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panelling and quasi-Victorian furnishings
like
some kind of Gothic film set. Oddly comfort-
able, even so, and very reasonably priced.
$50
Kaday Aung Hotel
3rd St 061 65070,
hotelkadayaung.com
;
map
.
Borderline eccentric
hotel, occupying a kind of ersatz Neoclassical ruin. Rooms are a mixed bag: the cheapest, in
the bungalows at the back, are acceptable if unremarkable; pricier rooms ($75) overlooking
the hotel's decent-sized pool are smarter, if you don't mind the odd brick-and-wood decor,
reminisc
ent
ofasaunagoneslightlywrong.Nonetheless,it'sdecentvalueandperfectlycom-
fortable.
$45
Kumudara Hotel
5th St, at Daw Na St 061 65142,
kumudara-bagan.com
;
map
.
Long-
runningestablishmentontheedgeofNewBagan,withahotchpotchofrooms.Thefunctional
cabins set around the small and rather bleak-looking pool are dated and depressing, despite
the views of nearby temples. Newer rooms in a couple of modern two-storey blocks further
back are significantly nicer (and some of them no more expensive
), w
ith attractive decor and
smart bathrooms. Ask to have a look around before you check in.
$56
Mya Kan Thar
Kayay St 061 65014,
uzawweikbgn@gmail.com
;
map
.
One of New
Bagan's cheapest options (for what it's worth) with accommodation in a pair
of
uninspiring
concrete buildings - functional but comfortable enough, although no bargain.
$30
simple but well-equipped wood-panelled rooms, including pretty cabanas at the front faced
with split betel tree trunks (hence the name). It's a bit ove
rpri
ced for what you get, although
the genuinely warm welcome at least partly compensates.
$45
Shwe Yee Pwint Hotel
Kant Kaw St 061 65421,
shweyeepwinthotel.com
;
map
.
At-
tractive hotel arranged around a pair of walled garden courtyards (with a further selection of
rooms in a less attractive block on the other side of the road). Rooms are well equipped, if
uninspiring, and there'
s als
o a good-sized pool plus spa. Reasonable value, though unlikely
to set the pulse racing.
$100
Thazin Garden Hotel
22 Thazin Rd 061 65035,
thazingardenbagan@gmail.com
;
map
.
One of New Bagan's nicest options, in a very peaceful location on the edge of town and
withaccommodationinpleasantbungalowssetaroundasquareoflushgarden.Thespacious,
wood-panelled rooms are attractively decorated with Pathein parasols and other l
ocal
arte-
facts and come with either garden or temple views. Decent value given the quality.
$130
Thiri Marlar Hotel
Thiri Marlar St 061 65229,
thirimarlarhotelbagan@gmail.com
;
genuine touch of class at sensible rates. Standard rooms are quiet, clean and nicely furnished
(if you don't mind the peeling paint on the corridor outside), while superior roo
ms
($50) are
decorated with stylish modern fittings, wooden floors and attractive bathrooms.
$35
