Road to Angkor, Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia
Amansara, the former royal guesthouse of King Norodom Sihanouk, is an ultra-exclusive sanctuary situated on the threshold of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Built in 1962 as Villa Princière to host heads of state and international dignitaries such as Jacqueline Kennedy and Charles de Gaulle, this serene property captures the timeless elegance of 1960s New Khmer architecture.
Set within private walled gardens behind tranquil bamboo gates, Amansara offers just 24 minimalist suites finished in cool terrazzo, dark wood, and floor-to-ceiling glass, 12 of which feature private 6-meter plunge pools. Guests enjoy privileged, crowd-free access to the ancient temples of Angkor with personal English-speaking scholar guides and custom-built motorized remorks, alongside romantic candlelit dinners at the Khmer Village House within Angkor Thom and transformative wellness at the serene Aman Spa.
Designed with understated 1960s modernist lines, custom terrazzo sunken bathtubs, private sandstone walled gardens, and secluded plunge pools.
Courtyard Suite
Measuring 807 square feet (75 sqm), featuring an open-plan bedroom and living area, terrazzo sunken bathtub, and a private enclosed sandstone courtyard garden with sun loungers.
Private Plunge Pool
Spanning 1,518 square feet (141 sqm) of indoor and outdoor space, featuring a private walled garden compound with an illuminated 6m x 5m plunge pool, cushioned daybed, and sunken bath.
Garden Terrace
Offering 861 square feet (80 sqm) with an extended private timber deck, outdoor dining table, sunken terrazzo bathtub, and tranquil views of ancient rain trees and bamboo hedges.
Ultra-Luxury Residence
Encompassing 1,650 square feet (153 sqm), offering expansive living and dining quarters opening onto a sprawling private pool courtyard with reflection pond, outdoor shower, and secluded lounge pavilion.
From royal Khmer recipes served in the soaring circular dining room to romantic candlelit dinners in an authentic wooden house inside Angkor Archaeological Park.
Housed in the property's soaring circular salon with a 7-meter ceiling and outdoor dining pergola, serving seasonal Cambodian royal recipes, fresh local market produce, and fine international wines.
Set in a traditional rustic wooden Khmer home overlooking the 10th-century royal bathing reservoir Srah Srang within Angkor Archaeological Park, offering private candlelit dinners cooked over charcoal.
A serene open-air rooftop lounge nestled above the canopy, the ideal venue for sunset cocktails, stargazing, private yoga sessions, or candlelit cocktail hours overlooking the surrounding gardens.
Enjoy exclusive Signature Travel Network inclusions: daily breakfast for two, $100 spa credit, room upgrade priority, and dedicated concierge planning.
Essential details for planning your stay at Amansara with Vincent Vacations VIP amenities.
When booking through Vincent Vacations, guests receive complimentary daily full breakfast for each guest in the Dining Room (also available via in-suite room service), a USD $100 spa services credit per room per stay at Aman Spa, priority room upgrades upon arrival, and flexible early check-in and late check-out privileges.
Amansara was originally built in 1962 as Villa Princière, the private guest villa commissioned by King Norodom Sihanouk to host visiting international dignitaries such as Jacqueline Kennedy and Charles de Gaulle. The property was masterfully restored by Aman, retaining its iconic New Khmer curved lines and peaceful ambiance.
Amansara provides bespoke, private guided excursions to the temples of Angkor. Each suite is assigned a dedicated custom-built motorized remork and a private English-speaking scholar guide, timing departures at dawn and dusk to ensure intimate, crowd-free encounters with Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm.
The tranquil Aman Spa features four treatment rooms, hydrotherapy facilities, and a 43-foot sandstone bas-relief of Angkor apsaras. Therapies draw on traditional Khmer herbal medicine and holistic wellness traditions, using organic local herbs, ginger compresses, and jasmine essential oils.
Amansara is situated on the historic tree-lined Road to Angkor, just 10 minutes from the southern entrance of Angkor Archaeological Park and only 5 minutes from the cultural center, markets, and restaurants of Siem Reap town.