For those that prefer to keep their feet firmly on dry land, our top luxury hotel recommendation in Mandalay is the Hotel by the Red Canal, while for those happy cruising the river by day and night, we have a selection of luxury river boats from which to explore the region.
Where To Stay in Mandalay
Luxury Hotels in Mandalay
Hotel by the Red Canal
The Hotel by the Red Canal is – in our humble opinion - the best boutique hotel in Mandalay.
Belmond Road to Mandalay
Despite the factually incorrect name, this river cruiser operated by Belmond is arguably the best boat plying the waters of the Irrawaddy River.
The Strand Cruise
The sister to The Strand Hotel Yangon, a refurbished colonial landmark in Myanmar’s capital, The Strand Cruise adds some healthy competition...
Paukan Cruise
A leisurely cruise along the waterways of Myanmar (Burma) is a wonderful way to explore, and the Paukan fleet are among the best cruise operators....
Sanctuary Ananda Cruise
Cruising down the winding rivers of Mayanmar Sanctuary Ananda is a beautiful Burmese cruise boat which takes guests on a tranquil journey, visiting...
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My Adventures in Myanmar
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Myanmar may have been in the news for all the wrong reasons in recent times but looking beyond politics, this small-yet-mighty country has so much to offer. Not to mention that boycotting all travel to a country that relies so heavily on tourism would be disastrous for the vast majority of…
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