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K7000; 8am-8pm)
is the place to go to get the kinks out of your back if you've been
sitting in a boat too long.
Sleeping
Nyaungshwe has dozens of hotels and guesthouses, ranging from several basic backpack-
er hang-outs to a couple of boutique-feeling places. Yet despite this, there's not enough
beds to accommodate everybody during peak season, and we've heard stories of travel-
lers forced to sleep in the town's monasteries. If you're visiting Inle Lake during Decem-
ber or January, be sure to book well in advance.
As is the case elsewhere in Myanmar, rates have increased exponentially in recent
years, making most of Nyaungshwe's rooms of poor value, although rates are somewhat
open to negotiation (except in the high season) because of the intense competition.
Almost all rooms have bathrooms with hot showers, but few places offer air-con be-
cause of the natural cooling effect of the breeze passing over the lake. All room rates in-
clude breakfast.
May Guest House
GUESTHOUSE $
( 081-209 417; 85 Mya Wa Ti St; r $20-30; )
Minor bathroom issues (low water pres-
sure, tiny towels) and rather thin walls aside, we love this homey, neat and friendly gues-
thouse. Room are basic, but clean and cool, there's an inviting garden area and free wi-fi.
Thoughtful, pressure-free staff can arrange boat trips and other travel needs.
Inle Inn
HOTEL $
( 081-209 016;
inleinns@gmail.com
;
Yone Gyi Rd; r $30-40; )
Potted plants, inviting trel-
lises, and bamboo rooms result in a pleasing cocoon of vegetation at this budget place.
Superior rooms are slightly larger and tack on a desk.
Golden Empress Hotel
GUESTHOUSE $
( 081-209 037;
www.facebook.com/goldenempress
hotel; 19 Phaung Daw Pyan Rd; r $35-70;
)
An expansive house looked after by friendly owners, the 13 rooms at this new
place, attractively decked out with blond wood panelling, are reminiscent of a ski lodge.
All should be equipped with air-con by the time you read this.
