“A picturesque hotel in 27 acres of tropical gardens on the banks of the Ayeyarwady River – with a swimming pool & a soothing spa to boot. Iconic, the hotel has been a Bagan stalwart since its opening in 1922 & rooms have characterful carved wood & traditional craft pieces. An old-school charmer. ”
“A picturesque hotel in 27 acres of tropical gardens on the banks of the Ayeyarwady River – with a swimming pool & a soothing spa to boot. Iconic, the hotel has been a Bagan stalwart since its opening in 1922 & rooms have characterful carved wood & traditional craft pieces. An old-school charmer. ”
Hotel Review
This Old Bagan establishment, which opened for the visit of King Edward VIII in 1922, makes the most of its superb location on the banks of the Ayeyarwady River. The Acacia Shade Restaurant, on a breezy waterfront patio, serves an amazing breakfast spread, ranging from French pastries to vermicelli soup (if you feel like a taste of Myanmar first thing). There’s an egg and pancake station as well as an old longboat, where fruit juices are squeezed before your eyes. Next-door, Panorama Bar, with its wooden deckchairs overlooking the river, is one of the best places to watch the sun set over the river. Guest rooms are housed in little cottages, either on the bank (the Ayeyarwady River Suite and Deluxe River View rooms) or dotted among verdant lawns and tropical hedgerows. Rooms categories differ dramatically, and where the Garden View Deluxe rooms are very comfortable (warm walnut-hued wooden floors, vibrant yellow-gold curtains and indulgent bathrooms), the Superior and Economy are more basic and feel a little dated. Whichever you pick, there’s a huge pool to flop into as well as an underground spa, where you can have a serious post-sightseeing pummelling; although, be warned, the Myanmar massage is not for the faint-hearted.
Written by Laura Griffith-Jones
Recommended For
- Total relaxation
- The tranquil riverside setting & soothing spa makes this a rejuvenating retreat for those looking to unwind
- Local exploring
- Well-located for exploring Bagan, which boasts the world's largest concnetration of ancient temples
- Cycling
- Hire bicycles - Bagan is fabulous to discover on two wheels, individually or with an expert guide
- Ballooning
- Hot air balloon rides above the temple spires at dawn are magical & a very romantic highlight
- Sights nearby
- Ideally situated to make the most of Bagan's archaeological sites
- Hotel Entertainment
- Learning
- Local markets
- Museums
- Great walks
- Families
- Hotel boats for hire
- Historic
- Dating back to 1922, the hotel is a local landmark with a very interesting history
- Views
- Some of the rooms have views over the Ayeyarwady River.
- Restaurant
- Asian and European dishes available all day.
- Riverside
- On the banks of the Ayeyarwady River
- Colonial
- Romantic
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- Wellbeing
- Spa
- Artworks
- Boutique
- Landmark
- Antiques
- Child friendly
- Retro/Vintage
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Traditional
- Charming
- Quiet
Facilities
- Views
- Some of the rooms have views over the Ayeyarwady River.
- Restaurant
- Asian and European dishes available all day.
- Cots available
- No capacity for cots in the room
- Garden
- Bird sanctuary garden
- Concierge
- 24hr front desk
- Swimming Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Bar
- Poolside bar
- Meeting Room
- Sauna/Steam
- Massage
- No pets
- Internet
- Bicycle hire
- Outdoor dining
- Sit-out Terrace
- Laundry
- Babysitting
- Air conditioning
- Spa
- Child friendly
- Room service
- Airport transfer
- Hot Tub
- Wifi
- Safe
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
Activities
- Cycling
- Hire bicycles - Bagan is fabulous to discover on two wheels, individually or with an expert guide
- Ballooning
- Hot air balloon rides above the temple spires at dawn are magical & a very romantic highlight
- Sights nearby
- Ideally situated to make the most of Bagan's archaeological sites
- Learning
- Hotel Entertainment
- Local markets
- Museums
- Great walks
- Hotel boats for hire
Map & Location
