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Number of Rooms: 24
Eco Rating: 2
Location: Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)
The Hotel by the Red Canal is – in our humble opinion - the best boutique hotel in Mandalay.
The hotel features teak, rattan and mother of pearl inlaid furniture, with Myanmar marble lining the bathroom walls. The four types of rooms and suites each represent one of the major ethnic groups in Burma. The Chin and Shan suites feature a balcony overlooking the swimming pool and garden, while an outdoor shower with a slate wall of cascading water is the highlight of the Kachin suites, ideal for honeymooners.
The Spice Garden restaurant serves excellent northern Indian cuisine and Burmese specialities in an elegant dining room or on the terrace overlooking the garden that inspired the name.
The Prana Spa offers a menu of Ayurvedic, holistic and natural body treatments to relax, awaken and revitalise guests after a day's exploration of the city.
Why We Love It
The owner is Indian, hence the emphasis on - delicious - Indian cuisine.
Frances, Original Traveller
Itineraries that feature Hotel by the Red Canal
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Solo Travellers
The Heart of Myanmar and Thailand
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compromising on beach time or classic sightseeing, this 15-day
Myanmar and Thailand itinerary...
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Best for: Couples, Honeymoons, Families and Solo Travellers
Cruising The Chindwin River
Spend 18 days exploring the wonders of Myanmar. From the lively
and spiritual cities of Bagan and Yangon to the lesser known and
beautifully...
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From £6,120pp
Best for: Families and Groups
A Family Adventure in Myanmar
This 16-day trip to Myanmar will introduce the family to a
completely different way of life with plenty of cultural activities
as well as opportunities...
16 Days
From £2,980pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
The Classic Myanmar Trip
Compared to some of its neighbours Myanmar is one of Southeast
Asia's least discovered destinations, which is a huge oversight.
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18 Days
From £3,930pp
Best for: Couples and Honeymoons
Luxury Couples Adventure In Myanmar
Participate in amazing activities on this Myanmar adventure.
Kayak across lakes, cycle through tea plantations and hill trek
around stunning...
14 Days
From £3,470pp
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Active Adventure in Myanmar
Trek through jungle, rice fields and tea plantations to remote
mountain villages, take sunset cruises along rivers and across
lakes before visiting...
17 Days
From £3,215pp
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Sanctuary Ananda Cruise
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