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The Strand Yangon

Yangon, Myanmar

Best for

  • city breaks
  • food & wine
  • business
  • couples

About The Strand Yangon

The Strand Yangon opened in 1901 and underwent renovation in 2016. The city hotel houses The Strand Café serving Myanmar and modern European dishes, The Strand Restaurant offering modern European and classic French cooking, and Sarkies Bar. Facilities include a spa with two therapy rooms, a swimming pool, and a fitness centre. Yangon International Airport (RGN) is 13 km from the property.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET Approved for its long history (opened 1901), recent renovation in 2016, multiple dining outlets, a spa with two therapy rooms, an on-site pool and proximity to Yangon International Airport (RGN), 13 km away.

Key facts

Opened / renovated
1901 / 2016
Type
City

Amenities

Verified 20 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Swimming pool — Linger by the poolside then gently glide through the water with a few laps

Dining

  • Fine dining — evidence: The Strand Restaurant features a beautifully restored dining room
  • Multiple restaurants — The Strand Café; The Strand Restaurant
  • Bar — Happy Hour into Social Hour at Sarkies Bar

Wellness

  • Spa — Get pampered in one of our two therapy rooms
  • Fitness centre — evidence: enjoy an invigorating workout session in the fitness room

Dining

Verified 20 Aug 2026
Restaurant
The Strand Café — Myanmar, modern European
Restaurant
The Strand Restaurant — modern European, classic French
Bar
Sarkies Bar

Spa & wellness

Verified 20 Aug 2026
Spa
Spa — two therapy rooms

Services

Verified 20 Aug 2026
Pools
1

Location

16.7950, 96.1600 · approximate

Position is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Nearest airports

Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.

CodeAirportDistanceTransferFly
RGNprimaryYangon International AirportYangon · Large13 km≈ 27 min Fly here
BSXPathein AirportPathein · Small147 km≈ 201 min Fly here
MNUMawlamyine AirportMawlamyine · Small165 km≈ 224 min Fly here
Sources+
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial5 fields

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