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Janet B.
Pasangan
United Kingdom,
07 April 2014
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Wonderful historic hotel
size of rooms, butler service, restaurant
9
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Raymond L.
Pasangan
United Kingdom,
02 April 2014
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great experience
service,history,the property
10
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Donall B.
Pasangan
United States of America,
06 Mac 2014
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a historic gem that's earned back 5-star status
1) historic charm, 2) attentive service, 3) super-central yangon location
9.3
a stunningly restored taste of colonial rangoon, the strand offers old world charm *and* world-class service. we had read complaints that the operation did not live up to the potential and history of the property, that rooms were tired, that staff were so-so, etc.
we found none of this to be true: the strand is surely on the list of the top historic luxury hotels in the world.
our room was nearly the size of our new york city apartment, with high ceilings, dark-wood floors and a huge bathroom that retains some historic fixtures but has clearly been recently renovated. contrary to what we read in lonely planet, there were both a flat-screen television and fast internet access in the room. we were staying on the third floor on the west side of the building, which meant the room was flooded with light in the late afternoon/early evening, as the sun descended. we spent lovely interludes in the room during this time, a wonderful respite from the wonderful chaos of central yangon just outside. another tip: we adored the traditional myanmar dishes during the generous breakfast service, the only time during our trip such dishes were on the menu.
others here have complained about the strand's location, that it's in the hurly-burly of city and directly adjacent to traffic and crowds. that's the biggest reason we loved it here! there are leafy districts of yangon and luxury hotels aplenty there, but none where you can walk out of historic opulence and into the busy, teeming, wonderfully alive streets of this fantastic city. and yes, the hotel is expensive, but so are most other hotels in the country (for now, with such a limited supply of them). we felt we got more than our money's worth for the premium we paid here (as opposed to 2- or 3-star hotels charging 4- or 5-star prices in bagan, for example).
we could not have enjoyed our two-night stay at the strand more! i look forward to seeing it appear on more world's-best lists as visitors continue to flock to myanmar.
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Chun W.
Pelancong solo
United Kingdom,
26 Februari 2014
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1. I don't like the breakfast provide A la cart services instead buffet style.
2. Room was dark.
3. So amazing not provide any coffee and tea in room also, no water boiler amenities. I asked the butler above the services and they said with charges !!!! What ?
4. The wood on floor many area was damaged.
5. No bathroom amenities provide but, they can offer to u if call.
6. The restaurant (breakfast) was too hot.
7. Around the hotel was noisy form the motor bike at early morning.
8. Cubic shower area was too small (of coz only for one person only).
9. The shower towel was too big with heavy after used.
10. The bedding size too small
As I mentioned this hotel only one thing was excellent - Internet.
No more return and "not" suggest u stay for waste money.
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Gini T.
Pasangan
United Kingdom,
04 Februari 2014
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very comfortable
position, luxury,tradition
8.3
very good, loved it. I had been there in 1982 but could only afford to have lunch , as was impoverished teacher, which cost the equivalent of £2 so I was very keen to go back and see the change. In 1982 it was shabby and tired, but it now very smart but has not lost all its character unlike some places I have seen.
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Marika H.
Pasangan
Sweden,
07 Disember 2013
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Relaxing surrounded by history
Fast internet, beautiful environment, lots of athmosphere
9.7
Very much enjoyed our days at The Strand. Newly renovated, but the feeling of the old colonial days are still there. And they had the fastest internet we came across during our two weeks in Myanmar.
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Ludwig V.
Pasangan
Switzerland,
29 November 2013
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Short stay in a calm oasis
Old charm, history, spacious rooms
9
Pleasant, nice place to wind down after a busy sight seeing day
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Rhea D.
Pasangan
United Kingdom,
16 Oktober 2013
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Old world colonial charm
Hotel character, service, room
9
Had an amazing stay, like stepping back in time.
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Andrew J.
Pelancong solo
United Kingdom,
22 September 2013
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Impressive colonial era luxury hotel
elegant room, friendly staff, historical interest
9
The Strand exceeded my high expectations and was well worth the cost. The hotel has an air of understated luxury and is an oasis of calm in downtown Yangon. The staff look after you well and respond quickly, positively and helpfully. The rooms are large and well equipped.
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Pei C.
Pasangan
Singapore,
22 September 2013
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Excellent stay!
Heritage luxury, Welcoming staff
10
The Strand is very well located and close to restaurants and shops etc. We took a suite for our honeymoon and was pleasantly surprised by all the nice touches (sparkling wine, candlelight bath, etc) provided by the staff! The staff also had very good (English) language skills and were at hand immediately whenever assistance was required (the electricity went off in our room, and was fixed promptly). The hotel itself exuded a sense of heritage luxury, without being pompous. The bed was the most comfortable one we had experienced and the bathroom had a dressing table as well which was nice. We had dinner at the Strand Cafe and the food was great. However, we did find the service in the Cafe a little slow... we had to order breakfast from a menu (we had expected a buffet), and waited at least 25min for it to be served. Overall, we would still recommend this hotel!
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