The Governor's Residence Hotel, Burma

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Location

The Governors Residence is situation in the quiet diplomatic quarter of Yangon (formally Rangoon) and is within a short drive away from the bustling riverside and the impressive Shwedagon Pagoda.

The property is made principally from teak wood and really is unique in its appearance, added to this the service levels which Orient Express are famed for and the perfect combination is created.

Rooms

Deluxe Rooms
Deluxe Garden Rooms
Governors Rooms
Junior Suite
Two Bed Junior Suite

Dining

The property offers a good selection of restaurants to cater to all tastes serving both traditional Burmese cuisine as well as good quality western options also. The Kipling bar offers a sense of colonial charm with the option of tasting fine wines and cigars in opulent surroundings.

Spa

The hotel offers a series of in-room spa treatements including the traditional Thanaka where a thick yellow paste is applied to the body.

48 Rooms and suites
Air conditioning and Television in each room
Modern bathroom amenities including hair dryer
3 Dining options within the hotel
Complimentary bottled water
In room spa treatments
Swimming Pool
Business Centre
Boutique shop

Touring & Exploring

The main sights of Yangon are within easy distance of the hotel; the museums, Shwedagon Pagoda and Scotts market are all worth a visit. Outside of Yangon the commonwealth memorial graves are of interest as is the Golden Rock a site where pilgrims flock to in their masses.

Map of Rangoon, Burma

Travel Information

Burma is rapidly becoming an immensely popular country to visit and as such hotels are in extremely short supply. Flights operate into Yangon from most Asian hubs and now also Doha in Qatar, expect more to follow in the not too distant future.