Riverside correspondent hangout
The former foreign correspondents' club is an open-air gathering place shaded by mature banyans and frangipanis.
“Thanks to large windows and light linens, rooms feel bright and open.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Tropical modernist interiors with carved raintree timber bedframes and sandstone soaking tubs.
Remarkable
A restored 1917 French governor mansion that later housed international war correspondents.
Notable
Open-air Scribe Bar and a botanical tasting room pour herb-infused cocktails beneath banyans.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Southeast Asia
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Behind the walls of this Indochina Art Deco mansion is a sophisticated high-design boutique hotel, made of simple modern materials...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The hotel sits across from the Royal Independence Gardens, with the temples of Angkor Wat ten minutes away.
The rooms
Bedrooms hold carved raintree timber beds and local woven fabrics, with vintage manual typewriters on the desks.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A black-bottomed marble saltwater pool sits in the central courtyard, flanked by cushioned loungers and tropical greenery.
The spa
Visaya Spa looks onto leafy gardens, drawing on traditional Khmer apothecary recipes with warm herbal compresses and local botanicals.
The gym
The air-conditioned fitness studio provides cardio equipment and free weights overlooking the courtyard.
Dogs stay too.
Scribe Bar
Set across a timber and sandstone pavilion, the open-air bar serves kaffir lime gimlets and herb-infused cocktails.
its familiar white washed façade now leading into a sequence of classically retro public spaces anchored by lush landscaping and two saltwater pools
At the table
In the restored governor's mansion, tables on the shaded veranda serve traditional fish amok and early dawn breakfasts.
How it began
The property began in 1917 as the French governor's residence before international correspondents took it over as their club.
Good to know
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FCC Angkor by Avani
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.