Angkor Village, Siem Reap, Cambodia

The owner of Angkor Village, a french architect, designed and modeled his resort after a traditional Khmer village, following in detail the Khmer architectural style. Each villa is set on stilts, suspended over the lotus pond. The landscape design of the whole resort is carefully thought out and beautifully executed. There is also a swimming pool in the compound.

Like all traditional Khmer architectural style, the room has a high ceiling. The interior decor of the room has an old colonial flavour. I especially like the dark wood four-poster bed. The balcony is good for relaxing and enjoying the view of the lotus pond. There is a bathtub in the bathroom.

Worth mentioning is the theatre just opposite the resort, also owned by the owner of Angkor Village. It offers traditional Khmer dance and music performances, and stages plays of ancient Khmer mythologies. Both the exterior and the interior of the theatre is exquisitely designed. Using alot of gold and amber colour, it gives off a dramatic and opulent feel. The dim ambient lighting definitely set us in the mood for the performance. Dinner is included in the ticket fee. The cuisine is Khmer-French fusion. A really interesting combination. The caramel pork rib soup is unforgettable. Although the price is higher than everywhere else that offers similar performance and includes a buffet dinner, the quality of the performance and food here is definitely worth paying the extra dollars.

http://www.angkorvillage.com/

Stay: May 2005
Character ★★★
Cleanliness ★★★
Service ★★✩
Location ★★★
Value ★★✩


Resort compound


Central pond and water feature


Inspired by traditional Khemer village


Lush garden


Lounging area


Four-poster bed


Study


Glass door to balcony


The theatre