Treeline Urban Resort, Siem Reap - Explore & Book

"With views over the treetops and a soothing, zen-like vibe, Treeline Urban Resort is an oasis in the heart of Siem Reap. Compact yet monumental, the design riffs on the region's blocky hotel architecture, with big square windows and heavy arches. But what sets it apart is the foliage pouring from the ledges, the subtle touches and the innovative artworks decorating the interior, making you realise this is far more than an ordinary hotel.In fact, it’s a self-designed pet project by the Cambodian co-founder of the highly popularBrown Coffee chain, Hok Kang, a patron of the arts who has poured his passion for creativity into this hotel. From the tranquil airy courtyard to the riffle motif repeated everywhere in concrete mouldings and hardwood trim; from the unique works by local artists to the beautifully trained staff, this is a stay to savour.A double-height reception welcomes you on arrival and leads into the courtyard, around which all 48 rooms are arranged. There's an excellent spa (i-escape guests each get a free massage), a restaurant serving generous breakfasts, and a noodle bar for fragrant daytime meals. But the piece de resistance is the first-floor infinity pool that gives the hotel its name, overlooking the treeline that fringes this quiet yet central spot on the river, five minutes to Pub Street and a leisurely 20-minute trundle to mighty Angkor. Highs A steal by international standards for this level of serviceGenuinely welcoming – as opposed to faintly terrified – staff; everybody knows your nameThe infinity pool with views over the treetopsChanging art exhibitions around the downstairs courtyard - recent shows include a retrospective of Cambodia’s greatest modern architect Vann Molyvann, and assorted local paintersGood green credentials: from composting to cooking oil recycling and a quasi-evangelical rejection of single-use plastic Lows Not nearly enough balconies, though other rooms have generous window seats insteadRooms on the south side may suffer some noise at night from the Temple Bar down the road, but management will fill those up last The Junior Suites, which we thought were the best rooms, are far too popular and fill up fast, so book early" - Nicolas Buchele