The Strand Hotel
ဒီစထရန်းဟိုတယ်
A colonial-era grand hotel that opened in 1901. Kipling and Maugham once stayed here, and the lobby and bar still carry a strong old English atmosphere.
The Strand Hotel was founded in 1901 by the Sarkies brothers, who also ran Singapore's Raffles Hotel. It is one of Yangon's most representative colonial buildings, and Kipling, Maugham, Orwell and others left their mark here. Even if you don't stay the night, you can enjoy afternoon tea in the hotel café or have a drink at Sarkies Bar, soaking up the old-world atmosphere created by teak floors, ceiling fans and white colonnades. Located on the riverside Strand Road, it can be combined with the Secretariat and Sule Pagoda on a walking tour.
Opening hours
All day (afternoon tea approx. 14:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Pansodan Street & Downtown Heritage
- Maha Bandula Park & Independence Monument
- Sule Pagoda
- The Secretariat
- Botataung Pagoda
- Yangon Circular Railway
- Dala Ferry & Township
- Bogyoke Aung San Market