Amansara

Set in storied Siem Reap, Cambodia, just 10 minutes from the Angkor temple complex, Amansara puts the mystical UNESCO site at your fingertips. Designed in almond-colored sandstone and surrounded by greenery that echoes the ancient temples, the hotel once served as a guest residence for King Sihanouk. This exquisite example of 1960s New Khmer architecture now houses 24 sleek, private suites, a holistic spa and pool, a beautiful dining rotunda, and intricate relief sculpture that nods to Angkor.

Suites boast spacious bedroom and living areas with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto sun-dappled garden courtyards or glassy plunge pools. These spaces invite rest and slow afternoons with a drink or book in hand but there’s plenty of relaxation to be found at the spa too. A tranquil reflecting pond and the perfume of colourful flowers set the tone for treatments inspired by ancient Khmer healing remedies. An outdoor yoga studio and contemplative traditions such as forest bathing, walking meditation, and Buddhist water blessings sooth the mind and spirit.

After days of exploring the contemporary art and culture of Siem Reap and the fascinating history of Angkor Wat, artfully prepared local and international cuisine awaits back at the property. The circular dining room overlooks a green lawn and mirrored pool and offers an all-day menu, as well as freshly baked cakes and a walk-in cheese and wine cellar. Enjoy an aperitif or nightcap on the rooftop terrace, or for an unforgettable evening, head to Amansara’s traditional stilted house nestled within the Angkor temples for a candlelit dinner.

This elegant retreat immerses you in the magic and splendor of Angkor with the design, dining, and wellness experiences to match.