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( 085-22081; 46/48 Mandalay-Lashio Rd; r $5-20)
For the money, the best deal in town.
The rooms are compact and the cheapest are without windows and bathrooms, but the
doubles with shower are acceptable.
Cherry Guesthouse
GUESTHOUSE $
( 085-21306; 19 Mandalay-Lashio Rd; s/d $10/20; )
Breezy place, even if the small
singles without bathrooms are nothing to shout about. Pay more and the room quality
jumps dramatically.
Bravo Hotel
HOTEL $
( 085-21223;
www.bravo-hotel.com
;
Mandalay-Lashio Rd; s/d/tr $20/30/40; )
Earthen-
ware amphorae, ornate teak chests and carved gilded panel-work reveal that some
thought has gone into the design here, although the rooms are a little musty for boutique
status. A solid midrange option with helpful staff.
Palace Hill
Aureum Palace
HOTEL $$$
$$$
( 085-21902;
www.aureumpalacehotel.com
; off Mandalay Hwy; bungalows/ste $99/250; )
Owned by tycoon Tay Za, this painstakingly precise recreation of the former British gov-
ernor's mansion is a considerable achievement. However, only five suites are within the
main half-timbered mansion, with the remaining accommodation being in stylish but
modern bungalows at the bottom of the extensive grounds (electric buggy links).
Gardens Area
Grace Hotel 1
GUESTHOUSE $
( 085-21230; 114A Nan Myaing Rd; s/d/tr $15/25/36)
The high-ceilinged rooms with solid
wooden furniture mirror Pyin Oo Lwin's retro colonial vibe. Comfortable beds, obliging
staff and a pleasant garden with fading sun-loungers. Bike hire is K2500 a day.
