In a Nutshell

The Strand is a classic boutique colonial hotel located on the waterfront in downtown Yangon in Burma offering just 30 suites.

At a Glance

  • Possibly the best located hotel in Yangon, right in the heart of the former colonial district, right on the waterfront from where you can just walk out and explore the city
  • Just 30 suites, with a large renovation due to be complete by November 2016
  • The best place to have high tea in Yangon
  • No swimming pool, or spa
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The Detail

Opened in 1901, the Strand quickly became the finest hostelry in British Rangoon and was soon acquired by the Sarkies brothers who also owned the iconic Raffles Hotel in Singapore and the Eastern & Oriental in Penang. It fell into disrepair after independence, but in 1989 it was restored by amongst others Adrian Zecha of Aman Resorts fame.

As you enter the lobby, you quickly are sucked into the 20s and 30s colonial vibe, from pristine marble flooring to the rattan armchairs and whirling black-lacquered ceiling fans. Step back in time, and take high tea in the Strand Cafe.

Upstairs there are 30 suites, all with hugely high ceilings giving a sense of space and light to each room. Polished teakwood floors welcome you, alongside the usual mod-cons such as flatscreen TVs, safe and en suite bathrooms featuring deep soak bathtubs. The Superior Suites are the smallest suites available, with the Deluxe Suites offering a little more living space. The Executive Suites overlook the river, whilst the Strand Suite comes with its down study and dining room. The rooms are nicely proportioned, but were designed some time ago, so haven’t kept totally up to date with modern hotel design. They do at least have 24 hours butler service on each floor.

As we have mentioned there is the Strand Cafe for light bites and lunch, the main restaurant being the Strand Grill which is open for dinner. The Strand Bar is well worth visiting for a drink or two, or two try your hand on their billiard table. The Spa offers a range of treatments, although there are no fitness facilities or swimming pool.

The Strand Itineraries

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The Road to Mandalay: Cruising the Irrawaddy

Yangon - Mandalay - Irrawaddy Cruise - Bagan - Inle Lake - Ngapali Beach  

Nothing quite compares to a gentle cruise along the Irrawaddy from Mandalay to Bagan. You’ll see the major sights of Burma, but also see the traditional villages and rural charm along the banks of the river.

12 days from £3795 p. p.

Burma in Depth

Bago - Hpa An - Golden Rock - Yangon - Bagan - Yandabo - Mandalay - Maymyo - Hsipaw - Kalaw - Inle Lake - Ngapali  

If you want to leave no stone unturned in Burma, then we can offer longer private journeys which get further off-the-beaten track to see more of this amazing country.

24 days from £4630 p. p.

Honeymoon to Burma

Yangon - Bagan - Inle Lake - Ngapali Beach  

A honeymoon to Burma allows you to have an amazing cultural adventure and a chance to leisurely kick-back on the Indian Ocean.

13 days from £2710 p. p.

Classic Burma: The Golden Land

Yangon - Bagan - Mandalay - Kalaw - Inle Lake - Ngapali Beach  

Explore Burma on a luxury private tour seeing all the major sights, plus a visit to Kalaw and ending with some well deserved time on the beach in Ngapali to end.

14 days from £2685 p. p.

Experiences

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