The Strand is a colonial delight , a gem of Yangon redolent of the past with its colonial columns, high teas, and crisp linen. This five-star luxury hotel stands for all that was wonderous and opulent of the bygone era. Built in 1901, and beautiful restored to its former glory, the Victorian-styled Strand combines the charms of the 1920s and 1930s with lavish modern-day amenities .

The facilities

The most decadent of offerings at this luxury hotel is the afternoon tea , which has become an obligatory Yangon tradition. On top of this, The Strand also offers the sumptuous Strand Grill, and the Strand Café, which presents a menu of Western and Burmese specialities all day. Other facilities at this five-star Yangon hotel include a boutique, jewellery gallery and a concierge service arranging excursions to places of historic or local interest.

The rooms

This luxury hotel has 32 elegant and spacious suites , each of which has been stylishly designed with high ceilings, teakwood floors, and luxurious en-suite bathrooms. Throughout, there are numerous art pieces and antiques, each of which provides a sense of nostalgia.