As a hotel photographer in Cambodia, I was delighted to work with Viroth’s Hotel, one of Siem Reap’s most distinctive boutique hotels. Nestled in the leafy streets of Wat Bo Village, the property combines elegant architecture, tropical gardens and thoughtfully designed interiors to create a peaceful retreat just minutes from the city centre.
For this hotel photography project, I photographed every aspect of the property, from its welcoming guest rooms and tranquil pool to the lush gardens, restaurant and carefully curated interiors. Every image was created to reflect the hotel’s relaxed atmosphere while providing a versatile collection of photography for its website, booking platforms and marketing.
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The images above capture some of Viroth’s Hotel’s most iconic design features — the retro-inspired lounge furniture, bold colour palette, textured materials and the beautiful vertical greenery that frames the space. I focused on showcasing how the mid-century design blends seamlessly with the hotel’s tropical setting: warm woods, clean lines, soft pinks and deep reds contrasted against lush green backdrops. These spaces are stylish, relaxed and full of character, so my aim was to photograph them in a way that feels open, vibrant and true to the hotel’s cool, modern aesthetic.
Cool and stylish – everything from the chairs and warm wooden tones to the bold colors and the greenery gives the hotel a very high-end, very curated feel. It attracts a certain type of guest – people who like design, who appreciate details, who want something boutique rather than generic.
My job with this project was to photograph it in a way that makes that clear. Clean, bright images that feel modern, warm and premium, and that show exactly why the hotel has the reputation it does. Even the vintage cars outside play into that look, so I made sure to include them to help reinforce the whole vibe.
High-quality hotel photography is one of the most important factors influencing booking decisions.
For boutique hotels like Viroth’s Hotel, strong imagery helps:
Increase click-through rates on Booking.com and Google
Improve perceived value and justify higher room rates
Attract design-conscious travellers looking for unique stays
Build trust before guests arrive
As a hotel photographer in Siem Reap, my focus is not just on creating visually appealing images, but on producing commercial photography that performs online.
Read more about how professional photography impacts hotel bookings