Near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat, like an oasis in the vibrant heart of Siem Reap, lies the Angkor Village Hotel. Imagined and built in 1994 by a French-Cambodian architect couple as an homage to Khmer style; the hotel’s architecture is a testament to Siem Reap’s postwar revival, a blend of history and modernity.

Each room is a tasteful composition of artisanship, local materials, and antiques. Among the hotel’s rainforest gardens, the wooden buildings are interconnected by elevated walkways and bridges; a relaxing example of elegance that embodies all that the hotel represents: a profound respect for tradition and nature.

The Kenary lounge bar is the perfect place to sip on craft cocktails steps away from the city’s urban effervescence. Aaraama, the hotel’s main restaurant, serves a painstakingly curated selection of the kingdom’s rarest and most iconic recipes. A stone’s throw away, is the Apsara Theatre, an inspiring venue perpetuating a range of Cambodia’s performing arts.

The hotel is not just a place to stay, it is a collection of experiences designed to take your breath away.