The Alila Sothea is a proud member of Preferred Boutique. This luxury resort was built by a business tycoon who is widely respected in the local community, as a fitting tribute to his wife on her 50th birthday, which explains the adaptation of her name "Sothea''. With the lady, Sothea in mind, the whole property has been created to showcase natural beauty as evident from its landscaping which features intimate gardens, fountains and water accents as well as hints of her Cambodian heritage with Khmer artisanship subtly infused in the architectural and interior design.

This is the only resort in Siem Reap that offers a Butler Service in each suite.