Sule Shangri-La, Yangon
A downtown pool six minutes from the market
About this hotel
Downtown positioning is the trade-off here: unlike the lake-view or riverside properties elsewhere on this list, this pool sits mid-city, a rooftop-style deck rather than a sprawling resort layout, which suits guests who want to swim and then walk straight into downtown rather than taking a taxi first. The hot tub sits close by, a quick option after a day spent walking the market stalls six minutes away, and it stays warm even on the cooler nights of the dry season. The Cantonese restaurant and the cozy pub cover dinner and a nightcap without needing to go far, and the gym fills the gap for guests who want more than the pool offers.
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
Our take
This suits travellers who want walking access to Bogyoke Aung San Market and a downtown base more than a resort-style pool setting. City-first travellers get the most value here. Anyone wanting a lake view, riverside quiet or a large pool deck should look at one of the other properties on this list, since the setting here is deliberately central rather than scenic.
- ✓Walk to Bogyoke Aung San Market in the late morning, stalls are in full swing by then
- ✓Use the pool before heading out for the day, it gets warm and crowded by midday
- ✓Book a table at the Cantonese restaurant early, it fills up on weekend evenings
Why we love it
- Six-minute walk to Bogyoke Aung San Market
- Pool and hot tub combination
- Cantonese restaurant on site
- Cozy in-house pub
Why guests love itBeing able to walk to Bogyoke Aung San Market in six minutes and then come back to a pool before lunch was the real value of staying here. The hot tub afterward worked well after a morning of walking the stalls. The Cantonese restaurant surprised us, better than a typical hotel dining room. Not a scenic stay, but a genuinely convenient downtown one.