安缦萨拉（Amansara）

Amansara makes its home in Siem Reap, the closest city to Angkor, and the natural staging ground for temple expeditions. The resort was once King Sihanouk’s guest house; no neo-colonial palace, this villa was built in swinging New Khmer style, a sort of staging ground for the visiting statesman-about-town.

Vestiges of this Sixties architecture remain in the calming Zen-inflected minimalist style for which the AMAN resorts are known. The two dozen suites are long on luxury, with king beds, lounges, private courtyards, and deep soaking tubs; half of them come with a modestly sized private pool.

Amansara has all the makings of a self-contained luxury retreat, offering globally inflected Khmer cuisine, two swimming pools, and a spa. Many guests, presumably, are here for a tour of the temple region; Amansara guests have the inside track, as daily temple tours and outings by remork
How to Get There: Amansara is approximately a 15-minute drive from Siem Reap International Airport (REP).