The Hotel by the Red Canal is a boutique style hotel, situated along the historic Red Canal. Located at a convenient distance from the main attractions of the city, it is surrounded by lush tropical greenery and calming water features. Built across two colonial style buildings and made up of three floors, it reflects a charming atmosphere of a large local family house or a community. The highlight of the hotel is its free-form swimming pool shaded with palm trees, providing a convenient sanctuary in the busy Mandalay city.
This small and charming family run hotel along the Red Canal has only 24 rooms and suites. The rooms are named after the four major states of Burma with the Chin and Shan Rooms facing internally, while Kachin and Rakhine rooms are at the rear of the hotel, some with an outdoor shower. All rooms are tastefully designed, with traditional ethnic artefacts and textiles a hallmark of each room.
The Hotel by the Red Canal is home to the reputable Spice Garden restaurant, renowned for its Indian cuisine throughout Mandalay. It also boasts well-maintained gardens a small pool and a gym. In hotel is close to many historical sites including the famed Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery and U Bein Bridge.
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24hr Room ServiceBar/PubConciergeFamily RoomFitness CentreOutdoor PoolRestaurantSpa/SaunaStyle The Hotel by the Red Canal has only 24 rooms and suites. The colonial style building is made up of three floors housing accommodation of four types, each named after a major ethnic group in multi-cultural Myanmar namely; Chin, Kachin, Rakhine and Shan. The Chin and Shan Rooms face feature private balconies overlooking the beautiful hotel surrounds and the small stream that flows through the resort. The Kachin and the spacious Rakhine rooms are at the rear of the hotel, some with an outdoor shower.
ChildCare Children are welcome to stay at the Hotel by the Red Canal, but there are no specific facilities available. Babysitting service can be arranged, on request.
Dine The Hotel by the Red Canal has one restaurant, “The Spice Garden” which offers an outstanding selection of Myanmar and Indian cuisine; they also offer a quality menu with a continental focus. In the evening head towards the Canopy Bar to enjoy a pre-dinner sundowner. Happy Hour is a very welcome feature when returning from a busy day's sightseeing. For change of place or taste, there are some good restaurants within walking distance.
Relax The Prana Spa at the Hotel by the Red Canal, is a private and exclusive sanctuary for a therapeutic experience. The interior design of the Spa is inspired by traditional construction methods of rural villages in Myanmar. Running water features, rattan fixtures and terracotta tiles combine to give this retreat – which houses just 2 individually designed treatment rooms – a rustic and earthy feel. Choose from a range of Ayurvedic, holistic and natural body treatments to relax, awaken and revitalise your jaded senses.
Experience The major attractions around the Hotel by the Red Canal and the city are Mandalay Hill, the Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery, Maha Myat Muni Pagoda, Atumashi Kyaung, Kuthodaw Pagoda, and the Zegyo Market, the oldest and most important market in Mandalay. Be sure to taste the local delicacy Bein Mont, a pancake made of rice flour, palm sugar, coconut chips, and peanuts, garnished with poppy seeds.
Location The Hotel by The Red Canal in Mandalay, is a small boutique hotel located in the centre of Mandalay, near the famed Mandalay Palace and the city’s many attractions. Set not far from the Mandalay Palace, it is ideally placed to explore and experience day-to-day life in Mandalay.
Getting There Yangon airport has undergone a major renovation and facilitates both international and domestic terminals. There are daily flights from Yangon and Bagan to Mandalay during the tourist season from October to May. It takes about one hour and thirty minutes by air from Yangon.
When to go The best time to visit Myanmar is between October and April when the weather is dry and not so hot. At this time the warm and sunny days are ideal for sightseeing throughout the country. The temperatures start to rise in March and May to September is best avoided as this is the rainy season when sightseeing can become difficult.
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