Tucked away in the leafy diplomatic enclave, the Governor’s Residence isn’t the only colonial-style hotel in Yangon, but it’s the one with the most panache and old-world charm. You enter via impeccably manicured lawns flanked by a pool and…

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Wake up in your own private villa made from lustrous Burmese teak, under a ruby-coloured silk bedspread with freshly cut orchids on the bedside table. The Rupar Mandalar is effortlessly stylish from top to toe – an enclave of peace and luxu…

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This beautiful complex of thatched, stilted huts nestles on the bucolic eastern shore of Inle Lake. It can only be reached by water – teams of local leg rowers paddle guests up the channel leading to the the teak-floored villas, ranged arou…

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At a grand setting beside the river, the Thiripyitsaya creates an imposing spectacle, its pretty bungalows and villas spilling across landscaped grounds to the waterfront as the tips of ancient stupas nose above the trees in the background.…

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‘The Hotel By The Red Canal’, to give it its full title, is one of the few bona fide boutique properties in Mandalay. Fusing contemporary Burmese chic with high Konbaung style, it’s delightfully pretty, with traditional gabled roofs overloo…

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This boutique property, hidden from view behind a tract of floating gardens, enjoys a tranquil location on the eastern shores of Inle Lake. Most of its 16 villas face west, ensuring romantic sunset views over the water to the mountains from…

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The ruins of ancient Bagan are mesmerising, but exploring them in the heat of the central plains can be hard work, which is why a cool, tranquil, restorative base is essential. Opened only in 2013, the Bagan Lodge – the site’s newest and mo…

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A serene abode on the banks of the Ayeyarwaddy, the superior grade rooms are nicely done-up with decks and offers standard accommodation. The temples are just a couple of minutes away from this hotel.

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This is by far the most comfortable option on the summit of sacred Mount Kyaiktiyo, and the perfect launch pad for sunrise and sunset visits to the famous Golden Rock. Its rooms are simply furnished, but clean and well maintained, while the…

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A basic hotel situated on the banks of Thanlwin River close to the Mawlamyine Bridge.

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The Sandoway has long been the benchmark property on beautiful Ngapali Beach, thanks to its prime location beside the sand and exquisite architecture. Made with local hardwood, dressed stone and palm thatch, it luxury villas and cottages co…

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Close to key local attractions, such as the Sule Pagoda, Bogyoke Aung San Market and Chinatown. With a blend of sophisticated elegance, international facilities and warm hospitality, Sule Shangri-La (formerly Traders) is further enhanced by…

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