The hotel has its own night market. The new Tamani near Angkor Wat is a little vacation paradise.

▲ The Resort branch of the new Tamani Hotel offers a strong vacation vibe. (Photo by reporter Chen Ruizhong, the same below)

Reporter Chen Ruizhong / Reported from Cambodia

Apart from the world-famous Angkor Wat, Cambodia also boasts many fascinating religious myths that evoke a sense of mystery and ancient ambiance. While Cambodia may not be as developed as Taiwan, the presence of the Angkor civilization treasure has attracted numerous international resorts and top-tier hotels.

Since most travelers visiting Angkor Wat focus primarily on the ancient ruins, supplemented by surrounding cultural experiences, the itinerary content tends to be relatively simple with limited variation. Therefore, many insiders know that when traveling to Angkor Wat, the “hotel” becomes the most distinctive element of the trip.

▲ The lobby of the Resort is simple yet playful.

Located in the center of Siem ReapNew Tamani Hotel, about a 15-minute drive from Angkor Wat, reopened in June 2012. It was designed by the renowned architect Bill Bensley, who also worked on the Angkor Peace Hotel and the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, emphasizing a minimalist and refined urban style. To cater to different traveler needs, the hotel is divided into two separate properties: Resort and Club. Though just a street apart, each has its own unique character.

▲ The Club lobby is more refined and serene than the Resort lobby.

The Resort, designed to meet the needs of the general public, highlights a bright, open leisure environment. Surrounded by an outdoor courtyard, it features lush green lawns, a striking blue pool, and rows of beach loungers. Guests can simply open the floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy a cool, vacation-like atmosphere; a few more steps and they can dive straight into the pool to cool off.

▲ A simple black-and-white color scheme defines the minimalist room style.

The resort area has a total of 39 rooms, divided into 6 types. The main room styles feature a vibrant urban vibe, using simple color palettes and minimalist furniture as the design focus. Both the lobby and common areas blend local culture with refined urban business travel elements. Whether it’s the giant dolls floating from the ceiling or the clean architectural lines, they all highlight characteristics from both East and West.

▲ The outdoor dining area of the Club, where guests can dine while seated at hanging tables.

As for the more refined Club, it emphasizes a private, slow-paced vacation space. After wandering through quiet corridors, the serene rooms are even more minimal and uncluttered. The combination of dark gray and white evokes the steady, profound simplicity of Angkor Wat. Wall decorations and murals are all Angkor-themed; looking up, you might even spot the ancient tree of Ta Prohm or a map of Angkor Wat, giving guests the delightful illusion of living within Angkor itself.

▲ The ceiling decoration is an aerial map of Angkor Wat.

Compared to other large hotels, the new Tamani Hotel is smaller in scale, but beyond the architecture, many small details and the atmosphere created here are also relaxing. For example, outside the Club restaurant, there are many hanging tables where guests can enjoy dinner or afternoon tea as if in a cradle. The warm employee culture also makes staff very willing to chat and interact with guests. For those who love cooking, the hotel also offers Khmer cuisine classes where travelers can explore local markets with the chef and cook themselves.

▲ The hotel offers cooking classes where guests can create their own Khmer dishes.

Additionally, both the Club and Resort have dedicated Khmer spa areas, perfect for guests who enjoy massages. If you want to go out at night, there’s also a small cultural and creative market set up around the hotel, open every Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, selling various cultural goods and special souvenirs, ensuring guests have exciting experiences both day and night.

▲ The hotel hosts an outdoor cultural and creative market in the evening for guests to shop.

New Tamani Hotel
Address: Junction of Oum Khun and 14th Street, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Price: Starting from USD 142 per room per night. (Approximately TWD 4,693)