The Savoy Hotel in Yangon is a colonial boutique hotel, ideally located in the picturesque area of Yangon, overlooking the Shwedagon Pagoda. The original building was built in the 1920’s for a Physician from the USA embassy. In 1998, it was extended to accommodate the bedrooms while the original building sympathetically converted for reception, bars, lounges, and the various restaurants keeping all the original major features including the teak staircase.
All 30 deluxe rooms and suites at the Savoy Hotel in Yangon, express the charm of “the old days” with traditional Myanmar antiques, teak furniture and spacious bathrooms. Wherever you go you will catch glimpses of times past, but it is the hospitality and friendliness of the people, which is most striking that comes with heartfelt smiles. The hallways, and rooms and public areas are immaculate with polished wooden floors and stocked with handicrafts, old pictures and photographs.
The hotel’s surrounding area isn’t large but it has a decent size marble swimming pool, which is shaded by leafy trees creating a silent oasis in the middle of the bustling city. Indeed, the entire experience at The Savoy Hotel in Yangon is framed by quietude. The Kipling Restaurant serves both Asian and Western fare and the Captain’s Bar has wide range of spirits and wines. In the surrounds is the Shwedagon Pagoda, best visited at dawn.
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Bar/PubConciergeFamily RoomOutdoor PoolRestaurantStay The Savoy Hotel in Yangon has 24 comfortable deluxe rooms and six suites. These spacious air-conditioned rooms are generously furnished in colonial-style furniture, with polished wood flooring, large en-suite bathrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows. For a truly indulgent stay, opt for one of the hotel’s six Executive Suites, which feature their own kitchenettes, Juliet balconies, and claw foot bathtubs. Room features include mini bar, hairdryer, complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite TV & free in-house movies.
ChildCare Children are welcome to stay at The Savoy Hotel in Yangon, but there are no specific facilities available. Babysitting service can be arranged, if requested.
Dine The Savoy Hotel, Yangon provides a wide range of culinary choices. The Kipling’s Restaurant offers a fusion of Asian and Western cuisine which can be enjoyed with views of the Shwedagon Pagoda or on the outdoor terrace overlooking the pool. The Bistrot, offers traditional French bistro cuisine and a good selection of wines. The Captain’s Bar, located on the first-floor terrace overlooking a flood lit Shwedagon Pagoda, is renowned for its tempting cocktails, live music and live sports.
Relax The 14m long pool with its lounge area makes the Savoy Hotel a silent oasis in the middle of the buzzing city. Soak up the relaxed atmosphere whilst enjoying refreshing drinks. At the Spa, choose from one of customised facials, body treatments and massages. Treat yourself with a manicure or pedicure, with salt scrubs and masks for extra moisture.
Experience The Savoy Hotel is perfectly located in a picturesque area of Yangon. In the surrounds is the Shwedagon Pagoda, a short walk from the hotel and best visited at dawn. The hotel can organise a day tour that generally starts with the post office, passing through the middle of downtown. Explore Little India and Chinatown, a colourful cacophony of restaurants, temples and markets. Later, visit some of most important pagodas, such as 70-metre high Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda.
Location The Savoy Hotel, Yangon, is ideally located, overlooking the Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar's "twinkling wonder" and the nearby People's Park. Founded in 1995, and once a peaceful private residence, its antique-filled rooms and corridors, exude glamour of days gone by and provides a charming colonial experience.
Getting There Yangon airport has undergone a major renovation and facilitates both international and domestic terminals. There is no accommodation in the immediate vicinity of the airport. The easiest way to get to and from the airport to the city is by taxi. The Savoy is a 10-minute drive from the city centre and 20-minutes to the International Airport.
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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