Belmond Governor's Residence

Located in the elegant Embassy Quarter, Belmond Governor’s Residence, the most timeless luxury hotel in Yangon, conjures up a bygone era while offering every modern pleasure. Set in a verdant garden dotted with lotus pools, the hotel is truly magical at the end of a day spent visiting the majestic Shwedagon Pagoda. Dinner is served alfresco in the balmy evening air by lantern-light, as tropical fragrances scent the breeze.

The Strand Hotel

The Strand, Myanmar’s iconic hotel was built in 1901 and just reopened its door last month after an extensive six-month renovation. This three storey 5 star hotel has artisans meticulously restore every original architectural detail, such as the teak paneling and antique bedsteads, traditional Myanmar lacquerware and marble flooring. Paying homage to that heritage, the hotel has traditional décor complemented with vintage-inspired textiles and original artwork, but updated with the latest technology across its 31 rooms and beautiful public spaces.

Melia Yangon

The new Melia Yangon is a luxury city hotel with an elegant interior design, a contemporary and cutting edge flair and an excellent location opposite the natural Inya Lake. The hotel provides 430 spacious, modern and inviting rooms starting from 48 square metres, all furnished with state-of-the-art amenities. Its facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, a soon-to-open 1,800m2 world class YHI spa and more than 2,000m2 of convention area with various sizes of ballrooms and function rooms equipped with the latest technology. Yangon’s largest and newest shopping mall, Myanmar Plaza, is directly connected to the hotel.

Sule Shangri-La Hotel Yangon

The Sule Shangri-La Hotel Yangon (formerly known as Traders) is conveniently located in downtown Yangon near major tourist attractions, such as the Bogyoke Market (Scott Market), Sule Pagoda, China Town and colonial buildings. . With 479 rooms the Shangri-La is not exactly small, but they’re extremely well appointed and surprisingly spacious considering the property’s cramped downtown location.

Savoy Hotel

Ideally located in the picturesque area of Yangon, overlooking the Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar’s “twinkling wonder” and the nearby People’s Park, this colonial boutique hotel is just ten minutes driving from the city centre and 20 minutes to the International Airport. All 30 deluxe rooms including six suites express the charm of “the old days” with traditional Myanmar antiques, teak furniture and spacious bathrooms. Nicely overshadowed by tall old trees, the pool with its lounge area makes the Savoy Hotel a silent oasis in the middle of the buzzing city.