When you think of Siem Reap, one of the first things that come to mind is Angkor Wat. If you’ve visited Angkor Wat, you know it’s worth it. In this best Siem Reap hotels guide, I’ll show you points hotels to book on your next trip to Cambodia.
In addition to this guide, I have a best Bangkok hotels guide and a best Singapore hotels guide. These destinations are fairly close to one another. As a result, you can easily visit them on your trip to southeast Asia. For more Asia travel inspiration, check out this article.
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Credit Cards to Use at these Best Siem Reap Hotels
You never want to pay foreign transaction fees no matter where you travel. These fees eat into the value of the points and miles that you earn. With that said, focus on bringing cards that do not have these fees with you to Siem Reap.
The American Express Gold, Chase Sapphire Reserve, and Citi Premier are cards to have on hand in Cambodia. Gold cardmembers earn 4x points on dining and US grocery stores. You earn 3x points on dining and travel with the Reserve. Premier cardmembers earn 3x points on travel and at gas stations, and earn 3x points on airfare, hotels, restaurants, and grocery stores starting August 23, 2020.
Best Siem Reap Hotels
Hyatt
Park Hyatt Siem Reap
You can book the Park Hyatt Siem Reap with 12,000 points per night. Another option for this category 3 hotel is to pay cash which averages $336 per night during peak travel dates. As a hotel guest, you have access to a Cambodian restaurant, a bar, a deli/patisserie, a spa, an outdoor and indoor pool, and a gym. Check out a review of this hotel here and here.
IHG
Mr & Mrs Smith Shinta Mani Angkor
The Mr & Mrs Smith Shinta Mani Angkor is one of three IHG properties to make this list. Unfortunately, you cannot book these for points stays at the time of this article. However, when you can, amenities include a spa, a gym, a lap pool, cooking classes, Bensley’s Bar, and an Asian restaurant.
Mr & Mrs Smith Viroth’s Villa
The second IHG property is the Mr & Mrs Smith Viroth’s Villa. This hotel is also unavailable to be booked with points as of this writing. When you are able to book this hotel with points, you have access to a pool, a spa, and a Cambodian restaurant.
Mr & Mrs Smith Viroth’s Hotel
Our last IHG hotel is the Mr & Mrs Smith Viroth’s Hotel. As you might have guessed, this property cannot be booked with points as of this writing. When the hotel opens points booking, you have access to a pool, a spa, and a Cambodian restaurant.
Marriott
Le Méridien Angkor
Le Méridien Angkor is Marriott’s category 3 hotel in Siem Reap. You can book this hotel with 15,000-20,000 points per night. This hotel averages $133 per night during peak travel dates so you may want to book it with cash instead. Whatever you decide, hotel guest amenities include two fine-dining restaurants, two bars, a spa, a gym, and an outdoor pool.
Common Siem Reap Hotels Questions
What is the best hotel in Siem Reap?
Any of the hotels in this list appear to be great places to stay, however, I would focus on the Park Hyatt Siem Reap.
What area is best to stay in Siem Reap?
The Park Hyatt Siem Reap is located in the Siem Reap Center and would be an area to consider staying.
Why is Siem Reap so expensive?
I found Siem Reap to be affordable, if not incredibly cheap. From the food to the drinks to the attractions, the city is reasonably priced.
How many days should I spend in Siem Reap?
Two full days will allow you to experience everything that the city has to offer. Spend one full day exploring Angkor Wat and one full day exploring downtown Siem Reap. Find more about this city here.
Conclusion on Best Siem Reap Hotels
I’m interested to see how the IHG properties stack up on a cents per point basis with these Hyatt and Marriott properties. Generally speaking, Hyatt hotels offer higher value with your points than IHG and Marriott. However, I’d stay at any of these best Siem Reap hotels.
Which hotels make your best Siem Reap hotels list? Do you have a favorite points hotel in Siem Reap? Please let me know in the comments or by sending me an email on my contact page.
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