Hyatt Hotels Corporation is to open its first hotel in Cambodia after announcing the signing of a management agreement which will lead to the rebranding of a property in Siem Reap.

The 107-bedroom Hotel De La Paix Siem Reap is to close on 30 June in order to receive an extensive renovation before reopening as the Park Hyatt Siem Reap during Q1 2013.

Facilities at the hotel currently include the Spa Indochine, a three-storey spa with four single and two double treatment rooms - one of which includes a decadent plunge bath.

The spa - overlooking the Khmer-inspired pool and water garden - offers traditional Khmer or Jamu treatments using products custom made on-site from fresh ingredients.

Spa Indochine also offers facials using Pevonia Botanica products. Following the rebranding, the hotel will contain a spa, although it is not yet known if it will remain in its current guise.

It is also expected Park Hyatt Siem Reap will contain two restaurants; one bar; a retail bakery; two swimming pools; and a fitness centre once it reopens early next year.

Ratnesh Verma, senior vice president, real estate and development Asia Pacific at Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, said the company was "thrilled" to add the hotel to its portfolio.

"This globally recognized property embodies the distinctive experience that our guests expect from Park Hyatt along with a local character that amazes those visiting this wonderful country," said Verma.

Hotel De La Paix Co managing director Eddie Kiasrithanakorn added: "We look forward to creating new elements of luxury in terms of product and service for our valued guests."

Details: www.hoteldelapaixangkor.com (Hotel De La Paix Siem Reap)
Details: www.hyattpressroom.com (Hyatt)

Image: Hotel De La Paix Siem Reap