Rambutan Hotel & Resort

Contemporary Cambodian artwork, locally-made furniture and silk textiles create intimate, stylish spaces to relax in but the two saltwater pools are the piece de resistance. Surrounded by traditional Khmer village architecture and emerald-green tropical gardens, you'll forget you're in the heart of the city in a flash. The open-air restaurant serves authentic Cambodian and international fare, with breakfast extending till midday for temple tour recovery. There's also a poolside bar - ideal for sunset cocktails - and the spa offers everything from aromatherapy to foot massages.

The Hotel Wing's Balcony Villas are split across two levels – living below, sleeping above – with airy, pool-facing balconies that feel a little like sophisticated tree houses. In the Resort Wing, the Deluxe Terrace rooms sprawl across single levels with private terraces and outdoor terrazzo bathtubs for leisurely evening soaks. Interiors are a stylish blend of Khmer décor, silk textiles and contemporary artwork with beautiful locally-crafted furniture whilst the bathrooms all have powerful rain showers.

Five minutes from the Old Market, Rambutan puts Siem Reap at your feet and the team genuinely love helping you discover all the treasures, from Angkor Wat sunrises to hidden local eateries. They can organise temple tours, arranging reliable tuk-tuk drivers who double as knowledgeable guides, book cultural performances like Phare Circus, and even advise on bicycle rentals and routes. And when you need some downtime, the two saltwater pools beckon as does the the spa, with its idyllic menu of treatments.