Sitting on the banks of the Yangon River, The Strand is the Myanmar capital's oldest hotel. Built in 1901 in the city's old quarter, the majestic structure is listed on the Yangon City Heritage List, with 188 other buildings.
The Strand Hotel
The Strand soon became the go-to meeting place for French traders, British government workers, and the Burmese elite.
The Strand Hotel
Over the past century, the hotel has welcomed royalty and artists, including George Orwell, Noël Coward, Rudyard Kipling, and Britain's Prince Edward VIII.
The Strand Hotel
A renovation completed in 2016 retained the hotel's colonial atmosphere, and rare Myanmar marble floors, iconic pillars, high ceilings and rattan furniture.
The Strand Hotel
The Strand Café, a Yangon institution for afternoon tea, was given new furniture and wallpaper but its original teak-framed windows and vintage photos were retained.