The Governors Residence
Located in a lotus garden not far from the Shwedagon Pagoda is The Governors Residence. Once a governor's mansion, it has since been converted in to a 49-room hotel, a 30-minute drive from Yangon airport (RGN). Located in the hotel are two restaurants; the Mandalay Restaurant serves Asian and European cuisine and the Mindon Lounge is a comfortable spot to sit indoors overlooking the garden, or outdoors, and enjoy a refreshment. While there is a swimming pool and massage treatments are offered, there is no spa. The Governor’s Residence has a fitness center and wi-fi is available anywhere on hotel grounds, in addition to having a business center for Internet and email access.
The Governor's Residence
35 Taw Win Road
Dagon Township
Yangon, Myanmar
Telephone :+95 1229 860
Fax: +95 1228 260
E-mail: yangon@orient-express.com
The Strand Hotel
This elegant 32-room colonial palace, built at the height of the British rule in Burma, is reminiscent of the romantic era of Graham Green and W. Somerset Maugham. It remains an oasis of tranquility in an ever-changing and bustling Rangoon. The Strand was previously part of the Aman group, and is still of Aman caliber in its splendid suites, delicious food and superb service. It is now a part of the GHM Group, which is an Aman affiliate. The hotel offers two dining options, The Strand Café which features Burmese cuisine, and The Strand Grill, which is said to be one of Yangon’s finest dining venues. A business center is available for Internet and email access with professional secretarial services. The hotel has The Strand Boutique for shopping and The Strand Spa Suite for spa treatments. There is no fitness center or pool. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from Yangon International Airport (RGN).
The Strand, Yangon
92 Strand Road
Yangon, Myanmar
Tel: (95) 1 243 377
Fax: (95) 1 243 393
Email: strand@ghmhotels.com