Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool VillasvsLa Residence D'Angkor, A Belmond Hotel, Siem Reap
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Belmond La Residence d'Angkor is the choice of most professionals compared to Shinta Mani Angkor. Belmond La Residence d'Angkor ranks #1 in Siem Reap with approval from 15 publications such as The Telegraph, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas Show All Reviews
Oum Khun Street, Siem Reap, Cambodia
From $120/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Sister property of the sparkling Hôtel de la Paix, the Shinta Mani may be older, but it remains one of the best values in Siem Reap."
Fodor's
"Not only will you sleep and eat in luxurious style, your money will also help support projects bringing clean water, transportation, and jobs to underprivileged communities." Full review
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You can choose between a poolside room and a garden view.
DK Eyewitness
"Conveniently located in the heart of the French Quarter and set in a magnificently restored Colonial mansion, Shinta Mani is a wonderful hotel."
Star Service
"On a quiet street, behind a splashing fountain and surrounded by tropical foliage, this boutique-hotel occupies an old post office." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"Idyllic, modern urban resort in a quiet side-street a short walk from the centre. A model of modern responsible tourism, the hotel is run as part of the Shinta Mani Foundation."
Oyster
Upscale
"The Shinta Mani Club is one of the most unique hotels in Cambodia." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
97.1
"A renovated 39-room hotel a ten-minute walk from the town center and a 15-minute drive from Angkor Wat." Full review
Afar Magazine
"From the sugar palm tree–fringed, black granite lap pool to the dangling daybeds where you’ll enjoy the decadent breakfast buffet, the Shinta Mani offers just the right mix of drama and comfort." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"American interiors whizz Bill Bensley has worked wonders at Shinta Mani Club boutique hotel in Siem Reap, which seduces with soft lighting, fragrant scents and stylish mod-Cambodian design." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Small, carefully designed luxury boutique hotel close to the heart of Siem Reap, and offers 39 compact, extremely elegant rooms that brim with state-of-the art simplicity and are tastefully decorated." 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.