HERITAGE SUITES - SIEM REAP`S NEWEST CONTEMPORARY HIP HIDEAWAY
Released on: September 7, 2007, 3:39 am
Press Release Author: Sylvie Saris
Industry: Media
Press Release Summary: Vietnam and Thailand have been favorite destinations for years, but now neighboring Cambodia is coming out of the shadows. There has never been a better time to explore this magnificent country.
Press Release Body: With a fabulous heritage, untouched landscape and warm people, there has never been a better time to discover Cambodia. No journey to this beautiful land is complete without a visit to Siem Reap, the cultural capital and home to the spectacular temples of Angkor. The newly opened Heritage Suites blends traditional colonial with contemporary architecture and is the ideal retreat for travellers to relax and reflect upon Angkor’s ancient wonders.
The five-star boutique retreat is nestled in tropical surroundings, minutes away from the peaceful Siem Reap River and the town centre. Guests receive a warm welcome in a beautiful colonial house where superior French architecture blends seamlessly with traditional Cambodian craftsmanship. Twenty spacious suites, designed in a contemporary minimalist style, offering the utmost privacy and indulgent comfort, are dotted around a lush garden oasis and a Balinese inspired salt-water swimming pool.
Inside the large open-plan suites, a design of hardwoods and Cambodian silks, with Japanese inspired lighting, creates a restful and intimate atmosphere. The one-bedroom bungalows have an open-plan bathing area and bedroom, with separate living area. The king-size bed faces a large roll-top bath, oversized shower and steam room. The floor-to-ceiling windows open onto a private garden with open-air shower surrounded by bamboo trees, lotus flowers and water lilies.
Following a fascinating and memorable day discovering the temples, guests can unwind in the stunning Balinese salt-water swimming pool, equipped with a cooling system to keep the water at the perfect temperature. The open-air thatch-roof bar serves a variety of cocktails and refreshments. Breakfast, traditional Khmer cuisine, Asian dishes and Western delicacies can be enjoyed inside the colonial house or al-fresco by the pool. A variety of tailor-made off-the-beaten-path Heritage Adventures are available as part of the guest experience. From a cycle ride through the jungle to discover hidden temples, to a sunset cruise on a traditional Khmer boat, however adventurous guests choose to be, Heritage Adventures takes you on a unique and unforgettable journey of refined luxury. Member of the Relais&Chateaux* alliance, Heritage Suites is the dream child of entrepreneur Didier Faraud, whose last project was the five star Victoria Angkor Resort and Spa. Says Didier; “With over 300 temples set amongst stunning scenery, Angkor is a place for an adventure as much as a holiday. I want to offer guests more than just a wonderful place to stay with a full and complete package that can be tailored to suit individual needs, whether it be for a the ideal romantic break or the adventure holiday of a lifetime.”
Cambodia can be visited at any time of year, with a 40% rise in tourism year on year, and continued freedom to wander around the temples at your own leisure, now is the time to visit this unspoilt land.
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