Viroth's Hotel, Cambodia Hotel

Village, Wat Bo Rd, Cambodia

The gateway to Cambodia’s cultural heart, Siem Reap is awash with historical temples and ruins, colonial buildings and traditional markets that bustle from dawn to dusk. Hidden within this verdant jungle-clad enclave is a wonder that needs no introduction: the Unesco-listed Angkor Wat. And just a 15-minute car journey from this ancient site you’ll find Viroth’s Hotel – a masterpiece in New Khmer Architecture. Framed by leafy green foliage, stepping inside reveals the elegance of the Fifties era. With 35 spacious rooms, this pad feels every bit boutique, with local crafts – sculptures, ceramics and bold canvases – lining neutral walls. Some rooms offer views stretching the 20m-long, palm-fringed pool and all have terrazzo bathrooms and a private terrace. Indoor-outdoor living is encouraged, be it at the season-led restaurant, spa or fitness studio. After a day immersed in culture or lapping up the sun, hit the bar for tropical twists on classic cocktails.

Doubles from £101.

Words by Megan Dickson

This article was taken from the May 2024 issue of Food and Travel. To subscribe today, click here.