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7.8

Very good

324 reviews

324 reviews

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7.5

Very good

Location rating score

Very good location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Elephat Camps 690 m
Nature Land Car Rental 700 m
Kalaw Market 710 m
Hi Snack & Drink 740 m
Trekking Village 890 m
Myin Ma Hti Cave 930 m
Shwe Oo Min Paya 1.2 km
Palaung Village 1.4 km
Shwe Oo Min Pagoda 1.4 km
Nee Paya 1.8 km

Railroad Hotel

No.3 Quarter, Near Railway Station, Kalaw, Kalaw, Myanmar, 11121 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Kalaw part of Kalaw, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. As an added bonus, restaurant is provided on-site to conveniently serve your needs.

Highlights

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Excellent breakfast

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Daily housekeeping

Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Luggage storage

Room service [24-hour]

Bar

Laundry service

Value for money8.1
Distance to city center2.1 km
Location rating7.5

Rooms available at Railroad Hotel

Very good
Room comfort & quality

7.8

Standard Single Room
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  • Room size: 28 m²/301 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 1 single bed
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Superior Room
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  • Room size: 37 m²/398 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 1 double bed
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Family 4 Pax
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  • Room size: 46 m²/495 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 2 double beds
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1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 35 m²/377 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 4 single beds
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Family Room
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  • Room size: 46 m²/495 ft²
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Guest Room (No Window)
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    Male 8 Bed Dormitory
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      Room Assigned on Arrival
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        Female 4 Bed Dormitory (No Window)
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          8 Bed Dormitory (No Window)
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            Frequently asked questions

            Does Railroad Hotel have bars on-site?

            Delight in your vacation the ideal way with a beverage in your hand at Railroad Hotel's bar accessible right in front of your doorstep for when you need a sip or two.

            Does Railroad Hotel provide airport transfer?

            Railroad Hotel offers airport transfer service upon request with an additional charge of 35 USD in local currency. To request, check the box on the booking form just before the payment page.

            Does Railroad Hotel offer dry cleaning services?

            Yes! Railroad Hotel features dry cleaning service that is available all throughout your stay, making sure you're always looking confident in your favorite outfit. Please contact the property for more information.

            What are the property's policies for children's bedding at Railroad Hotel ?

            Railroad Hotel's policy regarding children's bedding considers guests age 6 years and older as adults, and therefore requires an extra bed which will incur an additional cost. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

            How many floors does Railroad Hotel have?

            Railroad Hotel has a total of 3 floors.

            In which languages can Railroad Hotel 's employees communicate?

            Railroad Hotel can converse up to 2 languages which includes English for travelers that prefer this language. Please refer to the "Amenities and facilities" section and in the "Languages spoken" category to find out what other languages this property supports.

            What do past travelers love most about Railroad Hotel ?

            Verified guests that stayed at Railroad Hotel have given this property a rating of 8.469 for its remarkable service as the primary highlight for their stay.

            What is the average rating that past Business travelers' have given to Railroad Hotel ?

            Past business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Railroad Hotel an average rating of 7.6. You can look up more detailed customer ratings and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

            What is the typical rating that verified Couples' have given to Railroad Hotel ?

            Past couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Railroad Hotel an average rating of 7.4. You can look up on more descriptive customer reviews, and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

            What is the typical rating that verified Families with young children have given to Railroad Hotel ?

            Past families with young children that have stayed at this property have given Railroad Hotel an average rating of 7.1. You can look up more comprehensive customer testimonials and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

            What is the typical rating that verified Families with older children have given to Railroad Hotel ?

            Verified families with older children that have stayed at this property have given Railroad Hotel an average rating of 7.7. You can look into more detailed customer assessments and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

            What is the closest airport to Railroad Hotel ?

            The closest airport to Railroad Hotel is Nay Pyi Taw International Airport, 119.0 km away.

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            What people love about Railroad Hotel

            • 10

              Exceptional
              Spaciousness

              "The room was spacious and clean."

              Marina

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              January 21, 2020

            • 10

              Exceptional
              Spaciousness

              "Nice little hotel, featuring a good mix of room sizes."

              Jum

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              November 25, 2019

            • 9.2

              Exceptional
              Staff 

              "The staff were very friendly and accommodating."

              Kian

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              January 17, 2020

            Overall rating:

            7.8

            Very good
            324 reviews
            Cleanliness
            7.6
            Facilities
            7.2
            Location
            7.5
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            More about Railroad Hotel

            More about Railroad Hotel

            Railroad Hotel

            Every effort is made to make guests feel comfortable by providing the best in services and amenities. Keep up with all your communications easily with the hotel's free Wi-Fi. Getting from and back to the airport can be easily arranged with the hotel's airport transfer services. Car hire services provided by the hotel make exploring Kalaw even more convenient.
            Guests can enjoy free parking right at the hotel. Front desk service is provided at the hotel including luggage storage. Getting tickets for the city's best entertainment is easy through the hotel's ticket service and tours. Get cozy and warm in the lobby with the hotel's charming on-site fireplace.
            Packing light is possible at Railroad Hotel thanks to the hotel's dry cleaning service and laundry service keeping your clothes clean. Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your room time. For the comfort and health of all guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the hotel. Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas provided by hotel.
            Designed for comfort, all guestrooms offer a range of amenities to ensure a restful night. For your comfort, some rooms at the hotel are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. Some rooms at Railroad Hotel even come with extra design features such as a balcony or terrace. In-room entertainment amenities including the daily newspaper is provided in some rooms.
            In some select rooms, you can find bottled water, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar at your disposal. It's good to know that a hair dryer and toiletries are provided in some guest bathrooms.


            Dining and things to do

            Every day at Railroad Hotel begins with a delicious in-house breakfast. A variety of convenient and tasty dining options are waiting for you at the hotel, for whenever you get hungry. A memorable night with your travel companions can be had without going far, at the hotel's bar.


            Reasons to stay here

            Find some of the city's best deals here with rooms 93% cheaper than other options.
            Find some excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining better than 84% of the city's other accommodations.

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            Amenities and facilities

            Very good
            Facilities

            7.2

            Most talked about facilities

            Breakfast

            65 mentions

            Housekeeping

            21 mentions

            Internet

            8 mentions

            View

            1 mention

            Languages spoken
            • English
            • Burmese
            Internet access
            • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
            • Internet
            • Wi-Fi in public areas
            Things to do, ways to relax
            • Garden
            • Ticket services
            • Tours
            Dining, drinking, and snacking
            • Bar
            • Breakfast [continental]
            • Restaurants
            • Room service [24-hour]
            Services and conveniences
            • Daily housekeeping
            • Dry cleaning
            • Elevator
            • Fireplace
            • Laundry service
            • Luggage storage
            • Smoke-free property
            • Smoking area
            For the kids
            • Family room
            Access
            • Front desk [24-hour]
            • Pets allowed
            Getting around
            • Airport transfer
            • Car park [free of charge]
            • Car park [on-site]
            • Rental car
            Available in all rooms
            • Desk
            • Free bottled water
            • Non-smoking
            • Wake-up service

            Food and dining

            Breakfast options
            • American
            • Continental

            Location

            No.3 Quarter, Near Railway Station, Kalaw, Kalaw, Myanmar, 11121
            Very good
            Location

            7.5

            Property policies

            Children and extra beds

            Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

            All children are welcome.

            Children 0-5 year(s)
            Stay for free if using existing bedding.
            If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
            Guests 6 years and older are considered as adults
            Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
            Others
            • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

            Some helpful facts

            Check-in/Check-out
            • Check-in from14:00
            • Check-out until12:00
            • Reception open until00:00
            Getting around
            • Airport transfer fee35 USD
            • Distance from city center2.1 km
            Extras
            • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)4615 MMK
            The property
            • Number of bars/lounges0
            • Number of floors3
            • Number of restaurants0
            • Number of rooms 30
            • Year property opened0
            • Most recent renovation2015
            Parking
            • Daily parking fee0 USD

            Reviews of Railroad Hotel from real guests

            Provided by verified guests of Agoda
            7.8
            Cleanliness7.6
            Facilities7.2
            Location7.5
            Room comfort and quality7.8
            Service8.5
            Value for money8.1
            High score for Kalaw
            Rating
            9+ Exceptional (63)
            8-9 Excellent (58)
            7-8 Very Good (49)
            6-7 Good (25)
            <6 Below Expectation (50)
            Time of the year
            Mar - May (50)
            Jun - Aug (28)
            Sep - Nov (61)
            Dec - Feb (106)

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            8.8
            Excellent
            Kelly from Malaysia
            Solo traveler
            Superior Room
            Stayed 1 night in March 2017

            Definitely worth ”

            Railroad Hotel is a new 30 room boutique hotel located near the train station of Kalaw Town . The owner of this hotel took over this property for less than 4 months I think . He is still at the mid of working to improve and make it a unique places for the traveller. Super helpful and easygoing. I booked one night just to rest before I head to my next destination. And now I am stuck here for another 2 nights . U can't complain much for paying this rate . This was my second trip to kalaw .I tried the other hotel close to the town with higher rates, u will not have a good sleep staying too close to the town . I highly recommend u to stay here if u are not those who expect too much for paying such price ;)

            Reviewed March 28, 2017

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            10.0
            Exceptional
            Małgorzata from United Kingdom
            Couple
            Superior Room
            Stayed 2 nights in March 2018

            Exceptional”

            We had a lovely stay at Railroad Hotel, the place is about 10 mins walk from the town centre on a quiet street. Staff was super nice and always happy to help. The wi-fi was by far the best we ever had during 2 weeks in Myanmar ( except of the occasional power cuts), the shower was hot and breakfast very good. Great budget place in Kalaw.

            Reviewed March 19, 2018

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            9.0
            Exceptional
            Lee from Malaysia
            Group
            Stayed 1 night in November 2015

            Short stay in Kalaw”

            Running by a lovely family, the breakfast is very nice and it is at a nice view balcony.

            We have a family room but with a standard room charge. It is so cold over here at night, no heater. But luckily it is not yet lower then 10'C .wifi is strong. The villager are celebrating one year once dancing festival in front of the field near the hotel until very late, abit noisy that night, but can see fire cracker at the hotel balcony . Wild sunflower is blooming around of the hotel, it is very nice! We enjoying the morning market at Kalaw, it is 15 minutes walk from the hotel.

            Reviewed December 22, 2015

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            9.6
            Exceptional
            AUNG from Myanmar
            Couple
            Stayed 1 night in December 2018

            Great stay and value for money ”

            The service is excellent. The staffs are polite. The room is clean and cosy as described in photos. The location is not so far from the center (Kalaw Market). It is easy to reach to the place. The price is very reasonable for the facilities and service.

            Reviewed December 21, 2018

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            9.6
            Exceptional
            Irene from Norway
            Group
            Stayed 1 night in February 2016

            Very helpful staff!”

            I had a great experience at the Railroad Hotel. My friends and I booked a room for 3. We got a spacious room with a double bed and a single bed. The location is good with a 5-8 minute walk to the center of the town. The staff were so helpful and friendly. They even offered to drive us to the bus station for free because someone was available at the time. The driver ( I believe is the owner) helped us find the right bus (bus stations can be very confusing in Myanmar so that was great!). Also the free breakfast was delicious with a great view. Definitely recommend this place!

            Reviewed March 01, 2016

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            8.3
            Excellent
            anna from Switzerland
            Solo traveler
            Stayed 5 nights in December 2015

            quiet charming hotel”

            quiet location, breakfast pancake, large shared balcony

            the hotel is nicely located in a quiet area but only 10 minutes walking from the city center. If not for the cockroach I found in my room the last day, I would have rated this hotel as very clean. the shower water is nicely hot (Kalaw in winter time is quite cold), but the rooms are not effectively insulated and cold air seeps in. The provided thick blanket is quite necessary. breakfast is an hectic affair, you could very well wait 40-50 minutes to be served and you might have to politely ask/remind the staff a couple of times you're missing breakfast items, but if you're patient enough and not in a hurry, the food is very nice and the staff tries its best to be helpful. In fairness, long waits for food seem to be normal in restaurants too, even when only few customers are present. All in all I enjoyed my stay very much and I would recommend this hotel.

            Reviewed December 31, 2015

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            8.8
            Excellent
            Jennifer from Canada
            Solo traveler
            Stayed 1 night in May 2017

            friendliest staff”

            The staff here is SO friendly. Their English isn't that great, but they try really hard and will work as a team to figure stuff out. Breakfast is great. The rooms are clean. They don't have lockers in the dorm rooms which is the only negative I can think of. The location is a 5 to 10 minute walk from town, but it's really not a bad walk at all. If you're considering taking the train to somewhere, it's pretty much next door. I'd stay here again if I was going to be in Kalaw.

            Reviewed June 12, 2017

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            8.4
            Excellent
            Balint from Hungary
            Solo traveler
            Standard Single Room
            Stayed 1 night in January 2018

            Excellent”

            Nice surprise in Kalaw, big single room with aircon for good price, clean enough. A bit out of the centre but Kalaw is not that big to cause problem. They organize trips to Inle and provide good breakfast. We also had a small bonfire in the night :) Staff is helpful and it was a good place to meet others.

            Reviewed February 25, 2018

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            10.0
            Exceptional
            Emily from United States
            Couple
            Stayed 1 night in February 2017

            Fantastic hotel!”

            The staff was so helpful and accomodating. We did the 3 day trek to Inle Lake through their trekking company Pole Star and had an amazing time. The breakfast was delicious, the room was wonderful and the staff was so helpful with anything we needed. Would highly recommend them for anyone staying in Kalaw!

            Reviewed February 25, 2017

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            10.0
            Exceptional
            Sarah from Germany
            Solo traveler
            Standard Single Room
            Stayed 1 night in February 2017

            Super nice stay ”

            A very nice hotel with spotless clean rooms, warm blankets for the night and hot water in the shower. Breakfast was good too. It's a 10minute walk to the market area of kalaw. Stayed in total 3 nights.

            Reviewed March 02, 2017

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            8.8
            Excellent
            Colin from United States
            Couple
            Stayed 1 night in February 2017

            Perfect location if you are taking a train”

            If you are planning to take a train in or out of Kalaw, then this is a great place to stay. It's 1 km away from town so if you are taking the bus and/or hiking, then you should choose another place. The breakfast was not very good, but there are a lot of places nearby with cheap food to supplement. The room was spacious, nice bathroom with hot water, and the beds were comfortable and warm.

            Reviewed March 03, 2017

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            8.8
            Excellent
            Hazel from United Kingdom
            Solo traveler
            Stayed 3 nights in August 2018

            Good budget accommodation”

            Approx 10 min walk from the bus stop, I liked that it was located out of central Kalaw and in a quiet area. I booked a dormitory room and got upgraded to a single with en suite which I was grateful for. WiFi intermittent and slow but standard for Myanmar. Staff were ok, don’t think they could speak much English so contact was very minimal. Breakfast was very good. Clean.

            Reviewed September 06, 2018

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            9.7
            Exceptional
            darae from South Korea
            Solo traveler
            Stayed 1 night in January 2016

            clean and cozy :)”

            nice meal, clean room, kind attitude

            I stayed a one night at this hotel and this hotel is clean and cozy. besides, the host is so kind that he drive us to the city center. if I go kalaw again I will stay here :)

            Reviewed January 21, 2016

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            7.2
            Very good
            Krisztina from Hungary
            Group
            Stayed 1 night in March 2017

            Very good”

            Railroad Hotel is good for travellers passing by Kalaw - which is normally the case, and they are well prepared for it. The staff is very friendly, nice and helpful, and you can meet a lot of international travellers here. We had some cockroaches in our room, hence my low rating on cleanliness. Otherwise, everything was nice, I can recommend the place.

            Reviewed March 12, 2017

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            8.4
            Excellent
            Thomas from United Kingdom
            Couple
            Superior Room
            Stayed 2 nights in December 2016

            Great guesthouse run by lovely family ”

            The family than run this place are SO sweet!!! Couldn't be friendlier or more helpful. The breakfast is really good - crepe, toast, eggs, fruit, coffee, juice. It's definitely not a party / meet other travelers type place - but Kalaw isn't like that anyway. It's located at the bottom end of the town - so around 10 mins walk from the highway - but you're right next to the railway station so perfect for the train to Lake Inle.

            Reviewed December 08, 2016

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            9.6
            Exceptional
            Vaidotas from Lithuania
            Solo traveler
            Standard Single Room
            Stayed 1 night in July 2016

            nice place to stay”

            Clean,spacious rooms,friendly staff,nice vibes,probably because that most of travellers in Kalaw stays there.

            Reviewed July 06, 2016

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            8.0
            Excellent
            Cassandra from Australia
            Solo traveler
            Standard Single Room
            Stayed 1 night in January 2018

            Helpful Staff. Good breakfast. Reasonable location”

            Only a 10 minute walk to the hustle and bustle of Kalaw. I came off a night bus and the staff checked me into a room to sleep even though the room I had booked wasn't yet ready. The breakfast is very good and facility is clean.

            Reviewed January 29, 2018

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            8.4
            Excellent
            Alex from Canada
            Solo traveler
            Standard Single Room
            Stayed 1 night in July 2017

            Good for one night”

            The perfect place to stay if you're in Kalaw for a night before starting a trek. The rooms were cheap and the breakfast was delicious.

            Reviewed July 24, 2017

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            7.6
            Very good
            Tyler from United States
            Couple
            Stayed 1 night in July 2016

            Great place with a nice family”

            This place was a great place to stay in Kalaw. They let us in at 4am when our bus arrived from Yangon, which was absolutely amazing of them to do. Breakfast was good, and the hot water was absolutely AMAZING. The staff tries their best, but nobody really knows English all that well (the daughter does the most, but she can be hard to find sometimes.) All in all, if you're just staying here to go hiking to Inle, this is a great place to rest for a night.

            Reviewed July 27, 2016

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            7.2
            Very good
            Kyaw from Myanmar
            Solo traveler
            Standard Single Room
            Stayed 1 night in September 2018

            near kalaw railway station.This is one of cheap hotel in Kalaw.”

            The hotel have different price depend on room service.It is located at Kalaw railway station but it is very quite.You can request what you want breakfast Europe or traditional Shan food.The staffs were very polite.

            Reviewed October 05, 2018

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