King Jayavarman II
proclaimed independece from Java in 802 A.D.
The site is known for its carvvings representing
fertility and its waters hold special significance to the people of
Cambodia. Just a few inches under the surface of the water, over 1000
carvings of Yoni and Linga are etched into the sandstone riverbed. The
waters are regarded as holy, given the sacred carvings which also
include a sone represenation of the Hindu god Vishnu lying on his
serpent Ananta, with his wife Lakshmi at his feet. A lotus flower
protruded from Vishnu's navel bearing the god Brahma, Theriver then ends
with a beautiful waterfall. Phnom Kulen is regarded highly by Cambodian
people as a sacred location and has deverloped into a great tour
destination.
Norodom Sihanouk (Khmer: នរោត្តម សីហនុ; 31 October 1922 – 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was known as The King-Father of Cambodia (Khmer: Preahmâhaviraksat), a position in which he retained many of his former responsibilities as constitutional monarch.
The son of King Norodom Suramarit and Queen Sisowath Kossamak, Sihanouk held so many positions since 1941 that the Guinness Book of World Records identifies him as the politician who has served the world's greatest variety of political offices.[1] These included two terms as king, two as sovereign prince, one as president, two as prime minister, as well as numerous positions as leader of various governments-in-exile. He served as puppet head of state for the Khmer Rouge government in 1975–1976.[2]
Most of these positions were only honorific, including the last position as constitutional king of Cambodia. Sihanouk's actual period of effective rule over Cambodia was from 9 November 1953, when France granted independence to Cambodia, until 18 March 1970, when General Lon Nol and the National Assembly deposed Sihanouk.
A team of five Siem Reap chefs won a silver medal at their debut appearance in an international culinary contest in Pattaya, despite almost being derailed by over-bearing Thai customs officials.
Siem Reap Chef’s Club coordinator and team leader Chan Sophea, the food and beverage manager at Victoria Angkor Resort and Spa, said the team suffered a setback at the Thai border while travelling to Thailand’s biggest hospitality art competition and showcase, the Pattaya City Culinary Cup 2012, which was held last month from July 26-28.
Chan Sophea said that unfortunately when the Cambodian team reached the border, they were held up for about 3.5 hours by Thai customs who would not allow them to bring all their equipment.
He said, “Everyone got very tired and stressful, but we still managed to get to the first meeting at Pattaya city on time.” And happily the team prevailed, surprising everyone, possibly even themselves, by coming second in the contest and winning the silver medal in their debut performance.
Chan Sophea told Insider, “We are Cambodian and we are proud to win the silver medal for the first cheer.”
He said the five chefs competing in the team were representatives of Cambodia with a mission to show Khmer cuisine to the world. He added, “We tried with our full commitment and all our hearts to succeed. It was very challenging competition. The judges scored not only on the taste of the food we cooked, but also on the creative preparation, clean hygiene, and teamwork activities.
“The competition started at 10am and ran until 3:30pm. We ate nothing that day, but we were full with hope and confidence.” Victoria Angkor Resort and Spa’s general manager Hanno Stamm accompanied the team to the contest, which he said was very professional and tough.
“The competitions were not limited to cooking, but also included housekeeping, waiter, and bar competitions,” he said. “The whole thing lasted three days, with our chefs cooking on the last day. This obviously caused not a little anxiety among our chefs as they watched the other competitors doing their thing the first couple of days.
“I think our chefs did a bloody good job. Although they are all very capable, they had never competed nationally or internationally before. Cooking in front of judges and spectators must have played havoc with their nerves. Personally, I am very proud of all of them and I think it was great how they represented their hotels and Cambodia. But it would have been nice to get some support from the government.
We could not even get posters or brochures from the Ministry of Tourism. “But apart from doing very well, the team also had a chance to see how things are done outside Siem Reap. I think even more important than the silver medal is the experiences they gained.”
The comprised five leading Siem Reap hotel chefs: two from Victoria Angkor Resort and Spa, one from Grand Soluxe Angkor Palace Resort and Spa, one from Sokhalay Angkor Resort and Spa, and one from Ree Hotel. Training took place at the Victoria, and the hotel was the driver in getting the team to Thailand.
Hanno Stamm said, “The whole thing came about as a bit of an accident: the competition organiser, Mr Willment Leong, came to Siem Reap to visit our chef Vuthy – they used to work at the Raffles together.
“Whilst here, he started talking about the upcoming competition and wanted to know if chefs here in Siem Reap had ever done anything like that before. It was at this stage that Vuthy and Sophea, our food and beverage manager came to see me and asked if I was willing to support the idea.
“Sure I was! Not because I thought that they would stand much of a chance to be honest, but because I thought it would be a great learning experience. Subsequently, the chefs came to the Victoria every Sunday for four weeks to practice.”
Starting on June 16 and running through to Jun 27, for the first time, Cambodia will host more than 800 delegates of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. In Cambodia's role as chairman of the 37 session of the world Heritage Committee. 
Grand Soluxe Angkor Palace Resort pleased to offer special hotel rate for delegates of the UNESCO World Committee.
