Governor's Residence, A Belmond Hotel, YangonvsThe Loft Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Belmond Governor's Residence scores significantly better than The Loft Hotel. Belmond Governor's Residence scores 91 with endorsements from 8 sources such as Fodor's, Star Service and Jetsetter.
Governor's Residence, A Belmond Hotel, Yangon
35 Taw Win Road, Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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
"Belmond Governor's Residence is a rare oasis in Asia with its beautiful, relaxing garden setting, colonial feel and excellent service. " Full review
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
"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
4.0
"Belmond Governor’s Residence is one of Yangon’s premier luxury hotels." Full review
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
"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
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
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.
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The Loft Hotel
33 Yaw Min Gyi Street | Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar
From $88/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Fodor's
"The sleek, chic rooms are super-comfortable although the two-story loft-style suites are the pick of the categories and a great choice if you’re staying a while." Full review
Oyster
3.0
"The three-pearl The Loft Hotel is one of Yangon's nicest boutique hotels, a 10-minute walk from most downtown landmarks." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This purpose-built, French-managed property on a quiet side street in downtown Yangon makes an ideal base for exploring the city on foot." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The fabulous Loft staff welcomed us with lime honey tea and made it possible to check in early after a long flight." Full review