阿曼纱拉酒店

AMANSARA

项目地点：柬埔寨，暹粒，Road to Angkor

LOCATION: Road to Angkor, Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia

 

坐落在郁郁葱葱的花园围场，于1962年受诺罗敦　西哈努克亲王委托开始建造，阿曼纱拉酒店以它不同于20世纪60年代的设计概念散发着光芒。今天，它是一个代表和平时代和温暖的圣地。它仅仅是一个标志，从古老文明中驶出，它抓准了其根源，触动了人们头脑中的吴哥。12世纪的首都，是五个世纪的高棉族的文明鼎盛时期，是柬埔寨祖先的身份以及他们深刻的哲学基础的活的见证；房屋中100多块寺庙石头揭示了世界上剩余的最具代表性的高棉建筑的宗教王国。阿曼纱拉酒店，为这个真正了不起的远古时代提供了一个亲切自然的当代设计。

阿曼纱拉酒店选择前西哈努克亲王的行宫作为柬埔寨休闲并充分尊重20世纪60年代的古典建筑风格，并对其进行调整，在丛林和深厚文化底蕴之中，使之成为暹粒的安宁和平静的度假胜地。阿曼纱拉酒店位于前西哈努克亲王宾馆前。这种经典的结构在20世纪60年代已被改造成繁华的暹粒市郊区的一个平静的绿洲。西哈努克亲王于1962年委托法国建筑师Laurent Mondet，建造一个接待尊贵外宾的行宫，让他们在丛林与稻田地势中沉迷于优秀的古代遗址和庙宇的同时，也能享受到冷静而具现代感的住宿环境。附近的吴哥遗址，紧挨着森林和农田，被联合国教科文组织列为世界遗产，成为世界上最大的单一的宗教纪念碑。阿曼纱拉酒店，以前被称为仙女山庄，这座辉煌的建筑瑰宝，如今得到了恢复，保持着其精神思想，成为了迷人的历史遗产。

Set in a lush garden enclosure, Amansara glows with the nuances of its sixties conception; commissioned by Norodum Sihanouk in 1962, it is, today, a peaceful contemporary and warm sanctuary, a mere remork and driver ride from an ancient civilisation gripped in the roots of the jungle and in the minds of those it touches, Angkor. The 12th century capital, the culmination of five centuries of Khmer civilisation, is living testimony to Cambodia's ancestry as well as the foundation of their deeply philosophical identity; housing over 100 stone temples it reveals a religious kingdom of the most significant remaining Khmer architecture in the world. Amansara, provides a gracious contemporary gateway to this truly remarkable ancient epoch.

Amansara chose the former guesthouse of King Sihanouk as its Cambodian retreat and with heartfelt honour it fine-tuned a classic sixties build, in the midst of jungle and cultural profundity, into Siem Reap's tranquil and serene resort.

The Resort

Amansara lies in the former guesthouse of King Sihanouk. This classic sixties structure has been converted into a calm oasis on the outskirts of bustling Siem Reap.

King Sihanouk commissioned French architect, Laurent Mondet, in 1962, to build a guesthouse enabling visiting dignitaries to enjoy a cool and contemporary stay while allowing them to embrace the outstanding ancient ruins and temples within its jungle and rice paddy terrain. The ruins of nearby Angkor, clinging on in the clutches of forest and farmland are today a UNESCO World Heritage Site, ranging from a cluster of bricks to the world's largest single religious monument. Amansara, previously known as Villa Apsara, has had a fretful and fascinating legacy, though this splendid architectural gem, now meticulously restored and nurtured by Amansara, has maintained its spirit of intent. It rests as the ideal portal for discovering the incredible culmination of five centuries of Khmer civilisation, between 802 and 1220 AD, representing one of humankind's most profound and long-lived architectural achievements.

This tranquil home offers a multitude of relaxing opportunities within its private garden enclave: a sultry curved slate swimming pool surrounded by bamboo and taupe cushioned loungers with a shaded pergola for alfresco delights; the Dining Room, previously the screening room of King Sihanouk, is both dramatic and outstanding with a cavernous seven-metre high ceiling and a well stocked walk-in wine cellar. The 24 suites are decorated in a classic Indochinese palette of cool grey, pristine white, dark timber and ivory with private courtyards and soothing water features with 12 offering private swimming pools. The Roof Garden, surrounded and shaded by trees, with mushroom hued cushions on low seating, is the ideal venue for relaxing by candlelight with pre-prandial drinks or, invigorating yoga sessions with the rising sun. The Spa, which has four immaculate treatment rooms in dark wood and fresh white, focuses strongly on therapeutic Cambodian techniques using organic products and faces an exceptional Angkor-inspired 43m sandstone bas-relief set above a green hand tiled reflective pond.

Every suite has access to its own custom fitted remork and driver, for personal expeditions into this rich and glorious land.

THE DETAILS

Cuisine

The Dining Room, near the swimming pool, is a focal point of the property and unique in design. It is circular in shape with a soaring seven-metre ceiling and has an informal ambience for dining or all day lounging. The menu offers both traditional Khmer and Western cuisines and features the freshest of seasonal produce. The dining room also features a walk-in wine cellar where guests may make their selection. Guests may also dine and snack poolside, or enjoy their in-room complimentary minibar that offers a range of healthy alternative herbal drinks as well as the usual favourites. The Roof Terrace offers a seasonal alternative spot for early evening drinks or lunch, with cushioned seating and low tables shaded by trees. It is also an ideal place for yoga or quiet contemplation, especially at sunrise.

Library

The Library provides a range of coffee-table books, travel guides, novels, magazines, daily newspapers and complimentary Internet access via a Mac. Also on offer are a range of audio CDs, board games and a comprehensive collection of reference books on the Angkor temples and Khmer civilisation.

House Talks

Amansara works closely with knowledgeable sources in Siem Reap to invite visiting scholars for informal house talks and excursions to places of special interest. These sessions offer a close-up look at Angkor and Cambodia through the eyes of specialists in subjects as diverse as history, archaeology, architecture, satellite imagery, dance, culture and even puppetry.

Gallery

The Gallery provides a variety of handwoven silks, lacquer-ware, jewellery, local handicrafts, textiles and souvenirs.

Spa

Providing a facility that opens a further expression of the ancient Khmer traditions guests absorb on daily treks to the vast ruins of Angkor, the Amansara Spa is accessed along a pathway paralleled by a long reflecting pool. Steps lead up to a reception area which is flanked by a courtyard garden and an ancient Rain Tree. Guests may choose from four treatment rooms, each with an attached private relaxation room. Equipped with a steam bath, shower and music system, this private relaxation room features glass walls overlooking a tranquil reflection pool backed by a 43m Angkor-inspired sandstone bas relief. Baths, showers, a sound system, and massage and beauty treatments making use of traditional Cambodian techniques and natural products, combine to imbue the Amansara Spa with the peace of a tranquil refuge.

Amansara has a team of skilled masseuses providing a range of traditional treatments that may be enjoyed in the spa treatment rooms, privacy of the suites,by the poolside or on the roof terrace. Treatments include, 'Scents of Cambodia' utilising blended oils, 'Touch of the East' which is an oil-free stretch and acupressure release and the 'Amansara foot cooler' that will restore temple-weary feet with a peppermint scrub and massage. A highlight is the 'Teap bourn', which translates as 'Four healing angels from heaven'. This is a skillful, oil-free, intuitive massage by a blind therapist (two are available at Amansara) with a portion of the fee going to their care and maintenance.

Pool Suites

Twelve Pool Suites feature a private six by five-metre swimming pool and are fronted by additional private dining areas beside a grassy courtyard.