The Governor's Residence Hotel by Orient-Express

A romantic, colonial-style mansion dating from the 1920s, The Governor's Residence is redolent of the days when it was home to the ruler of Burma?s southern states. With its fan-cooled verandas and teak armchairs, this delightful Orient-Express hotel in the elegant Embassy Quarter of Yangon (formerly Rangoon), conjures up a bygone era while offering every modern pleasure. Set in a verdant garden dotted with lotus pools, the hotel is truly magical at the end of a day spent visiting the majestic Shwedagon Pagoda.
The Governor's Residence is located in the quiet Embassy Quarter, just 10 minutes from the city centre and within walking distance of the Shwedagon Pagoda and The National Museum. The Embassy Quarter is a quiet residential area that provides a tranquil oasis from the city's commercial and entertainment districts, which are only 10 minutes away by car. ... [+] More The hotel is well positioned for enjoying Yangon's great cultural attractions, including golden pagodas, the fascinating National Museum and lively Bogyoke Market, piled high with local handicrafts, gems and antiques. The hotel is located 19 kilometers and 30 minutes by car from Yangon International Airport.
Facilities at The Governor's Residence include a 24-hour business center, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access in public areas and all accommodations, restaurant, bar and lounge, library, accessible facilities, cooking classes and outdoor swimming pool. Services available include business services, laundry, dry cleaning, bicycle rental and 24-hour room service and concierge.
All accommodations are very spacious and luxuriously decorated with teak furniture, hardwood floors, tropical cottons and silks. Amenities available in all rooms and suites include a sitting area with writing desk, mini-bar and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Bathrooms feature under-floor heating plus a large hand-made free-form terrazzo bath. Also included are daily buffet breakfast, IDD phones, satellite TV with premium channels and a sofabed.