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FCC Angkor by Avani Hotels & ResortsvsAmansara
Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, Amansara scores significantly better than FCC Angkor. Amansara is ranked #4 in Siem Reap with approval from 11 sources such as Jetsetter, Star Service and Hideaway Report.
FCC Angkor by Avani Hotels & Resorts
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DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Wallpaper
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Pokambor Avenue, Siem Reap, Cambodia
From $79/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge "Set in the grounds of a former French ambassador's vacation home along the west bank of the Siem Reap River, it's a very pleasant mix of colonial and contemporary styles."
DK Eyewitness "A byword for style in Cambodia, the FCC fuses contemporary cool with elegant Indochinese decor, open-plan restaurants, and stylish bars."
Rough Guide "This branch of the FCC in Phnom Penh is more modern but with just as much character, surrounded by trees in a picturesque riverfront location."
The Telegraph8.0
"Small rooms around a pool, decent western and Asian cuisine as well as several arty shopping outlets." Full review
Fodor's "Yet another in a line of resorts with black-and-white decor, the FCC Angkor takes a former French consulate and turns it into an inviting retreat along the river." Full review
Afar Magazine "The restaurant's international menu has something for everyone, and the food, while a little inconsistent, is pretty good. But I love the FCC for a drink more than anything. " Full review
Wallpaper "Its familiar white washed façade now leading into a sequence of classically retro public spaces anchored by lush landscaping and two saltwater pools, alongside Cambodian accents of woven textiles." Full review
Lonely Planet "This funky property is a member of Design Hotels and wouldn’t look out of place in any chic European capital." Full review
Michelin Guide "Guest rooms look out over either the orderly gardens of the old French mansion or the hotel’s stunning centerpiece, a black-bottomed salt-water swimming pool. Interiors are dark and masculine, minimal" Full review
Amansara
Frommer's Concierge Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph
Jetsetter
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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 Telegraph8.0
"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 Report95.0
"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
