The Best Luxury Hotels in Cambodia

Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh (tel. 023/981-888; www.raffles.com): Oozing colonial charm, Le Royal is a taste of prewar Indochina at its most authentic. It offers relaxed luxury in elegant Art Deco surroundings.

Amansara Resort, Siem Reap (tel. 063/760-333; www.amanresorts.com): Aman junkies fly around the world just to stay at these transcendent resorts, and it is easy to see why. Prices are stratospheric, but you get what you pay for: The tranquillity and service are unparalleled. The brand-new Amantaka resort in Luang Prabang, set to open as this guide went to press, promises more of the same.

Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, Siem Reap (tel. 063/963-888; www.raffles.com): As a base from which to explore the splendors of Angkor, the Grand Hotel d'Angkor is unrivaled for its languid tranquillity complemented by excellent customer service.