The Strand Yangon

Superior Suite

Somerset Maugham would appreciate these generous 55m² Suites, where lacquer fans whirl from the high ceiling, and the latest technology ensures a seamless connection to the modern world. Black and white photographs reflect The Strand’s distinguished past, handwoven bed linen, a spacious bathroom with a double basin and a deep soak bathtub complete with bespoke amenities. After a relaxing bath, wrap yourself in our luxurious Egyptian cotton bathrobes and towels. Relax in the freshly upholstered chairs in your Superior Suite lounge, sun filled and finished with freshly cut flowers.

Deluxe Suite

One can easily imagine Noël Coward taking inspiration from our Deluxe Suite, each a generous 60 to 65m² and extending to a spacious sitting room while enjoying High tea or relaxing after a day of sightseeing. Black and white photographs reflect The Strand’s distinguished past, handwoven bed linen, a spacious bathroom with a double basin and a deep soak bathtub complete with bespoke amenities. After a relaxing bath, wrap yourself in our luxurious Egyptian cotton bathrobes and towels. A select few of our Deluxe Suites allow for access to the terrace overlooking Yangon harbor, offering a glimpse of Yangon daily life on the street below, or even the perfect venue to enjoy alfresco dining. Relax in the freshly upholstered chairs in the sitting room of your Deluxe Suite, adorned with Myanmar antiquities and freshly cut flowers.

Executive Suite

Our Executive Suites, overlooking the Yangon River, allows for the perfect escape, enjoying the sheer spaciousness and sense of comfort within this 65m² haven. Each Executive Suite boasts a well-appointed sitting room, reflecting The Strand’s distinguished past, with guests pampered with handwoven cotton bedding, a spacious bathroom with a double basin and a deep soak bathtub complete with bespoke amenities. After a relaxing bath, wrap yourself in our luxurious Egyptian cotton bathrobes and towels. Relax in the freshly upholstered chairs in the sitting room of your Deluxe Suite, adorned with Myanmar antiquities and freshly cut flowers.

Strand Suite

One of a kind and measuring 200m², The Strand Suite centres on the hand carved four-poster bed, adorned with the finest Scottish linen, as well as a private sitting room and an intimate study, poised between the dark polished teak floors and high Victorian ceilings . Wrap yourself in the finest Egyptian cotton bathrobes and towels, all the while enjoying the enormous double bathroom. The generous living area is the perfect venue to host an evening cocktail with your guests, before dinner within your private dining room, capable of hosting 10 guests with a private kitchenette and attendant butler to compliment the dining experience. The palatial Strand Suite is an oasis of calm from the bustle of Yangon, adorned with Myanmar antiquities and handcrafted rattan furniture, a small distraction from the floor-to-ceiling windows and teak flooring throughout.

“The finest hostelry East of Suez”

Author John Murray in his 1911 ‘Handbook for Travellers in India, Burma and Ceylon’ declared The Strand as “the finest hostelry East of Suez”, a title it has enjoyed for more than 100 years.

Built in 1901 and acquired soon after by the Sarkies brothers, famed for the likes of Raffles in Singapore and The E&O in Penang, The Strand Hotel remains one of Asia’s most enduring and awe-inspiring Colonial landmarks.

Like the hotel’s 1989 restoration, which remained true to its architectural past under renowned hotelier Adrian Zecha, in 2016 once again The Strand emerges from a programme of thoughtful refreshments. The beloved chandeliers, charming ceiling fans and authentic period furnishings, which have long served as the backdrop to this singular meeting place of famous explorers and raconteurs, remain. Past meets present among strategic upgrades including advanced air-conditioning and in-room technologies, as well as in the extensive staff training to ensure flawless personalised service which lives up to this grand and glamorous setting.

The Strand Yangon is considered to be one of the oldest luxury hotels and a national landmark in Yangon, located within the main commercial and diplomatic district of the city. Having been through several restorations, the property remains true to its architectural past – a Victorian icon. With over 100 years in operation, the hotel offers flawless personalized service living up to its grand and glamorous setting. 

Once enter the hotel, you will be impressed by the grand lobby with bright chandeliers, old style ceiling fans, black and white marble floor with a mix of modern and colonial furnishings. The Strand Yangon resembles of the royal accommodation in England during the Victorian era but the hint of Myanmar through little details around will remind you that you are in the mysterious Myanmar.

The Strand endures as a Myanmar landmark with its three-stories of Victorian colonnaded charms. Surrounding us, Yangon offers visitors a treasure trove of 19th century colonial architecture and beyond that, renowned Buddhist sites like Shwedagon and Sule Pagodas. Further afield, The Strand will help you discover over 2,000 more temples across the ancient city of Bagan. Start your Myanmar journey in residence, exploring Yangon’s diverse heritage and shopping for exceptional gems, jade and lacquer works. The concierge team knows the best guides to lead you around Kipling’s Mandalay, among the Shan Hills, onto the palm fringed beach at Ngapali and into the marine rich undiscovered Myeik archipelago.

Location

The Strand is located on Strand Road, close to the Yangon River in the main commercial and diplomatic district. It is a 45 minute drive from Yangon International Airport and within easy reach of the city’s main attractions.