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combo and sinks set in unique oversize ceramic cauldrons. <strong>The</strong> central lobby is a series<br />
<strong>of</strong> platforms and private sitting areas, a good place to rest after a day at the temples. <strong>The</strong><br />
staff is very welcoming. <strong>The</strong> pool is small but picturesque in a verdant courtyard at the<br />
rear. <strong>The</strong> Auberge de Temples Restaurant is on a small island in the central pond and<br />
serves fine French and Khmer cuisines. <strong>The</strong> hotel’s Apsara <strong>The</strong>ater Restaurant, just<br />
outside the gate, has Khmer-style banquet dining and performances <strong>of</strong> Khmer Apsara<br />
dancing nightly. <strong>The</strong> whole place is infused with Khmer culture and hospitality, and so<br />
popular is the original that they’ve expanded (see Angkor Village Resort below). Angkor<br />
Village is <strong>of</strong>ten full so be sure to book ahead.<br />
Wat Bo Rd., Siem Reap. & 063/965-561. Fax 063/965-565. www.angkorvillage.com. 52 units. $169 (<strong>of</strong>fseason<br />
discounts available). AE, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; Internet; outdoor pool; limited room<br />
service; small library. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, minibar, Wi-Fi.<br />
Angkor Village Resort This campus <strong>of</strong> luxury rooms is located a few steps closer<br />
to the temples (it all counts when you’re racing for the sunrise). <strong>The</strong> resort <strong>of</strong>fers the same<br />
standard <strong>of</strong> comfort and style as its sister hotel (see above), but with a fun pool as well as<br />
large ponds <strong>of</strong> Japanese koi, fountains, and lush landscaping. <strong>The</strong> resort does a good job<br />
<strong>of</strong> creating a sanctuary far away from town, but unfortunately the loud music from<br />
nearby developments occasionally overpowers the tranquil buzzing <strong>of</strong> cicadas. Rooms are<br />
set in two-story blocks <strong>of</strong> Khmer-style peaked ro<strong>of</strong>s, two rooms on each floor. Rooms are<br />
stylish but lean more to the cozy than to the austere. A Naga (snakelike temple decoration)<br />
adorns the one desk; old prints <strong>of</strong> Angkor scenes hang on the walls; and four-poster<br />
firm beds complete the cozy effect. All rooms have balconies overlooking the pool. Bathrooms<br />
are large with raised shower units open to a tile room with a one-piece wooden<br />
counter set with two bright, free-standing porcelain sink bowls; pale-green tile and cool<br />
indirect lighting are quite pleasing. <strong>The</strong> toilet area is separate. <strong>The</strong> staff is as friendly as<br />
they come. Breakfast <strong>of</strong> fresh breads and crepes by the pond is a treat (and the kids will<br />
love feeding the fish).<br />
Phum Traeng (on the north end <strong>of</strong> town nearer the temples), Siem Reap. & 063/963-561. Fax 063/963-<br />
363. www.angkorvillage.com. 40 units. $199 double. AE, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; Internet;<br />
outdoor pool; limited room service; small library. In room: A/C, fridge, minibar, Wi-Fi.<br />
FCC Angkor This hotel is located beside the restaurant <strong>of</strong> the same name (p. 108).<br />
Located behind high walls and shaded by towering tropical trees, the FCC has an excellent<br />
location. All the rooms have names (Basil, Lychee, and so on), not numbers, to give<br />
things a personal feel. Rooms have low beds on wooden frames and modern amenities<br />
like flatscreen TVs and hip furniture. <strong>The</strong> decor is similarly cool, with pale-yellow tile<br />
floors paired with fun block color paintings hang on the walls. <strong>The</strong> long and narrow<br />
outdoor pool is great for an afternoon cool-<strong>of</strong>f.<br />
Pokambor Ave. (next to the Royal Residence and just north <strong>of</strong> the post <strong>of</strong>fice). & 063/760-280. Fax<br />
063/760-281 www.fcccambodia.com. 31 units. Low season $130–$150 double, $280 suite; high season<br />
$170–$190 double, $340 suite. MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; outdoor saltwater pool. In room: A/C,<br />
TV/DVD, fridge, minibar, Wi-Fi.<br />
Pavillon d’Orient Another Art Deco colonial hotel arrives in Siem Reap, but<br />
this one stands out for its newness and boutique charm. Pavillon is a great choice in this<br />
price range as it comes with nice perks like free tuk-tuk transportation to the temples.<br />
Rooms are large and all have private balconies overlooking the central garden. Bathrooms<br />
come with tubs and rain showers. This buzz-worthy place is <strong>of</strong>ten full so make sure to<br />
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