Anantara Angkor Resort
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Vibe
An inward-facing sanctuary centers on a serene pool courtyard, where personal butlers coordinate private temple excursions and on-demand tuk-tuks.
“Intimate Khmer sanctum”
Dedicated suite butlers, arrival foot rituals, and private mobile phones for on-demand tuk-tuk transfers throughout town.
Contemporary Khmer suites feature Jim Thompson silks, teak flooring, carved sandstone reliefs, and private garden terraces.
A central saltwater pool inspired by royal reservoirs anchors a Khmer spa with private thermal suites.
Along National Road 6 in Svay Dangkum, a short ride from Angkor Wat and downtown Siem Reap.
“The rooms are all immersive privacy, laid out like studio apartments, and the suites, all with butler service, are self-contained.”
Rooms
Teak floors and sandstone reliefs open onto private terraces, while select ground-floor suites include plunge pools shaded by tropical foliage.
“Combining Khmer design elements with colonial touches, the all-suite property is surrounded by lush gardens and fringed palm trees for a back-to-nature experience.”
Wellness
The spa features outdoor Jacuzzis and dedicated Khmer massage suites, complemented by saunas, steam rooms, and yoga in the rooftop garden.
Eat & drink
Chi serves progressive Khmer cuisine flavored with herbs from the garden, while Road 6 Bar pours cocktails inspired by Angkorian architecture.
The neighborhood
Set along National Road 6, the resort sits fifteen minutes from Angkor Wat and a quick tuk-tuk ride from the Old Market.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.