Angkor Village Hotel
| Angkor Village Hotel | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General information | |
| Classification | Hotel |
| Address | Street 26, Wat Bo Road |
| Town or city | Siem Reap |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Construction started | 1994 |
| Opened | 1994 |
| Renovated | 2013 |
| Management | David Piot[1] |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Olivier Piot, Vattho Tep |
| Renovating team | |
| Awards and prizes | Small Luxury Hotels of the World |
| Other information | |
| Number of restaurants | 1 |
| Number of bars | 1 |
| Facilities | Boutique, Wellness and spa centre |
Angkor Village Hotel is a hotel in the central Old French Colonial Quarters of Wat Bo district in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was opened in 1994, is classified as member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and offers swimming pool, the a la carte restaurant L’Auberge des Temples, Siem Reaps oldest theater, the Angkor Village Apsara Theatre, and wellness options as a spa centre.
The hotel is located on Street 26 and Wat Bo Road, overlooking the Siem Reap River and is adjacent to the Psar Chas area with Old Market and Pub Street.
History
[edit]The hotel was built and opened as a private owned enterprise in 1994 by two architects. They made their hotel a homage to traditional architecture and Khmer hospitality, and during the post period of the Cambodian Civil War, the hotel was a safe haven for journalists, UN personnel, diplomats, and courageous travellers.[2]
Architecture
[edit]Authentic Khmer architecture of wooden bungalows with Lotus ponds and temple-like design[3] in a blend of history and modernity.[4] [5]
Awards
[edit]Angkor Village Hotel is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World since the beginning of 2020. [3] [6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Letter from Siem Reap: Jolie spotting, Khmer home lunch and elephant playtime". www.webintravel.com. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ "Our Story, Back to when we started". www.angkorvillagehotel.asia. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ a b "Angkor Village Hotel, member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World". www.slh.com. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ "Angkor Village Hotel, member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World". www.insiderjourneys.com.au. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ "Angkor Village Hotel". www.greeneratravel.com. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ "Small Luxury Hotels of the World Introduces 5 New Exciting Destinations". www.luxurytravelmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-02-15.