The Aviary Hotel
Hotel Grade: Boutique Medium
Introduction
Right in the centre of town, yet cosseted from the hustle and bustle, the Aviary Hotel squeezes a lot into a small space. Created in a modern retro style with local artworks you can relax beside a choice of 2 pools yet be only a 5 minute walk from the town’s bars, restaurants and night market. The location is perfect to enjoy as much or as little of Siem Reap as you wish and still be close to Angkor’s temples.
Facilities
At the heart of the hotel you’ll find the turquoise salt-water pool that creates a central air well around which the hotel wraps; flowers & vines cascading down from the surrounding balconies. For more sunshine and views move to the rooftop pool looking out over the city. Here you’ll also find the Glide Bar, a popular place to enjoy a sun set cocktail. Within the hotel you’ll find a choice of restaurants that include the relaxed and jungle-inspired garden at The Flock Café and the Fumizen that promises a true Japanese dining experience. Other facilities include the Amret Spa and small gym.
Rooms
There’s a choice of 43 rooms in 4 different categories. Each feature locally commissioned artworks that celebrate Cambodia’s diverse birdlife, Wi-Fi, cable TV, wireless sound system, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, complimentary water, minibar, coffee press and selected teas. Ensuite bathroom features bathtub & shower.
Pavillon D’Angkor Boutique Hotel
Hotel Grade: Boutique Medium
Introduction
The Pavillon D’Angkor is part of the growing trend of successful boutique hotels that offer the benefits of staying in larger hotels, e.g. pool, good food and spa, yet still maintain the more intimate feel that attracts holidaymakers to smaller properties. Designed as a Colonial style resort that reflects traditional Cambodian architecture, it will quickly become a home from home as you get to know the small personable team that help create this oasis of calm. A welcome retreat after a hard day touring temples.
Facilities
Four mansions hide in a lush tropical garden that’s centred around 2 salt water pools. The spa offers you the Asian sense of relaxation with a full range of massages and body treatments. The open air restaurant "Le Planteur" boasts a wide range of Cambodian cuisine. European dishes and snacks are also available.
Rooms
With just 18 rooms the hotel can offer a genuinely personalised service. Each room continues the colonial feel with dark wood, wicker chairs, local fabrics and private balcony / terrace overlooking the pool or garden. All are air-conditioned and have ceiling fan, mosquito net, satellite tv, safety deposit box, mini-bar, tea / coffee making facility and Wi-Fi.
Victoria D’Angkor
Hotel Grade: First Class
Introduction
Sometimes you arrive at a hotel and you instantly relax and enter holiday-mode. Welcome to the Victoria D’Angkor a resort hotel in the best possible way. Boasting the largest pool in Siem Reap and opposite the Royal Park, the hotel’s graceful colonial architecture helps create the sense of tranquility that flows through the hotel. A great all-rounder, whose pool is the most popular destination after a hot day at Angkor.
Facilities
The hotel boasts 3 restaurants. The intimate Le Bistrot de Siem Reap specialises in modern French cuisine al fresco or in air-conditioned comfort, the informal L'Escale offers international cuisine and Le Jardin de l'Apsara celebrates Cambodian cuisine served in the garden whilst enjoying Angkorian dances. It also features a bar with live music, large salt water pool and spa offering a wide range of treatments and massages.
Rooms
All rooms have a distinctive colonial 1930s feel using beautiful wooden floors, elegant furnishings, exclusive fabrics and original Khmer decorative artifacts. Each has a balcony facing either the magnificent swimming pool and gardens or with views over the beautiful Royal Park. All feature air-conditioning, satellite tv, safety deposit box coffee/tea making facilities and mini-bar.
Belmond La Residence d’Angkor
Hotel Grade: Deluxe
Introduction
La Residence is one of the most stylish hotels in Cambodia, you cross over a small bridge to enter the walled garden that’s an oasis of palms, bougainvillea, and frangipani centred around a large pool. Professional yet friendly service, exceptional attention to detail and superb quality throughout public and private areas ensure that style does not trump substance. An intimate retreat on the banks of a tree-lined river, it beautifully captures Angkor’s rich history while offering every modern luxury and a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.
Facilities
The Circle restaurant serves international and Khmer cuisine with a contemporary twist. Light meals are available all day at Ember that transforms into a casual grill restaurant at night. The saltwater swimming pool is surrounded by the lush garden, making it a perfect oasis to return to during the heat of the day, and if you really need help to unwind there’s a wide range of treatments available in the award winning spa.
Other facilities include a relaxed cocktail and tapa lounge and well equipped fitness room.
Rooms
All 62 rooms a supremely comfortable with chic interiors, polished hardwood floors, soft cottons, living space with sofa and cavernous marble baths. All have air-conditioning, flat screen satellite TV, wireless access, iPod, safe and mini bar. A private terrace with a table and chair offers the perfect place for a relaxing cocktail at the end of a full day of exploring.