Address: 129, Dhammazedi Road Yangon, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar

The Savoy is ideally located in the picturesque area of Yangon, overlooking the Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar’s “twinkling wonder” and the nearby People’s Park. Just ten minutes drive from the city centre and 20 minutes to the International Airport.

Everything inside the Savoy is done well. Hallways, rooms and even the lavish bathrooms are stocked with photographs, antiques, handicrafts and sculptures, and it takes little imagination to feel as if you are some Raj-era royal. All 30 deluxe rooms including six suites express the charm of “the old days” with traditional Myanmar antiques, teak furniture and spacious bathrooms. Nicely overshadowed by tall old trees, the pool with its lounge area makes the Savoy Hotel a silent oasis in the middle of the buzzing city. Rooms are comfortably furnished in a colonial-style, with wooden fittings and traditional Myanmar antiques. Choose between king size or twin beds.