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24 hours personalized butler service
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Colonial building since 1901 with all suite rooms
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Located in down-town Yangon (accessibility)
Yangon
Myanmar
“The finest hostelry East of Suez” wrote British author John Murray in his 1911 Handbook for Travellers in India, Burma and Ceylon about The Strand, still Yangon’s peerless luxury hotel more than one hundred years later. Built in 1901 and acquired soon after by the Sarkies Brothers of Raffles Hotel Singapore fame, The Strand remains one of the Far East’s most enduring and awe-inspiring colonial landmarks.
An iconic landmark of Yangon for over a century, The Strand has been restored to its rightful place as The Grand Dame of Yangon, following an extensive renovation project ending November 2016, which has maintained the architectural features, ever-mindful of its heritage. Having played host to famous explorers and raconteurs alike since 1901, The Strand’s 32 suites with their teak flooring and high ceilings have been elegantly ushered into the 21st century with vintage inspired textiles, original artwork, calming neutral hues, modern technology and state-of-the-art communication systems.
Past meets present as guests relax in understated luxury, attended to by butlers, offering exceptional service and attention to detail throughout.
Highlights
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24 hours personalized butler service
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Colonial building since 1901 with all suite rooms
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Located in down-town Yangon (accessibility)
Location
Yangon
Myanmar
92 Strand Road, Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar
Located on Strand Road in the heart of the downtown district near the Yangon River and the main commercial and diplomatic districts.
How to get here
Yangon International Airport is 25 kilometres or a 60-minute drive from the hotel.
Yangon Central Station is a 10 minute drive from the hotel.
The hotel is accessible from all major motorways.
The Strand Yangon has six superior suites, 11 deluxe suites, 14 executive suites and one Strand suite. As part of the 2016 renovation project, the interiors of the hotel’s 32 light and airy rooms and suites had their traditional décor complemented with vintage inspired textiles and original artwork, updated with modern air conditioning systems and the latest in-room technology.
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24 hour personalised butler service
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Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Shoe Shine service
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Fully stocked mini bar and fridge
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In-room digital safe
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International Direct Dialing
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The Strand High Tea
The Strand Hotel offers state-of-the-art tailored meeting room and conference facilities, with seating arrangements for 14 delegates, comfortable in their proficient surroundings. The Strand Hall offers capacity for as many as 700 delegates.
Our 24-hour Business Centre offers a full range of facilities to ensure your event is a seamless exercise away from the office, taken care of by our team of dedicated staff on-hand to assist you should you require.
The Strand Hall is the perfect venue for your special day, whatever the occasion, and we will gladly assist you in every aspect of ensuring the day is a memorable one, down to the finest detail.
Activities
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Shwedagon Pagoda - Make time to visit Yangon’s two most popular pagodas, Shwedagon Pagoda and Sule Pagoda, at the heart of the city and witness how the locals perform religious proceedings at this magnificent octagonal golden pagoda dating back 2000 years.
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Bogyoke Market - Long known for its intricately painted lacquer bowls, Myanmar today offers many more treasures to be collected. Built by the British in 1926, Bogyoke Aung San Market (formerly Scott Market) is located ten minutes from The Strand and open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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River Gallery - Find one of Myanmar's favourite, River Gallery adjacent to The Strand, showcasing the works of Myanmar's leading contemporary artists. With over 40 leading and emerging artists represented, visitors can sample the many different styles, subjects and media used by Myanmar artists to express their individual vision Open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Superior Suite
Each of the Strand Yangon’s six superior suites exudes traditional warmth, with polished teakwood floors and ceiling fans whirling from high ceilings. At 55 square metres each, the suites feature a sunny seating area, spacious bathroom with double basins and a deep bathtub.
Deluxe Suite
Each of the hotel’s 11 deluxe suites is a generous 60 square metres with polished teakwood floors and oversized windows through which streams of sunlight flow into the separate sitting area and elegant bedroom, furnished with a hand carved wood frame bed and a tasteful selection of Burmese antiquities.
Executive Suite
The Strand Yangon’s 14 65-metre riverside suites are situated on the first floor, where sunlight streams through luxuriously oversized picture windows, making these suites the most romantic. Afternoon tea can be taken in the suite’s spacious living area, where there is also a desk for business travellers. Guests of these suites will enjoy a Strand High Tea for two during their stay as part of their rate.
The Strand Suite
One-of-a-kind and, after more than one hundred years, still the largest suite in Yangon, the Strand Suite measures over 200 square metres and features a hand-carved four-poster bed, an intimate study finished with fine Burmese antiques and a cosy sitting room with lacquered cane chairs. The suite’s formal dining room seats up to ten and the hotel’s executive chef can meet guests to arrange a personalized dining menu. Guests of the Strand Suite will enjoy a complimentary champagne on arrival, mini-bar refreshed daily, a Strand High Tea for two at The Strand Café and one massage per adult in own suite during the stay.
The Strand Cafe
An oasis of calm amidst the bustle of Yangon, The Strand Café offers guests the perfect setting to indulge in a leisurely breakfast, a light meal or enjoy the renowned Strand High tea. The Strand Café is open throughout the day, and offers a wide selection of typical Myanmar dishes, often with a modern European flair, as well as some of the classic dishes that are so popular with the weary traveller.
The dining room features original teak-framed windows, with polished flooring throughout, and lacquered fans hang from the high ceiling. Reminiscent of a bygone era, with vintage photographs adorning the walls, reflective of the country’s Colonial past, embraced by the warmth and kindness so synonymous of the people of Myanmar.
The Strand Café High tea, offering guests a selection of classic sweets and savouries, as well as some traditional Myanmar delicacies, is available daily from 14h30-17h00.
The Strand Restaurant, Fine Dining
The Strand Restaurant features a beautifully restored dining room with a seating capacity for 45 guests, as well an intimate Private dining room seating an additional 10 guests. The menu features both modern European and classic French cuisine, seamlessly blending quality imported ingredients with the varied organic produce found in Myanmar. Our Executive Chef Patrick Périé invites guests to join him as he continues his journey of culinary excellence set amidst the splendour of this historical dining room, offering a choice of either a tasting menu or seasonal a la carte fare.
Sarkies Bar at The Strand
In honour of the Sarkies brothers, the original owners and founders of the hotel, The Strand has created Sarkies Bar at the Strand, offering the perfect environment to enjoy afternoon refreshments, sip on an evening sundowner or enjoy a cocktail before dinner, mindful of the rich heritage and history synonymous with this Yangon landmark.
Sarkies Bar at The Strand offers a wide selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as an array of cocktails and a comprehensive wine list, allowing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing drink in this historical Bar.
We are also showcasing some of the finest single malt whisky selections available within Myanmar, where guests can sample a variety of International malts, under the guidance of our barmen who will gladly advise according to your choice.
