Botahtaung Hotel — Hotel in Yangon

The great thing about a boutique hotel is that it gets you closer to the natives. The down side is that you never know exactly how the hotel will measure up. There seems to be a serious shortage of mid-range options in the old town, and from a distance, the Botahtaung seems like a good option in the mid-range market. It can be well located, depending on your needs and the staff are friendly. On top of that, the rooftop bar is great. But if you are looking for any services or quality that you might find in a four or five hotel out of the city center, you're going to be disappointed. The hotel is subject to power outages. Hot water is iffy. The breakfast is thin. The bed is Asian hard. Shower on the floor, no tub. While I can't say the Botahtaung is a major disappointment, I'd surely recommend giving another property a try if it might otherwise meet your location or...

Stop thinking, just come here, and make your reservation DIRECTLY from their homepage. You won't regret it!

At first, my impression is so-so. Very noisy traffic and a constant dog barking outside. The room is clean and spacious overall (I live in the cheapest room), but clearly needs some renovation.

However, the staff and the “Bar on Top” (the place you have your breakfast in the morning) win my heart in the end. Everyone is kind and talks with a smile, willing to solve your problem with action. The music in the restaurant is quite old-fashioned, but the foods are delicious and the price is unbeaten.

One more thing, this hotel is in proximity to Yangon’s historical downtown which is enclosed by plenty of marvellous colonial-era buildings.

You can check the photos I took. Gotta say I am ready to prepare for another visit right after...

Although the reception department has good communication, there are some difficulties for long-term guests. Even long-term guests of the hotel's restaurant do not make any negotiation. I am a prepaid guest for 30 days, and the F&B department does not accept that I order food from the hotel and pay every 2 or 3 days. The lighting in the room is dimmer than usual. For those who work from home, the inconvenient thing is that the internet connection is not good. In addition, the F&B department even asked for 1000Ks to rent 2 empty plates, 2...