The Hotel Umbra Bagan

I came to visit my friends who were staying at the hotel just to see their makeup and outfits. Unfortunately, the receptionist didn’t let me go to their room. I understand it’s the policy but I had been allowed many times before without any issue. This time, I was told I had to pay for an extra bed even though I wasnt planning to stay. I felt uncomfortable and a bit pressured. I hope the hotel can apply their rules more fairly and consistently in the future.

I absolutely loved staying at the Umbra Hotel in Bagan. Located between Old and New Bagan and only 15 minutes away from the airport. The breakfast is good, the pool and garden are beautiful, the restaurant has both Burmese and Western food. the hotel also helps booking tours and you can rent -bikes to go see the temples. The staff is very helpful and room is great and clean. Thank you for all staffs.

We loved our stay at the Umbra Hotel for second time, I love it. The pool area is incredibly charming with an infinity pool overlooking a temple.Our kids loved it and played there every day after visiting Pagodas. The location is also great , close to the temple zones, next to Hamony (a very good and cheap restaurant, one of the best actually) and 2/3 min walk to the street where all the restaurants are very close. You can rent ebikes oposite the entrance of the hotel and bikes next door. All very easy. It's safe, the breakfast is increadible and the Staff is so friendly and caring. A little paradise!

Myself and my partner recently spent 5 nights in the Umbra Bagan Hotel. One the face of it, and when you look on the Booking sites it looks great. Be wary! You will notice the are very limited pictures of rooms. The pools and food are good. Not the best but satisfactory. I would recommend the barbeque which was excellent. What brings this place down even before you reach your rooms you are expected to pay for your full stay in cash. This a medium to high quality establishment according to the hotel and this is reflected in the cost so you have to cough up a fair bit of cash. In reality they will accept card payments but are mearly reluctant to. We were told we would have to move rooms half way through our stay which we found offputting. After kicking up a fuss they agreed for us to stay in our room. When we did reach our room we perhaps wished we hadn't stayed at all. The room was not very inviting. Dark and with poor air-conditioning. The bathroom was grubby with loose hooks on the wall and taps that spun around as if they were not bolted. It was the standard I would have expected at a budget hotel. And so to bed. As I climbed in I felt something on my feet. Apon inspection the sheets were dirty as if the bed had already been slept in. I found it hard to sleep the first night. In the morning the staff at the hotel, who were great tried there best to deep clean our room and did the best they could but there were some things which needed to have been attended to long before they got to this stage. At 9am the electic goes off for 4 hours, as is the norm in Myanmar. Although this hotel has a generator they did not turn it on. The temperatures inside soon increase so be warned it can get hot. We complained and it was turned on for us. The hotel was full so they there was insufficient revenue to run a generator. Bagan is an increadle place. We intend to visit again but will not include this hotel on our list.

I arrived early from an overnight bus journey from Yangon, there was confusion over my booking, because I’d used Booking. com, but when sorted they allowed me to check in the room early. The reception staff also booked my bus ticket to Mandalay. I’d booked a tour of he area and when the Operations Manager Myu noticed I was sat around he eventually got through to the tour operator who’s company had ceased trading three years ago! Myu could not have been so helpful, offering to sort out a guide, taxi, tuk tuk or eBike. The grounds of the hotel are wonderful, like being in a tropical garden and how many hotels have their own ancient temple! There are regular power cuts, which can be a tad annoying, but remember the troubles in the area and we’re just visiting. Breakfast was good and fresh. I had beans on toast and a fruit platter. Standard fare on offer, with eggs and omelettes made to order. If I visit again this is the place I’d stay.

This was my real own experience that one of the hotel staff peeked when I was showering. Even though I reported this case to hotel management, there isn't any visible action for that. And didn't take any responsibility. I really don't recommend this hotel which isn't safe for girls.