The Ultimate List of 5 Luxury Hotels in Yangon

August 30, 2023 - 407 views

Looking for the best hotel options in Yangon, Myanmar for your coming trip, search no further as we bring to you the top 5 most luxurious hotels in Yangon.

Looking for the best hotel options in Yangon, Myanmar for your coming trip, search no further as we bring to you the top 5 most luxurious hotels in Yangon. With our experiences and some research on the best luxury hotel options in Yangon, we have made a list of our suggested luxurious hotels and highly recommended by the tourists visiting this city. Hope our recommendation can help you to make your final decision easier and not wasting time looking for a splendid 5-star hotel in Yangon.

1. The Strand Yangon

Location: No. 92 Strand Rd, Yangon, Myanmar

Price range: From USD243/ Room/ Night 

As one of the historical and cultural heritages of Yangon, the Strand Hotel is somewhere past meets present, which could be a great choice for your vacation here. The hotel, a combination of the old world colonial charm and the modern luxury equipment, is perfectly located right in front of Yangon River, among China Town and is only 20 minutes walking to the Sule and Botataung Pagodas and the Aung Sang Market.

The Strand Yangon

Decoration of coffee bar at The Strand Yangon

The hotel has renovated twice in 1989, which remained its architecture, and in 2016. With the new equipment of chandeliers, ceiling fans, authentic period furnishings, advanced air-conditioning, in-room modern technologies and the training of staff to enhance the service qualities, skills to provide personalized services to their customers.

According to author John Murray’s “Handbook for Travellers in India, Burma and Ceylon” in 1911, he has declared the hotel as “the finest hostelry East of Suez”. The hotel has been trying to try to enhance its qualities and services to be able to maintain this title.

Luxury room at The Strand Yangon Hotel

Luxury room at The Strand Yangon Hotel

2. Belmond Governor’s Residence

Location: 35 Taw Win Road, Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar

Price range: From USD254/ Room/ Night

Located slightly out of town and avoiding the crowd, traffic jams, dusty streets of the town center, Belmond Governor’s Residence will welcome you to heaven where you can relax and enjoy every second at this colonial-style mansion.

Outdoor space in Belmond Governor’s Residence

Outdoor space in Belmond Governor’s Residence

When the tourists arrive, the hotel will welcome them with the gong which is considered as a ceremony of welcoming the guest to their oasis. Belmond Governor’s Residence is in the Embassy quarter with tranquil gardens, fan-shaped swimming pool, spacious and exquisitely furnished suites, and a unique culinary experience. This perfectly luxurious colonial-style mansion in Yangon is waiting for you to come and experience the traditional culture as well as local cuisine.

luxury room of Belmond Governor’s Residence

Elegant decorations in luxury room of Belmond Governor’s Residence

3. Sule Shangri-La

Location: 223 Sule Pagoda Rd, Yangon, Myanmar

Price range: From USD173/ Room/ Night

Always being one of the best and most favorite hotels in Yangon, Sule Shangri-La is well-known for its excellent services and facilities, modern look as well as the perfect location. The hotel contains 464 rooms and suites, 4 restaurants and bars, an outdoor swimming pool, and a spa center. With all these modern and luxury facilities, the hotel will provide the customers and make them feel the most comfortable as they can.

The location of this hotel is right in the center of the downtown, only walking distance to tourist places like Sule Pagoda, Bogyoke Market, Yangon River. This hotel is suitable for many types of traveling from business trips, celebrations, meetings, weddings to vacations, honeymoon.

Splendid coffee and bar at Sule Shangri-La

Splendid coffee and bar at Sule Shangri-La

Luxury hotel room at Sule Shangri-La

Luxury hotel room at Sule Shangri-La

4. Novotel Yangon Max

Location: 459 Pyay Road, Kamayut Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar

Price range: From USD126/ Room/ Night

If you are not familiar with finding a hotel for your business trip or vacation in a brand new country, a town like Yangon, why not choosing the Novotel Yangon Max - a pretty popular brand for business and travelers with their 5-star worldwide standard services.

Novotel Yangon Max is comfortable, modern, and new. The hotel has everything you may need for your trip here. The great location of this hotel in Yangon is only 20 minutes from the airport and the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. The hotel is also close to many other embassies and international organizations, the historical city center.

The perfect location of Novotel Yangon Max

The perfect location of Novotel Yangon Max

The hotel will provide a comfortable time here thanks to a large swimming pool and a pleasant rooftop bar with a highlight of the view of the famous Shwedagon Pagoda and Yangon city. You will also find interest in the recreational facilities, fantastic Asian and international cuisine, spacious and comfortable rooms. For business purposes, this can also be a nice option with modern meeting rooms and its adjacent location to the business center.

Novotel Yangon Max's hotel room

Novotel Yangon Max's hotel room

5. Melia Yangon

Location: 192 Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Township 11201, Myanmar

Price range: From USD131/ Room/ Night

Melia hotel is one of the newest and most luxury 5-star hotels in Yangon, Myanmar. The hotel connects directly to the Myanmar Plaza new shopping mall and office towers. The hotel is located opposite Inya Lake with a breathtaking view over the water, beautiful Inya Lake, Shwedagon Pagoda, and the city.

Melia Yangon hotel room

Melia Yangon hotel room

The hotel is just 25 minute driving from Yangon International Airport, 20 minutes from the city center, and 20 minutes from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. The rooms are nice, clean, spacious, and modern amenities. Other services like restaurants, meeting rooms, swimming pool, and the gym are also great points of this hotel. The staff provides excellent services to meet every need of the customers.

Hope you find the information in “The Ultimate List of 5 Luxury Hotels in Yangon” useful and it will help you make the right choice for your stay here. Myanmar and especially Yangon will be dreamy places for you to spend your vacation and explore the local culture.

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