AmansaravsLa Residence D'Angkor, A Belmond Hotel, Siem Reap
Both Amansara and Belmond La Residence d'Angkor are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Belmond La Residence d'Angkor ranks significantly better than Amansara. Belmond La Residence d'Angkor is ranked #1 in Siem Reap with endorsements from 15 reviewers such as Oyster, Travel + Leisure and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Amansara Show All Reviews
Road to Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The outside world melts away when you step into this complex." Full review
Concierge
"This modernist guesthouse, commissioned by King Sihanouk in 1962, is the place to stay in Siem Reap."
Lonely Planet
"Set in the old guest villa of Norodom Sihanouk, the suites here are among the largest in town and some include a private plunge pool." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Twelve of the 24 earthy suites—all done up in timber, stucco, and terrazzo—are set around a verdant, central courtyard, while the other half have private plunge pools." Full review
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Opt for one of the retreat’s newest off-site activities—early morning yoga at Angkor Wat, where you’ll enjoy sun salutations by the tranquil North Gate.
DK Eyewitness
"An exquisite hotel, it is favored by A-list celebrities seeking lowkey privacy."
Star Service
"A guard slides the black, solid steel gate behind a white brick wall to admit guests to Amansara, the ultra-private resort across the road from the Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor in Siem Reap." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Hosting the likes of former French President Charles de Gaulle, and Jacqueline Kennedy, the classic 1960s structure is in an "excellent location," minutes from Angkor Archaeological Park." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Amansara was originally built in 1962 as a guesthouse for visitors of King Sihanouk, and as such many famous dignitaries once graced the building, including Jackie Onassis and Charles de Gaulle." Full review
Jetsetter
"A historic estate turned cool, modern complex —mere minutes from Siem Reap and Angkor Wat — designed for pampering and refreshment." Full review
Hideaway Report
95.0
"Tranquil villa enclave in the grounds of a grand guesthouse that once belonged to King Norodom Sihanouk, 10 minutes from the ruins of Angkor Wat." Full review
La Residence D'Angkor, A Belmond Hotel, Siem Reap Show All Reviews
River Road, Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia, Siem Reap, Cambodia
From $283/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Formerly the Pansea, La Résidence d'Angkor is a stylish, self-contained sanctuary managed by luxury Orient-Express." Full review
Insight Guides
"The International Orient-Express hotel group specialises in unique properties in historical sites such as Angkor Wat and Luang Prabang, Laos."
Concierge
"This Orient Express hotel is a deluxe all-wood compound modeled on the centuries-old Khmer style, with gorgeous gardens, pitched roofs, and wide terraces."
Travel + Leisure
"In true Orient-Express form, this intimate, Khmer-style hideaway strikes a sophisticated balance between luxury and adventure." Full review
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Book one of the Deluxe Garden Side Rooms, which open onto private terraces that overlook the resort’s lush grounds.
DK Eyewitness
"Set among lush manicured gardens, this hotel has stylish wood and laterite rooms, each with their own hot bath or Jacuzzi along with Wi-Fi."
Rough Guide
Star
"Top-notch establishment with sympathetically designed accommodation making the best use of local materials."
Condé Nast Traveler
""After a day spent at the dusty archaeological sights, La Résidence is a wonderful refuge."" Full review
Jetsetter
"Khmer-style hotel with a martini lounge and a sublime spa, a tuk-tuk ride from Angkor Wat." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Belmond La Residence d'Angkor is a small luxury resort with 62 rooms set along the Siem Reap River, just a short stroll from Pub Street and the Old Market area." Full review
Star Service
"Because of its small size, La Residence, known as Pansea by the locals, delivers personalized service as expected of an Orient-Express property." Full review
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The rooms are offered with either river or pool view; when making reservations, request the pool view, as the river view looks out onto a busy, noisy thoroughfare.