Hotel Be Angkor
On The Passage, Old Market Area, Siem Reap, Angkor, Cambodia
Say what you will about their politics, but the monarchists sure knew how to pick a location. Rising up from the foliage around Siem Reap is Angkor Wat, twelfth-century Khmer king Suryavarman II’s huge homage to Vishnu. At its apogee, the temple complex housed around a million people; today, twice that visit each year. Which is where Hotel Be comes in.
With just three rooms, this property combines the friendly intimacy of the traditional Southeast Asian guesthouse experience with boutique touches, such as a lobby that doubles as an art gallery and the easy availability of in-room spa treatments. Each room has a different vibe, reflected in its name, as well as a private balcony or terrace. Book the loftlike Sepia Room, for example, and enjoy photographs of the surrounding landscape and people. (You might even get to meet the artist, who lives nearby.) Or spend most of your time hanging out on the room’s roof deck. Guests can arrange to use a nearby pool too, perfect after a long day of roaming around religious ruins or exploring the rapidly expanding city.
Hotelier Martin Dishman also carefully selected his location, a pedestrian strip known as The Passage, in the center of the vivacious Old Market District. It’s possible that the quiet street’s cafés and galleries reminded Dishman of his beloved San Francisco. At any rate, his mini-empire currently includes a spa, a nicely appointed restaurant serving Cambodian takes on small plates, and another small hotel, with a single room. All emphasize sustainability and community; he’ll put guests in touch with organizations that directly aid locals, if desired, for volunteering or direct donations.
- 3 Rooms
- Style: Contemporary Classic
- Atmosphere: Quiet
- 5 Guest Reviews
- Hotel Be Angkor
- On The Passage, Old Market Area
- Siem Reap, Angkor, Cambodia
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Golf nearby
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Shopping area nearby
- Spa
- Spa treatments (on request)
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5 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Robert
- Stayed December 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The staff and the location was absolutely perfect. Located on a quiet alleyway in the center of town, this hotel with only 4 rooms was perfect for our needs.
What the hotel could do better:
We had a bit of an issue with the aircon blowing directly onto the head of the bed. We ended up moving our mattress since there was so much room in the loft-like space. Wish we could have stayed longer. This hotel was very nice.
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- Patricia
- Stayed December 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Location is excellent!
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Katherine
- Stayed August 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Gorgeous, well-appointed rooms; tremendously gracious and helpful owner and staff. A delight in every way.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
