check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm. this understated hotel is a 10 minute walk from the national museum of myanmar, 3 km from the shwedagon pagoda and 4 km from kandawgyi lake. breakfast is complimentary. upgraded rooms include sitting areas with sofas. there's a classic regional restaurant, a chinese eatery and an international restaurant with pagoda views, along with a casual lobby bar. room service is available 24/7. warm rooms offer free wi fi and flat screen tvs, plus minibars and balconies; some have pagoda views. other amenities consist of a fitness room and a spa. suites add dining and/or living rooms, plus free soft drinks, and access to a sauna and a hot tub Yangon International Airport 32 min
Yangon City Hall (11 min) Completed in 1936, this grand building with tiered roofs was designed by well-known architect U Tin. Botataung Pagoda (14 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (15 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. Bogyoke Aung San Market (7 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. National Museum (6 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. Sule Pagoda (11 min) Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. Shwe Dagon Pagoda (8 min) Historic 99-m. Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit. Kandawgyi Lake (13 min) 150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Karaweik Palace (16 min) Ornate palace, home to traditional Myanmar lunch plates, a buffet dinner & nightly shows. Maha Bandula Park (12 min) Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (16 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. Inya Lake (16 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. Bogyoke Aung San Museum (13 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. Yangon Zoo (10 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. People's Park (9 min) Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain. |