ZANNIER HOTELS PHUM BAITANG

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Whilst Siem Reap traditionally attracts tourists to Angkor Archaeological Park, the Phum Baitang offers a chance to change it from a spiritual destination into somewhere well worth lingering. Phum Baitang means ‘green village’ in Khmer located on a 7-hectare site in an area with little urban development. Inspired by Khmer architecture, the retreat is styled like traditional stilted farmhouses with 45 private terraces and pool villas to disappear within lush gardens, lemon-grass meadows and rice paddy fields. If you give up exploring outside of the resort, you can enjoy your fine stay by admiring a 100-year-old Khmer farmhouse and sunset at a cocktail lounge, and two restaurants where you can choose to dine on dishes inspired by local Cambodian flavours at Bay Phsar or delectable international cuisine at Hang Bay. Add to the list a gorgeous infinity pool and a serene spa, where treatments call on ancient indigenous healing therapies. Perhaps the hotel’s finest feature is its location, and this is also situated within easy reach of downtown Siem Reap, you will have the wonders of the region at your doorstep.