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FCC ANGKOR BY AVANI RE-OPENS IN THE HEART OF SIEM REAP FOLLOWING EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS
By Gunaprasath Bupalan
Located in Siem Reap ’ s picturesque former French colonial quarter , FCC Angkor by Avani has expanded its leisure and guestroom offerings with the introduction of Visaya Spa , a new resort wing and a second saltwater swimming pool .
The neo-colonial resort has re-opened with three new room categories : the Family Suite , Garden Suite and Riverview Suite . The Family Suite features an inviting terrace shaded by a centuries-old banyan tree . Utmost care was taken to create inviting outdoor relaxation zones for the entire family , dividing the terrace into a dining area , a cozy sunning nook and a spa corner with a soaking bathtub . Located on the ground floor and overlooking lush , tropical greenery , the Garden Suite features a separate living room and opens onto a covered patio where a rattan dining set invites guests to linger in dappled sunlight .
At 150 sqm , the Riverview Suite is the resort ’ s largest . Located on the top floor of the new wing , the suite boasts a stunning terrace overlooking the tranquil river and swaying treetops . On the terrace , multiple relaxation clusters include a rattan chat set , a dining area and an oversized soaking bathtub .
In keeping with the overall French colonial feel of the resort , the airy rooms are decorated with vintage typewriters and framed front pages of regional newspapers . Guests with an eye for inspiring detail will delight in discovering charming old clocks , rotary dial phones , Khmer carvings , traditional tiles , and antique clay pots among guestroom décor . Bed runners and chair cushions produced by women at local weaving villages exhibit the kind of exquisite craftsmanship that makes the resort a treat for all the senses .
Travellers can also restore themselves with a signature treatment at the new Visaya Spa or relax at one of the spa ’ s four airy treatment rooms which are bathed in natural daylight and overlook a serene courtyard .
Combining the elegance of soothing terracotta tones with subtle touches of copper , the décor reflects Visaya Spa ’ s vision of simplicity . Locally woven textiles pay homage
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