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than many other places in this price range, complemented by friendly, efficient ser-
vice.
$65
Orchid Hotel City Hall
169-71 Mahabandoola Garden St 01 370920,
orchidhotel-
cityhall.ygn.myanmar@gmail.com
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map
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Efficient mid-range place tucked away behind City
Hall in a very central but relatively quiet location. Rooms are a bit dated but a decent size
and pleasantly furnished - some also come with minuscule balconie
s. T
The competitive rates
currently make this one of the best deals in this price range in town.
$60
Parkroyal
33 Alan Pya Phaya Rd 01 250388,
parkroyalhotels.com
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map
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One of Yan-
gon's swankiest five stars, in a conveniently central location and with a host of facilities in-
cluding pool, spa, gym, sauna and a trio of restaurants (international, Chinese, Japanese).
Roomsarekittedoutingenericfive-starplushstyle-com
fort
ableifcharacterless-andrates
are good value compared to other similar places in town.
$215
Strand Hotel
92 Strand Rd 01 243377,
hotelthestrand.com
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map
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Yangon's finest old
colonial pile
,
still going strong after a century in business and with plenty of atmosphere, al-
thoughoverzealousrestorationshaverobbedtheplaceofsomeofitsold-worldcharacter,and
partsofthehoteldon'tlookverydifferenttoanyofthecity'smodernfive-starhotels.The31
huge, high-ceilinged suites are nicely furnished although the faux-colonial decor borders on
bland - disappointing, especially gi
ven t
he price tag. Facilities include a pair of
restaurants
,
a popular
bar
and spa - but no pool.
$490
SuleShangri-La
(formerlytheTradersHotel)223SulePagodaRd 01242828,
shangri-
Market. Accommodation is in spacious if rather unexciting rooms with all the usual mod
cons, and facilities include two decent
restaurants
, the plea
sant
Gallery Bar
, and an upstairs
outdoor pool, all backed up by the city's smoothest service.
$250
OUT OF THE CENTRE
Alamanda Inn
60b Shwe Taung Gyar Rd 01 534513,
hotel-alamanda.com
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map
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Compared to most of Yangon's humdrum accommodation offerings, this place is a real find,
occupying a homely colonial-style villa set amid lush gardens in the exclusive Golden Val-
ley area - all very peaceful, and feeling a long way from the hubbub of the city centre. The
spacious, old-fashioned rooms are nicely kitted out with colonial-style furniture and the oc-
casional artwork - a little worn around the edges but full of character and charm. There's
also an excelle
nt
restaurant
in the garden out the front. A taxi from here to Sule Pagoda costs
around K4000.
$100
Classique Inn
53b Shwe Taung Kyar St (Golden Valley Rd) 01 525557,
classique-
Golden Valley suburb, with eight stylishly furnished rooms with wooden floors and crisp
