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Where To Stay in Mandalay

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.

Luxury Hotels in Mandalay

The Far East > Myanmar (Burma) > Mandalay
Hotel by the Red Canal
The Hotel by the Red Canal is – in our humble opinion - the best boutique hotel in Mandalay.
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The Far East > Myanmar (Burma) > Bagan
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.
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The Far East > Myanmar (Burma) > Mandalay
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...
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The Far East > Myanmar (Burma) > Bagan
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....
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The Far East > Myanmar (Burma) > Mandalay
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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