Viroth's Hotel

At Viroth's, there's always a choice of outside or inside and dining is no exception. Enjoy zesty Khmer cuisine in the glass-sided restaurant, under soft, floral lamps or al fresco by the pool with the casual bar just next door. Why not inspire your sightseeing with a potent Angkor Fever cocktail? And if you like to recline with a book, the open-plan library has you covered. With a name that means 'tranquility', the spa lives up to it with an array of treatments from honey and mango wraps to a four-hands massage.

A spiral stone staircase leads to two wings, with a range of light and understated rooms. Smoky black Terrazzo floors give a retro feel and the decor includes carefully-chosen antiques. The large, linen-clad beds are topped with jewel-toned cushions that match the lounge area and each room has a terrace looking out over the gardens or pool. The bathrooms are muted and slick with marble countertops and rain shower, while the suites have a glossy black tub and double sinks.

A walk across the bridge to the Old Market opens up a world of timeworn pagodas and royal history. For a deep dive into Angkor's past, visit the museum before seeing it in all its glory, as you inspect the intricate bas-reliefs, jungle-bound temples and riverbed carvings. By night, enjoy the brilliant Phare Circus or an evening of traditional dance. Experience Siem Reap's quiet side as you boat across Tonle Sap Lake, waving to fishermen as you pass by its floating villages.