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Governor's Residence, A Belmond Hotel, Yangon vs May Fair Inn

Belmond Governor's Residence and May Fair Inn are both highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Belmond Governor's Residence scores significantly higher than May Fair Inn. Belmond Governor's Residence scores 91 with approval from 8 sources like Hideaway Report, Oyster and Star Service.

Governor's Residence, A Belmond Hotel, Yangon
Governor's Residence, A Belmond Hotel, Yangon
8 / 10
35 Taw Win Road, Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar
From $139 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Even before Myanmar’s recent political thaw, this Orient-Express-run retreat in the leafy embassy district stood out as the former capital’s most charming property." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Belmond Governor's Residence is a rare oasis in Asia with its beautiful, relaxing garden setting, colonial feel and excellent service. " Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Dainty cut-out woodwork, jungle greenery and the sounds of nature (noisy mynah birds by morning, cicadas by night) give this property a fairy tale air." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"It's a trip back in time at this 1920s colonial-style mansion located on a quiet backstreet in the Embassy Quarter of Yangon." Full review
Oyster Oyster
4.0
"Belmond Governor’s Residence is one of Yangon’s premier luxury hotels." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
93.0
"Spacious and comfortable 1920s teak mansion-hotel in the diplomatic quarter of Yangon close to the Shwedagon Pagoda." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Residence is an oasis that is a welcome place to return to after various side-trips to lesser-developed areas within the country--highly recommended!" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The epitome of colonial luxury...the handsome rooms have teak floors, cloud-soft beds and stone baths with rose-petal water. The pool merges gently into the lawns and sparkles with reflected beauty." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The handsome rooms have teak floors, cloud-soft beds and stone baths with rose-petal water. The pool merges gently into the lawns and sparkles with reflected beauty. " Full review
May Fair Inn
May Fair Inn
7 / 10
57 38th Street, Yangon, Myanmar
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Family Friendly
  • Air Conditioning
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Family-run, and ever reliable, this old-fashioned place is best for the traveller looking for tranquillity rather than a party." Full review