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Kumudara Hotel
HOTEL $$$
MAP
( 061-65142;
www.kumudara-bagan.com
; superior s/d $38/44, junior ste s/d $50/56;
)
No hotel boasts better balcony views of the mighty sprawl of red-brick temples than
Kumudara. Opt for the chic junior suites and suites in a green geometrical building that
fits well with the arid, desert-like setting. Inside, rooms have a mix of wood panelling,
modern art and retro-style safe boxes. Kumudara also has a pool and a restaurant.
Areindmar Hotel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
MAP
( 061-65049;
www.areindmarhotel.com
;
1st St; s/d from $70/80; )
Set like a hacienda
within private walls, the two-storey buildings surround a lush courtyard garden. The 38
rooms are beautifully decorated with sleigh beds, brass basins, polished parquet floors
and traditional Burmese handicrafts. A rooftop spa is currently in the planning, to com-
plement the open-air bar.
Thazin Garden Hotel
HOTEL $$$
MAP
( 061-65035;
www.thazingardenhotel.com
; r $85; )
Set down a dusty path near a
clutch of small temples, this oasis of palms and flowers and shaded walkways is a charm-
ing choice. The deluxe 'bungalows' are built in a paya-styled-brick complex with a sea
of dark luxurious teak inside and a balcony overlooking a 13th-century pagoda within the
grounds where dinner is served on the lawn in front. The 'superior' rooms are just as in-
viting with hanging paper umbrellas, a chess board and deck area. It has a pool, a spa and
a billiards table.
Floral Breeze Hotel
HOTEL $$$
MAP
( 061-65309;
www.hotelbze.com
; Chauk Rd; r $55-65; )
Built in the classic faux-temple
Bagan-style, this modern hotel offers good value rooms complete with a contemporary
trim. The bathrooms include a bathtub and reliable hot water for those needing a soak
after a long day.
Crown Prince Hotel
HOTEL $$$
MAP
( 061-65407;
www.crownprincebagan.com
; Khat Tar St; deluxe $60-80, ste $80-110; )
A
smart new hotel, the Crown Prince is reasonable value for money. Rooms are tastefully
