FCC Angkor by Avani
by the TopOfHotel team
FCC Angkor is a riverside French colonial building with a special atmosphere at a sensible price. Score 8.5/10.
FCC Angkor is a riverside French colonial building with a special atmosphere at a sensible price. Score 8.5/10.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The building is a renovated French colonial property that still holds onto its original feel. Rooms are done in Indochine style with a warm, lived-in atmosphere, and plenty of reviews single out the character and charm of the place — more than one guest says it feels like stepping back into the age of world exploration. Rooms facing the river or the pool get especially good reviews, so they're worth asking for. The flip side of an old colonial building is that some rooms run smaller than you'd expect, and the look won't suit everyone who wants something sleek and modern.
Food and amenities
The FCC restaurant is the real draw here. It serves international and Khmer dishes in a riverside setting and pulls in both hotel guests and locals in town — in the evening the atmosphere turns genuinely romantic. The outdoor pool sits among shady trees and makes for a relaxed spot to cool off. Service comes from Avani Hotels at a solid 4-star standard, with staff that reviews describe as friendly and easygoing. Just keep your expectations level: this is a 4-star, so you won't find the spread of restaurants or the full spa you'd get at a 5-star.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits on the Siem Reap River in the heart of town. Pub Street is a 10–15 minute walk and the Old Market about 10 minutes — a strong location for a hotel in this price range. Angkor Wat is roughly 6 km away, a 15–20 minute tuk-tuk ride. The riverside is at its prettiest in the early evening, when the gold light reflects off the water.
Things to know before booking
A few honest points. Some of the colonial-style rooms are smaller than expected, so if space matters, ask about room size or request a river-facing room when you book. Amenities are fewer than at a 5-star — there's a pool and the restaurant, but not a big wellness operation. And the older building, charming as it is, means the layout and finish won't appeal to travelers after a modern, minimalist room.
Our take
FCC Angkor by Avani earns its 8.5/10 on atmosphere and value. It started life as the Foreign Correspondents' Club — a legendary restaurant and bar — and that history still runs through the place. If you want a riverside colonial feel in the centre of Siem Reap without paying Raffles money, this is the pick. Book a river-facing room, have one dinner at the FCC restaurant, and you'll see exactly why people keep coming back.
Score Breakdown
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A colonial riverside feel on the Siem Reap River that you won't find anywhere else.
- The well-known FCC restaurant has a great atmosphere and tasty food.
- An outdoor pool in a lovely setting, surrounded by shady trees.
- Good central location, within walking distance of Pub Street and the Old Market.
- Excellent value for the atmosphere and the location you get.
- Some of the colonial-style rooms are smaller than you might expect.
- Fewer amenities than a 5-star hotel — this is a 4-star, so don't expect a full spa or several restaurants.
- The older colonial building means the look and layout won't suit everyone who wants a sleek, modern room.
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Insider Tips
- Have dinner at the riverside FCC restaurant in the evening — it's very romantic, so book ahead.
- Ask for a room facing the river — it's worth more than an interior room.
- Pub Street isn't far — about a 10–15 minute walk from the hotel.