The New York Times - Frommer's Review

The acres and acres of open space afforded by the Angkor Palace Resort's location -- far from the action -- wins this one kudos. Plenty of elbow room, fine gardens, a large pool, and unique tennis courts in a town where real estate is at a premium are quite unique. This high-end resort offers a friendly and casual atmosphere, again unique in a town of more and more haughty, high-end addresses.

The pool area is large, open, and inviting, with bridges connecting walkways; the spa is tops, and you'll find extensive services, including a fine Italian restaurant, in-house Internet services, and any kind of tour services or vehicle rental you might need. Rooms are enormous and done in dark wood with white silk spreads on the beds and fine local hangings on the walls. First-floor rooms have direct access to the pool area. Bathrooms are large, with wood floors connecting the main bedroom to a small dressing area, then large Italian tile covers the bath floor, where rosewood and granite accent every inch of the walls and counter.

The resort's spa is just up and running with a host of fine massage and facial treatments, but planning and construction are underway for a much larger project. You will, however, find a good sauna and steam area as well as a Jacuzzi at poolside. A top getaway.

Facilities: 2 restaurants; outdoor pool; tennis courts; health club; fine spa facilities; concierge; tour desk; car rental; business center w/Internet; shopping arcade; salon; room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms

Article reviewed from the official site of The New York Times: http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/asia/cambodia/siem-reap/hotel-detail.html?vid=1154654603600

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