Virtuoso Best of the Best 2009 - (Page 41) rAFFLeS GrAnd hoteL d’AnGkor Siem Reap, Cambodia Fronted by more than 14 acres of formal landscaped gardens, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor is high on any savvy traveler’s must-stay list. Adventure and the good life come together here; if a visit to the ancient Angkor temples is in your future, make this your home base. Guestrooms brim with Art Deco, country-style and Cambodian objets d’art (while also offering modern touches such as 24-hour valet service and wireless Internet access). Dining choices run the gamut from the formal Restaurant Le Grand to the Elephant Bar. And, of course, don’t miss the full-service spa, with its myriad body treatments. dIStAnCe FroM SIeM reAP AIrPort (reP): vIrtuoSo AMenIty Bottle of wine with cheese platter. In the know Definitely request one of the Landmark Rooms in the recently renovated original section; many overlook the lush, landscaped gardens. 5 mi/8 km 41 the AMAn At SuMMer PALACe Beijing, China Debuting right in time for last summer’s Olympic Games in Beijing, The Aman at Summer Palace has opened to wide acclaim. In addition to neighboring the Summer Palace, one of the city’s most remarkable landmarks, the also hotel makes its mark with furnishings inspired by the elegant Ming Dynasty and accommodations so gracious you’ll never want to leave. Choose one of the 25 spacious suites for extra amenities such as king-size beds, daybeds, island bathtubs and Ming-styled wardrobes. The impressive Imperial Suite is comprised of three separate dwellings, each with is own character. dIStAnCe FroM beIjInG AIrPort (Pek): ASIA & PACI F I C vIrtuoSo AMenIty Please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for exclusive amenity details. In the know The hotel’s 19th-century dwellings were built for guests waiting to have an audience with Empress Dowager Cixi. 20 mi/32 km the PenInSuLA beIjInG Beijing, China The completely re-designed Peninsula Beijing without doubt remains one of the city’s finest business and leisure hotels. All rooms offer state-of-theart technology – seamlessly blended with Chinese appointments – to make your stay more comfortable. Downstairs, two restaurants vie for your attention: Jing, where “modern meets Asian,” and Huang Ting, with its fine Cantonese cuisine. Indulge yourself at The Peninsula Spa by ESPA with a luxurious massage. The location is perfect, just a short distance from Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Beijing Railway Station. dIStAnCe FroM beIjInG AIrPort (Pek): vIrtuoSo AMenIty Room upgrade at the time of booking, buffet breakfast for two daily and late checkout at 4pm. In the know The new Peninsula Kids’ Academy really goes out of its way with young guests, introducing them to one of the city’s master kite makers. 19 mi/31 km
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