Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Shinta Mani
BOUTIQUE RESORT
$$$
( 063-761998;
www.shintamani.com
; Oum Khun St; r US$83-230; )
Contemporary
chic designed by renowned architect Bill Bensley, Shinta Mani Resort offers an inviting
central pool, while Shinta Mani Club offers more exclusive rooms. Shinta Mani has won
several international awards for responsible tourism practices.
Victoria Angkor Hotel
( 063-760428;
www.victoriahotels-asia.com
;
r from US$150; )
The Victoria is a popu-
lar choice for those craving the French touch in Indochine. The classy lobby is the perfect
introduction to one of the most impressive courtyard pools in town. The rooms are well
finished and many include a striking pool view.
HOTEL
$$$
FCC Angkor
( 063-760280;
www.fcccambodia.com
; Pokambor Ave; r/ste from US$100/160; )
This
funky property wouldn't look out of place in any chic European capital. However, there
are Khmer touches, and the rooms feature large bath-tubs, Cambodian silks and wi-fi
throughout. The black-tiled swimming pool and Visaya Spa complete the picture.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$$
Grand Hotel d'Angkor
HISTORIC HOTEL
$$$
( 063-963888;
www.raffles.com
;
r from US$260; )
The hotel with history on its side,
this place has been welcoming guests since 1929, including Charlie Chaplin, Charles de
Gaulle, Jackie Kennedy and Bill Clinton. Ensconced in such opulent surroundings, you
can imagine what it was like to be a tourist in colonial days. Rooms include classic
colonial-era touches and a dizzying array of bathroom gifts.
Wat Bo Area
This up-and-coming area features socially responsible guesthouses, as well as some hip
boutique hotels. There is a great guesthouse ghetto in a backstreet running parallel to the
north end of Wat Bo Rd, which is good for on-the-spot browsing.
