Located in a lotus garden not far from the Shwedagon Pagoda is The Governor's 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 WiFi is available anywhere on hotel grounds, in addition to having a business center for Internet and email access.

The Rosewood Yangon's historic building on Stand Lane was originally built in 1927 as the New Law Courts, and in partnership with the Yangon Heritage Trust, it has been carefully restored it from the inside out to preserve its Burmese spirit and the grandeur of its past. The property offers 209 spacious rooms and suites with classic décor and high ceilings. There are five distinct dining venues including a residential-style tea lounge and patisserie, a modern Chinese restaurant, a convivial bistro, an intimate bar and cigar lounge, plus a panoramic rooftop bar boasting sweeping views of the city and the Yangon River.  Accommodations at Rosewood Yangon include a variety of room and suite types, all of which are elegantly appointed and feature touches like Juliet balconies, sun terraces, french doors, garden spaces, and more. Recreational options include Sense: A Rosewood Spa, a rooftop infinity pool and a fitness studio.  Meeting and function facilities include a ballroom, bridal suite, function salon, three meeting rooms and an outdoor deck.

This elegant 32-room colonial palace, built at the height of the British rule in Burma, is reminiscent of the romantic era of Graham Greene 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. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from Yangon International Airport (RGN).

The Sule Shangri-La (formerly the Traders Hotel) is located at the pulse of the central business, cultural and shopping district of the city. There are numerous attractions, restaurants and traditional teashops on the hotel’s doorstep. Yangon, the economic and cultural capital of Myanmar, has previously been described as the “Garden City.” The city is blessed with wide walkways, plenty of trees, green parks and lakes. The Sule Shangri-La is one of the most well-known luxury hotels in the Yangon. The 270 rooms are spacious and decorated with contemporary and executive-style furnishing. Guest rooms boast outstanding city, pagoda or river vistas. A full array of amenities and facilities are provided including a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, fitness center, babysitting services, safety boxes, massage spa and much more. The hotel is located a short 30-minute drive from the international airport.

The historic building housing the Kandawgyi Palace Hotel has undergone many lives, first as a rowing club, then as a maternity hospital, followed by a national biological museum, until its final reincarnation into a hotel in 1934. With 175 rooms and suites, the hotel is located strategically near major sightseeing spots and landmarks, and is only a 10-minute walk from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Facilities include a holistic spa, an in-house clinic, wireless Internet, swimming pool, business center, 24-hour room service, and a karaoke club. Dining options are plentiful, including the casual Lake View Restaurant for snacks and Thiri Cafe and Terrace, a 24-hour restaurant offering Asian dishes and a breakfast buffet. The Kandawgyi Palace Hotel is located only 30 minutes from the Yangon airport.

Founded in 1995, the Savoy Hotel is located in central Yangon just a few minutes’ walk from Shwedagon Pagoda. With 30 deluxe rooms and six suites, this boutique hotel is styled with traditional Myanmar antiques and teak furniture and features an outdoor pool and lounge area located under tall trees. Amenities include laundry service, weekly live music events, babysitting services, massage and beauty treatments, a fitness studio and a business center. The hotel offers five dining options, including Kipling’s Restaurant, which specializes in Asian and Western cuisine. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from the town center and about a 40-minute drive from the international airport (RGN).