Shinta Mani, which is derived from Sanskrit, meaning ?The gem that provides everything one desires? is an 18-room luxury boutique hotel and institute of hospitality. Conveniently located in the heart of the old French Quarter and less the nine kilometers from Angkor Wat, the hotel offers the finest contemporary cuisine in Siem Reap featuring local organic ingredients and imported products. The Sanctuary Spa has an extensive menu of rejuvenating treatments such as healing stones body work, aromatherapy or body wraps and scrubs. Shinta Mani delivers personalized, intimate service in a peaceful and elegant setting. The hotel also hosts regular Master in Residence programs where guests have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge with noted experts in areas such as photography, yoga, meditation, and the performing arts. The training institute provides non-fee paying hotel education to young, underprivileged Cambodian people ?at risk?, and is funded by profits of the hotel.Shinta Mani is a place to enjoy as well as to stay. The hotel features the essence of travel and history with contemporary Asian and colonial influences blended seamlessly.