Colonial-chic hotel with lush gardens, saltwater pool, and spa
Next to the Royal Residence, Pokambor Ave, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia Get directions
"This high-end boutique hotel retains echoes of its colonial past, with elegantly designed rooms overlooking manicured gardens or the striking black-bottomed saltwater pool." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Shop for handwoven silk and handmade jewelry The racks at Jasmine Boutique hang with gorgeous handwoven Cambodian silk garments, including exquisitely tailored blouses and trousers, elegant cocktail dresses and gowns, and classic shirts and skirts that can be teamed with anything from crisp cottons for a smart-casual look to sequined tops for a glam night out. The boutique was started in 2001 by Australian Cassandra McMillan and New Zealander Kellianne Karatau, who are passionate about handwoven Cambodian silk, evident in the quality of the beautiful clothes and accessories, such as silk scarves and clutch-purses. They also support other local designers and you'll find pretty handmade jewelry like the pieces above to team with their clothes. They also have boutiques in Phnom Penh. Jasmine is located in the stylish shopping arcade at the riverside Foreign Correspondents Club or FCC Angkor. Home to Wa Gallery, a branch of Eric Raisina, and the John McDermott photography gallery, it's easy to spend a couple of hours here browsing these chic boutiques in between drinks and dinner."
"FCC Angkor by Avani is more luxury residence than a hotel. Based on the banks of the Siem Reap River, this old French colonial governor's mansion has been given a contemporary update without losing any of its old-world appeal. The location is stellar, minutes away from the 12th-century Angkor Wat, and close to most of the historically rich places in Siem Reap. You're near enough to the frenetic main thoroughfare, but set back in a serene lawn, surrounded by lush foliage and abundant wildlife. And with its sleek strip of pool and evocative evening lighting, this dazzling white building dishes up a huge serving of old-meets-new glamour. FCC (Foreign Correspondents Club) was used back in the day by journalists of every stripe - you half expect to see stringers at their typewriters on the veranda. But in keeping with today's young, effervescent feel, expect instead to see savvy locals and expats sipping cocktails at the bar and tucking into spicy Khmer curries in the restaurant. Service is immaculate yet unobtrusive; and the 80 rooms and suites are understated, intimate and unique. Highs Fantastic food, especially the lingering breakfasts with fresh pastries, tropical fruit, sweet honey and homemade yoghurtSuper-chic rooms and suites, each named after different herbs or spices - cardamom, mint, lemongrassUnpretentious and buzzy atmosphere that would suit couples and friends alike: this is not your average hushed, sterile, luxe hotelSpiritual massages and Apsaras body scrub at the on-site spa (30% discount to hotel guests): use of the pool, sauna and Jacuzzi is freeIdyllic view from the terrace of buzzy Siem Reap - day or night Lows At weekends, the bar and restaurant can get busy so book tables in advance Mosquitoes can be a nuisance when having a sundowner on your veranda, so use plenty of citronellaLack of facilities for children and proximity to a busy road mean this is not really a family placeSome may not like the louvered sliding bathroom doors which don't block sound" - Rachel Everett
"Though there’s still more than a hint of colonial history about the place — the FCC group is named for the Foreign Correspondents Club in Phnom Penh, and this chapter, in Siem Reap, is housed in the old French Governor’s residence — the FCC Angkor is anything but fixated on the past. Behind the walls of this Indochina Art Deco mansion is a sophisticated high-design boutique hotel, made of simple modern materials and decorated in a sedate contemporary-Eastern style, far indeed from the conventional picture of the colonial luxury hotel." - Tablet Hotels
"Housed in a former French colonial governor’s mansion beside the Royal Residence, this riverside property blends Tropical Modernist architecture with a contemporary Scandinavian-chic layer and Khmer artistry. Designed originally by British architect Gary Fell and recently renovated and expanded under interior designer Malee Whitcraft in collaboration with Bloom Architecture, the hotel grew from 29 to 80 rooms and reopened under the management of Avani Hotels & Resorts. The site emphasizes a reverence for nature—century-old trees (one piercing two storeys), pocket gardens, lemongrass-lined ponds, and a central in-ground saltwater lap pool—while interiors favor muted colours, clear lines and vintage touches such as rotary phones and Groma typewriters. Handmade textiles, bamboo furniture, ceramic dining ware and social-enterprise rattan baskets sourced from local artisans reinforce Khmer craft and heritage throughout the property." - Tara FT Sering
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