The Strand
What the experts agree on
A restored 1901 colonial icon on Strand Road, blending Victorian character with modern comforts. Experts call it Yangon's best address—historic, atmospheric, and ideally located downtown.
“Restored colonial grande dame overlooking the Yangon River, in an ideal location for exploring downtown.”
– Hideaway Report
"The Strand is a wonderful example of the opulence left behind by the British in their former colonies." Full review
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Iron, ironing board and coffeemaker are supplied upon request.
"The grand old hotel, a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World, oozes history, even after an extensive renovation that has added modern comforts throughout." Full review
"On Strand Road, a teeming thoroughfare just off Yangon river, the Victorian gem rubs shoulders with crumbling colonial buildings and glossy skyscrapers that make up the city’s burgeoning downtown." Full review
"A five-star stay at a Victorian-era hotel with plenty of character, centrally located in vibrant Yangon." Full review
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"This 1901 icon from the heyday of stylish travel was refurbished in 2016, the same year The Strand launched its cruise ship on the Ayeyarwady river." Full review
18.5
"Back at the turn of the twentieth century, when Burma was still a part of British-run India, the Strand was the finest hotel in town. Built by the brothers responsible for Singapore’s..." Full review
"Without a doubt, The Strand is Yangon's best hotel. Colonial gem meets modern aesthetic, I wouldn't hesitate to visit the Strand again..and again..and again." Full review
"The Strand is a relic of the same colonial-era legacy as the Oriental in Bangkok, the Raffles in Singapore and the Eastern & Oriental in Georgetown." Full review
Bib Gourmand
"The hotel bar providing the natural gathering place for the city’s entrepreneurial class...the guest rooms serving as a security blanket of Western luxury for foreign travelers on expeditions" Full review
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Free Breakfast
Laundry Service
Concierge
$267/night
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