Excellent for those Muslim travellers who are looking for Muslim Halal Food and Mosque in walking distance. They have several complexes named Hotel Grand United. I must recommend you to stay there as it is a very cheap price with breakfast. They have no pork in the breakfast.
Superb and gorgeous hotel near Sule pagoda, downtown area but the entrance is only one side and cannot enter this hotel from the riverside. It is hard to spot this hotel from some directions because there's no visible sign or hotel name except the entrance and Sule road side. The room is perfect comfort itself and spotless clean. The concierge and doormen and porters are professionally trained but other clerks still need training, as I don't want to see them idly chattering in groups in the presence of guests even in the lobby area. Hotel is not childpark or dance club for youngsters. Breakfast quality is wonderful and cooking staff members are excellent, but there was almost no explanation on how I can even order omelet or any food item which is NOT on the buffet table. And it was ridiculous to ask each time to receive sliced salami and cheese, why just can't I take them from buffet table? Overall the hotel itself is very good but some points are strange and not up to mark.
ผผู้เข้าพักSuperb and gorgeous hotel near Sule pagoda, downtown area but the entrance is only one side and cannot enter this hotel from the riverside. It is hard to spot this hotel from some directions because there's no visible sign or hotel name except the entrance and Sule road side. The room is perfect comfort itself and spotless clean. The concierge and doormen and porters are professionally trained but other clerks still need training, as I don't want to see them idly chattering in groups in the presence of guests even in the lobby area. Hotel is not childpark or dance club for youngsters. Breakfast quality is wonderful and cooking staff members are excellent, but there was almost no explanation on how I can even order omelet or any food item which is NOT on the buffet table. And it was ridiculous to ask each time to receive sliced salami and cheese, why just can't I take them from buffet table? Overall the hotel itself is very good but some points are strange and not up to mark.
CCC TourWarning: Major language barriers and smoking issues at this new hotel
While this is a newly built hotel, I was shocked by the lack of English proficiency at a 5-star establishment in Yangon. The front desk staff spoke only Mandarin and Burnmese. Ironically, the IT technician was the only person who understood a bit of English, which was the only redeeming factor regarding communication.
Key issues for international travelers:
Language Barrier: Do not expect to use English with the reception; it is primarily a Mandarin-speaking environment.
Smoking Regulation: Despite ”No Smoking” signs in the lobby lounge, guests were smoking openly on the coffee tables. I also encountered guests smoking in the hallways and elevator lobbies on the guest floors. It felt as though I was in China rather than Myanmar.
Dining: The breakfast buffet is strictly Chinese-style. There were no Burmese food or drink options available at all.
Room Condition: My room had a persistent smell of smoke and was full of mosquitoes. This is likely because housekeeping leaves the doors wide open during cleaning.