Iconic hotels Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap and Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh have secured yet another distinction with the prestigious Green Globe Certification. This merely confirms what Phnom Penhers already knew, that their mastery of sustainable luxury is second to none. The luxury hotels have long been admired for their seamless fusion of heritage, eco-conscious innovation, and community engagement.
From meticulous resource efficiency to bold recycling initiatives, both icons redefine responsible indulgence. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the 92-year-old grande dame near Angkor’s temples, now chauffeurs guests in elegant electric tuk-tuks of course — afterall, sustainability should be as stylish as it is smart. Its Curated Journeys, including the photography-centric “Reflections of Angkor,” offer an artistic deep dive into Cambodia’s wonders.
Over in Phnom Penh, Raffles Hotel Le Royal favors two wheels, offering chic bicycles for a breezy, carbon-light city tour. A thoughtfully designed self-guided walking map ensures guests savor the capital’s architectural and cultural gems at their own pace.
The Green Globe program, a brainchild of the 1992 UN Earth Summit, now sets the gold standard in sustainable travel, with exacting criteria and over 380 compliance markers. Raffles’ dual certification is more than a green badge—it’s proof that heritage hotels can honor the past while leading the future, all with an effortlessly refined touch. Bravo!
