The Strand Hotel Yangon

The Strand is more than a hotel; it is living history. It has endured tumultuous times and glowed in the happiness of better ones, and arguably remains as elegant and stately today as it was when it first opened in 1901. The suites are attractive, comfortable and well appointed with the amenities one expects; the pool is inviting and the gym well equipped. The bar has real character, serves excellent drinks, and offers the opportunity for a great game of pool, while the café offered some tasty treats and a decent breakfast. I cannot comment on the hotel’s restaurant, as I did not eat there. The service was routinely courteous and helpful, as one would expect from a hotel of such standing. A special shout-out, however, to Pwint, whose customer service was not only professional but marked by a genuine warmth. The Operations Director also made a point of circulating through the common areas to ensure that guests were happy and well looked after - a nice touch. In short, I really enjoyed my stay. More than that, it felt good to be, even briefly, a part of its history.

This hotel has been on my bucket list. It was built in 1901 and many renovations have been done to keep it up with times. The high ceilings and spaciousness of the rooms was very extravagent. I can imagine how grand it must have been back in the British colonial days. Great hotel for history/ architecture buffs. Not suitable for fast paced travellers like business travels and families with kids.

I staid here in 1988 when the Telex operator let me send news stories secretly. The Strand has been renovated and looks better with a swimming pool. It is a sad truth that the Government hasn’t been able to promote tourism because they continue their ways with the democratic-minded public. The hotel, however, is a a nice place to catch your breath. It deserves to be full of happy tourists.

Great classic hotel. Staff went above and beyond. Food was really good. It was very quiet, and they can certainly use your support. Only negative was a lack of hot water. Suspect they are using solar, and there was no sun. If there is an electrical backup, maybe they didn't want to use it due to the low occupancy? I will return to this hotel.

늘 꼭 투숙하고 싶었던 전통의 호텔입니다. 기대했던 만큼 클래식함에 감판을 했지만, 명성에 맞는 클래식한 룸 컨디션, 직원 시스템이 독특했습니다. 아쉽게도 모든 시설들이 오래 되다 보니 이곳 저곳 클래식한 분위기보다 다소아쉬운 느낌입니다. 가격이 원낙 비싸서 그런지 2번은 투숙하기가 힘들듯.