Belmond's Siem Reap property — 59 rooms in a walled Khmer-style garden compound near the Angkor temple complex.
BrandBelmond
DestinationSiem Reap
RegionAsia
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingIntimate Khmer-style hotel set within a leafy walled garden
Best ForCouples on temple-focused trips seeking butler service, repeat Belmond guests collecting properties, travelers who want garden privacy rather than resort-scale amenity.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized Butler Service
ButlerFull Butler Service
Private PoolNo
Built2002
Renovated2016
Belmond La Résidence d'Angkor opened in 2002 as the brand's Siem Reap outpost, renovated in 2016. The property runs as a low-rise compound within a walled garden, with Khmer architectural references in the pavilion structures and public spaces. Full butler service operates across all room categories
Key Features
Luxury spa services
Infinity pool
Fine dining restaurant
Authentic Khmer cooking classes
Complimentary bicycles for exploring
Proximity to Angkor temples
Dining
Ember Restaurant
Signature Experience
Early-morning bicycle departure to Angkor Wat before the tour-bus arrivals — the property's proximity and bicycle program make this structurally easier than at competing hotels.
Full butler service at smaller scale than Siem Reap's competing luxury properties, with walled-garden privacy and direct bicycle access to the Angkor temples. The Poolside Junior Suites give pool access without requiring villa format.
Signature Suite: Poolside Junior Suite
Spacious and thoughtfully decorated, featuring local art and crafts alongside contemporary amenities, with direct pool access
Best time: November through February offers the ideal dry season — clear skies, temperatures around 28°C, and lush vegetation from the preceding rains that makes Angkor's temples photogenically perfect.
Demand: Peak demand concentrates in the November through February dry season with Christmas and New Year commanding maximum occupancy. Shoulder months October and March offer exceptional value with minimal quality compromise.
Pricing: December and January rates at Amansara and La Résidence Angkor peak significantly. October represents perhaps the finest value window — freshly verdant temples, warm conditions, and reduced competition for bookings.
Insider tip: Angkor Wat sunrise requires advance planning — ultra-luxury concierges can arrange exclusive dawn access before the public gates open, with private breakfast served on site. This experience justifies staying at Siem Reap's top properties.
Avoid: June through August brings Cambodia's monsoon season with heavy daily rainfall, though temples remain accessible and prices are at their lowest for those unconcerned by afternoon showers.
