The Governors Residence

A romantic, colonial-style mansion dating from the 1920s, Belmond Governor’s Residence is redolent of the days when it was home to the ruler of Myanmar’s southern states.

With its fan-cooled verandas and teak armchairs, this delightful Belmond hotel in the elegant Embassy Quarter of Yangon, conjures up a bygone era while offering every modern pleasure.

Set in a verdant garden dotted with lotus pools, the hotel is truly magical at the end of a day spent visiting the majestic Shwedagon Pagoda. Dinner is served alfresco in the balmy evening air by lantern-light, as tropical fragrances scent the breeze.

Amenities

Swimming Pool 

Go for a cooling dip in thefan-shaped swimming pool, or simply relax and take in the atmosphere while you lounge on the comfortable sunbeds. 

Boutique and Gift Shop

From beautiful hand-crafted art to stylish fashions made using local fabrics, the boutique and gift shop offers the perfect mementos to remember your time in Myanmar. Luxury toiletries and essential drugstore items are also available.

Tour and Travel Desk 

Let us guide you as you discover the Garden City of the East. The tour and travel desk is available to book excursions or to answer your questions about travel in Myanmar.

The Governor’s Oasis Spa

Discover a range of spa treatments that rejuvenate the body while relaxing the mind. The expert therapists offer a selection of facial therapies, massages, manicures and pedicures. 

Rooms

Carved teak and sumptuous silks combine to make rooms feel spacious, fresh and timeless.

The exceptionally spacious rooms are a haven of tranquillity in the heart of Yangon’s Embassy Quarter. They offer double or twin beds, comfortably accommodating two people with an extra bed available for a third. 

Deluxe Rooms

All of theDeluxe Rooms offer beautiful views of the Residence’s outer courtyard.

Deluxe Garden Rooms

The Deluxe Garden Rooms have stunning views of the private lotus garden, towering trees and free-form pond.

Governor’s Rooms

Honouring the hotel’s history, Governor’s Rooms combine Burmese tradition with contemporary luxury.

The Governor’s Rooms reflect a bygone era. Hardwood floors, intricate woodcarvings and delicate silks are perfectly complemented by modern luxuries.

Local patterns worked into fresh designs decorate the space, while a hand-carved bed canopy stands as the focal point in each room.

Behind silk-panelled doors you will find a spacious bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower.

Suites

Spacious and elegantly furnished, each suite is a luxurious sanctuary in this exotic city.

Overlooking the private lotus garden, suites offer a blissful retreat after a day sightseeing in Yangon.    

Junior Suites

The Junior Suites feature one bedroom with a double bed and a large living room space. 

Two-bedroom Junior Suite

Accommodating up to four guests, the two-bedroom Junior Suite is perfect for families or friends travelling together. It offers two connecting bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with two twin beds, and a shared bathroom.

Dining

Dine in style and experience the exotic delicacies of Myanmar.

Belmond Governor’s Residence offers a range of restaurants and bars to please all tastes.

Mandalay Restaurant

Enjoy the exotic, local cuisine of Myanmar, with its subtly blended spice, or select from a wide selection of European specialities. Mandalay Restaurant benefits from a romantic location, surrounded by tropical gardens and lotus ponds. 

Burmese Curry Table

Fragrant local curries, vegetables and rice are served buffet style over authentic charcoal burners. Enjoy fresh and spicy salads with ice-cold draught beer and delicate Burmese green tea. Set in a spacious lounge, the restaurant boasts stunning views across the hotel’s gardens and ponds.

Mindon Lounge

The open-air Mindon Lounge is the perfect place to spend a relaxing evening. From light refreshments to cooling cocktails, the shaded garden area entices you to sample the exotic delicacies of Myanmar.

Kipling Bar

Named after Rudyard Kipling, the bar offers a relaxing atmosphere in which to sample fine wines, signature cocktails, or high-quality teas and coffee.