Best Independent Style Hotels in Siem Reap
As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a independent style hotel in Siem Reap. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.
Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of independent style hotels in Siem Reap is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.
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Siem Reap, Old French Quarter
Shinta Mani Angkor
(5 stars)Shinta Mani Angkor is an exceptional boutique property located in the tranquil French Quarter of Siem Reap. Created by acclaimed architect Bill Bensley, guests can expect modern chic interiors that are reflective and respective of the local area and culture. Accommodation comprises of 105 rooms and suites with the 10 duplex Bensley Pool Villas including a private pool, rooftop living areas and butler service. There is a delightful array of culinary options from healthy breakfasts, brunches and burgers to a la carte menus alongside Khmer street food and international cuisine including a traditional tasting menu. Two pool bars are the place to sip signature cocktails and refreshments. Guests can make use of two outdoor swimming pools or relax in the luxury spa that sits high amongst the treetops where traditional Khmer healing rituals influence the treatment offering and an onsite fitness suite is available to work up a sweat. Private yoga and meditation sessions can also be arranged upon request as can local cultural discovery experiences.
Cambodia, Siem Reap
Zannier Phum Baitang
(5 stars)Guests at Phum Baitang Resort are treated to a unique way to explore Khmer culture without even having to stir from their sun lounger. This impressive luxury resort has been modelled on a traditional Cambodian village and comes complete with wooden villas that are reminiscent of local farm houses and are set in a lush rice field scattered with palm trees. Some of the villas boast private swimming pools and guests are treated to a butler service. While the onsite restaurant is excellent, there will be no need for guests to move a muscle as they can choose to have their choice of dishes brought right to them on their private veranda.