Viroth’s Hotel, Siem Reap
A mid-century-inspired boutique hotel where New Khmer Architecture, tropical gardens, and contemporary Cambodian design come together.
Why DNA Hotels Loves It
● One of the finest contemporary interpretations of Cambodia’s celebrated New Khmer Architecture movement.
● Elegant mid-century interiors that combine tropical openness, handcrafted details, and modern comfort.
● A peaceful urban oasis within walking distance of Siem Reap’s vibrant centre and the temples of Angkor.
Cambodian Modernism Reimagined
Hidden on a quiet street near the Siem Reap River, Viroth’s Hotel offers a refreshing alternative to the region’s more traditional resorts. Designed by Khmer-French studio Asma Architects, the hotel draws inspiration from Cambodia’s influential New Khmer Architecture of the 1950s and 1960s, translating its clean geometry and tropical sensitivity into a contemporary boutique retreat. The result is an atmosphere that feels distinctly Cambodian while remaining effortlessly modern.
Architecture Designed for the Tropics
The hotel’s architecture embraces openness, light, and natural ventilation. White façades, breeze-block screens, geometric lines, and lush vertical gardens create a harmonious balance between built form and nature. Open-air corridors, balconies, shaded courtyards, and generous terraces allow tropical breezes to flow freely throughout the property, blurring the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. Palm trees, bamboo, and dense planting soften the crisp architecture, creating a calm sanctuary in the heart of the city.
Retro Style with Local Character
The guestrooms continue the mid-century design language with remarkable consistency. Grey Khmer tile floors, handcrafted rosewood details, jewel-toned furnishings, vintage-inspired lighting, and carefully selected Cambodian antiques give the rooms warmth and individuality. Every room features a private balcony or terrace overlooking the pool, gardens, or peaceful courtyards, while spacious suites add generous bathrooms with soaking tubs for moments of complete relaxation. The palette remains understated, allowing local craftsmanship and tropical greenery to take centre stage.
A Calm Urban Oasis
At the centre of the hotel lies a striking 20-metre saltwater swimming pool framed by palms, tropical planting, and elegant mosaic tiles. Comfortable daybeds and shaded seating areas create an atmosphere more reminiscent of a private residence than a city hotel. The Sokkhak Spa—named after the Khmer word for tranquillity—continues this peaceful mood with treatments inspired by local botanicals, including mango, avocado, and pumpkin, alongside traditional Khmer massage therapies.
Contemporary Cambodian Hospitality
The open-air restaurant combines international favourites with refined Khmer cuisine, offering seasonal dishes alongside classics prepared with fresh local ingredients. The adjacent pool bar continues the hotel’s retro aesthetic, serving cocktails beneath vintage-style ceiling fans in a relaxed atmosphere that naturally attracts guests after a day exploring Angkor. Service throughout the hotel is warm, personal, and refreshingly understated.
Perfectly Positioned
Although the hotel feels wonderfully secluded, Siem Reap’s cafés, restaurants, galleries, and nightlife are only a short walk away. The temples of Angkor are equally accessible, making Viroth’s an ideal base for discovering both Cambodia’s ancient heritage and its contemporary creative culture.
Why it Works
Viroth’s Hotel proves that Cambodia’s architectural legacy extends far beyond its temples. By reinterpreting New Khmer Architecture through elegant contemporary design, lush tropical landscaping, and thoughtful hospitality, it has become one of Southeast Asia’s most distinctive boutique hotels. Calm, beautifully crafted, and full of understated character, it offers a sophisticated perspective on modern Cambodia.
