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The Strand, Yangon
The Strand, Yangon
The lobby at the Strand

The Strand

Yangon, Myanmar

The Strand

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The Strand hotel was built in 1901 by British entrepreneur John Dawood and was later acquired by the Sarkies brothers, who collected more than a few of Southeast Asia's grand colonial hotels including the famous Raffles Hotel in Singapore and the Eastern and Oriental in Penang. A major city landmark, the hotel has welcomed Somerset Maugham, George Orwell, Sir Noel Coward and Rudyard Kipling among its guests.

The hotel has 30 spacious suites reminiscent in style of the hotel's colonial-era with lofty ceilings, teakwood floors and antiquities, and serviced by a team of efficient butlers.

Guests can choose to dine in the elegant and formal Strand Grill, take afternoon tea at the Strand Café and enjoy a drink at the Strand Bar, at its busiest on a Friday night for Happy Hour, considered a longstanding Yangon tradition.

OUR RATING: First Class

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Photos of The Strand

  • The Strand Bar
    The Strand Bar
  • Superior suite, The Strand
    Superior suite, The Strand
  • Drive at the Strand Hotel
    Drive at the Strand Hotel
  • The Strand, Yangon
    The Strand, Yangon
  • Lobby, The Strand
    Lobby, The Strand
  • Food at the Strand Hotel
    Food at the Strand Hotel
  • The Strand, Yangon
    The Strand, Yangon
  • The lobby at the Strand
    The lobby at the Strand

Location & places nearby

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    Alternative places to stay nearby

    Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.

    Experiences while staying here

    The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.

    • Shwedagon sunset & a local beer
      Shwedagon Pagoda

      Shwedagon sunset & a local beer

      Shwedagon sunset & a local beer

      At around 4pm in the afternoon you'll be met by your driver and guide for a visit to the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Visiting at this time affords a wonderful opportunity for people to watch as the city's residents come to pay their respects after finishing work or school.

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    • Walking tour of Yangon
      Close-up of Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon)

      Walking tour of Yangon

      Walking tour of Yangon

      This morning you'll enjoy a flexible tour of Yangon with your driver and guide. The highlight of your tour will most certainly be a visit to the Shwedagon Pagoda, the jewel in the city's crown.

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