La Résidence d'Angkor Opens New Spa and Suites

This month, La Résidence d'Angkor in Siem Reap, Cambodia, opens its impressive Kong Kea Spa in a new wing of the boutique city resort, and eight luxury suites featuring original works of art by an aspiring Cambodian artist.  Meaning 'water for the god' in Khmer, the Kong Kea Spa focuses on the healing aspects of water, both visually and physically.  The water element of the spa is constantly present, from a bridge crossing a lotus pond at the entrance, to an aquarium in the reception area and illuminated water walls.

Signature treatments are based on a formula of cleansing, heating, treating and resting experiences, using locally sourced organic products such as lotus flower, natural sea salt from Kampot and Cambodian virgin sunflower oil.

The 'Path of Ritual - Essential Formula' signature treatment, starts with a foot cleansing experience with kaffir lime, lemongrass jasmine and lotus flower, followed by a herbal bath with cinnamon, jasmine, rosemary oil and orange peel.  To end, guests will have a choice of a massage with Cambodian virgin coconut oil, a body scrub with water lily, Cambodian palm sugar and lemongrass, or a Body Wrap with cucumber, artichoke and honey.     

The Kong Kea spa is spread over 475m2 and includes six wet and dry treatment rooms, two of which feature private bamboo gardens.  There is a relaxation area with a refreshing, indoor cold plunge pool overlooking the garden, which is available to spa guests pre and post treatment. There is also a fitness centre and a spa boutique.

In the same wing as the spa are four new 'Spa Suites' and four new 'La Résidence' Suites.  Spa Suites are accessed by a dedicated lift and are over 100m2 each. Each incorporates a large bedroom with a flat screen satellite television together with adjacent lounge. Sliding opaque glass doors lead into a spacious bathroom, with an enamel free-standing bathtub, separate walk-in rain shower, dual basins, dressing and storage areas.  A private 27m2 external garden terrace provides a natural setting for al fresco dining, or for simple relaxation.

La Résidence Suites offer the same luxurious amenities, but are located on the second floor above the Spa Suites, in the quietest area of the property ensuring maximum privacy. Each suite is 90m2 and also includes a large balcony or terrace.  All feature silk bed throws, cushions and curtains, which have been made locally by Artisans d'Angkor and weaved to the hotel's bespoke specifications and design.  Local art is further supported, with each suite featuring sculptures representing Khmer divinities. Each suite also includes colonial architectural drawings by Mao Soviet - a Cambodian graduate who has made a name for himself in the contemporary art scene in Cambodia.

Spa Suites are priced from US$400 and La Résidence Suites from US$330.  Prices are per room per night including breakfast and tax.

The new suites bring the total room count of La Résidence d'Angkor to 62. Situated in the heart of Siem Reap and near the temples of Angkor Wat, the hotels is a leafy haven beside the Siem w su Reap river in the centre of the city, situated within a walled garden among many trees, and accessed by a bridge over a lotus pond. La Résidence d'Angkor has also recently opened a large alfresco Martini Lounge area on the first floor, overlooking the pool and the river. 

This new spa joins other Orient-Express spa experiences in Asia such as the ones at Ubud Hanging Gardens, La Residence Phou Vao and Napasai Spa in Koh Samui.

The Spa at La Residence Phou Vao Hotel is the first luxury spa in Luang Prabang, Laos; one of the region's lesser-travelled but most beautiful destinations. Built in traditional local materials, custom-designed spa treatments are based on traditional Lao herbal remedies for healing and nurturing, using only pure botanical ingredients from local organic gardens and farms. Napasai Spa on the tropical paradise island of Ko Samui in Thailand offers total indulgence for all the senses at a cliffside hideaway in frangipani-scented gardens looking out over uninhabited islands of a marine national park. Napasai Spa's holistic treatments use a combination of natural ingredients such as tropical fruits and flowers to balance physical and psychological wellbeing and Pala Energy body massage to encourage energy flow.  For the latest packages visit www.orient-express.com