Hotels in Yangon » The Governor's Residence Signature™ recommends the best hotels with best values HOTEL OVERVIEW City: Hanoi City Location: City Center Hotel Category: 5 star luxury Room Rates: Upon request Book this hotel: Email us   Built in 1920, The Governor's Residence is an imposing Burmese two-story mansion built as the official home of one of the governor's from the southern states of the country. It is surrounded by a verdant lotus garden which is overlooked by the hotel's many glorious verandas. The hotel emanates style and history in a delightful setting.    This spectacular 49 room hotel, an imposing Burmese teak mansion restored to its pristine glory, stands majestically amidst a lotus garden, downtown in the Embassy Quarter of Yangon ( formerly Rangoon, Burma ). Its spacious teak rooms are luxuriously decorated in tropical cottons and silks, looking over the private lotus garden and free-form pool, and each has a large handmade, free-form bath. Mouse over photos to enlarge GUEST ROOM SERVICE All suites are tastefully furnished with luxurious fittings and fixtures. En suite bathrooms are spacious with full amenities. Superior Suite: Each of 8 Superior Suites comprises a bedroom with king-sizes bed or twin queen-sized beds, a separate sitting room with richly textured sofas, and a spacious fully fitted bathroom with separate bath and shower. Deluxe Suite: Similar to the Superior Suites, the 23 Deluxe Suites offer choice views of the city, and enhanced features for added convenience. The Strand Suite: The finest accommodation in the hotel is The Strand Suite, which comprises a master room with canopy bed, a junior study, spacious living room, a dining room with attached butler pantry and two fully fitted bathrooms. A lovely veranda overlooking the Yangon River adds the final touch to the grand experience.   Guest Services We are delighted to offer a range of Guest Services to ensure that your stay with us is as comfortable as possible. These services are listed below: 24 hour room service offering both exotic delicacies of Myanmar and outstanding French cuisine Free  unlimited broadband internet and e-mail access in the hotel business centre Maid service Tour and travel desk Airport transfer arrangements Taxi services Daily laundry service Well qualified baby-sitters Turndown service Doctors on call List of some guests and their stayed dates   Mr. Pierre Cardin September 22 1995 Oliver Stone July 23 1997 Mr. Alexander Downer October 3 2000 Mr. Keng Yam Tony Tan December 31 2002 Mr. David Rockefeller January 14 2003 Sir Jagger (Michael P. Jagger) December 24 2003 Rudyard Kipling Lord Mount Batten Somerset Maugham & Prince Edward DINING In Myanmar, to be “Ei Wuk Kyay”, meaning to be hospitable, is the criterion of perfect social behavior. Our food culture is based on sharing with monks, to whom many of the Buddhist Myanmar offer food on daily basis, on special occasions called “Soon Kyway” and sharing lunch boxes among colleagues at work. Dine in style at The Governor's Residence and experience the exotic delicacies of Myanmar, this secret tropical cuisine so redolent of the spices, textures and flavours of both this country and its neighbours. Alternatively, savour exquisitely prepared Western dishes created by our expatriate Chef. Mandalay Restaurant: The Mandalay Restaurant, the main restaurant at The Governor's Residence, is located in the original part of this former Residence of the Kaya Governor, overlooking the private garden and serves delicious Asian and European cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast Served between 04.30am and 10.30am. A buffet breakfast of Continental and Asian specialities is served early in the morning from 04.30am for our guests who wish to rise early to visit the many delights that Yangon and the surrounding area has to offer. Alternatively, you can enjoy breakfast at your leisure at any time until 10.30am.  Lunch and Dinner Lunch - 12.00am to 2.30pm. Dinner - 07.00pm to 10.30pm. Discover the exotic local cuisine of Myanmar, with its subtly blended spices and flavours. Alternatively, select one of the Western specialities from the menu created by our expatriate Chef, offering both European classics and French cuisine with a local twist. We also welcome children and are delighted to offer a special menu. Mindon Lounge The open air colonial-style Mindon Lounge is perfect for evening relaxation and overlooks the beautiful green ceramic pool and gardens. This palatial room exudes comfort and the delightful shady garden area entices guests to sample the exotic delicacies of Myanmar in the wonderful outdoor surroundings. The Mindon Lounge is open between 07.00am and 11.00pm and serves light refreshments and drinks. Lunch and dinner are served for special events and activities upon request. From October to March enjoy traditional performances and dances from Myanmar in the evening. Kipling Bar Named after the countries most celebrated advocate, the Kipling bar offers a relaxing atmosphere and a chance to reflect on somewhere ‘quite unlike any land you know'. The Kipling Bar is the perfect place to enjoy a traditional long iced drink, a local beer or something more indulgent! The Bar is open between 07.00am and 11.00pm and serves light refreshments and drinks. Room Service Enjoy the luxury of eating in the sanctity of your own room or suite, with our dedicated room service available 24 hours day. During restaurant hours we also pleased to offer our ‘a al carte’ menu allowing you to sample the delights of our restaurant without leaving the comfort of your room. The Monhinga Myanmar is a land with strong cultural traditions and a long history of civilization. In spite of being located between India and China, the cuisine in Myanmar is different to these two countries.  The people of Myanmar love to eat noodles as a snack, a main meal and as a convenient dish to feed the hundreds of guests that must be invited for formal celebrations. Noodles are available in many forms including those influenced by Indian or Chinese cuisine. Most noodle shops open at dawn and people going to the bazaar have their breakfast at the many stalls, sitting on low stools or just standing around the boiling pot of soup. Families or groups of friends enjoy cooking special noodle dishes at home "just for fun" with everyone helping out. "The Monhinga", the Myanmar Bouillabaise, is considerate to be the National noodle dish of Myanmar and is especially popular in Yangon, the capital city that lies in the southern delta where fish is abundant. This particular dish of fish noodle soup is served with spices, ingredients and condiments, chick pea fritters with fermented Somen noodles, catfish, gourd fritters, lime wedges and crushed red dried chili with fresh coriander and fried onions.  Eating habits vary is each province in Myanmar and there are many variations of this dish depending on the availability of food markets and the ethnic influence. Recipe for "The Monhinga" Learn about Myanmar's culinary traditions with our Cookery Classes LEISURE & ACTIVITIES Myanmar has a long tradition of Spa treatments, so much so that for many it has become a daily part of life. The most visible of which is the Thanaka, a thick yellow paste that is commonly smeared on the face. As with many traditions in Myanmar, this has been elevated to an art form and it is not uncommon to see women and children adorned in elaborate patterns. Thanaka boasts excellent healing prosperities, cooling and rejuvenating the skin. At the Governor’s Residence we employ the finest of Myanmar’s spa traditions to create a truly unique experience, perfect for after a long tour of the beautiful surrounding area. MORE RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN HANOI CITY Deluxe & Luxury Category The Strand Hotel *** RS The Governor's Residence ***RS The Trader Hotel Yangon by Shangri-La ***RS Sedona Hotel Yangon ***RS: Signature Recommends™