Alila Signs First Hotel in Cambodia

Alila Hotels and Resorts has signed a luxury boutique resort in Siem Reap, Cambodia.The stylish all-suite resort will be rebranded on 1 April 2011 as Alila Sothea, and is Alila’s first property in the country.

The resort lies nestled in the heart of Siem Reap, the seat of Khmer culture, famed for the UNESCO World Heritage Angkor Temples.Opened in February 2009, it draws its name from Sothea, the beloved wife of a prominent local businessman who had the resort built as a tribute to her on her 50th birthday.

The resort was conceived as a hideaway for lovers and those seeking a quiet retreat, a place of natural beauty filled with intimate gardens, fountains and soothing waterways. It has become renowned for its unique architecture that blends contemporary design with details that reflect Khmer traditions, its charming interiors and beautifully landscaped gardens.

 Facilities include a spa, 22-metre-long saltwater swimming pool, and state-of-the-art gym. Its two main restaurants, Chatra and The Terrace, offer casual and fine dining options, where guests can savour authentic Khmer and French flavours as well as classic international dishes.

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