The chic Rupar Mandalar Resort, located in the east of Mandalay is nicely tucked away amidst landscaped gardens. The romantic resort offers an irresistible blend of contemporary comforts and traditional Burmese culture as it was initially designed as a residence. The beautifully designed Rupar Mandalar Resort is built with highly polished teak which gives it a boutique or an ‘urban-chic’ feel about it.
The Rupar Mandalar Resort has 44 guestrooms which are richly adorned with intricate Burmese carvings, rattan furniture and silk textiles, lending an air of sophistication to the teakwood-panelled interiors. The suites are wonderful for families, sleeping six in three fully equipped en-suite sub-bedrooms, which share two extensive lounges and a kitchenette. The luxurious rooms come with air-conditioning and satellite TV and minibar.
Dining options at the Rupar Mandalar Resort include a wide range from Burmese and Asian to Western cuisine. For relaxation, the hotel has a lovely swimming pool, the largest in Mandalay. There are also tennis courts, two saunas, a small spa and a well-equipped gym. In the surrounds are many attractions such as the Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery and Maha Myat Muni Pagoda. Take a stroll through the Zegyo Market, the oldest and most important in Mandalay.
Amenities
24hr Room ServiceBar/PubBusiness CentreConciergeFamily RoomFitness CentreGardenOutdoor PoolRestaurantSpa/SaunaTennis CourtStay Rupar Mandalar Resort has 44 newly furnished suites. These are designed with the outstanding use of traditional timber and have a private balcony. Family suites are more spacious and include three luxurious and relaxing rooms; private living room, dining room and a family room. While Junior Suites have a master bedroom and a sitting room. Common amenities include air-conditioning, Satellite TV, complimentary coffee/tea making facilities and free Wi-Fi.
ChildCare Children are welcome to stay at the Rupar Mandalar Resort, but there are no specific facilities available. Junior Suites have an extra sitting room where children can be accommodated. Babysitting service can be arranged on request.
Dine Dining options at the Rupar Mandalar Resort include three restaurants and two bars. These serve a variety of Thai, Chinese and European cuisine and local seafood delicacies in beautiful casual or more formal settings. Breakfast has plenty of choice, from local to Western style food and yes, they make a very good cappuccino!
Relax A focal point of this low-rise Rupar Mandalar property is the free-form swimming pool which makes an inviting spot for afternoon idylls. The hotel has a lovely free-form swimming pool, tennis courts and a small spa. And yes, you can get lucky and receive a complimentary 15-minute Thai massage on arrival.
Experience For the more intrepid, bicycles are available for rental at the Rupar Mandalar hotel, to explore across the city’s wide streets or to seek out the countless pagodas and villages in the outskirts. Some of the noted temples include Shwendaw and Mahamuni temples. The city is known for its rich traditional, cultural and spiritual splendour and also for exquisite handicrafts, including glazed pottery.
Location Rupar Mandalar Resort, in Mandalay is a small boutique hotel, located in a quiet area just outside the downtown centre. Surrounded by well-manicured landscaped gardens, this boutique property with gleaming teak buildings offers a blend of contemporary comforts and traditional Burmese hospitality.
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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