DESIGN
While privacy and tranquility are some of the hallmarks of Zannier Hotels ’ second property , Phum Baitang in Cambodia , there is much more to the story of the new retreat . Translating to “ green village ,” Phum Baitang ’ s 45 villas are reminiscent of typical Khmer houses built on stilts with local wood , timber and stone that have been used in Cambodian construction for decades . The resort is set among a landscape of rice fields and gardens , giving guests an authentic rural experience outside the bustling city of Siem Reap . “ One of the main characteristics of Zannier ’ s hotel brand is that each property must fit perfectly to its location ,” says Arnaud Zannier , founder of Zannier Hotels , Ghent , Belgium , which by 2017 will open its third hotel in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez , France . “ Traveling often to Cambodia , we realized that Siem Reap ’ s tourism will grow fast so we decided to open a property where no proper high-end resort is offered today .”
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