Overpriced traveler-hangout in Rangoon and other Burma Hotel/Accommodation Reviews

View from the White House

Very popular guesthouse conveniently located near Sule Pagoda.
The "cheapest" rooms are very basic with shared bathroom, but reasonably clean. Some of them are under the roof and require an ascent of more than 200 steps each time you want to go to your room.
A generous breakfast is included in the price!
14$ for the cheapest double, this is close to robbery!

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Theme: Pension/Guesthouse
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: less than US$20 » Currency Converter
Address: 69 Konzaydan St.
Directions: Downtown Rangoon

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Motherland Inn 2: A better choice in Rangoon

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on Jul 9, 2003

Not in the central area, but for those who do not mind walking 20 min to Sule Pagoda, the Motherland Inn 2 is an excellent choice. It is very clean and they have dorm beds for 3$ and very nice mid-range rooms with attached bathroom and ac for 13$ a double.

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Theme: Pension/Guesthouse
Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$20 » Currency Converter
Phone: 291343
Address: 433 Lower Pazundaung Road
Directions: Rangoon

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Joy Guesthouse: Watching canal life at Inle

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on May 29, 2004

Quiet guesthouse with OK rooms (6$,double) and a wonderful balcony overlooking the canal. Very central.

Unique Qualities: Taking breakfast on the balcony early in the morning (6am) is a fantastic experience. Watching the boats and the people on the canal is the perfect start for a great day in Nyaungshwe.

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Theme: Pension/Guesthouse
Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$20 » Currency Converter
Address: Inle Lake
Directions: Nyaungshwe

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Royal Guesthouse Mandalay: The cleanest guesthouse in the country

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Mandalay sunset

The Royal is deservedly the most popular guesthouse in Mandalay and very often full, so make a reservation or arrive early.
The rooms (different categories from 6-15$, double) are all pleasant and modern, the staff are efficient and the whole place is so clean, you could eat from the floor.
Highly recommended!!

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Theme: Pension/Guesthouse
Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$20 » Currency Converter
Phone: 22905
Address: 25th Street
Directions: Mandalay

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Grace 2: Central guesthouse in Pyin Oo Lwyn

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on May 29, 2004

Pyin Oo Lwyn

The Grace 2 is just around the corner from the clock tower. It opened very recently and needs costumers, so you can bargain.
The rooms are very clean and quite spacious, the communal bathrooms, however, are a bit on the shabby side.
5$ for a double.

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Theme: Pension/Guesthouse
Comparison: about average
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Directions: Downtown Pyin Oo Lwyn

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Mr. Charles GH: Traveler hangout in Hsipaw

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All the other guesthouses in Hsipaw could basically close down since all travelers seem to stay at Mr. Charles'.
The big advantage of this guesthouse is the huge terrace, a great place to relax and chat with other travelers, the people that run the guesthouse are nice and they provide you with free maps and info on hikes to hilltribe villages. They also offer boat trips on the river.
The drawback is that the rooms are overpriced. 8$ for a mediocre double room(after hard bargaining) is just too much in this part of the world.

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Theme: Pension/Guesthouse
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Directions: Everyone in Hsipaw knows the guesthouse, so just ask for directions, if in doubt, just follow the others.

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Yar Kinn Thar Hotel: Midrange rooms - budget price

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on Apr 19, 2004

Bagan

This place is a real bargain. Modern rooms fully equipped with ac, TV, bathtub... for 5$ per person including breakfast!!! When i checked in i thought there must be a catch, but there wasn't.
Highly recommended!

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
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Address: Bagan
Directions: Between Nyaung U and Old Bagan, near a row of tourist restaurants.
You probably won't have to look for the hotel, they will find you! They have touts on the bus.

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Smile Inn: Resting your head in Pyay

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Pyay

There are not many options in Pyay. The Smile Inn is very central and has OK rooms with attached bathroom for 10$ a double (but you will have to bargain to get this price).
Breakfast is complimentary, be sure to order Burmese breakfast, they will prepare an excellent Mohinga (thick soup) for you.

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Directions: Pyay

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Linn Thar Oo: Welcome to Paradise

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on Sep 4, 2003

Linn Thar Oo

This is the only decent budget place to stay in Ngapali. It's a fairly big but very pleasant resort directly on the beach with a variety of bungalows and rooms. The cheapest rooms (4$ per person) are basic, but spacious with shared bathrooms. They also have more expensive bungalows in the front row (up to 25$).A good breakfast buffet is included in the price.

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Comparison: more expensive than average
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Directions: Ngapali Beach
Website: www.linntharoo.com

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Sea Sar GH: Bungalows in Kyaiktio

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Kyaiktio