Yangon Excelsior may be right in the middle of downtown Yangon, but from the moment I saw the hotel from the outside, walked through the lobby and finally reached my room, there was so much about this place that I liked.
The building itself is beautiful. It still carries the character of old colonial-era architecture, and once I stepped inside, the mood completely changed from the busy streets outside.
Dark wood, warm lighting, long corridors and all those little old-fashioned details… at times, I honestly felt like I had somehow walked into a Harry Potter movie. 😄
Then I opened the door to my room, and the feeling continued.
The room had this classic European atmosphere that suited the building perfectly. It was elegant and comfortable without feeling like it was trying too hard to impress. For me, it felt like more than just a luxury hotel. It had a personality of its own.
What surprised me even more was how peaceful it was.
You’re still in downtown Yangon, but once you’re inside the hotel, the noise and rush of the city seem to disappear. I could actually slow down, switch off for a while and just enjoy being there.
Sometimes you don’t need to travel far to take a proper break. You just need somewhere that lets you forget about everything for a little while and recharge. Yangon Excelsior gave me exactly that.
I also enjoyed eating at the hotel. You can easily stay in for lunch or dinner, and I didn’t find the prices unreasonable for this kind of hotel.
But my favourite part?
Breakfast. 🍽
I’m always excited about breakfast whenever I stay at a hotel, and this one didn’t disappoint. The mohinga was one of my favourites I’ve had anywhere, and I really enjoyed the desserts too. It was the kind of breakfast that made me want to sit a little longer instead of rushing off to start the day.
Another thing that impressed me was how clean and well kept the entire hotel was. Yes, it’s an old colonial-era building, but staying here felt like much more than simply sleeping in a restored historic property.
There were pieces from another time still around the hotel, and being able to see some of those old objects up close made the experience even more interesting. Walking around the building sometimes felt like getting a small glimpse of an older Yangon.
That’s probably why I remember Yangon Excelsior so well.
Not simply because it’s a luxury hotel, but because for a little while, it made me feel like I had stepped away from modern Yangon and into another time.
The architecture, the old details, the peaceful atmosphere, the room, and yes, definitely the breakfast, all gave me something to remember.
For me, Yangon Excelsior wasn’t just somewhere I stayed.
It was somewhere I could slow down, rest and recharge.
And if I stay here again someday…
I already know I’m having the mohinga again. 😄
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