Mandalay

A stone's throw from Mandalay Hill and a short jaunt to the royal palace, this Thai-owned big-box hotel offers easy access to Mandalay's main sites. — Fodor's

Statuettes, local paintings and some genuinely funky accents add some interest to rooms that are comfortable if not luxurious. — Lonely Planet

Luxurious for the price, this sizeable hotel has tasteful, restrained decor in large, fully equipped rooms sporting parquet floors and fashion-neutral bathrooms. — Lonely Planet

This seven-storey tower has clean but small rooms; if you need space to stretch out, this may not be the right spot for you, but otherwise it's great value, especially if you book online. — Lonely Planet

This traveller-oriented lower-midrange hotel has a lovely roof garden, helpful staff and decent rooms – nothing too exemplary, but clean and kitted out well for the price. — Lonely Planet

Lashings of wood panelling, pretty foliage and the odd carving enliven this superfriendly family-style hotel. — Lonely Planet

Idyllic and full of local flavor, this resort is a ways from downtown but is a real oasis. — Fodor's

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This sensibly priced lower-midrange hotel is handily placed behind the train station with gleaming clean floors, high ceilings, minibar, lift and maybe a (fake) welcome rose on the bed. — Lonely Planet

Kyi Tin's defining feature is its series of balcony-fronted bungalows set in a large yet central lawn-and-fountain garden. — Lonely Planet

The main 1960s house of this lovely homestyle inn is set in a tree-shaded yard complete with fairy lights, parasol seating and an old horse cart. — Lonely Planet

Despite its relatively central location, this is a quiet oasis set back from the road, noteworthy for its pleasant garden and resort-like feel. — Lonely Planet

This multistorey midrange glass tower is great value for money – scratch that, it's a lovely hotel all around. — Lonely Planet

One of downtown's group-tour-oriented high-rises, the Home Hotel offers comfortable and spacious rooms with touches of local style. — Lonely Planet

This friendly spot is located near some cool markets and offers reasonably handsome rooms, chilly air-conditioning, hot showers and decent internet connections. — Lonely Planet

Contemporary-style hotel is within a block of gold-pounding workshops; fortunately, they can't be heard from the well-kept, simply furnished rooms. Bicycles are provided free to guests. — Lonely Planet

This is a mixed bag. Ned Kelly's dimly lit, bare-bones rooms won't encourage you to linger...the rooftop Irish pub, covered in a tent, is a pleasant place for a drink and the location can't be beat. — Lonely Planet