Water and flora have been the inspiration behind all our projects starting from the opening of our first hotel in Phnom Penh, in 2006. When we discovered the grounds on which we would eventually build Templation, we were immediately inspired by that pocket of untamed nature in a quiet residential area. Architects Ivan Tizianel and Lisa Ros from ASMA designed the space as a modern echo of the waterways and reservoirs that once nurtured the ancient city of Angkor.
We just cleared off the dense underbrush, preserving the native trees and plants. Villas, pools and common areas have been carefully devised to blend with the land that made such an impression on us, preparing the visitor to the serene beauty of the Khmer temples.
With vegetal roofs, volumes designed to enhance the natural airflow, solar panels directly connected to its electric grid and careful collection of rainwater, Templation is serenely pursuing a green hotel concept. These environment-conscious choices discreetly add to the sense of harmony with nature, of respect and admiration for the historical legacy of the Khmer Temples nearby.
Connected and In Phase Link to Connected and In Phase section
Our team actively contribute to reforestation programs in Siem Reap area, to the development of organic farming, and to a better knowlege of Cambodia's cultural heritage.
The Breathing Tree Link to The Breathing Tree section
Watch that tree and breathe - On your way to the gym or Angkor Database library, this is a showstopper, and not only because its gracious limbs shade Templation in-house rabbits and giant turtles: a rare calabash tree (Crescentia cujete L.), a shrub native to tropical Americas that was acclimated to Cambodia a long time ago.
The hardened rind of its perfectly rounded fruit has been used across the tropics as a soundbox for traditional music instruments - think of maracas - and in Cambodia as a kettle for boiling water. In Khmer, it as acquired the quite poetic name of ដង្ហើម dang heum, lit. tree of breath, as the juiced pulp is thought to be a respiratory and blood circulation tonic. It is often confused with the edible gourd, the Cambodian ផ្លែល្ពៅ phlae lpow, yet it's a whole different thing of beauty.
[Walk a few steps further and stop at the library to check the Khmer-English-French Dictionary of Plants by Cambodian botanist Pauline Dy Phon.]
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Our EcoFriendly Committment Chart
We are committed to make your resort always more environment-friendly. Find how in this chart.
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Gracefully Green
From sun-generated energy to vegetal roofs to natural light and air flow, an environment-friendly resort to feel and breathe better.
For Angkor lovers and researchers Link to For Angkor lovers and researchers section
Events & Celebrations Link to Events & Celebrations section
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Power of Life 2018
Art show by Chhan Dina and Tatakazu Yamada, with a Sacred Dancers of Angkor unique performance .
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Water Festival 2021
A serene celebration of water, floating lights and the New Moon
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Angkor 1968 by Solange Brand: November 2023 Photo Exhibition
Angkor lovers, temple specialists and photography buffs converged to our first art show since Covid. The fragile and lasting beauty of Khmer architecture…
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10-Y Anniversary Celebration
A milestone for an enthusiastic team - one decade making Templation the oasis at the gates of Angkor.
Awards Link to Awards section
- WWF Smart Cooling Champion 2025
- Premium Hotel, Trip.Best 2024
- Tripadvisor Traveler's Choice Award 2024
- Booking/com Traveler Review Award 2024
- 2018-2019 Awards
