FCC Angkor by Avani Hotels & ResortsvsShinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Shinta Mani Angkor scores significantly better than FCC Angkor. Shinta Mani Angkor has a TripExpert Score of 91 with positive reviews from 11 publications like DK Eyewitness, Afar Magazine and Mr & Mrs Smith.
FCC Angkor by Avani Hotels & Resorts
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
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