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Hotel Be Angkor (The One Hotel collection)

2009-04-27T05:11:00.005+08:00

After The One Hotel Angkor, i have to write about Hotel Be Angkor, which is located on The Passage in the vibrant Old Market Area of Siem Reap, adjacent to The One Hotel Angkor and just across Linga Bar. The most up and coming corner of Siem Reap, The Passage maintains a serene and intimate vibe – an artsy lane where you can relax with a glass of wine, imbibe an evening cocktail, browse a gallery or relax in the privacy of Angkor’s most unique accommodation.
Above, the facade of the 3-storey height Hotel Be (pronounce like a 'P'), meaning 2 or for the owner it's his, Martin Dishman second hotel after ONE. Once u arrived, u will be greeted by a welcoming reception area.

BE became the perfect solution to the limitations of One.

It gave us the opportunity to accommodate families, three adults in one room, two or three couples traveling together etc. And, with a different price structure, it enabled us to appeal to more customers. -Martin Dishman. With no room numbers the hotel gets personal with just three beautifully created design experiences, Saffron, Bamboo & Sephia Rooms.

The Lounge with modern designer sofas where u can refresh with a chilled drink or browse the shelves of contemporary Cambodian art and chic gifts.

On the ground floor, AHA (pronounced “ah-hah”) restaurant and wine bar, a dining concept by Hotel de la Paix. Created by a Khmer-French design team Asma, AHA is a free-flowing space with a 30-metre wooden wave wall, ‘floating’ show kitchen and designer wine display.
Executive Chef Cassandra Zukauskas has shaped an array of ‘small plates’ – many essentially Khmer in inspiration, but also moving further afield. The adventurous will likely desire to try some of the exotic fare, such as Green Mango and Dried Snake Salad, while more restrained gourmands will take pleasure in the Grilled Prawn and Radicchio with Duck Confit. For dessert, highlights include Honeycomb Icecream, Jasmine Rice with Coconut Sorbet, and Sambucca Jelly. The wine selection is similarly exceptional, and guests of Hotel Be Angkor are also welcome to enjoy room service throughout their stay.

The Saffron Room, with natural woods and steel and glass fittings.
Entrance via a steel bridge that spans the second floor of a three-story light filled atrium. Against the backdrop of the sleek modern interiors are the vibrant artwork of Siem Reap-based Filipino artist Loven Ramos with rich and golden saffron hues, from the human mandala in the bedroom to whimsical canvasses scattered throughout the walls of the sitting area. On your balcony overlook the charming walking street of “The Passage”.

The Bamboo Room with natural fibers and materials integrate beautifully with the bold art of Cambodian artist Sopheap Pich, his famed sculptures coax rattan and bamboo into exotic forms that have earned him acclaim as a national art treasure.
Framed drawings of the artist work grace the walls, along with woven textured features throughout the bedroom. A specially designed partition of a 2-dimensional lattice work from swirling tree branches separates the bedroom from sitting area.Cantilevered, the first level of the Bamboo Room (located on BE's third floor) offers a Catalan patio style sitting room and bedroom looking out onto the garden atrium. Above, u have your own private roof terrace with a daybed + beautiful views over town, including the Old Market, trees along the riverbank and stunning sunrises.

The Sephia Room fill with photographs of Angkorian monuments.
U can enjoy images by John McDermott, hailed as the Ansel Adams of Angkor by the New York Times, in the two-story atrium living area and the intimate bedroom. Stairs lead to your private roof terrace with daybed and sunset views.

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The One Hotel Angkor

2009-04-26T14:50:00.009+08:00

I came upon this hotel after i went for my Cambodia-Siem Reap trip 2 years ago. Frustated from not being able to check on this fabulous place (though i know i can't afford it.'>), i have to be content with just adding it into my MUST VISIT LIST...

The One Hotel, like its name has only ONE room.

Its minimalism approach may be the "dumbest business plan"(-quoted business owner Martin Dishman) for hospitality but people love the concept of enjoying the best for service, luxury and oriental sensuality, i.e. watching CNN from a 32" flat screen tv on your king-size bed + a mobile phone, a laptop & a loaded ipod while owning the roof of the French colonial building all by yourself. U can either indulge yourself in the jacuzzi or enjoy a bamboo-shaded outdoor shower or relax on the Queen-size daybed on this lovely secluded terrace.
Martin Dishman came to Siem Reap in 2oo4 to run Shinta Mani, a small, upscale hotel that also serves as a vocational school. At the end of 2oo4, he open Linga, Cambodia's first gay-friendly bar followed by ONE in April 2oo6 (& Hotel BE later). "ONE just gives Siem Reap another cool dimension,"says Nicholas Downing, Hotel de la Paix's general manager.-Forbes Asia, June 2oo8.

The bedroom with king-size bed, a 32" plasma on the wall.

There is an open wash-basin just directly behind your bed-head panel.

A lovely, breath-taking secluded terrace with a queen-size day bed, open-air jacuzzi & a small table for u to relax & enjoy the street view from this private balcony.And don't forget the open-air rain shower too!

The One Hotel Angkor
The Passage, Old Market Area
Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia

Tel/Fax: +855 (0) 12 755 311
Tel: +855-63-965-321
E-mail: youaretheone@theonehotelangkor.com

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Hotel Azúcar, Veracruz

2009-04-22T15:59:00.011+08:00

Open-air library ...*reading + day dreaming*...

Along Mexico´s Costa Esmeralda, near the small community of Monte Gordo, Veracruz, lies Azucar, an intimate white-walled minimalist retreat that blends perfectly with its natural lush tropical surroundings. Deemed “Tropical-Ranchero style” by the team of noted Mexican architects that designed its spaces, Azucar tips its hat to the local sugar industry but also pays tribute to the people of Veracruz — colorful, cheerful “Jarochos,” devoutly traditional and passionate about their music, culture and history.

The white bedrooms...

The outdoor shower cubicles.

Cheerful color of “Jarochos” beside the pool or beach palapas .

Path leading to 20 spacious, casual & sensual bungalows with private terrace, lounging area & hammock is designed for complete intimacy. They are named after the numerous sugar mills in this area a private terrace with lounging area and hammock and is designed for complete intimacy.

The meditation area.

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Spa Village Malacca, The Majestic Malacca

2009-04-21T12:17:00.022+08:00

Situated in the historical city of Malacca, Malaysia, approximately 150km south of Kuala Lumpur and 260km north of Singapore, The Spa Village Malacca that spread across the first two floors of The Majestic Malacca hotel new wing, is
the world's only spa that based on Peranakan healing philosophy and inspired by traditional Chinese medicine which therapeauticly mould around a person's cool or warm energy.

With intricately tiled floor,wooden shutters that filtered natural light & crafted traditional wooden doors in calm peaceful shapes + colors, kept a sense of timelessness in the spa itselfs.

The hotel: The Majestic Malacca.

The original serene mansion remains at the heart of the hotel, whilst a new building has been created, mirroring the original architecture, to house 54 spacious rooms and suites.

-The Majestic Malacca.

The hotel lobby.

One of the hotel room.

The library / reading/ waiting area.

The hotel restaurant with traditionally dressed(peranakan) waitress, intricately craft partition-divider & carefully selected furniture.

The hotel bar area with vintage light-fixture & furnitures.

The hotel poolside with the view of the mansion.

Address: 188 Jalan Bunga Raya, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia.
Tel: +606 289 8000
Fax: +606 289 8080
Email: tmm@ytlhotels.com.my or
travelcentre@ytlhotels.com.my

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Posts Migration

2009-04-09T13:15:00.006+08:00

Hi! Okay, I know 'Posts Migration' sounds funny, usually blogger shifts the whole blog but IT IS REALLY a few posts migration, mainly posts about hotels-alike from my personal reference design-link blog, atelier 29 to this new page called, the hotel BOOK, so I can keep track of both main topic that I love without losing track on one or the another! Sounds more organize, right? Ha! At least it is to me. Anyway, enjoy the slightly updated content and feel free to do your own reference with links provided. Have a nice journey!

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