Rambutan Hotel & Resort - Siem Reap

"Dutchman Dirk de Graaff left a demanding consulting position in Hong Kong to become a hotelier in Siem Reap , falling for Cambodia’s natural beauty, smiling residents, and laid-back way of life. He ran the first gay-friendly guesthouse in town before opening two hotels, a boutique hotel and the more upscale Rambutan Resort, a 16-room property, where he’s successfully re-created the traits that led him to the country in the first place. The simple but stylish rooms employ local, natural materials, with custom-made, chocolate-brown and white-flecked sugar-palm beds (of eco-friendly wood), brightly hued silk lamps, and private outdoor terrazzo soaking tubs. Modern Asian art—including comical pieces by Chinese artist Yue Minjun—adorns the walls. A lovely slate-and-stone tiled, tree-shaded pool anchors the property, its cascading water feature lending a meditative quality. And though Rambutan’s flair is more than enough reason to stay, it’s the exceedingly personable staff that makes it a true standout. Guests are welcomed like old friends (many are on return visits); the affable check-in crew and servers artfully walk the line between doing their jobs and making time for a chat. De Graaff invests in his team—providing scholarships to further their careers in hospitality, for instance—and their mutual affection for the place shows."

Rambutan Hotel & Resort (Siem Reap, Cambodia) Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"In many cases “hotel and resort” is just a fancy way of saying “hotel,” but Rambutan Hotel & Resort styles itself as two properties in one, side by side in the heart of old Siem Reap, just across the river from the city center. To be perfectly fair, they share everything, including the spa, the swimming pools, and the restaurant and bar. But the two wings of accommodations do have their own distinct identities: the hotel side is made up of Balcony Villa rooms, most of them in a two-story duplex orientation, while the resort wing contains Deluxe Terrace rooms with or without rooftop space." - Tablet Hotels

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"This charming boutique property features Khmer-style villas arranged around two saltwater pools and lush gardens, offering three room types (balcony villa, deluxe terrace and deluxe rooftop) with dramatic garden views. Guests can opt for in-room dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner, relax at an on-site spa, or enjoy cocktails at a bar that emphasizes locally infused flavors; the hotel also houses its own restaurant and dining spaces for a full-service stay." - Tara FT Sering