Explore Hotels in Myanmar

Traditional in spirit yet gradually stepping into the modern era, Myanmar moves at its own unhurried rhythm. In many towns, horses still pull wooden carts and vintage steamers glide along wide, silt-coloured rivers, offering travellers a glimpse of a past that lingers comfortably in the present.

Deeply spiritual and predominantly Buddhist, Myanmar is adorned with some of the most striking religious monuments in Asia. The shimmering Shwedagon Pagoda is said to be covered in around 27 tonnes of gold leaf, rising above the skyline in breathtaking splendour. In Bagan, thousands of temples scatter the plains, including the majestic Ananda Temple, a 12th-century masterpiece that glows golden at sunrise and sunset.

Everywhere you turn, pagodas, ruins, and monasteries create a landscape of quiet reverence and wonder. Days are spent temple-hopping, drifting along the Irrawaddy River, or cycling between ancient stupas beneath wide, open skies.

After hours of exploration, retreat to one of the pampering luxury hotels on our list, carefully selected sanctuaries that combine comfort, thoughtful service and an authentic sense of place.