Aimed at tourists visiting the Angkor Wat temple and surrounding sites, these luxury accommodations consist of a lodge in central Siem Reap and a resort closer to the main temple complex.
Ambience: The rooms feature a mix of colonial Indochinese and traditional Cambodian touches, with fully modern amenities. The lodge is nestled on a quiet street in the old colonial area, while the resort offers more-exclusive cottages.
Décor: Ornate wooden exteriors open onto cozy, colonial-style lobby cafés and airy rooms with French doors. The hotel features a large flower-festooned pool, with a restaurant perched in the middle. The resort boasts a curved, 200-meter-long “river pool” and full spa facilities.
Food: The fusion of French and traditional Khmer flavors features fresh spring rolls, chicken soup with lemongrass and “Saraman” pork with coconut milk, red spices and peanuts. The resort’s restaurant, Le Jardin, also offers Lao, Thai and Vietnamese dishes.
Excursions: Hire one of Angkor Village’s elephants for a laid-back tour of nearby Khmer ruins. Or rent a car for more-distant sites such as Kbal Spean, with rock carvings dating back as far as the 11th century. Golfers can head for the nearby world-class Phokeethra Country Club.
