This hotel was simply gorgeous. Our room was at the front of the building with a door leading out to the shared "balcony" (for lack of a better word). It was beautifully furnished, every piece of furniture was stunning to look at. The only thing we found slightly frustrating was that the staff were so attentive we couldn't leave the... more

The Starnd Hotel: we paid $320 for deluxe last year December. But it's worth it.Very high class hotel. more

When I first visited Yangon 3 years ago, I stayed away from the Strand because of the high rates. However, this time, they were offering reduced off-season rates (after April) with a deluxe room at US$185/night, so I decided to go ahead and spend 2 nights there. It was well worth it. The property is beautifuly restored and the service... more

This is a beautifully restored colonial building in downtown Yangon. It is very central, next door to the Australian and UK embassies and the central Post Office. Service is excellent, the rooms are large and of a very high standard, and the restaurants very good. However, there is no garden to relax in, nor a swimming pool. And rooms ate... more

The Strand is simply a legendary place. It oozes with history and charm. The staff is completely switched on and ready to anticipate, communicate, and serve any request. Each guest is assigned their own butler who sits 10 steps outside your door. The rooms are huge and updated (in 1995, but the place has not been run over with guests... more

The Strand exudes history - built in 1901 by the Armenian Sarkie Bros, owners of Raffles in Singapore, it catered to Rangoon's colonial big-wigs and the various writers who washed up here in the 20s and 30s. It slowly fell into disrepair, had a hard time during WWII when the bar was used as a stables, and then went further... more

I have stayed at the Strand hotel several times in the last few years. This hotel is the old grand dame of Yangon and you pay for staying here big time. Rooms have high ceilings and butler service which will help you unpack etc. Anything you need will be handled by the desk downstairs. Breakfast was fabulous and included in... more

Albergo coloniale di gran classe. Servizio impeccabile. Abbiamo avuto delle magnifiche enormi camere al primo piano, serviti da mille camerieri... more