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

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

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

The least impressive of the Ostello Bello brood, mainly because it lacks the space of the branches in New Bagan and Nyaungshwe, this is still the best hostel in Mandalay by some distance. — 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