Park Hyatt brand debuts in Cambodia and brings new contemporary
luxury to
Siem Reap
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 31, 2013--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the official opening of
Park Hyatt Siem Reap, the fourteenth Hyatt property in the Southeast
Asia region and the first Hyatt hotel in Cambodia. Formerly known as
Hotel De La Paix, one of Cambodia’s top-rated hotels, the property is
reopening under the Park Hyatt brand following a 14-month top-to-bottom
renovation by award-winning interior designer
Bill Bensley
.
Park Hyatt Siem Reap, Guestroom (Photo: Business Wire)
Home to the renowned 12th century ruins of Angkor Wat,
Siem Reap
has
quickly emerged as one of Asia’s top new destinations for culture and
leisure. With its close proximity to the UNESCO world heritage site and
the destination’s recent growth, Park Hyatt Siem Reap creates a new
standard for luxury hotels, offering an enriching, sophisticated and
authentic style of service for a growing number of international
visitors to the area.
“We are delighted to be opening the first Hyatt hotel in Cambodia and
the first Park Hyatt in the Southeast Asia region, signifying our
ongoing commitment to expansion in sought-after destinations where we
know our guests are traveling,” said
Larry Tchou
, group president, Asia
Pacific, Hyatt Hotels Corporation. “We believe that Park Hyatt Siem Reap
will pave the way for a new standard of luxury and brand loyalty in
Southeast Asia, and we are excited to offer both leisure and business
travelers rare and unique experiences during their stay with us.”
Located in the heart of downtown
Siem Reap
, guests will find easy access
to the town’s largest old market, several night markets, and the
bustling and eclectic restaurant and shopping district.
“We have been eagerly anticipating the opening of this stunning new
property and we are excited to welcome both local and international
guests to experience authentic Cambodian hospitality and culture,” said
Sholto Smith
, general manager, Park Hyatt Siem Reap. “We also hope to
play a central role in the growth and economic development of this
fantastic destination, especially through our recent collaboration with
Life & Hope Association (LHA) where we will help provide sewing skills
training to women and encourage them to start their own businesses. As
Hyatt continues to place a strong emphasis on local communities, we are
dedicated to the positive growth of
Siem Reap
and finding new and unique
ways to help the local community here thrive.”
Design and Guestrooms
Park Hyatt Siem Reap stands alone in its award-winning architecture,
renovated and redesigned by world-renowned Bangkok-based interior
designer
Bill Bensley
. Park Hyatt Siem Reap features 108 contemporary
guestrooms, including 13 suites, four of which showcase private plunge
pools. The dramatic white façade and spacious dome-shaped ceiling have
been designed to replicate the interior towers of Angkor Wat. Inspired
by these ancient Angkorian ruins and Cambodia’s vibrant culture,
Bill
Bensley
designed the one-of-a-kind hotel with attention to detail and
passion for color and texture that reflects the dual nature of the
exotic environment. Khmer-inspired contemporary art, wood floors and
Italian marble are used for the interiors to offer a sophisticated,
residential feel, a signature concept for the Park Hyatt aesthetic.
Dining
With the Park Hyatt brand known worldwide for its innovative dining
concepts and exquisite cuisine, Park Hyatt Siem Reap will deliver
memorable dining experiences with its restaurant, lounge and patisserie.
Opening out toward the banyan tree just along the courtyard, The Dining
Room features a fresh mix of traditional Khmer and French provincial
cuisine, including traditional Cambodian dishes utilizing fresh product
from the local market. Warm tones and Italian marble create an elegant
dining experience for all guests to enjoy.
The retro-chic and decadent Living Room lounge, located on the ground
floor opposite the lobby, is the ideal place to enjoy high tea in the
afternoon or a sunset cocktail in the evening. Wine and other beverages
are served throughout the day. In addition to the signature restaurant
and lounge, Park Hyatt Siem Reap offers delicious pizzas, freshly baked
pastries, homemade ice cream and other comfort foods at the famous
Glasshouse Deli Patisserie. The vibrant retail-bakery is perfect for a
quick on-the-go snack or guests may stay and enjoy one of the many
flavorful coffees offered at the deli.
Spa and Fitness
The Spa at Park Hyatt Siem Reap covers 242 square-meters (2,615 square
feet) and features a 24-hour fitness center, two swimming pools, and a
multi-level treatment facility. The lap pool can be found on the ground
floor surrounded by lush gardens, and directly above on the first floor
is the free-form swimming pool with an infinity edge, giant trees and
green tiles, which mimic a Southeast Asian lagoon. The spa has six
treatment rooms, a steam room and a rooftop relaxation space for yoga or
foot massages. The Spa is a zen-inspired retreat with the
highest-quality service and holistic spa treatments using exclusive
aromatherapy products. The hotel’s “smart” fitness center is outfitted
with the latest Technogym cardiovascular and strength machines, which
connect to the Internet (for listening to music, watching TV or
following online exercise routines) and scientifically and
biomechanically correct posture and alignment.
Event Facilities
With its central location, Park Hyatt Siem Reap provides a convenient
and spacious gallery for various events, such as corporate meetings,
conferences and seminars, as well as weddings and social events. The
gallery, with access to a full open kitchen and separate boardroom, are
both equipped with state-of-the-art systems and technology, as well as a
professional team of experts on hand to provide a tailored service for
each event, from the planning stage through to its completion.
The gallery and boardroom are multi-event facilities in a residential
style, and both are well designed and cozy.
Reservations for Park Hyatt Siem Reap may be made by visiting the
hotel’s website
or by calling a Hyatt Worldwide Sales Centre. Visit Park Hyatt Siem Reap
on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ParkHyattSiemReap.
About Park Hyatt
Park Hyatt provides discerning, affluent business and leisure guests
with elegant and luxurious accommodations. Guests of Park Hyatt receive
highly attentive personal service in an intimate environment. Located in
several of the world's premier destinations, each Park Hyatt is custom
designed to combine sophistication with a distinctive regional
character. Park Hyatt features well-appointed guestrooms, meeting and
special event spaces for groups, critically acclaimed art, food and
beverage programs, and signature restaurants featuring award-winning
chefs. There are currently 32 Park Hyatt hotels in the following
locations: Abu Dhabi, Baku, Beaver Creek, Beijing, Buenos Aires,
Canberra, Carlsbad, Chennai, Chicago, Dubai, Goa, Hamburg, Hyderabad,
Istanbul, Jeddah, Maldives, Melbourne, Mendoza, Milan, Moscow, Ningbo,
Paris, Saigon, Seoul, Shanghai,
Siem Reap
, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto,
Washington D.C., and Zurich. www.parkhyatt.com
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global
hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more
than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family strive to make a
difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by
providing authentic hospitality. The Company's subsidiaries manage,
franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®,
Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place® and
Hyatt House® brand names and have
locations on six continents. Hyatt Residential Group, Inc.,
a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops, operates,
markets or licenses Hyatt ResidencesTM
and Hyatt Residence ClubTM. As of
June 30, 2013, the Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 524
properties in 46 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
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Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Karen Chung
Director of Corporate
Communications, Asia Pacific
(+852) 2768 1271
karen.chung@hyatt.com
or
Park
Hyatt Siem Reap
Daisy Walsh
Marketing Communications Manager
+855
63 211 234
daisy.walsh@hyatt.com