The Strand vs Inya Lake Hotel, Yangon
Both The Strand and Inya Lake Hotel, Yangon are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Strand scores significantly higher than Inya Lake Hotel, Yangon. The Strand comes in at #1 in Yangon with endorsements from 8 reviews like Fodor's, Jetsetter and Hideaway Report.
The Strand
92 Strand Rd., Yangon, Myanmar
From $267 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"The Strand is a wonderful example of the opulence left behind by the British in their former colonies."
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Fodor's
"The grand old hotel, a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World, oozes history, even after an extensive renovation that has added modern comforts throughout."
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Wallpaper
"On Strand Road, a teeming thoroughfare just off Yangon river, the Victorian gem rubs shoulders with crumbling colonial buildings and glossy skyscrapers that make up the city’s burgeoning downtown."
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Jetsetter
"A five-star stay at a Victorian-era hotel with plenty of character, centrally located in vibrant Yangon."
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Hideaway Report
92.0
"Restored colonial grande dame overlooking the Yangon River, in an ideal location for exploring downtown."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"This 1901 icon from the heyday of stylish travel was refurbished in 2016, the same year The Strand launched its cruise ship on the Ayeyarwady river."
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Afar Magazine
"Without a doubt, The Strand is Yangon's best hotel. Colonial gem meets modern aesthetic, I wouldn't hesitate to visit the Strand again..and again..and again."
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Lonely Planet
"The Strand is a relic of the same colonial-era legacy as the Oriental in Bangkok, the Raffles in Singapore and the Eastern & Oriental in Georgetown."
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Michelin Guide
"The hotel bar providing the natural gathering place for the city’s entrepreneurial class...the guest rooms serving as a security blanket of Western luxury for foreign travelers on expeditions"
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Inya Lake Hotel, Yangon
37, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon 112233, Myanmar
From $110 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"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."
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Oyster
3.0
"The three-pearl Inya Lake Hotel, Yangon is set on a private section of pretty Inya Lake, located halfway between the airport and downtown Yangon."
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Lonely Planet
"This mammoth property, designed by a Russian in the 1950s, offers big, light-filled rooms with wooden floors and balconies with elegant minimalism."
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