there are refined french and international restaurants, both with terraces. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm. suites add living rooms and ipod docks. all have free wi fi, satellite tv, minibars and coffeemakers. room service is available 24/7. next to the royal independence gardens, this upscale resort with french colonial architecture lies 7 minutes on foot from angkor national museum and 7 km from angkor wat temple complex. other amenities include a posh bar, a spa and an outdoor pool, plus a garden and a kids' club. elegant rooms feature wood floors, asian inspired accents, and balconies with pool or garden views Siem Reap International Airport 21 min
Angkor National Museum (7 min) Modern, expansive museum of Khmer artifacts, including numerous Buddhas & Hindu religious icons. Pre Rup (23 min) Hindu temple ruins with ornate carvings, shrines & scenic views popular with sunset watchers. Angkor Wat (13 min) This iconic, sprawling temple complex is surrounded by a wide moat & features intricate carvings. Phnom Bakheng (16 min) Built 889–910 CE, the Hindu & Buddhist temple's pyramid-style ruins are popular with sunset viewers. ANM Khmer Market (15 min) Bustling night market with more than 200 shops, including souvenir vendors, bars & cafes. Amansara (5 min) Sophisticated suites, some with plunge pools, in a high-end boutique hotel featuring a spa & dining. Phimeanakas (22 min) Ancient Hindu pyramid temple dating to the 10th century, with sculptures & a now-closed staircase. Ta Prohm Temple (23 min) Trees rise from the ruins of this iconic 12th-century Buddhist temple surrounded by jungle. Bayon Temple (20 min) Angkor Thom temple from 12th century famed for 200 large smiling faces carved into stone walls. Artisans Angkor (20 min) This stylish venue sells a range of traditional crafts created by local Cambodian artisans. Banteay Kdei (20 min) Unrestored historic temple & Buddhist monastery built of sandstone, with sculptures & a moat. Terrace of the Elephants (22 min) Lined with elephant carvings & statues, this monument was once used by kings for viewing events. Angkor Thom (22 min) Sprawling ruins of the great 13th-century Khmer capital featuring multiple ornate temples & Buddhas. Baphuon Temple (21 min) Imposing remains of an 11th-century pyramid-style temple, with steep stairs to a panoramic terrace. Preah Khan Temple (27 min) Historic ruins of a temple built by a king, with ornate stone carvings & shade trees. |