IHG Hotels & Resorts Returns Luxury Intercontinental Brand To Cambodia

Intercontinental Brand Returns to Cambodia with IHG

IHG Hotels & Resorts is partnering with Peninsula Bay Investment Co., Ltd to bring InterContinental Hotels & Resorts back to Cambodia, the leading international luxury hotel brand. Scheduled to open in 2028, the InterContinental Sihanoukville will showcase the growing allure of this Southeast Asian nation as a luxury travel hotspot. This hotel will feature 300 rooms along with dining venues, personalized bars, a premium spa, and coastal views for leisure and business travellers alike.  

This establishment will be part of the Peninsula Bay Integrated Resort, which will encompass hotels, retail areas, and entertainment facilities. Spanning approximately 160,000 square meters, the resort's design will seamlessly blend contemporary styles with traditional cultural motifs, using the dragon to represent prosperity and strength.  

The InterContinental Sihanoukville is conveniently situated only 30 minutes from Sihanoukville International Airport, providing easy access to Otres Beach, Ream National Park, and the Wat Leu Pagoda. This prime location caters to a variety of activities for all kinds of visitors.

Bryan Chan, Vice President, Development, South East Asia & Korea, IHG said, “At IHG, we’re proud to be returning the world’s first and largest luxury brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, to Cambodia – a move in keeping with our great pioneering tradition in the luxury space and our grand history in the country.

“As we venture further into the coast, we could not think of a better partner than Peninsula Bay Investment Co., Ltd., with whom we’re collaborating to create a bespoke integrated offering that matches its stunning coastal location, paving the way for the InterContinental brand to once again lead the way in Luxury & Lifestyle in Cambodia.

“Our IHG team has a strong track record of working with owners to bring our world-renowned brands to life by creating bespoke properties that match their stunning locations – and InterContinental Sihanoukville is a wonderful example of this. The Peninsula Bay development joins the ranks of other prestigious integrated resort developments that IHG has joined forces with in Southeast Asia, including the Grand Ho Tram in Vietnam, Newport World Resorts in the Philippines as well as upcoming projects in HANN resorts.”

Eddie Chua, General Manager of Peninsula Bay said, “Partnering with IHG and LBG allows us to deliver unmatched experiences in hospitality and retail. This development is a testament to our vision of blending luxury, innovation, and Cambodia’s natural beauty to create a destination like no other.”

Cambodia is steadily gaining popularity as a tourism hotspot, driven by its lively culture and a growing array of attractions that encourage visitors to unwind and rejuvenate. The government is promoting tourism through a comprehensive roadmap, leading to a 23% increase in international visitors in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 1.4%.

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts features over 220 hotels globally. A frontrunner in luxury travel, it has provided experiences for travelers for over 75 years, turning destinations into prominent tourist draws for many years. InterContinental Sihanoukville will join this collection of hotels, each representing exploration, travel, and the richness of cultural discovery.

IHG is growing in Indochina, with 22 hotels and plans for 26 more properties, as the region is expected to double in size. The InterContinental Sihanoukville will add to the Luxury and Lifestyle hotel offerings in Cambodia, alongside Six Senses Krabey Island and the upcoming Vignette Collection Phnom Penh Odom, set to open in 2027.