This stylish upscale boutique hotel, designed by acclaimed architect Bill Bensley, showcases contemporary designed rooms and public spaces and is one of the funkiest options in the country.
The hotel has a brilliantly central location in the French quarter but also benefits from being on a quiet residential street so is quieter and peaceful. It boasts a smart dining scene, soothing spa, an inviting black-tiled pool and tranquil gardens.
The decor of the rooms matches the smart decor of the public areas in the hotel. Dark black woods are set against soft white cotton sheets with dramatic splashes of orange and red, handcrafted lampshades and funky art work. All rooms have the latest mod cons including DVD and LCD TVs, iPod docks and wi-fi. The Superior Rooms are a very good size, spacious and smart - and some have doors that step out to the poolside. Meanwhile, the Deluxe Rooms are housed in the newer wing of Shinta Mani, with first and second floor views of the pool and internal courtyard - the ground floor deluxe rooms look onto a leafy garden. The Deluxe Living Rooms have a small sitting area but have room for an extra bed if needed.
In the centre of the hotel is a tranquil inner courtyard featuring the sculptural black-tiled lap pool, backed by a soothing waterfall feature and surrounded by palms and sun loungers. The adjacent Pool Bar is a stylish spot for cocktails, smoothies, juices, coffees, teas or snacks, with a cabana den for private dining or shaded snoozing.
The hotel Kroya restaurant epitomises the best of street food in Cambodia and features a chic grey dining area with stripy floors and temple maps on the ceiling, and a breezy terrace - with Bill Bensley’s signature suspended dining swings hanging from the ceiling. There are some delicious dishes on the menu that blend modern and traditional Cambodian flavours, as well as more international meals. There is also a smart bar besides it.
Also available here are the Bensley Collection Pool Villas, private pool villas offering the ultimate choice if you want more space and luxury.
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