Monochrome Angkorian showcase
Lotus ponds and soaring open-air hallways frame bold black-and-white geometry, creating a quiet retreat shaded by dense tropical gardens.
“A renovated 39-room hotel a ten-minute walk from the town center and a 15-minute drive from Angkor Wat.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Monochromatic Angkorian geometry, dramatic King Jayavarman wall reliefs, and two-level villas designed with private rooftop sky lounges.
Notable
Dedicated Bensley butlers handle four in the morning temple breakfasts, shoe shining, and personalized daily excursion planning.
Notable
Traditional oil-free Khmer stretching massages and therapeutic bodywork performed by skilled, visually impaired local practitioners.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The accommodations come in three distinct flavors, with the Bensley Pool Villas at the top of the range.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked into the Old French Quarter between the Royal Gardens and Old Market, Angkor Wat is a fifteen-minute tuk-tuk ride away.
The rooms
High-contrast monochrome interiors feature overhead temple photography, while two-story villas add private plunge pools, leafy walled courtyards, and rooftop lounges.
The courtyard pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Monochrome tiles line the central courtyard lap pool, bordered by black-and-white striped loungers under tall palms.
The spa and gym
Khmer Tonics Spa treatments use organic ginger and turmeric, and a mirrored fitness room looks onto leafy gardens.
Restaurant
Kroya
Suspended day-bed swing tables hover over cooling water features on the terrace, serving modern Khmer tasting menus.
The other highlight is Kroya, an all-day restaurant where you can sway on swing seats, indulge in a menu of local organic ingredients and international classics.
At the table
Bensley's Bar mixes craft cocktails and pours over thirty international gins beneath custom murals and hanging globe lights.
How it began
Founded by Sokoun Chanpreda, the hotel supports the local community, funding healthcare, clean water, and a tuition-free hospitality school.
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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.