The Hotel by the Red Canal

The hotel has already a lot of excellent reviews but since I just got back from Mandalay I would like to write a more recent update. As Myanmar suffers currently from in my view pointless sanctions and travel warnings, a lot of hotels struggle to get by with just local travels. Therefore, it is even more impressive how much effort the staff puts into maintaining the property and its service level. The rooms are very comfortable - I admired the artwork and the craftsmanship. The bathrooms are very modern and offer a certain wellness feeling – with rose leaves filled bathtubs. Amazing. For breakfast I got Shan-Noodles as an extra treat from the management. I had just casually asked if they are available and found them the next morning – even more impressive. Very convenient also is the beer-garden-like open air restaurant right next to the hotel with an separate entry from the property. Myanmar at its best. I regret that I could not stay longer, and I will definitely be back there.

A great escape from the outside. Rooms are gorgeous, the food is super tasty in a well designed Cafe, nice outside swimming pool, and the staff are friendly and really helpful. Honestly, Mandalay is dirty and unkempt so I find myself hanging around the hotel after days tours.

O hotel é bem localizado, porém é velho e algumas coisas não funcionavam, como o ar condicionado. A cama muito usada então tinha um buraco no centro dela. Tudo muito velho e escuro. A piscina é na verdade um poço e o restaurante fica fora do hotel.