Classic Burma and the Mergui
Mandalay - Bagan - Inle Lake - Yangon - Mergui ArchipelagoExplore the untouched islands of the Mergui Archipelago in southern Burma with the classics highlights of this amazing destination.
The Savoy was restored in the 1990s from an old historic mansion just off old Rangoon’s ‘millionaire row’ where you find quite a few interesting restaurants and shops. You can see the Shwedagon Pagoda from the hotel, and it is just a short drive to the main downtown area. The hotel surrounds a central swimming pool in the courtyard with a sundeck and lounge area, the perfect respite from a day exploring bustling Yangon. The Savoy has very much retained a colonial feel, from the perfectly polished teak hardwood floors, to the collection of local artefacts, antiques and artwork that can be found throughout the hotel. There are two room types, the Deluxe Rooms either look out to the gardens (complete with resident ducks!) or the swimming pool, complete with french balconies. The bathrooms feature rainforest showers (no bathtub) and Aigner bath products. The Executive Suites are larger, and do have a roll-top bathtub and more of a living area, complete with an inviting wicker chair. All rooms have WiFi, mini-bar, safe and a small writing desk. The rooms are comfortably furnished, but we wouldn’t consider them the height of luxury.
There are two excellent restaurants; Kipling’s which serves from Western and Asian cuisine, and Rossini which serves Italian fare. It is well worth stopping for a glass of this or that at the Captain’s Bar.
We arrange totally bespoke trips and design an itinerary that is designed around you. You may have seen a suggested itinerary that we can base your plans around, or we can start with a blank sheet and paper and design something from scratch. You can leave a phone number and suggest a time to call you back, and we can also arrange to do this during the evenings or at weekends if you are busy during the daytime. We can also meet up with you in you fancy a coffee and are based in and around London.