Yangon

Restored colonial grande dame overlooking the Yangon River, in an ideal location for exploring downtown. — Hideaway Report

Belmond Governor's Residence is a rare oasis in Asia with its beautiful, relaxing garden setting, colonial feel and excellent service. — Star Service

Serene lakeside retreat set in tropical gardens, a free shuttle ride away from Yangon's historic heart. — Jetsetter

The fabulous Loft staff welcomed us with lime honey tea and made it possible to check in early after a long flight. — Afar Magazine

With 37 acres of tropical landscaped gardens located 15 minutes from both the airport and the heart of Yangon, Inya Lake Hotel is one of Yangon's first resorts. — Star Service

The ParkRoyal Yangon opened in 1997 in the heart of Yangon within a short distance of ShweDagon Pagoda, Sule Pogada and Bogyoke Aung San Market (formerly Scott's Market). — Star Service

They are trying hard at the Vintage Luxury Yacht Hotel. They don’t quite make it, but it is still a fun, quirky and affordable hotel afloat on the river in downtown Yangon. — The Telegraph

On the edge of happening Sanchaung and a 15-minute walk from Shwedagon Paya, this appealing hostel has large and posh dorms, with proper beds and lockers. — Lonely Planet

Thanlwin Guest House is a family-run budget guesthouse located on a small side street about halfway between the airport and downtown Yangon. — Oyster

It has high-quality bunk-bed dorms with privacy curtains and spacious simply designed private rooms. — Lonely Planet

The facility is 1.5 km from the beautiful Shwedagon Pagoda, the city's prize attraction, though the otherwise nondescript neighborhood will hold little interest for travelers. — Star Service

With hotels in Yangon more expensive than in neighboring Thailand, East offers an especially good value. — Fodor's

Of the several backpacker hostels that have sprung up in the Chinatown area, this one offers the most spacious and well-kept dorms. — Lonely Planet

Aimed squarely at business travelers, this new midrange hotel is a gleaming tower and a terrific option for tourists as well, with some of the best-value lodgings in Yangon. — Fodor's

A contemporary budget property located in the heart of bustling Chinatown, close to restaurants, bars, and tourist sights. Its 24 rooms are a sharp step up from many in the area. — Oyster