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The Strand vs Panda Hotel

The Strand and Myanmar Panda Hotel are both rated very highly by experts. On balance, The Strand scores significantly higher than Myanmar Panda Hotel. The Strand ranks #4 in Yangon with praise from 3 reviews including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Wallpaper.

The Strand
The Strand
9 / 10
92 Strand Rd., Yangon, Myanmar
From $267 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Star Service Star Service
"The Strand is a wonderful example of the opulence left behind by the British in their former colonies." Full review
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Iron, ironing board and coffeemaker are supplied upon request.
Fodor's 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." Full review
Wallpaper 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." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A five-star stay at a Victorian-era hotel with plenty of character, centrally located in vibrant Yangon." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
92.0
"Restored colonial grande dame overlooking the Yangon River, in an ideal location for exploring downtown." Full review
The Telegraph 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." Full review
Afar Magazine 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." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Michelin Guide 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" Full review
Panda Hotel
Panda Hotel
7 / 10
No. 205, Corner Of Wadan Street & Min Ye Kyaw Swa Road, Lanmadaw Township, Yangon, Myanmar
From $56 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"One of the more appealing hotels in this price range is this 13-storey high-rise west of the city centre. It has bright and enticing rooms." Full review