This is a sortable list of the hotels featured on this website for Burma
But bear in mind that our ranking is subjective is highly subjective ! Please call us to discuss !
Aureum Palace Inle - Inle Lake
Set right on the shore of Inle Lake, the luxurious Aureum Palace takes slightly longer to get to than other local options, but once you get there the location is lovely. This is a good option if the Inle Princess is not available.
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Aureum Resort and Spa - Ngapali Beach
The Aureum Palace at Ngapali Beach is a stylish new boutique hotel which has really raised the bar locally. Luxurious cottages are scattered around the extensive grounds with some being right on the beach. All the facilities you would expect of an Aureum hotel make this a good contemporary alternative to Sandoway Resort.
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Governors Residence - Yangon
The Governor’s Residence in Yangon is the epitome of colonial style and charm. Discreet and luxurious, it is truly one of the best heritage hotels in Asia. We really cannot recommend this place highly enough.
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Hotel by the Red Canal - Mandalay
Very close to the Mandalay Palace, the Hotel by the Red Canal is a small, friendly, colonial-style boutique hotel. With outstanding food, excellent staff and good facilities, this is one of the best hotels in Burma and definitely our favourite in Mandalay.
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IFC Pandaw - Boats
Operating on the Chindwin and Upper Irrawaddy Rivers in Burma, The IFC (Irrawaddy Flotilla Company) Pandaw is one of the leading luxury river cruise companies in Asia. The company has 10 ships, all newly built as replicas of the old colonial river steamers and all beautifully finished in teak and brass. Staterooms, although not enormous, are large by cruising standards and very comfortable. Service is friendly and excellent. Journeys range from 7 to 20 nights with (non-compulsory) daily cultural excursions, and a stunning variety of landscapes and a rich diversity of riverside life and culture along the route. A river trip such as this offers a fantastic blend of relaxation, adventure and culture.
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Inle Lake Princess Resort - Inle Lake
With a great lakeside location, lovely chalets, good facilities and 5* service, the Inle Princess Resort is the best hotel in the area – and correspondingly popular, therefore availability is the only issue. Book early if you want to stay here.
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Orcaella - Boats
Brand new in July 2013 from Belmond, the Orcaella (named after a species of snubfin dolphin unique to the Irrawaddy) offers deluxe river cruising on the Chindwin and Irrawaddy Rivers between Rangoon and Bhamo. Standards are every bit as excellent as you would expect. 7- and 11-night cruises are offered, with daily cultural excursions. The 25 cabins are spacious and comfortable, with teak and rattan furniture and full-length glass windows looking out onto the unfurling landscape. Facilities include a swimming pool, fitness room, spa and an observation deck. First class food and wine list and great service. This is scenery, culture, adventure and relaxation all wrapped up in one luxurious package.
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RV Paukan - Boats
Built in 2007 in Burma in the style of the old colonial river steamers, the RV Paukan (Paukan is the ancient name for Bagan) describes itself as a charming cruising boutique hotel. It offers short one- or two-night cruises on the Irrawaddy River between Mandalay and Bagan during the dry season. A crew of 30 looks after 55 passengers, who are accommodated in comfortable cabins decorated in a blend of traditional (hardwood floors and furnishings) and contemporary styles. Some cabins open onto a promenade deck, others have large sliding glass doors onto a French balcony. Facilities include a bar, lounge, dining room (serving both Burmese and international cuisine), and large sundeck and observation lounge from which to watch the passing scenery unfold.
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Sandoway Resort - Ngapali Beach
Sandoway has been at Ngapali Beach for as long as we can remember and it is still our favourite along this amazing beach. Occupying 6 acres of tropical gardens only 15 minutes from the airport, this excellent resort has lovely cottages, great facilities and wonderful staff. Very popular and rightly so.
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