Built in 1901, and considered to be the earliest hotel in Yangon, the Strand Hotel is undoubtedly one of the Yangon’s, if not the country’s, most iconic landmarks. It’s so impressive they even named the street after it. The Colonial-era architecture is as grand as it is impressive and once you walk through the heavy teak front doors, you’ll be carried back to the world of George Orwell and Rudyard Kipling.
The impressive reception hall, overlooked by two further storeys of teak landings, leads to The Bar, an exquisite coffee shop - serving high tea daily, of course - and the famous Grill Restaurant.
Moving upstairs, each elegant suite is everything you expect and perhaps more, with the building’s Colonial heritage expertly presented and combined with modern amenities. The care taken in restoration over the years is impressive.
The hotel’s facilities are undoubtedly somewhat limited - there’s no swimming pool and the spa is a converted guest-room. However, staying at this hotel, staying within this history, means so much more; any stay will undoubtedly enhance your experience and understanding of the Burma of years gone-by.
Address
92 Strand Road
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Facilities
- Rooms & suites: 30
- air-conditioning
- private bathroom
- deluxe room facilities
- The Strand Cafe, Grill & Bar
- Lobby Lounge
- The Stand Boutique
- 18 hole championship golf course
- Spa suite, with massage