Amansara
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Situated in Siem Reap, the cultural capital of Cambodia, just 10 minutes from the entrance to Angkor, Amansara was once the guest villa of King Norodom Sihanouk. Today the walled garden compound serves as a tranquil 24-suite Angkor Wat luxury resort with the ambience of a gracious home.
Amansara derives its name from the twinning of the words ?aman? (Sanskrit for ?peace?) and ?apsara?, the heavenly nymphs of ancient Hindu texts. The apsaras, it is said, emerged from the primordial churning of the oceans with the power not only to change their form at will, but also to bestow luck on those they favoured. So all-embracing was their influence on Cambodian mythology and its numerous expressions, that delicate apsara bas-reliefs decorate practically every Angkor temple.
Once known as Villa Princière or Villa Apsara, this former royal retreat was built by French architect, Laurent Mondet, in 1962 for King Sihanouk to accommodate visitors unable to stay at the royal residence nearby. Quintessentially ?60s in character, it featured cool, low-slung chalets spaced around an irregular-shaped swimming pool and a shady lawn.
Dignitaries like former French President Charles de Gaulle, Jacqueline Kennedy, former Yugoslavian President Josep Broz Tito and actor Peter O?Toole (who stayed here while filming Lord Jim) graced this architectural gem in its heyday. In 1965, Prince Sihanouk handed over Villa Princière to the Ministry of Tourism and it was turned into an exclusive, four-suite hotel. With the advent of the Khmer Rouge in 1975, the villa was officially closed as a hotel, although it continued to serve as a state guesthouse. Occupied by the military during the 1980s, it was later converted to a 12-suite layout and reopened as Villa Apsara in 1992. Amanresorts acquired the property in 2002 and meticulously reconstructed it drawing on old photographs and local knowledge. Amansara opened in December 2002. In 2006, 12 new pool suites, a lap pool and a spa were added, transforming it into an award winning luxury Angkor Wat resort. COUP de COEUR | Air of Provence | Terre Blanche Hôtel Spa Golf | Edition No. 46
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Amansara derives its name from the twinning of the words ?aman? (Sanskrit for ?peace?) and ?apsara?, the heavenly nymphs of ancient Hindu texts. The apsaras, it is said, emerged from the primordial churning of the oceans with the power not only to change their form at will, but also to bestow luck on those they favoured. So all-embracing was their influence on Cambodian mythology and its numerous expressions, that delicate apsara bas-reliefs decorate practically every Angkor temple.
Once known as Villa Princière or Villa Apsara, this former royal retreat was built by French architect, Laurent Mondet, in 1962 for King Sihanouk to accommodate visitors unable to stay at the royal residence nearby. Quintessentially ?60s in character, it featured cool, low-slung chalets spaced around an irregular-shaped swimming pool and a shady lawn.
Dignitaries like former French President Charles de Gaulle, Jacqueline Kennedy, former Yugoslavian President Josep Broz Tito and actor Peter O?Toole (who stayed here while filming Lord Jim) graced this architectural gem in its heyday. In 1965, Prince Sihanouk handed over Villa Princière to the Ministry of Tourism and it was turned into an exclusive, four-suite hotel. With the advent of the Khmer Rouge in 1975, the villa was officially closed as a hotel, although it continued to serve as a state guesthouse. Occupied by the military during the 1980s, it was later converted to a 12-suite layout and reopened as Villa Apsara in 1992. Amanresorts acquired the property in 2002 and meticulously reconstructed it drawing on old photographs and local knowledge. Amansara opened in December 2002. In 2006, 12 new pool suites, a lap pool and a spa were added, transforming it into an award winning luxury Angkor Wat resort. COUP de COEUR | Air of Provence | Terre Blanche Hôtel Spa Golf | Edition No. 46
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? Siem Reap: 15 Min. (10 km)
(Complimentary Transfer)
ACCOMMODATION
? Suite (2) ? With intimate private outdoor sitting area and garden
? Courtyard Suite (10) ? With spacious private courtyard, sitting area and garden
? Pool Suite (12) ? with private plunge pools measuring 6 by 5 metres
RESTAURANT
? Restaurant serves international cuisine
SPA
? Amansara has a team of skilled masseuses providing a range of traditional treatments that may be enjoyed in the spa treatment rooms, privacy of the suites, by the poolside or on the roof terrace. In addition to manicures, pedicures, and facials, the spa offers many different treatments aimed at refreshing the body.
? massa preng: a gentle massage utilising blended oils
? massa ort preng: an oil-free stretch and acupressure release
? temple walk: a peppermint scrub and massage meant to restore temple-weary feet
? massa mok: ancient wisdom and caring hands combine to create a beneficial and pampering facial
? apsara: amansara?s signature treatment which includes full body scrub, wrap, and mini facial
? craniosacral therapy: gentle yet effective treatment, working directly with the body's natural capacity for self-repair to treat a wide range of conditions
? yoga & meditation a variety of strengthening, toning & relaxing postures designed to bring your mind, body & spirit into harmony
HIGHLIGHTS & ACTIVITIES
? Sunrise at Angkor Wat
? Countryside biking in the rural village
? Exploring the temple in the jungle Ta Phrom
? Off beaten track excursion to the temples of Beng Melea & Koh Ker
? Sunset Cruise in Amanbala
? Khmer Cuisine Cooking class in Traditional Khmer Village House
? Morning exploration of the Bayon Temple
(Complimentary Transfer)
ACCOMMODATION
? Suite (2) ? With intimate private outdoor sitting area and garden
? Courtyard Suite (10) ? With spacious private courtyard, sitting area and garden
? Pool Suite (12) ? with private plunge pools measuring 6 by 5 metres
RESTAURANT
? Restaurant serves international cuisine
SPA
? Amansara has a team of skilled masseuses providing a range of traditional treatments that may be enjoyed in the spa treatment rooms, privacy of the suites, by the poolside or on the roof terrace. In addition to manicures, pedicures, and facials, the spa offers many different treatments aimed at refreshing the body.
? massa preng: a gentle massage utilising blended oils
? massa ort preng: an oil-free stretch and acupressure release
? temple walk: a peppermint scrub and massage meant to restore temple-weary feet
? massa mok: ancient wisdom and caring hands combine to create a beneficial and pampering facial
? apsara: amansara?s signature treatment which includes full body scrub, wrap, and mini facial
? craniosacral therapy: gentle yet effective treatment, working directly with the body's natural capacity for self-repair to treat a wide range of conditions
? yoga & meditation a variety of strengthening, toning & relaxing postures designed to bring your mind, body & spirit into harmony
HIGHLIGHTS & ACTIVITIES
? Sunrise at Angkor Wat
? Countryside biking in the rural village
? Exploring the temple in the jungle Ta Phrom
? Off beaten track excursion to the temples of Beng Melea & Koh Ker
? Sunset Cruise in Amanbala
? Khmer Cuisine Cooking class in Traditional Khmer Village House
? Morning exploration of the Bayon Temple
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