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That was the second trip in recent month, and I stayed the same place, Best Western China Town, Yangon, for the second time. I have stayed a full 28 days, a maximum allowance of Myanmar visa (Feb 26th-March 26th, so24). As always, all the staff, from the counter to the kitchen, I will give better than five stars, if there is a rating of more than five. Thank you very much again to Operating Manager Ko Kyaw Swar Oo who always helps me all the way with any trivial thing. Thanks to Kitchen Staff, Ko Myo Swe and the rest of the staff including the two Chef who treated me like one of their family members. The four ladies from the front Desk, Swe Swe, and all. There is nothing I can say better than Thank You so much to all of you. I genuinely appreciate all the staff that I have met. I will be there again in the next few months. See you then…sincerely, Tom Yu
Stayed 5 nights at this hotel with an entire football team (players & staff). Hotel staff and management worked really hard to accomodate the demands of our team (dining, gym, internet, etc.). Because of the staff and quality of the hotel amenities & food, the stay was very cozy and welcoming. Kudos to the manager and staff! Salamat!
Excellent accomodation with great staff, always ready to welcome you. The room service and housekeeping staff are always ready and active to serve you. The food is also fresh and good, especially the varieties in breakfast. Good experience all over.
Excellent breakfast & so much variety to choose & all are delicious. Staffs are very helpful & all are sweet smiles & big heart . I arrived 8 am & they are allowed to check in also . I will keep on coming & thanks for the perfect stay in Yangon . Location is very near by Chinatown & can enjoy a lot of street foods . Steam and sauna also can use at hotel . Thanks for all the staffs for the great hospitality. I will be back again .My favorite spot in Yangon 😍
Excellent stay with helpful n co coperative staff.cleaning serive n breakfast services are so excellent.All servies are fine n its worth to stay in this hotel.locationwise also preferable n safe stay.
Yangon Airport was on the north side of the city and our hotel, Best Western Chinatown, ion the south side, two blocks from the sea. Communication problem at desk, but got through that. Had to climb several steps to get to the elevator. This was a problem for our traveling companion who uses a power wheelchair. Had to carry it up to the elevator. Rooms were large with a large bathroom with shower and tub. The water coming out of the faucets is not potable, so be careful with that. Desk area with a nice table, chair, desk lamp and two outlets. In-room safe and refrigerator. Instant coffee available with pot to heat water. Very good lighting. This hotel is on a corner in Chinatown. The breakfast buffet is fabulous with chef to make your eggs, waffles or pancakes as you like them. Full selection of breakfast items and attendants to take care of your special needs. Could not ask for better breakfast. They also offer drinks, in the afternoon, at very reasonable prices. Excellent lunches and dinners also offered at reasonable prices. There is not much in the way of restaurants or things to do in the area. You have to take cab to visit attractions in other parts of the city, but only 3000 MMK or about $2.20 US for most anywhere you need to go. Do not think you can find a better bang for your buck than at the Best Western Chinatown. We took several local tours from the hotel and thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Yangon.
My wife had a booking here but we had to cancel because my father n law passed away. We contacted the staff two weeks before we were supposed to stay there. The staff were very rude and so unhelpful. This was the only hotel who would not refund us on our trip. This was already a very upsetting time for my wife and her family.
Amazing Service & Food at Great Western. Superb management by Kyaw Swar Oo! Would highly recommend the curry, and cake desserts. Very friendly people and very professional. Food came very quick and was extremely fresh!!!!!!!
We stayed here twice during our Myanmar trip. The location is very handy for tourists, the staff are very helpful and friendly, from concierge to reception to the restaurant, and the price is very reasonable. Best of all is the food: the breakfast service is better than many high class establishments. I certainly did not get bored with the selections available. We also chose to dine in the hotel restaurant for some of our evening meals and the food was superb each time. The apparent negatives mentioned by other reviewers are trivial. Yes the lobby is small, but we were not inconvenienced by this at all. And yes the local area is 'gritty'. But it is in Chinatown after all. Some people welcome this authentic local colour of street vendor chaos as adding to their Myanmar experience. We enjoyed our two stays and would be happy to stay here again.
the hotel is excellently situated in chinatown, especially if you want to go out in the evening. 19th street is in walking distance. The staff gives a very good service. For the room you should take an upgrading. It`s worthwhile-look over the old British Hospital, the town and you see the Shwedagon Pagoda. I regularly return there when I am in Yangon
The hotel staff and service is really good. The facilities are clean. Breakfast options were great too. The hotel itself is outdated and in a very gritty part of Yangon. I feel this is more of a 3star hotel than 4 star.
Very disappointing. First, this is a mediocre 3 Star hotel; far below normal Best Western standards, which are typically 4 Star hotels. Staff were unhelpful and generally slow to comprehend basic issues. During my stay, house keeping removed a plastic bag containing a few pairs of socks and underpants which was on the chair in my room. I noticed upon returning that evening, and promptly complained to management. The guy said he would go to housekeeping to investigate and call me back. Around 30 minutes later, he called back saying he was unable to find the bag or its contents in housekeeping, as if to say my complaint was therefore untrue. Apparently the idiot didn't realise that just because the bag/its contents couldn't be found doesn't mean they weren't taken. I asked for USD5 compensation but he declined. Being small money, I didn't take it any further. Staff appeared to be of very low calibre, in need of basic training. The only things in favour of the hotel are its location and price.
We stayed here for 3 nights, the location is great and close to lots of things. Room and bathroom are very clean. Had a couple of meals in hotel restaurant which were excellent and well priced. Thanks to Myo Swe for doing a great job and keeping our beer glasses full. This is 3rd time in Yangon and this is best hotel so far
Traveling and relaxation definitely one of our favorite pillars. ..with radiant wholesome food plus at the start of the day and a relaxing SPA to unwind the pressure after a long day activity. It's a place to be.
By prior arrangement, our room should have been available for an early check in at 07.00. It wasn't, wait a couple of hours was the response. OK, I'll go to breakfast while I wait. On my departure day I will leave before breakfast starts so I'll swap that breakfast for this one while I wait. They were not happy but agreed. Seems it is grumpy night staff at the end of the shift. All other staff were friendly and very helpful. On my early departure they were still grumpy, no 'how was your stay' or 'have a good day'. A standard city centre 3* hotel. Though room size for executive was OK and was equipped with a large TV with several English news channels, tea and coffee, good WiFi, a/c, hairdryer and safe. Breakfast was a normal buffet choice for Asia, several Asian dishes, breads etc and a Western choice of juices, cereals, fruit, bacon or sausage pieces, tomatoes and eggs to choice prepared at an egg station. The restaurant also does dinners which we didn't try preferring the street food choice on nearby 19th street.
The hotel is placed in the crowded Chinatown but is closed to many points of interest of Yangon. Breakfast is good with international and local cuisine choices. -I had a room with a really small window opened in internal passage.
we had a great stay at the Best western. Quite new, the rooms are big and clean. Very friendly staff!! And the breakfast is great. Just around the corner of the chinese neighbourhood, and you can walk to the beatifull Shedagon Pagode. To recommend!
Excellent location in downtown Yangon and walkable to the main attractions in the area. On the doorstep of Chinatown and 19th street which is great for food/drinks in the evening. You can leave your bags in reception after check out and use the 5th floor spa to freshen up if needed.
Fantastic location right at Chinatown Yangon, where food options are aplenty (and cheap), and with lots to see. The hotel staff are all very friendly, and helped us with negotiating with taxi drivers and giving directions. The complimentary buffet was very good, and they made an effort to rotate the dishes. The restaurant staff were also very friendly, and they had good prices for food and drinks if you're too lazy to head out on a hot day. Even for the lowest-priced rooms, the beds were comfortable and clean.
Fantastic location at the gateway to Chinatown which offers a variety of food. The hotel staff are super friendly, from Reception to front door and room service. Breakfast was complementary and had a good mix of Burmese and western choices with again very friendly accommodating staff. Hotel was clean, rooms were clean and dinner at the hotel was well priced and delicious. Definitely recommend.
I was travelling Myanmar, and Yangon was my first destination, so I booked Best Western ChinaTown at short notice, initially, for one night whilst I found my feet in the town. All taxis at the airport know where it is; and it is a great location to explore from, whether by foot, bicycle which I hired, or by local taxis which are always parked outside. The welcome I received was above expectation and there are always lots of staff in reception waiting to help, carry, advise and assist. The rooms and bathrooms are excellent, there is a great breakfast and a small sauna, gym and treatment spa (not expensive or busy) Value and service was above expectation and I ended up extending my stay. I then returned later during my holiday and again before departing back to UK. Great value, great service, a welcome retreat from the fantastic culture, vibrancy and excitement of a first class City. Do stay here yourself, its boutique in size and nicely understated. A great find. Ask for a room as high up as possible, as Yangon traffic can be noisy early morning.
Very good complimentary breakfast. We give this a “10”. Very clean cafeteria. Our room is clean and comfortable. We could see Shwedagon pagoda from the window, be it very far away. Parking space is limited, so it is a kind of hop and go. Staff are very helpful.
We stayed here for 3 nights. It is in a very busy area so expect some noise at night. I was so jet lagged and exhausted that I slept like a baby in their comfy bed and didn't hear a thing. My hubby however did struggle sleeping. The staff here were amazing, always smiling and wanting to do everything for us. Breakfast was delicious with a huge choice of hot and cold food. We also had an evening meal here which again was delicious but the starters are on the large size. Just outside the hotel are the busy bustling market streets, quite an experience. We chose to walk nearly everywhere. 20mins to the train station and 30 mins to pagoda. I'd recommend staying here, it's a nice hotel in a good but busy location.
My wife booked us into this hotel on the recommendation of a family friend; it did not disappoint. In spite of the choice on the website, to me, there are essentially only two classes of room; pagoda view rooms and the others. Pagoda-view rooms face the Shwedagon Pagoda and although the Pagoda is a fair way off, it is still stunning by day or night. During our stay we found all the staff to be very friendly and exceptionally helpful. The complimentary breakfast was of good quality and varied from day-to-day. The only problems were the traffic noise during the day (mainly the widespread use of car horns at the adjacent junction) and the lift access. The lobby lift can only be accessed only via a narrow flight of stairs, meaning that this hotel is not suitable for wheelchair users. This is a great base for exploring by foot or taxi. Turn right out of the main entrance in the early morning, and you quickly come across vibrant street markets.Turn left and you soon find the Thayet Taw Monastery. Its about 30 mins by foot to the Shwedagon and Boatataung Pagodas (in opposite directions), both walks we did in the cool early morning before sunrise. Overall, a great, friendly, hotel in a near perfect location for sightseeing; highly recommended.
Loved this hotel and staff from the moment we entered the reception. Staff was so attentive and professional. Girls at the reception were so flexible and kind to us to arrange us an early checking. Our room and was just fantastic with a fantastic view to Shwedagon pogoda. Location was also great - near by local markets and activities. Breakfast and it's chef deserves our special compliments!!!!!!! It was one of the best even between our experienced in super luxury hotels. Big variety both traditional asian and European foot and very nicely served. Excited by local Myanmar sweets. All in all. Great value for money. Thanks to the staff!
Great hotel in a perfect position for visiting Yangon. Our room was big, clean and confortable. Just a bit noisy due to the city traffic. Good and tasty breakfast. Great staff, friendly and helpful. Recommended!
Mom and I stayed here for two weeks. The location is near to everything. Buffet breakfast has so many choices. I really mean it. You'll never regret to dine in the restaurant as well because all the staff was friendly and the foods were very good especially the soft shell crab and prawns. Better use Grab for transportation because it's too cheap :) If your budget is so tight (even almost all local products in Myanmar are cheap), this hotel has many convenient stores nearby. The fitness center was clean and the sauna. Special mention to our room steward Kyaw Myo Naing from the 11th floor, Kyaw Swar Oo of the restaurant and all his colleagues there, and Albert at the lobby. Lastly, if you're sensitive to noise, ask for a higher floor. They will provide earplugs as well, but my 77-year-old Mom doesn't care at all.
The staff : They wanted to charge extra as they were not able to provide a double bed for the room category we booked (seems frequent when reading other comments). So we took the twin bed and there started 2 long days where we felt the staff was not friendly nor keen to help. They did not provide any information unless you ask for it (time and location of breakfast, how to access to the spa, map of the town... we didn't even try to ask for places to go or eat...) The breakfast : lot of choices but nothin really good apart the fruits... (bad coffee, bad juices, bad yoghurt, bad egg cooker...). Staff at the spa, the lady kept checking on us every 10min or so to make sure there is only one person in the sauna cabin or hammam cabin (a rule she created as it was indicated no where that we could not be 2 in the cabin), the towels smells like never washed... However they offer to keep your luggage and allow shower after check out (relief if you have a long flight after) Good location Not all the staff is rude, but the ones who are made the whole journey unpleasant.
Comfortable room once we downgraded from "Executive", as most rooms give out on a very busy junction with huge traffic day and night.. We lost money, there was no offer of refund, and the only option was to accept a much smaller room looking out over a busy,grotty, market street. There's NO double glazing and even on the 12 th floor you could not sleep. The staff was friendly but needed prompting about everything. Breakfast was delicious and the variety of dishes,fresh fruits etc..a delight. After 3 months of traveling,i thought Yangon could be missed out!
I found the hotel to be very comfortable with very helpful and friendly staff. The 4th floor restaurant was well provisioned for breakfast and had various promotions, such as happy hour, gin offers etc., to tempt travellers back later. The 5th floor housed a gym and spa area, the latter taken advantage off on our last day. With a very late flight (2am), the hotel happily facilitated storage of luggage whilst we did final sightseeing after which we had an evening massage, a shower and change of clothes for travelling. The hotel was central 19th (Beer St) was only 2 streets away and was fun. Many other places, such as Bogyoke Aung San Market were quite walkable and for others, a taxi didn't cost us more than 3000 kyat (€1.50) during our visit.
The hotel is located at the corner , exactly nearby downtown. Room was really spacious and super clean, wi-fi + breakfast were great. Eastern Orchid Cafe offer a la carte dining all day long for more than a reasonable prices. Staff is super helpful and polite, well English speaking.. Highly recommended..
The hotel is well located in the downtown area. Staff in the restaurant and front desk are very helpful. Good breakfast. Good spa and reasonable. Housekeeping is average. Items were not cleared away. There was a gap in the carpetting which caused us to trip. A makeshift solution was found by putting floor towels in the gap. Room was very small and poky.
We booked 3 rooms in all. Somehow one of the rooms was much smaller than the rest however. The bigger rooms were much bigger n comfy. Small one seems tight Not sure why. Thought i booked all the same category. One of the rooms faced the main road and had a view of the pagoda. Nice but its also hence facing the main road and is noisy. They were doing some renovation in room next door which was very noisy. Only stopped after some time when we went to complaim about it. They apologised n sent a fruit platter. Breakfast is really good. Wide variety chinese western desserts etc.
Stayed in this hotel for a few nights, good hotel, rooms clean and quiet, average breakfast (included in room rate), location was ok but hard to find hotel in Yangon that is close to most things. This hotel is walking distance to 19th street which has good street food, large bottle of beer approximately $4US, so go there for a feed.
CY ( 19.11.17 ) My wife and I stay 2 days in this hotel. The hotel was located around China Town, and good point hotel for Yangon travel. The restaurant, massage shop, attraction and convenience store was located near hotel, and there was crowded around hotel. The staff was very kind, and excellent and the price was good. Though the room was a little smaller than I think, but no problem. Because there was located main street, so a little noisy.
We have been blessed to have great accommodation and clean room at Best Western. The crew provide quick response particularly the head of Myo Saya Htut the chief Housekeeper. He is truly hospitable and provide what we need immediately. A quick response to our call. We couldn't ask for more. They have also great restaurants and the vegetarian food is great at reasonable price. When we visit Yangon we will surely stay at Best Western Chinatown .
I had a wonderful experience staying here! The hotel is in a perfect location of Yangon in the middle of all the street life of the city. My room had an amazing view of the Shwedagon Pagoda. The concierge manager, Mr. Ooh Tun Min helped me plan a trip to Inle Lake including all flights, hotel, transfers and boat tours all for a very affordable price. I could never had done that myself. The rest of the staff of the hotel were extremely helpful and friendly. The restaurant had a great breakfast buffet and they also had a gym with a spa. I highly recommend this hotel for couples or solo travelers.
We spent two days in Yangon at the beginning of November and enjoyed our stay at the Best Western. The staff (both front desk and otherwise ) were friendly, accommodating and professional, and all spoke excellent English. The lobby is very small and if the hotel is busy ( which it was when we checked in), it's very easy to feel crammed into a corner - the lobby staff saw that and went out of their way to ensure we were as comfortable as possible while we waited. The hotel is well located to attractions and restaurants and only a few blocks from the upscale Junction City shopping center. The staff were very helpful assisting with with locating sightseeing stops and securing taxis as well. The hotel offers a small but excellent spa service which we thoroughly enjoyed and has comfortable rooms with excellent wifi and reliable air conditioning - very important if you are in Myanmar during the hot weather. I would caution travellers about the in house restaurant at dinner time - the food is superb but the service is unbearably slow. If you plan to enjoy dinner in the hotel, make sure you are not in a hurry and understand that the wait will be worth it. ( Breakfast doesn't seem to suffer from the same timing issue, possibly because it's a buffet). Overall this is a very good hotel and I would recommend it to anyone staying in Yangon.
The staff here are great. They looked after us and ensured our bags were safe to store there for 3 weeks. The buffet breakfast is excellent. The restaurant staff, Thin Thin Khing and Kyaw Swar Oo always greated you with the biggest smiles in the restaurant and would help with anything. Thin Thin even gifted me a longi! Only negative is that for the price the rooms are small. Our first room was tiny, too small for the price in hingsight and I wish I'd asked for another. Our second room (we stayed two different occasions) was a bit better and satisfactory for the price. The location is great for china town, 19th st, and the Indian area for great food. Taxi to downtown doesn't take long.
We only stayed two nights, which turned out to be more than enough. Our room was super small and only had a tiny window which was too high up to even look out. Breakfast was really good with loads of different foods to choose from. The staff are so friendly and helpful, but the location turned out to be rather disappointing. There's a horrible smell (sewer?) when you step out of the building and it was a struggle to find a decent restaurant nearby. I realize the hotel can't do anything about that, but it did detract from our stay in Yangon
This hotel situated in Chinatown Yangon and very good hotel. Can visit downtown Yangon easily and can eat dinner at Chinatown 24 hours restaurants. Cheaper room price and also have good body massage. We can also visit ancient Chinese temple near by hotel and can make walking in early morning downtown Yangon streets.
This hotel exceeded my expectations for all the important things. I confess my expectations were lowered on arrival - the building is not particularly impressive, just a narrow frontage on an unattractive road, and the lobby is less than grand. But grand lobbies aren't exactly useful. The room on the 6th floor was clean and spacious and well supplied with slippers, gowns, power outlets, hair dryer, small mini bar, etc. The bathroom was also clean and the shower was very good, not just a hand held shower in a bathtub. And service was enthusiastic and helpful. The restaurant is surprisingly good. Meals are great value (partly the Myanmar exchange rate I am sure) and everything we tried tasted great. The buffet breakfast is a higher standard than most SE Asian breakfasts that I am used to. Location seems good - it is in Chinatown and seems central to the downtown area. To be honest, I am still not sure what you need to be close to. But the major tourist attractions are a short, cheap taxi ride away, or a long walk if you're so inclined. We had a street-facing view, which was a nice outlook, but the noise from the street is a bit annoying. I am not fond of the Myanmar obsession with using car horns all the time, but I don't know if you can ever get away from that. A downside might be the lack of amenities, such as a pool or gym. I like to exercise, and there's not much good running around downtown Yangon, so a gym would have been nice. It was rainy season while we were here in early November. We stayed in our room more than we otherwise would have. At least our room was a nice enough place to do that.
The hotel is in the city's heart, right next to the night market. Does not have a lot of facilities, but if your main goal is to visit the city, it is good enough. The staff is very nice and always trying to make you comfortable.
2日間のジュニアスイートルームの滞在でした。通りに面していて少し音が気になりましたが、バスタブ付き、クイーンサイズベッド、十分な広さの部屋で快適でした。朝食はコンチネタルですが中華街だけあって中華系寄りです。 ルームクリーニング、各種手配などしっかり対応してもらえたので気になるところはありません。 2 days stay in junior suit room with bustub and shower. bit noisy due to street side but confortable stay for me that queen size bed and enough space. staff were friendly and good performance even special request such as room service or cleaning also travel arrangement breakfast is continental and asia style buffet could meet my expectation. under mostly higher price pressure in Yangon, this hotel price is best for me.
I had been serviced by a badly mannered and making faces staff at the checkin. The manager was called. I had been dared by the manager to check for availability of the rooms in agoda and there were availablilities. Bad hotel do not spend your money here.
Convenient Chinatown location - particularly to lots of street-side restaurants on 19th street. Sits on a busy road, but rooms are quiet. 24-hr Security staff on the front door. Wide range of good breakfast buffet including fresh noodle dishes, lovely fresh fruit and pastries. Good coffee too! All staff are lovely and speak quite good English. Arrived late our first night, so ate in. Decent dinner. However, as I said, there is no swimming pool - so its probably more suited to business travellers and tourists who only need to spend a night here or two. Good value - expected from a Best Western.
第一次到緬甸仰光出差,選到全球連鎖的酒店,不只有品質,親切的服務,溫暖的問候,絕佳的位置,有健身房跟spa,重點是CP值高 It's our first time in Yangon and had nice stay in Best Western Chinatown Hotel. We were there for business and had a great experience with the stay here. Hospitality hotel staff smiles and greetings really impress us a lot. Although the room is small, everything needed is provided and not noisy at all. What's more, the service here is more than we paid. For breakfast, oriental breakfast and Myanmar dishes are served. The place is in China town and is near to the new mall " Junction city". Definitely, I'll stay in this hotel for my next visit.
As my review title says it is best for business travellers and tourists without pre-teen and teen children. The entrance to the hotel is right from the footpath. One has to alight from the vehicle at the curb and meander through the walking population into the hotel. The lobby is small but tastefully decorated. The check-in was prompt and we got into our room within ten minutes of getting off the car. Here is something that must be noted that one has to climb up four steep steps to get into the lift. The room was well appointed having a view of the main street below and the Shwedagon Pagoda in the distance. The toilet was spanking clean and spacious. Only the spring door made a loud creaking noise while opening and closing. No problem if you are alone but likely to wake up your partner at night. The breakfast buffet was was one the best and with myriads of items, I have ever seen. The location was the best with a lot of eating places all around. There is a liquor shop two buildings to the left of the entrance of the hotel where I found genuine Scotch Whisky at prices below the Duty-Free. The hotel is most comfortable, at a most convenient location in Yangon.
This has all the trappings of a big chain but all the good things of a small one. Great breakfast buffet..all possible comforts and mainly..bang in the centre of town. Our room had a great view of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Highly recommended
Best Western Chinatown Hotel in Yangon, Myanmar is by far my best hotel for my recent trip to Asia and Japan since they provided a large selection of food to sample during breakfast. They made me feel like a valued client. I will certainly book this hotel when I return to Yangon, Myanmar.
It's wonderful hotel, nice staff with good remembered. This time at Yangon they surprise me with warm welcome specially house keeping team. Thanks so much Who looking hotel in Yangon with great location, clean place and great food taste with wonderful service. This hotel are your answer.
We had a great stay in this hotel. Room is clean with powerful A/C, bed is comfortable. Their staff are friendly and helpful especially Kyaw Soe Aung and Kyaw Swar Aung who has been hospitable and put in extra miles to make our stay pleasant.
Wonderful friendly staff..eager to please. Very clean hotel and rooms. Dinning room just perfect. Food great along with excellent customer service from the staff. Location a little different but not far from everything. Excellent view from room on street side
We stayed in this hotel located at Chinatown recently and found that its hotel rate is very reasonable with free breakfast.It is very comfort and clean. The staff workers are very helpful. Very near the wet market where you buy food, vegetables and fruits. The traffic around the hotel can be very heavy and maybe difficult to find parking for your cars.
overall, this is good hotel. the breakfast has many choices and the taste also very nice. the location is near the Chinatown and one the big shopping mall. so it's quite convenient to the tourist. but the facility is quite old, need to do the renovation if possible.
The service was outstanding especially the housekeeping manager MYO and his assistant TSO they make you feel at home and welcomed they do an outstanding job. they went the extra mile for me they both have such a great attitude Thank you so much :)
stayed a few nights in here with fri... tiny lovely room with good lighting ... n so comfy ! Service is great too ...staffs r so friendly & well trained ... Breakfast has lots of variety to choose international buffet ! As in downtown , Except car parking everything is great & worth to stay !
Horrid cleaning: in both beds there were dirty sheets, not changed. In one bed there was also a mattress cover with organic stains. In another you had hair. The rooms smelled of indoors and mold. The carpet was dirty. The shower curtain was filthy. The windows do not have double glazing and pass the noise and the horns of the intense traffic of the streets below. Upon receipt we were asked to pay the bill. At our refusal they held a passport until payment at check-out, despite the booking made in Booking with credit card data.
They changed my room because of the mold's and Kitchen's smell but the new room was worste in mold's smell and i was not able to slepp for 2 nights !! They asked to be paid at the arrival ( they had the warranty of "Booking" with a credit card) so i had to give them my passport that gave me back at the ceck out, until i paid ,and so i could not proced with on line ceck in of my flight ( i asked back my passport but they refused!!) My room ( also my friend's rooms ) had old, dirty, terrible carpet on the floor !! The sheets were dirty , and the same for the mattress cover (body stains) and the same was for my friends . we chose the hotel ( 4 strars) becouse of the renovation job !! i can conferme they didn't .!!! so terrible experience !!!
The staff, while polite and friendly, do not have the best English/ are not too knowledgeable and therefore we found it quite difficult to ask about taxis, where to go, trains etc (we were told we could board the circular train from a nearby station only to get there and realise that the train was closed for repairs I believe). Room was clean but tiny- there was barely room to lay down my suitcase- and there was no window (well there was but it was painted black). The shower head is unadjustable and was built in such a way that it sprayed directly onto the shower curtain (and dripped down), making a mess of water outside the cubicle
Stayed a few nights in August. Arrived in a torrential downpour but the concierge team were ready with brollies! The rooms aren't modern, but neither is the price. Well situated and very helpful staff. Breakfast is fabulous! Short walk to Junction City. Night food market close by. Lots of ATMs around too. Recommended!
Depends on what you are looking for. Here's my take on the hotel: Pros It's near Chinatown and so very vibrant with lots to see and eat. Conveniently located as it's located next to a main street. Safe as there is a guard stationed at the hotel entrance at all times. Comprehensive variety of food served during breakfast. Good service and attentive staff. Well stocked toiletries. Cons Dated looking rooms. Noisy as it's located just next to a main street with a lot of car honing noises even late at night or in early in the morning. narrow corridors on the room floors. Salted water from the taps (even after boiling!)
Room - Tiny but good decoration. Bathroom is wonderful. Lot of space. Service - Very good service mind staff. Good English and helpful. Well trained. Breakfast - Very good. Enjoy variety of international food and some local food. Location - City center. Air con - Not cold. Take time to get it cold as wish. Overall - Good, will come back again.
Really enjoyed my stay at this hotel with helpful and friendly staff, especially the front desk and room service staff, and also the strategic location that is walking distance to Chinatown and nearby tourists hotspot. Thumbs Up
The service was great. The room was clean but we got some very loud noise in the morning, not sure where was it from. The food is fabulous, tasty and various foods to choose. The Location is perfect for wandering around China town night market for some food stall and beer. The room is nice, clean but a little small comparing to the big bathroom. Anyway, regarding to everything else, the price is fairly good comparing to other
The hotel staff are gracious and accommodating, they take the time to have conversation with guests,I am very impressive service of staffs.Location is good.If there is a chance to come here Will definitely stay here again.
The room is spacious and classy. The hotel staff are gracious and accomodating, they take the time to have conversation with guests. The price is reasonable. Food is awesome. Chinatown is located in the heart of Yangon where guest have access to night market and shops.
Location is good, easy to move about, good breakfast, good wifi, excellent service (check in is very fast, helpful staff, and they even packed our breakfast to be taken away as we need to leave for airport at very early hours). Room is a bit small (but understandable as it is in the city centre. And there are plenty of grab cars and taxi in front of the hotel waiting. Please use grab car services as the rate offered is very cheap, from airport to hotel and vice-versa.
I come here with my mom. Here is the clean place,I am very impressive service of staffs ,Full internal equipment. But a bit noisy from a car horn, If there is a chance to come here Will definitely stay here again.
To start with the negative,our room was small,and wifi was not great. However the service from all the staff,- reception,waiting staff,chefs,housekeeping and concierges,was superb. Particularly Chu in the restaurant Although our room was small it was really clean and well serviced by housekeeping The restaurant is lovely Breakfast is excellent in both the quality and selection of food available As we enjoyed breakfast so much,we decided to have dinner in the restaurant and we were never not disappointed I had the set meal option which was really good and great value as included a drink I can't remember what my wife chose but can remember she loved it The hotel is in a good location for exploring the city but it is in Chinatown so there is a lot of street life,food being sold,prepared and eaten in the street but by 6pm it was quiet again. I am happy to recommend this hotel
Just two night stays before I fly back to next destination. A short moment but it was memorable. Room is facilitated with comfortable bed, LED TV, Mini bar and other amenities. Hot water is available and easy to get hot within a few seconds. Staffs are excellent and helpful, special mentioned to Joseph, the Night Manager and his colleagues. Thanks for umbrella in raining days. They guided me landmarks of the city and nightlife of Chinatown area especially 19th street where many street food and fresh fruits are plenty and rich. Good location and Grab taxi are easy to access with cheaper price.
Room clean and comfortable. Very central location. Breakfast adequate but could have more choice. Evening meals were excellent and ahappy hour was helpful. I also used the gym which had a sauna--however the treadmills were not in use but I used the cycling facilities.
Great location to explore Yangon downtown, friendly staff and good services from all. The room are clean and smell good with good and acceptable breakfast spread. Good stay for both Business and Leisure. Will definitely stay again.
This is a very comfortable hotel as a home base. I stayed on arrival in Myanmar and returned for a few days at the end of my holiday. Staff are lovely and very keen to make sure that you have a positive experience staying there. How could I not love my time spent here when this photo shows the view from my room
Perfect location and the staff were very friendly. The breakfast spread was good. Rooms were very clean and comfy though not very spacious. But this is normal in the Yangoon city with most hotels. Will visit again.
No access to gym after 7am. BF serves late at 0630am. The front office manager refused to take the req to provide access to gym at 06am instead. Not good for busn trip when one has to leave the hotel early n back after sunset. Mr.Joseph has a very outstanding service. Though he has no authority, he tried to handle my request professionally with threat for being accused by his superior for raising up the issue to higher management due to unable to handle the situation. I put this into the public to confirm that Joseph took the action very well and to prevent him from any problem. He should be complemened and awarded.
The location is perfect. My room has a view of the Shedagon Pagoda, which I didn't expect. It was the most spectacular thing I had ever seen in my entire life. The room is nicely decorated, comfortable, and well equipped with everything you need. The hotel is located only a few minutes walk from 19th street, which is where you go for great Yangon street food. The most interesting places downtown are also just walking distance away. The staff is great, very friendly, very helpful, very engaging. I felt taken care of. I had a few meals in the restaurant, and they were great too. There's also a convenient store right next to the hotel for extra water or beer. The curb was a little crowded, so when I'm trying to get on a taxi I would actually have to to go on the street. But I think that's expected in downtown Yangon.
We stayed here in low tourist season, so it was pretty quiet and peaceful. The hotel is located in the central city so it was easy for us to walk around and enjoyed street food as well as local restaurants. Staff are very nice and helpful. Good food for breakfast. One thing I wonder is that why they leave a lot of space for bathroom while the room space is limited and only enough for 2 single beds.
The hotel is centrally located in the downtown area; so the hotel rooms are very very small. Mostly short term leisure travellers, so it can get crowded, for e.g. breakfast turned into musical chairs, sometimes! Staff is very responsive. Internet is free and good, but have to re-login sometimes. The elevator is a few steps higher than the lobby, bad for wheelchair users and those carrying heavy bags. Ok hotel for a couple of days.
Overall the experience are good, the staffs are friendly and will auto offer some of the services such as morning call, the foods are very nice, the room is clean. Just that the internet is a bit slow if inside the room.
We were here for a friend's wedding and stayed for 3 days/2 nights. Before our arrival I had been in contact with Andrew, Front Office Manager and luckily he explained the room we booked was without window and bathtub. So we paid extra to upgrade. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived to sending us off. Our room on the 10th floor was of good size and comfortable with the basic hotel amenities. The minus were the noise from the road traffic and the constant blaring from the loudspeaker from the hospital across the road throughout the day and night. Not sure if the hotel is doing some renovation or the neighbor but the mornings can also be interrupted with constant hammering and drilling with the 2 mornings driving us awake. The hotel is indeed old needing a facelift but with the neighborhood in similar condition little can be done externally but to upgrade the interior room fitting. Toilet flush that needs hard pressing to activate, toilet seat covers that requires constant adjusting, bathtub that leaks water from the floor thus making the toilet floor wet and no hot water or takes a very long time before the water gets hot thus wasting water while waiting. WiFi signal is strong in the room and throughout the hotel. Breakfast was good with a very wide spread and it changes daily. Especially love the local sweets/dessert spread and the many tea spread. Location is good as it's in the middle of Chinatown and walking distance to Junction City, Bogyoke market and Sule Pagoda. Located on 17th street one can experience the local markets nearby and the famous 19th street food alley.
Greetings, some of my reviews about your hotel is as follows: 1) Hotel location is convenient and easily approachable. 2) Staff on duty were found to be very polite and courteous but the problem is most of them do not understand basic English so it is very difficult to convey if you do not know local language (hotel should encourage English speaking staff induction). 3) Room in which I was staying had a permanent bad smell/stink, not sure what was smelling but it was not good. 4) The size of soap and quality of shampoo and body wash needs to be improved. 5) The TV channels were blur and continuous lines were coming beside limited channels also. 6) GYM was not operational and they don't have swimming pool also so no recreation/sports activities. 7) On second day some repair/construction activities were going on so it was very disturbing and noisy. 8) Electricity/power supply for long hours are big problem in whole Yangon and so hotel was also impacted.
Had a very enjoyable stay. Work related trip running a training course and hotel perfect for location. Rooms clean and comfortable. Be aware there is a switch by the door if you don't want your room cleaning - a colleague pressed this in error! Joseph the night manager deserves special mention for being willing to come to nearby market to act as translator on several occasions, and making sure we had everything we needed for a successful course. Over and above his duties. Thank you
We stayed 1 night here and the hotel is well located and within walking distance of Bogyoke Market. Beautiful decor both in the room, restaurant and lobby areas. Staff are friendly and very helpful. Breakfast buffet was the best we had throughout our tour of Myanmar. Sooo many options including an egg station. Rooms are large, clean and very comfortable including the bed. If visiting Yangon again I would definitely stay at the Best Western Chinatown Hotel without a doubt!
Stayed for 2 nights. We got here at 5:30 from overnight bus. Staff stated its too early, said we could check-in at 9:30. A bit grumpy. Paid for breakfast and had that while we waited. Location not as good as further away from downtown. Room very good, clean. Thought there was a window open but no! Street. Noise loud even up to the 11 th where we were. New widows required. Breakfast very good.
We stayed for 2 nights in this hotel. Our room was on the 12th floor. The room was clean. The AC could use some improvement because it takes time for the room, which is small room to cool. The toilet was spacious. The breakfast was great. It has a lot variety. The staffs were accommodating and helpful. There is a nearby convenient stores. I highly recommend this hotel if your planning to stay in Chinatown. There are a lot of food stalls and market in the area.
I stayed 3 nights in this hotel (standard room, 9th floor). The room was clean, good AC with city view (small window) and had everything what you need. Bathroom was also clean, water/hot water had good pressure. Breakfast (included in the price) buffet was great with Asian/western food. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There are two lifts to reduce the waiting time. The location is very good to visit night food stalls/markets in the Chinatown area.
The staff was very kind and the breakfast was excellent as it had both western and Burmese selections. The location was fantastic for the morning market just around the corner. The rooms are pretty basic, but the beds were comfortable and room was clean and quiet. We traveled with our two teenage children and they thought the WiFi was decent :)
This hotel is a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of Yangon. It's clean, the staff are friendly and helpful and the rooms are adequate. The breakfast had a great selection with both western and traditional options. I highly recommend staying at Best Western when you visit Yangon!
we were given a room on the 6th floor. The sound from main street is not proofed hence every single honk and tyre tracks can be heard. If you are a light sleeper, probably good to let the hotel know so can arrange you with back alley view room (lesser noise). The staff are very polite. The room is clean. Nearby to famous 19th street, just 5 mins walk. Overall good.
A very well located hotel,convenient for exploring Chinatown ,and also new business near the river. Rooms are nice but some let the city noise come in. Very nice breakfast,with a good choice of local food .
We stayed in the Superior room. The room and also bathroom were clean and spacious and also well equipped. Breakfast is great and offers a lot of variety. Location of the hotel is also great, walking distance to Sule pagoda. Overall I think this place is a great choice if you want to stay in downtown Yangon. Staff should improve their English. We didn't really communicate much, all we did was ask them if they can tell us at what time does the JJ Express ferry bus leave from Aung San Stadium. First they answered that there is no ferry bus and when we sort out that there is, we were told to call them ourself.
Hotel is a million times smarter inside than outside. Rooms are spacious and well appointed. Dining room is light and bright and the buffet breakfast is top class. Unfortunately there's no bar but this isn't a problem because you're 3 minutes walk from the eating centre of Chinatown - 19th street. There you can choose to have a beer for $2 at Terminal 5, Kayne Myat, or the Double Happiness bar. The street kicks off at night with dozens of street side charcoal BBQ restaurants. A foodies' paradise and so close to your hotel.
Very comfortable room, with all of the expected amenities. In the heart of bustling Chinatown, but the room was very quite. Outdoor markets were just outside the door. The breakfast buffet was great. It was a pleasure staying here.
Since 2016, I decided to shift from many other fancy and expensive hotels in Yangon to Best Western China Town as per a friend recommendation, and I couldn't be happier with the change. This property is well located in downtown and offers pretty much what you may expect from those 4*, but for a half of the price. Staff is wonderful, friendly and super attentive to any need or request I made. Rooms are quite comfy, clean and well designed and furnished, and amenities are above par. Food and dinning are very good, but their breakfast is the best in town, full range of Asian and International cuisine choices impeccably arranged and presented. Well appointed chefs and waiters will make your experience very pleasant. My only suggestion for improvement would be to make operational the second elevator that is only allowed for uses of their Staff, because the one for the guests takes forever to reach your floor.
how come this hotel has more than 2*? No real lobby, no bar, no pool, no gym, etc. Location is good and the breakfast buffet is good that is all. The staff is after your tips, If you don't need to go to Burma, don't go
It has been years since we stayed in a Best western, no particular reason, they just weren't on our radar. this stay has rejuvenated our interest, from checkin to check out, they were professional in there duties, the room was clean and spacious. A special mention goes to the Duty Manager Sous Chef Ye Maung, who assisted us in our needs with no fuss and a positive outcome. All in all a pleasant stay.
We chose this hotel for our first stay in Yangon(Rangoon) and weren't dissapointed.Our room whilst not large was comfortable with good wifi.All the staff were very friendly and nothing was a problem for them.Breakfast was quite good for the price we paid for the room,dinner and lunches we had out as that is our thing.We liked the location with coffee,cafes and restaurants within walking distance.There are many local type markets very close to the hotel,good for exploring not for shopping,although there is some very fresh fruits to be had.
This is a repeat visit with friends. We stayed at Best Western Chinatown Yangon which is conveniently located and found our way around with the help of friendly staff who pointed us the way. We also came across an English speaking taxi driver who took us around to a few landmarks. Food at Best Western is good. We dined in for breakfast and dinner. We will be back for more of Yangon and will surely be back at Best Western.
We spent 6 nights at the Best Western Chinatown and were more than pleased with the service they offer. First thing – if you choose the right room type you will be in heaven, if not it can get very loud as people are honking day and night. They want to please their customers so they first give away rooms facing the Shwedagon Pagoda/city, but be aware that you will also face the main road and the junction with traffic day and night – ask for a room overlooking the other side of the hotel - view is not so good but it is very silent. Also be aware of rooms at each corner of the building – you might have a balcony but the door is not sound proof (only the window) so you will hear the honking as well. Besides that I truly think this hotel ins one of the best in the city. You are in the middle of Chinatown which is an experience on its own. Within 10 minutes of walk you will find the Bogyoke Market and the Christian Church, add 10 more minutes and you will arrive at Yangon Main Station where you can board the circle train. There is also one train stop really close to the hotel, I think it`s called Lam Wa Da, but better ask at the reception, staff is super friendly and willing to help. We had to change room 3 times to get the silence and quiet one we needed but it was totally worth it – we stayed on the 14th floor, there are the Premium Rooms for a very good rate. We got two bottles of water every day for free, the cleaning lady was always smiling and did a very good job. We left some cheese in the fridge before checking out and they brought it down to us to give it back. Staff is very sincere and well trained. The breakfast buffet is awesome, they serve breakfast between 06:30 and 10:00 and have a wide range of choice from Asian to European food, they have an egg station, also make fresh waffles. Staff is always smiling and very attentive. Try the fresh ginger tea, fabulous. They will do everything to make their customers happy. The quality of the food is amazing – we went out for dinner once to Junction City but got worse quality for the same price as we paid for our lunch/dinner at the hotel. We ate there 8 times as the food was super delicious and for a very reasonable price (e.g .main dish like fried chicken with cashew nut USD 5). It was very clean and the waiters and everybody else super friendly. If you need to buy something you will find a huge and very luxury shopping mall called Junction City just 10 minutes walk away from the hotel; they have a supermarket on the 4th floor which offers a lot of European food brands as well. You will also find ATM`s on the 3rd floor there. There is also an ATM close to the hotel, just go out of the sliding door and turn right. The ATM has a yellowish sign with a “rainbow” over it, I can not remember the name of the bank, btw the only ATM we could withdraw money from (we are from Austria), not every ATM will give out money even if you have international cards. Yangon was the first stop on our Asia tour and we felt very welcome at this hotel and we can recommend it to everybody. It was a perfect experience.
The Best Western Chinatown hotel really gave us a great first impression of Myanmar and a lovely start to our trip. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful and when we arrived tired on an early overnight flight we were allowed to check in early which was very kind and appreciated. We ordered breakfast room service that morning, which was average unfortunately - my boyfriends boiled eggs were completely raw, I'm not sure if they had even been boiled...and my scrambled eggs were extremely overdone. This was actually strange considering the breakfast buffets the rest of our stay were really good, so I'm not sure if it was a different chef, but please in future keep the room service breakfasts to the same standards. The rooms were lovely, actually much brighter and nicer than the pictures show, very spacious, clean and comfortable! On our first day the staff forgot to makeup our room, even though we left the 'please make up our room' sign on, so a bit more attention would be good, as it was very disappointing to arrive back to the breakfasts from that morning. We had a back, neck and shoulder massage in the spa for $10 which was great! It was a really nice spa with flowers for decoration everywhere and the staff were lovely. The staff throughout the hotel were lovely. The entrance to the Best Western seems a little dodgy from the outside, but Yangon isn't the cleanest city anyway and once you're inside its a nice break from the hustle and bustle. Overall, for the price, the hotel was stylish and comfortable and staff were great, but they need to pay more attention to make your stay a smoother experience, but still a great friendly start to our trip.
Good location, fabulous breakfast and happy hour (food and staff) and strong wifi. On third day of 4 night stay we requested 5:30 wake up call, breakfast box to go, and taxi to train station. Assured all requests okay. On departure day we got 5:50 wake up call and then front desk staff kept insisting that we couldn't have breakfast before 6:30 and no boxes available. Finally, our taxi driver was headed to airport and we had to realize he'd passed the turn for train station. Miracle I caught it without coffee.
Good location in the heart of Chinatown. Some places of tourists' interest are walking distance. Good area to experience the local day to day life. Though surroundings are not that tidy due to lots of vending happening everywhere, it was safe and quiet. Breakfast is just not a huge spread but acceptable. Stayed at an executive room which was clean and well provided with the basic needs. Had not much encounter with the hotel staff except when needing a taxi. Quite disappointed that the taxis waiting outside the hotel charge much more than Grab taxis. I did insist that they use their Grab App to get us a taxi to the airport.
It's an ok hotel, but nothing special. Centrally located in Chinatown, very noisy at night. We were upgraded, but I still felt very claustrophobic as the room was long and narrow and the window was way off to the side. Hotel was clean, staff very attentive. Dining in was very good for us as we did not want to get sick before our trip started.
Located on central of Chinatown,so convenient for sightseeing and dining.For example, few minutes walk from 19th street(barbeque street), 20-30minutes walk from Sule Pagoda.Also you can go Shwedagon Pagoda on foot(it will take about 40minutes). Hotel price is resonable for its location and facility.Breakfast is pretty good.
I chose the Best Western Chinatown due to its location. - This did not disappoint. The hotel is literally right on the edge of the fascinating part of Yangon's China Town. My reservation included breakfast which was adequate, mainly consisting of Asian food from a buffet. Upon arrival I was offered upgraded rooms at a cost of US$15 per night. I looked at the rooms which were a good bit larger than the one for which I had pre paid, but declined them mainly on grounds that, although they offered a fine view of the Schwedagon Pegoda, they also ovelooked the adjacent Anawrahta Road which, self evidently, was very busy and noisy. Both my rear rooms offered no view at all but were quiet in the evening. My reason for changing rooms was due to refurbishment work in the hotel adjacent to my 1st room which began around 0900 on the first morning of my stay (I had checked in around 2100 the previous evening) . The front desk staff were helpful and friendly sorting out this difficulty enabling me to complete my stay in peace. Indeed all the hotel staff were very friendly and helpfull By chance I eventually met the hotel manager, Mr Andrew Kyaw Latt, who speaks near perfect English. Mr Latt was very informative about Yangon and made some good suggestions for my stay as a tourist. I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel restaurant. The food quality was excellent and reasonably priced. Everything in the hotel worked. The internet, the plumbing etc. There was only one lift which was a little tedious at times to the 12th floor. I would definitely stay here again. Christopher Burke Ireland.
Great experience at the airport, Immigration was straight forward, baggage was there, Hotel Driver was there, and the drive to the hotel was about 30-40 minutes. The front desk team at Best Western were fabulous, plenty of English, wanting to please, nothing too hard. We paid for a small upgrade of USD10 per night to top floor slightly bigger room - great call, clean and well appointed. Excellent in house restaurant, suit most tastes; also a very well appointed Spa and worth trying. I would certainly go back to this place.
This was a wonderful start to our vacation. The breakfasts were amazing, the staff delightful and friendly, our room clean, cool and relatively quiet. My wife was impressed! Visit 19th St if you stay.
I really loved this hotel. They got a lot of things right. Moved here after staying at a cheaper place a few nights, and for $20 more I got an executive suite here! They have great last minute bargains. The room was huge, view of the Shwedagon Pagoda and the city, bathroom with deep bath. I needed to work from the hotel room which was very comfy. Good wifi, comfortable desk. Big comfy bed. Everything clean. Had room service a few times which was fine. Location is good but not actually close to good restaurants, you need to walk about a km. Same distance is the Junction Plaza mall and the Bokyoke market. both walkable. Staff were extremely helpful and nothing was a bother. Recommend!
Stayed for 2 nights on my business trip in Yangon. From the moment of check-in until check-out, generally everything is fine and very comfortable experience during my stay in this hotel. I opted for Junior suite and the room rate i paid is very economical. It's easy to get to the hotel from airport and vice versa, especially with Grab e-hailing service available. The Hotel location is good as there are two convenient store just located right beside of the hotel, eateries and pubs are within walking distance and shopping complex (Junction city) is just within 10 mins walk. The only drawback would be sound-proofing even though ear bud are provided. If you require decent silence environment for a proper sleep over, you may find this annoying . However, i would definitely consider this hotel within my accommodation list for my next visit mainly due to the competitive room rates.
All staffs eg. doorman, reception, F&B, housekeeping are so welcome, willingness to help, so friendly. I stayed here many times once I worked for business trip. I like it, it is located in downtown, easier to go anywhere by walk for shopping, sightseeing Shwedagon Pagoda, street food,etc. including food is delicious , variety food, good service-mind. Overall is excellent!
It was an amazing stay at this hotel. Rooms were elegantly decorated. TV was quite big in size. Cleanliness were maintained everywhere. There were enough plug points. So many options in breakfast. It seems that they have taken care of everything you may ask for.
Amazing location, only a block away from some of the best markets in the city. Staff is super friendly and breakfast was amazing. The rooms were very clean and equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. I would definitely stay here again. Note: not really sure how this is a 4 star hotel but I would still recommend for the price and what you get!
The hotel is in a perfect location in downtown Yangon. The rooms are spacious and very clean. The bathroom is well equipped and spotlessly clean. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast was the best we had during our trip. We had a beatiful view from our room window. Highly recommended!!!
The location is best. It took around 30 minutes from airport to hotel with traffic flow. The hotel room was cozy equipped with everything you may need. The bellboy was very helpful. Breakfast was good from Burmese to continental. Happy stay
I stay in many hotels around the world, and It is rare that I receive the warmth and kindness that the staff of the Best Western Chinatown Hotel, in Yangon, Myanmar, have to offer. From the front desk manager (Andrew), to the food and beverage manager (Kyaw Swar Oo), to the front desk and restaurant staff (the food is fabulous), porters and all-round customer service specilaists...a constant smile is on every face!. If you're looking for a hotel that is located only steps away from Chinatown and in the midst of the bustling city of Yangon, you can't go wrong staying at the Best Western Chinatown Hotel!
On November 27, around 17.30, I called the reception desk to book a 1-hour massage (full-body traditional) at 18.00 in your SPA. Payment for the massage took place before the service was provided. At 18.00 I entered the SPA where I dressed my pants and a shirt for massage. The masseuse started the leg massage focusing on the intimate parts of my body. After a while, the lady from the massage suggested that I remove my pants and be naked. I refused to say that it would be more comfortable in my trousers. After a few minutes, the Lady went to the door to close it. Then in the middle of the massage she offered me a special massage. After her question, "Do you want a special massage?" I replied firmly that no. I replied that I want a standard massage. The masseuse continued to ask me the same thing. After a few of the same questions, I asked the question Masseuse, "What is a special massage?" To which I received the Masseuse's response, quote: "Masturbation by hand" !!!! It was the worst experience in the SPA for me. I felt like a molested person and I can not recover myself until now! I have not met anywhere in the world and slept in several hundred hotels around the world that the Masseuse would touch my intimate parts of the body and suggest sexual activities during the massage. If such a situation took place in Europe, we would meet in court! I sent an email to the hotel with this information but in no way did the Hotel solve this situation. At this point, the Hotel does not reply to emails (I had contact with Andrew). I do not recommend this hotel, let alone the SPA.
This hotel is ok but it doesn't feel like a 4 star. It is a renovated old building with thin walls, so you can hear every door opening and closing on your floor, as well as the housekeepers' cell phone conversations. The rooms are small but comfortable. Nice pillows. To get hot water in the shower you need to run the water for at least five minutes. There is no fitness room which is generally found at other 4-star hotels. They do have a spa. While getting a 60-minute massage I asked to extend to 90 minutes. They agreed, then 10 minutes later the manager came in, turned on the lights and pressured me to sign for the additional charge! Ridiculous! Location is good near a street full of eateries. Easy to catch a taxi and the concierge will negotiate which is helpful. Breakfast buffet is adequate but could improve their coffee.
Located on the busy city of yagoon the place is a ideal to stay, Rooms- very nice neat and clean , they provide electric kettle and free toiletries with 2 water bottles Staff- friendly n helpfull Food- they offer lavish breakfast options in buffet Location - 5 mins walk from 19th Street which is popular for barbecue and right next to 24*7 store, walking distance from junction square
Good location, quiet and clean rooms, although I agree with other reviews that lobby/corridor music is played until about 10pm for absolutely no reason, which is my only complaint. We booked early and paid £40 for a room incl breakfast. Easy walking distance to Chinatown and central Yangon
First day, at the lobby the staff was very friendly and serve me drink and always smiling and cheerful. I booked few nights at this hotel, and on my birthday, the staff called me and came to my room, surprise me with a birthday cake! Its free. And on my last day, during my breakfast the staff chat with me abit and offer me can check out late like 2pm, without any cost. Customer service very good!
I was really expecting to be able to write a better review for the Best Western China Town after reading all the great reviews bu I was a little disappointed. ( My own doing and lack of information) Nicely located in China town, very close to 19th street where I like to eat out on street food most nights. Short taxi ride to the Shwedagon Pagoda (info: pay no more than 2,500 kyats) My background is Director of Engineering for Accor Hotels and currently Head of Engineering and Maintenance for a large owning company in Dubai (including hotels) Pros: The property and location were exactly as one would expect from a hotel in Yangon. The staff were the epitome of friendliness and service levels that have me returning to Myanmar time after time. Room 605 was well presented and laid out as expected from a 4*, no issues immediately apparent - sorry I can't leave my work at home :-( so well done to all. Cons: First thing I noticed was that although the tea/coffee station was present: power was not so it had to be moved to the writing table. No big issue but something for management to think about. View and the reason for "My own doing and lack of information" in my opening statement was of a very dirty and smelly back ally. My own doing because I accepted the cheapest rate and lack of information because when I requested information from the hotel regarding the 'room with a view' - it was not given. Honestly, I would have paid the extra had I known what the view was. Breakfast was a let down considering the below reviews and expectations because of them. A simple traveler needing no more than bacon and eggs but even this seemed to be a difficult request. First morning (due to jet lag) I arrived in the restaurant at 09:30 (closes at 10:00) A large and very clean restaurant I must say but no more than 6 or 8 guests. I approached the egg station and requested two fried eggs whilst I placed two slices of bread on the belt toaster: warm bread came out and still no eggs. No issue, it happens so I adjusted the belt speed and popped the bread back in: out comes the toast, still no eggs and no butter, "sorry Sir, it's finished" was the answer I received. Still no eggs and the 'chef" is now making an omelette so I look for the bacon - "sorry Sir, it's finished". So now I have cold toast, no eggs and no bacon :-( I asked for butter and bacon which eventually came but the bacon tasted old and had the texture of cardboard, eggs were brought to my table which were received with a curt response of " any chance the chef could actually cook them" (sorry I was rude) they were virtually raw! Anyway, I could go on and on but the bottom line is that I hope the 'new chef' gets old fast and I should remember to set the alarm and get in for breakfast early. I had breakfast elsewhere for the duration. All in all I would return to The best western China Town but please be advised: buy water from the little shop just to the right of the main entrance as you exit the hotel as it is a fraction of the cost that room service charges, and arrange your own hotel transfer as this is where they really dropped the ball: Airport shuttle/taxi: They don't have a direct hotel shuttle but they can get you a taxi AT 47,000 Kyat!! Be advised that my inward journey cost me 10,000 kyat and outward by taxi from outside the door AED 15,000 kyat (extra 5,000 because it was midnight): Guys.. there is commission and OMG! so forget the OMG and take an acceptable commission.
Well located at the edge of Chinatown in downtown Yangon, which is busy, chaotic and relatively noisy. The staff are all welcoming and helpful, with free cold refreshing drinks in the lobby. The concierge even helped me out with making sure my longyi stayed tied up - much appreciated. It only has one small main elevator, which you have to climb a number of stairs off the lobby to get to, which means you generally have to wait and if there's others & their luggage you will definitely have to wait. We stayed there on two occasions and both rooms had great views to the Swedagon Pagoda. The room was clean and well maintained, though the decor over styled (could have better if it was in a lighter colour). Couldn't fault the comfy beds, the air conditioning worked, had room safe and bar fridge. Both rooms we used had clean well laid out bathrooms, with a bath. At night you can regularly hear the car horns on the street, which may be a problem if you are a light sleeper, though they do provide complimentary ear plugs. Breakfast is included in the price whilst the range at the buffet is not that extensive it includes a choice of Western, Chinese, Indian and local dishes - so you should be able to find something that appeals to your taste. Nice views over the busy streets outside. The diner menu is fairly pedestrian and a little bit pricey - you are better off venturing out and trying one of the nearby local restaurants or BBQ street stalls on 19th Street. The hotel is within walking distance of Bogyoke (Scott's) Market & Junction City Mall. The wifi was strong in both rooms we had, as well as the restaurant. They even provided us with breakfast boxes to go when we had an early morning flight. Needless to say we felt well looked after both times we stayed there.
Room is big n comfy. Love the pillows, the bath tub, the window view of the Shwedagon pagoda, friendly staff, nice massage at Orchid Spa & massage. Walking distance to street food, bar n shopping . Overall nice .
Front office mgr and staff were excellence. Went all out of his duties in helping. The cafe food was good with good spread and chance I'd daily bf menu. F&B even went forward to arrange for Asian food not in th menu. Great stay for 3 weeks.
Front desk and restaurant staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Got a great room. Only issue was flakey WiFi. Worked better if I opened the room door. On the first night went down to reception they did something and WiFi was great. Second night called the front desk said they did something but no change. I was here on a work trip and had to make calls using an IP phone, just did not work due to poor WiFi. Was OK if I sat in lobby or restaurant. Did have s great massage at a good price in the Oasis Spa.
The Best Western Chinatown Yangon is an excellent hotel with a staff that really makes you feel at home. Comfortable, absolutely clean (and mosquito free!) rooms, nice bathrooms with perfectly working showers and AC. A delicious breakfast is served by a very nice and highly motivated team in a nice ambiente with a lot of windows on the 4th floor. Roomservice is fast and tasty. Also the laundry service works very well. During my two stays for in total two weeks the great teams of the housekeeping manager Mr Myo and the front desk manager Mr Andrew provided an really outstanding support (5 stars +). In the busy heart of Yangon a true oasis to relax! Many thanks for a great stay!
We stayed two nights in this midrange hotel – which is classified as a 4 star hotel, but – from our point of view – has trouble to even get close to 3 stars. The only two good things we can say: Convenient location and cheap price. Everything else was disappointing. The hotel is rather new, but the rooms interior feels like the 1970‘s: dark brown and greenish colours, cheap carpet, low-quality bathroom etc. The hotel is located on the corner of two very busy streets – constant noise due to poor quality windows (… but hooray: a pair of earplugs is already provided in your room)! Even more noise is provided by the in-room fridge… yikes! The breakfast offers a huge choice, however, the quality was disappointing and by far the worst we have experienced during our two weeks in Myanmar. The staff is friendly and polite, however, not very helpful – not sure if because of the lack of English language skills or because they are missing some important information and facts that tourists need (train times, flight check-in procedures, restaurant recommendations etc.). At some point, we just gave up asking questions. To sum it up: If you need a cheap and clean place to sleep (with great aircon and internet – but potential longer waiting times at the elevator as there is only one for a total of 14 floors), go for it. If you really want to enjoy your stay and might need some more assistance, rather look somewhere else.
I stayed 3 nights in BestWestern in Chinatown of Yangon. The hotel is nice and staff members are friendly and polite. The hotel is close to several monuments, but it is better to get taxi even to go to National museum or Sule paya because the chaos of people, street food sellers and rubbish is avoided like that. Breakfast variety caters for several tastes. Just avoid rooms on the back part close to airconditioning ventilators. They are noisy at night. The manager upgraded me to a quiter and bigger room for no extra charge for the last 2 nights after complaining about the noisy room I had on the first. If you are not noise sensitive like me, then you should not take into account the above concerns.
Most helpful staff and ready for any help out of the box assistance. Enjoyed my stay. Wonderful management and very clean higenic place. Center of d city u can get any thing near to the hotel. Regards to hotel team
Breakfast is excellent with a wide range of food from local (Mohiga is very good) to Japanese to international choice of food. The service at Eastern Orchid cafe is very attentive and helpful. We had dinner with our relatives on our last night and it was superb and very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend anyone to stay at this hotel as the location is great, nearby to junction city shopping mall and Strand Road. Thanks so much for the good experience.
A good location, an helpfull and friendly staff (sometimes "overdoing it," but that's all right) a room spotlessly clean -check the shower faucets though.. ;-), and a room eith a view, functional and quiet. Great bkfst with numerous Burmese dishes, fresh ginger tea (says a lot about the customers' service) and other cold cuts. AND. the place did not stink like Bacon&Eggs.. Thank you! A quick note: when heading back to the airport, do grab a taxi off the street and negociate direcyly with him.
We only stayed at this hotel for one night thank goodness. Other reviews did not prepare me for the amount of noise - it is so bad, the hotel provides earplugs!!!! However, even with these in, I could not get any sleep. Also, the shower didn't run hot so we ended up having cold showers which we were told after, we had to notify reception so they could adjust the pressure or something! Very odd thing to do. Also, the bathroom layout was strange - glass door into the toilet which was in the bathroom and which made it tight to get into and a window between the bathroom and bedroom!! Decor is a bit strange and dated too. Best Western need to revamp this hotel and put proper double glazing in, as they are letting their staff down - the highlight of the hotel. The staff are very helpful and courteous and breakfast was very good too with a varied selection. However, this is not enough to make me want to stay here again.
I have the pleasure of staying here for 4 days 3 nights and it doesnt disappoint. The staffs were helpful, the room was in great shape (Relatively) , The help desk were 100% effort. The plus thing for me is the breakfast food that came with the room, everything is made fresh and really boasts value for money.
Excellent location, friendly staff, excellent breakfast, The location is in the Chinese part of the city and is a bit noisy, but the location is a great advantage overall.We recommend tasting great Myanmar wines at the hotel restaurant. The quality of local wines was very surprised.
When I first got here I was apprehensive. Hotel turned out to be great. The staff could not be any nicer. The breakfast buffet is wonderful for Americans as well as Asians. They have massage on site at reasonable prices. One night my family and I went into the restaurant just for drinks and they were extremely accommodating. This hotel is very comfortable, clean with excellent service. Taxi to anywhere 2.00 to 5.00 US. Location is right next to 17th street food market and 3 blocks from 19th street bbq.
Good location ,and good service, and let me early check in,,,the hotel near China town,,,if you want eat some food at night ,,,,,you can choose here ,,,,,and taxi is very cheap ,you can can go anywhere at around 30 minutes but won't spent too much
Book direct as you can earn points for your Best Western membership, same rate as what Agoda or Booking.com offer. When I checked in, I was given a superior room which was what I booked and the room itself was the smallest that I've ever seen at 19sqm (I have stayed before at 15sqm room but does not felt cramp since it was having better layout). I bet it must be due to the design, the aircond was just hitting your face when you are on the bed. I called reception and asked for bigger room and was offered an Executive room for an additional USD15 which was huge difference! The room comes with beautiful direct view of Shwedagon and I could not stop staring at it day and night! Bathroom also have bathtub and everything was so spacious. The only bad thing is the window is not soundproof and you could hear vehicle noise even when you are 12 storey from the main street!
We arrived at this hotel in the evening and it was good to find in the hall free orange juice. The breakfast was included and it was quite good. The room was comfortable. Via the hotel we organised the transfer from the hotel to the airport. Maybe a little expensive but we saved some time discussing about the price with the taxi driver.
I chose this time the superior room (50 US$) but got a well furnished room of barely 3 x 4 meters. I could hardly move in this room. For its price it seems normal but if some comfort is aimed at, better to chose something better, say in the neighbourhood of 90-95 USD/night. The room I had was blowing its freezing A/C air when sleeping, straight into your face. Staff remains extremely friendly. Breakfast is one of the best I ever saw in SE-Asia. Great variety and delicious items. Restaurant is flat-food but edible. Wine was "old" but waiters immediately replaced by a new fresh bottle! Their friendliness and helpfulness is unmatched. You can ask them about everything! I certainly will come back!
Stayed here for a three nights during my trip. Overall, it's good value for money. The breakfast spread is reasonable. The staff wonderful and always keen to help. Rooms through are a little small, hence the one star less. I have stayed in much larger rooms during my trip for a little lesser cost.
For a hotel that claims itself to be high and warm on customer service, which I have for the past five stays since 2016 given it very high score, this time round I have to vote it down and blacklist it for my future stays in Yangon. While the location is still considered a plus, the rather rigidity in charging customer for extra regardless of the size of the room/bed simply because each room is supposedly only meant for two or less is a rude stock to me. This time round, I have purposely book a large room – junior suite rather than the standard twin room because two of my family members were joining me but the counter staff including the manager on duty insisted that notwithstanding the type of rooms, all rooms are only meant for two and the 3rd person must be paying extra – this is notwithstanding the fact that I did not ask for an extra bed and that I am not asking for breakfast for the extra person as I usually do not eat in hotel and this time round the same, only once because it was pouring outside. It is not the extra dollars that really upset me but the way the message was put across that goes to show that the management is only interested sticking to policy and disregarded the need to exercise a little bit of flexibility and understand the need and desire of the clients. It is okay to charge extra if the client demand extra bed, extra towel, extra bottle of water, extra breakfast etc. But since I am forced to pay for extra bed, I accepted it and it actually reduced the walking space within the room. I do not know if junior suites are less occupied but the housekeeping was not entirely “fresh” at least the first night the towels look like they have been there for days. Hot water supply was also much delayed. Almost five minutes before warm water comes out and hot water after 10 minutes more… Being already upset, the malfunctioning of the aircon leading to water leaking and wet my bag below was the last straw. And it is time to move on finding the alternative if I were to travel to Yangon again. I think it is entirely possible to find another more value for money hotel – perhaps United Chinatown or United Downtown, both of them are around 20th and 22 Streets. And further down closer to the heart of Downtown area, Glover which I have actually wanted to try out this time, but last minute decided to stick with BWC for royalty seek. But BWC will lose this royal client for good.
Room is just OK. You can still hear the noise from the road or outside. The shower equipment is not very good, and it should be improved. the hotel's staffs are very nice. the Breakfast is also very good. Lots of fruits.
Staff very nice. breakfast many menu. This room is clear and good smell. Transportations are convenient. At night , around hotel have many restaurants and a lot of people The outside hotel have bad smell and dirty.
For a hotel of its category, there is little to criticize for this hotel. It is fairly centrally localized, has excellent service, quiet, good breakfasts. When we first arrived at the hotel, we were offered a welcoming drink. As you enter the lobby, there was always a pitcher of a delicious chilled fruit juice waiting with a set of glasses (very much appreciated after coming back from the hot, humid outside). Hotel personnel were very gracious. Within minutes of settling into our room, somebody came with a tall bottle of chilled water to put into our refrigerator (the room-temperature water bottles in our room were apparently not sufficient). The buffet breakfasts were above average, with both Western breakfast items as well as local Burmese specialty items. Excellent value -- we paid around USD55/night for a double room. Good WiFi. One deficiency: There is only a single elevador for guests. At peak times, such as in the morning when everyone at once wishes to go to the forth floor for breakfasts, there is a long waiting time for the elevador to arrive at your floor (guests were resorting to taking the stairs).
Four of us from the Philippines who are travel agents explored this golden land of Myanmar for the first time to promote other destination and choosing Yangon was an excellent choice. Best Western has a very good location, value for money especially the buffet breakfast are extraordinary because they serve menu different food everyday. The FB Manager warmly welcomed us with our own dialect. All the people are very accommodating. I highly recommended it's service, cleanliness of the room and it's scented environment from the lobby to our room.
Room was clean, spacious & the bed is comfy. Suitable for business trip. Internet is stable. Grab & Go convenience store is just next door. The staff are all very helpful & prompt. Breakfast was good. The only downside was there was no hot water for shower early in the morning
This hotel is very good. It especially deserves high marks for the customer service. No matter where we were in the hotel, from the front desk to the spa, we were attended to with professional courtesy. And the breakfast buffet, damn it's good! It boasts a variety of cuisine from local Myanmar food, to American favorites like plain Cocoa Puffs and waffles. The variety was excellent, and my girlfriend and I agreed that this was the best feature of the hotel. I did have to mark it down for the room though. We had some trouble with the toilet, let's just say...it wasn't doing its job properly and I routinely had remove the lid myself to get it flush and refill properly. And we were in one of the suites, so I can imagine what some of the smaller rooms were like. We of course called the front desk for them to fix the toilet, but they didn't fix it until hours later, when they arrived to clean the room anyway. I dealt with a lot of shi**y toilets (excuse the pun) when I was a kid, so I decided to fix it myself every time it wasn't working after that. Additionally, some of the panels of the wall near the window randomly fell off, at one point. I don't know how the hell it happened but it just did. Finally, there was constant car horns honking at all hours of the day (yes even at 4AM in the morning). This didn't bother us too much, because we knew that it was downtown and we would have to deal with noise, but if you like quiet, then you should probably stay somewhere else. In my opinion these were minor complaints for an overall comfortable and highly affordable hotel in the middle of Myanmar's largest city. I recommend it for anyone visiting.
Efficient check-in procedure - very good price-value-ratio - many stairs before you reach the elevator - watch: only 1 elevator! = very long waiting for it - good sized and spaceous rooms - top attentive and very friendly staff - nice restaurant with many specials - very good food quality - many Chinese and Thai guests with typically "bossy" habits - central location in "old town" - if you like to be more in the modern area closer to "Schwedagon Pagoda" you should change location - excellent laundry service - excellent room service - very much recommendable!
Located on the busy street of chinatown. Read some reviews that very noisy at night, but our experience is quite good. Street food all around, wet market basically surround the hotel, Junction Centre and Junction Mall is within walking distance. Room is spacious, good pressure shower, bath tub and kings size comfy bed.
Nice location & clean room with warm hospitality. The view from the room is fantastic with the Shwedagon Pagoda. And, All the staff is kind with smile. Definitely, I'll stay again for next visit to Yangon.
I stayed 1 night with my family. I booked Exclusive room with bathtub because I like to relaxing after went out of the day. But the issue was the hot water is not hot enough it just only warm. When you fill the water to the bath tup it is take time to fill and than water will getting cold. That make me annoyed. Otherwise is good with Best western standard. I can see the Shewedagon pagoda from the room. The hotel location it was good near the main road easy to find the Grab or Taxi but that mean it is very noisy all the time from the traffic even the night. The room was included breakfast. I enjoyed very much with their buffet. I love tradition food from the buffet is was very nice and the staff very well trained and helpfully. They always polite and smile.
The hotel staff was so nice and their support was so good specially Mr Min Naing (bell man). He can talk english and malay very well.The housekeeping team was so helpfull whenever needed.The food was good. The hotel was so convenient to every location.
I stayed 1 night with my friend. We like location in China Town because of can walked from hotel to BBQ street easy at night. Room is good and Breakfast good too. Staff very nice. I will be back again if come to Yangon.
Quality was what you expect from a Best Western hotel. The open buffet breakfast was a really enjoyable experience. What I would like to highlight is the service provided by staff and managers, always ready to help with anything you need, including wrong booking (ups), extra night, flight ticket, taxis, change of room in front of a little problem we had one of the nights, etc. Always with pacience and a smile. Thank you. If you can, book one of the more expensive rooms with views to Shwedagon Pagoda.
Small hotel in the midst of Chinatown. The hotel overlooks a local hospital. Not a modern area. Very local as there are streets of local vendors selling all stuff. This is a taller building in this area. Service is good as they will run out with an umbrella when you are getting off the taxi when it rains. Very attentive staff. The room is clean and decent. I will rate it 3 star based on my standards. It has a good city view and from the room on 12 floor we could see the swedagon pagoda. It looks dashing at night. The best part is the room service. As it was raining most evenings, we ate via room service. Food very reasonably priced $4 to$7 so very good deal. Even the minibar has very good rate. The hotel is the only hotel we knew that does not have overly priced minibar. One bottle of 1 litre water is just 50cents. In most hotels $2 to $5 dollar. I truly think mgt got it right. Room is reasonably priced. Comes with buffet breakfast. Good spread of food. Not too much but acceptable. Coffee machine and egg station are great! I had porridge with condiments daily as i was not feeling well prior to the trip. Service staff are excellent, both front desk and food and beverage. Only suggestion is during room service, the crockeries used need to be smaller plates as the soup gets cold fast if placed in a big plate. Also hard to put on tray for transport. Also no space on the coffee table. So we suggest smaller crockeries so the portion looks more. Every night we ordered 3 dishes plus rice but unable to put on table. Room service trolley needs fixing. The wheels came off. Felt sorry for the service staff. Room is clean with basic amenities. Nothing to complain. It is an old hotel but it is a good hotel. Do not expect grand entrance. Just small lobby but very competent staff. Nextbp to the hotel, there are 2 convenient stores. You can get some snacks if you want. The hotel is besides 17 street . If you go to 19th street, there are many local restaurants selling bbq seafood. As it us wet most days, walking these streets may seem depressing. Do wear protective shoes or boots if you visit during monsoon season. The good thing about visiting during low peak period is there are no traffic jams, no queue, etc so it is peaceful. If you like noisy, crowded or long q then visit during peak season. Other than daily rain, we have nothing to complain about visting during this time. As the hotel is located on a main riad, you can hear the traffic. So you are light sleeper, yiu will need ear plugs, they do offer these. We are not affected at all.
I've just stay for 3 nights in this hotel.I was very pleased to stay as business traveller . The staffs are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was fantastic, wide arranged.This's my second time.The room was very comfortable and clean.I had to go to my company in early morning becox of yangon traffic.Anyway, I love this hotel.I hope next time at this hotel.
Nice, clean room, helpful staff. Room cleaned everyday. Breakfast very good. The location was excellent for me - walking distance to my work, although the area is a bit crowded. Many eating places nearby. Check in time is 2:00 pm, but I arrived at the hotel at 11:00 am. As a room was readily available, they checked me in at 11:00 am without an extra charge. That was nice. The desk lamp was very useful for my work. The room is well lighted. And, plenty of universal power sockets in the room, something hotels in western countries cannot even think of. Especially, in the UK and the USA, hotels have sockets of those countries only. Mine was single room. Instead of two single beds, it would be good if they remove one bed and, instead, put up a single sofa and a small coffee table. Overall, I had a good experience in this hotel, and a good stay.
I arrived at Yangon very late in the night because of my flight. The employee at check in assigned me a room. I double checked with him to make sure that I was given a non smoking room, but when I got to the room, it very clearly smelled of cigarettes. I requested another room, but this room didn't have AC that worked. So, I had to wait for 20-30 minutes at 2am while the AC was being fixed in the room because apparently every single other room was taken. I would suggest staying elsewhere.
I stayed this hotel 5 days n recommended by Singapore foot massage shop,indeed the superior room is clean,value for money but slightly small. I like the breakfast at 4 floor n try all the coffee with all the polite n good service staffs. Location is in central Yangon, I take a walk to Yaw Min Gyi (Boyar Nyunt Street) 10-15min or grab ($1700 kyats) for my meal,beers n wine,there's lot of Pubs,restaurants n massage,my flavours mala xiangguo,jap cuisine n body/foot massage (Singapore style) with free face mask n ginger foot bath,worth a try. Feel relax in a warm small town,so all good for money,hv a blessed stay in Yangon.
We stay here for 4nights. View from hotel was nice and Room hotel very comfortable, near by chinatown and night market. Staff was very friendly.. all over this hotel was great, unless fried rice in breakfast buffet so lousy.
I have been in Yangon for business trip since 2017,i had try many hotels n this is the best hotel i had stayed,clean n polite staffs.I love the breakfast n very friendly staffs especially Kyaw Swar Oo,excellent service !
Generally this hotel has 8.5 at 1-10 scale and high recommendation. Hotel staff has been serviced to guest very friendly and profesionally. The location at the center of down town is very ideal for businessman or tourist. Restaurant and food also good. Keep this situation and services.
My wife and I enjoyed our stays in this hotel. this is the first time we come to Yangon.the friendly staff here made our stays very happy and feel warms welcome. special thanks to Duty manager Htun and F&B manager Kyaw, they are very professional and really treat us like friend. the service is fantastic. thank you so much.we appreciate it.
Very good service. Yummy food. Value for money. The staff are exceptionally attentive and helpful. Rooms are also very good, clean and spacious. There are a lot of things to see in the area - truly Myanmar.
Very nice and cozy hotel, worth for money! Near main area. Quiet still. Recommended. Breakfast maybe not as good as you expect. Safety box broken, but soon to have it fixed. Above all clean. Friendly staff.
I have stayed in this hotel 3 times, since 2017 and on different floor each time, the quality of the service has been consistent. But the hotel needs to watch out for its housekeeping maintenance inspection as this time round the shower in the bathroom lacks and should have been noticed by the daily room service crew. Notwithstanding this, as soon as I registered the issue with the front desk in the evening, the repair was done in the following day before I returned to the hotel in the early afternoon. Apart from this, I must say this hotel is probably still most value for money, given its rather central location at 17th Street, between Chinatown (up from 9th street) and the Downtown areas (up to 32st street) where lots of good food venues such as the Rangoon Tea House and Golden Duck Restaurant are located.
It was my returned trip to Myanmar (from last first trip in March 2016) and and made 2 nights stay here on a business trip. The price is quite reasonable compare to other 4 star hotel in downtown. + Hotel's location is perfect in China Town. + Breakfast is simple, yet practical amongst other hotels in the area. + Nice staff with good suggestion. They can bargain for you the taxi fare and suggested good places for dinner. -wifi is not that great (but far better than average in yangon) -Rooms not with double grazed window (noisy in the morning from car engine or horn). If you are a light sleeper, you could find yourself in a much trouble. All in all a good choice with some disadvantages!
The room we had was excellent value for money. Spent 3 nights here. The Service we had was excellent, starting with the Front desk ladies and especially the Duty Manager Mr Huin Mgint Kyaw ( Hope we are getting the spelling correct?) and the Service Room attendant Mr Soe Nyein. They also helped us with sightseeing ideas and restaurants. so we could enjoy our trip
lovely hotel in the heart of China town We upgraded to a junior suit and it was well worth it also we had a view of the pagoda. hotel is great value for money,clean and the breakfast buffet is good. We also used the restaurant a few nights and the food was very good. staff were very nice and very helpful would use this hotel again .
We only stayed here for one night, following our return from Ngapali. We took a taxi from the airport, but as the hotel is situated on a busy main road, the taxi had to drop us off in the middle of the traffic. Luckily the doormen saw us with our luggage and came to our aid. Our room was fine - everything you need. Not huge, but as we were only staying one night that wasn't a problem. Reception staff were extremely helpful. We had a few drinks at the Eastern Orchid Cafe - again staff were very nice and helpful and prices were reasonable, particularly during Happy Hour! We left for our flight before breakfast, but were given take away boxes. All in all, a short but enjoyable stay.
Overall is a hotel that highly recommended. Clean and tidy, good quality of the bed, good location, extremely friendly and helpful stuff and the breakfast is good too. I love the hair dryer which is Panasonic one, so not like other hotels provided lousy hair dryer.
Hotel entrance should be kept clear for guests to enter and exit , vehicles should not be allowed to park in front of hotel Welcome drink was good Breakfast was good and had variety Rooms are big , value for money
We had a very enjoyable stay at Best Western Chinatown. Below are the few points me and my friend Henry wish to highlight: 01) From Check-In to Check-Out, we had a very pleasant and courteous treatment from your employees from Front Office staffs to Bell Hop to Security Guards. 02) Special mention goes to Ms Phyu Phyu, Mr. Htun Myint Kyaw and Mr. Thant Zin Tun for their Professionalism, Courtesy and Patience when we approached them for assistance. 03) We even had a "Free Upgrade" to King-Size beds on our 2nd night onwards when we said the rooms are a little too small. 04) The breakfast spread was sufficient but could have more choice. Some minors discrepancies to highlight: 01) Bathroom not enough "Hooks" to hang our towels, clothes, etc. 02) Only one lift to serve all customers. Overall Comment: Wonderful & Enjoyable stay at your hotel with so many "PLUS" points and your good services will put many hotels to SHAME !!! Thank you very much and will definitely stay at Best Western Chinatown again if we visit Yangon. God bless, Ricky Gabriel Lee HP:9628-9089
This hotel is downtown and so close to many useful places (although far removed from many professional organisations). Yet it is very quiet and clean which is refreshing. The staff are helpful and friendly and the food (buffet breakfast and dinner) were exceptional!
We did not check in until 10:00pm , the reception staff were so friendly . I for got to ask which floor I was on , so I took the stairs , bet to take the lift nearly killed me . I had a Junior suite which was clean and nice for my Trip. The room had a bath plenty of hot water. Had views across the city with was good. The room was a good size .There was no noise from outside , so I had a good nights sleep.The hotel is in a good location in the city. I do smoke but the only place I could find to smoke was outside of the front of hotel on the street . But good to see how busy the market was in morning . Breakfast was ok but no hot chocolate with breakfast . I do not drink tea or coffee. I found where ever you went in the hotel the staff were friendly . Marks out of 10 -7 . Yes I would book for business trip , but not for a holiday hotel . Photos are view from my room
A conveniently positioned small hotel located in the Chinatown district. Overall a good place for a few days stay. The basics were fine in that the room was clean and the air conditioning worked well, the bathroom and shower were modern and clean and the breakfast was very good. So all in all good value for money. If you want more from a hotel it might be a bit lacking. My room was quiet, but the downside was that it had no window (only a fire escape with absolutely no view). I am told other rooms had good views but were noisy. The most annoying aspect was the elevator which was very slow at peak times (so slow that I used the stairs on most occasions). The WiFi worked well. It also had a television but I didn't turn it on. So overall a good base in the centre of Yangon within walking distance of many attractions, but dont expect top end facilities.
My friend recommended this hotel as it was located in the central areas of Yangon (the Chinatown market was a bit busy and not very clean but ok to walk through) close by all the tourist attractions that we wanted to visit (only a few minutes walk to the Junction city departmentstore and Bogyoke Aung San market (Scott market), not very far from Shwedagon pagoda etc Our Superior room was in a good size, large bathroom and clean.The breakfast room was nice, good selection on buffet breakfast and reasonable quality. One morning of our stay, we told staffs that we had to leave early so they prepared take away breakfast for us to eat in the car. All staffs here were very helpful and will assist you when you need taxi or directions or travel tips, please do ask them. We had very nice stay and would recommend our friends too.
on my recent trip to Myanmar, I stayed Best Western Chinatown. A small hotel located in Chinatown as the name suggest. The lobby was small, the front office service was friendly and my registration was handled quickly. The first challenge my friends and I experienced was the elevator, there is only one in the whole hotel and one has to be patient to wait your turn. We were booked into the deluxe room of the hotel and I was very surprise, the room was large and comfortable with separate shower and bathtub. the room was well appointed. One little challenge was street noise, one can hear vehicle noise from time to time. WIFI in the room worked well and TV had enough English programs to watch. Breakfast in the hotel was good for a small hotel and had a good spread.
We chose the Best Western Chinatown Hotel for our first 3 nights in Yangon as we wanted somewhere central but modern and reliable to stay upon our late arrival/first days with jetlag after our long trip. As soon as we arrived my partner realised he had left his Debit card inside the airport ATM, and the staff went out of their way trying to call the Bank and airport to see if anyone had found the card and returned it. The service was great for the rest of our stay, with the gentlemen working at the door asking if we needed taxis to be called, and going out to locate our Grab taxis so we wouldn't have to wait outside in the heat. The girls at reception were also great, and booked us a reliable, English-speaking driver for a day trip to Bago. The location is quite good, a short taxi ride to most of the Downtown sites, we did the Free Yangon Walk on our first day to get an idea of the lay of the land and that was great, but most areas apart from Chinatown and Bogyoke Aung San Market will require a taxi ride as they will be more than 30 min walk from the hotel. We didn't find any restaurants that we liked nearby, but we ate a lot in the Downtown area, and as the Grab taxis cost about 1-4 USD at most, we found it a great way to move around (you can get a taxi from the street of course, but the benefits of Grab are that the drivers speak at least some basic English, cars usually have air-con, and you know that you're not being conned either with the price or going all around the city just to charge you more). The room looked very luxurious (even bathrobes were provided in the wardrobe) and it was on one of the top floors and double-glazed so we slept very soundly. The bed and pillows were the best we had in Myanmar probably, and we didn't find any mosquitoes in the room (although there were a few in Reception and in the lift). There was a great selection at breakfast, with eggs (omelette, scrambled or fried) made to order, as well as pancakes, Burmese noodles and many other options, cakes, croissants, bread, OK coffee, juices, yogurts etc. that kept us full till later in the day. The breakfast/restaurant area also had a nice view over the street and busy raised crossing surrounded with old quaint blocks of flats. Overall a great option for a central stay in Yangon, we generally avoid chain hotels in our travels, but we're glad we chose the Best Western Chinatown this time, as it was just the type of hotel to help us acclimatise in the heat and bustle of Yangon during our first days. Air-con: Yes, and placed in such a way it doesn't hit the bed (quite a rarity in hotel rooms!) Fridge: Yes Safe deposit box: Yes Hairdryer: Yes Free Wi-Fi: Yes Toiletries: Shampoo, shower gel, body wash, handsoap, cutips, sewing kit, comb, etc. Towels: Hand, head, body and 2 foot/floor towels Breakfast included: Yes, very good selection with omelette/pancake station Walkable distance from city center: Yes, 15 min to Bogyoke Aung San Market, a few min to Chinatown's 19th st street food stalls Bedside tables & reading lights: On both sides, as well as electricity sockets Luggage racks: One, and a desk where you can put another suitcase Freebies: 2 x 500ml bottles of purified water per day
I stayed for about 2 weeks. Very good customer service. rooms are clean. included breakfast buffet which was a plus. i stayed in a room with 2 twin beds. the beds were comfy and clean. the ac blows cold air which i used all day since the summer in yangon was hot. will come back again.
Google hotel to stay Staff are friendly and helpful Room facilities are good and comfortable Hotel are not too noisy and safe Complimentary breakfast are nice Maybe not too near to shopping centres and other place of interest
The location is supposed to be central to Yangon, but the surroundings are far from salubrious. The locale is quite seedy and downcast in what is otherwise the most Westernized city in Myanmar as it emerges into the modern century. Once inside, the negative vibes about the downmarket "Chinatown" precinct vanish. Service is professional and friendly, if not warm, the lift (singular) works, the room is clean and comfortable, not crowded but not capacious. The restaurant is well above average for Myanmar hotels. The location is walking distance from major attractions (although the Aung San market was closed for a holiday during my visit).
Stayed there from 10-15 April 2018. I must say their service is top class. Booked Junior Suite for 3 days and 2 days in Executive Room . The hotel upgraded my last 2 days to Junior Suite with no extra charges. The Manager was very accommodating. All the hotel staff was attentive and friendly. Breakfast was good. I strongly recommend this hotel.
Too bad 1 star is the lowest rating that you can give any rating. I would give a negative rating if I can. WARNING TO ALL TRAVELERS - I'm giving this hotel such a low rating due to theft of our properties. My wife and I were really excited to take our first trip together to visit her birth country of Myanmar with her parents, sister in-law and her fiancé and my parents. I decided to go with the Best Western Chinatown Hotel in Yangon because of its convenient location and a modest price for a reputable US company that I can trust (well so I thought). Our stay here at the Best Western Chinatown started off well. The double rooms were small but cozy. And since we're only in the rooms to sleep, it was big enough for us. In our first morning there, we decided to give the hotel's complimentary breakfast a try. The breakfast was fantastic. The hotel offers quite a delicious assortment of both Burmese and Western cuisine. In fact, I was happily telling my mom how good of a deal it was to get such a well-priced and centrally located hotel that offers delectable complimentary breakfast. After breakfast, we decided to join in on the fun of the Water Festival (aka Burmese New Year) that was happening all over Yangon but it was especially lively outside of our hotel. Everyone in my party had a great time. After cleaning ourselves off a bit in the room, we then proceeded on with our city tour of Yangon. I had brought an action cam with a Feiyu 3 axis gimbal stabilizer. I decided to not bring it with us for the city tour because I didn't want the equipment to get wet as we made our way around the festivities in the city. After a whole day of touring, we decided to go back to the hotel to clean up and rest before going to see the sunset at the Shwedagon Pagoda and dinner somewhere nearby there. I decided to bring my action cam with us since the water pouring festivities were dying down. This is where things went south. My wife and I searched all over our tiny no more than 200 sq ft room and could not find out action cam and gimbal that I had left on the bed before we went out earlier. We searched thoroughly through all of our luggage, closet, drawers and room safe and our action cam and gimbal were nowhere to be found. My parents even helped us look through and through and it was confirmed that someone had taken our action cam and gimbal that were left out on our bed because we didn't think that anyone in the hotel would take it. We then went downstairs to complain to the front desk staff and demanded to see the CCTV footage for the duration of the time when we were out of the room. The CCTV recording from the camera that they showed us was really dark and very difficult to see anyone coming in or out of room 912 (the room that we stayed in). After fast forwarding through hours of footage for about 40 minutes, we determined that it was a waste of time and we would not be able to see anything from the one and only camera that had a direct view of our room door. At about 6:45 that evening, we had about all but given up on finding the thief using a CCTV recording that showed nothing but darkness. So then we asked to speak to the hotel manager. We were quite frustrated at that time already as our evening plans were already ruined. We demanded that he open up a full investigation and remedy this issue. Since it was too late to see the Shwedagon Pagoda and have dinner too, we decided to find a delicious restaurant to eat. Hopefully making our bellies happy would make our moods better. After dinner, we returned to the hotel to pack up for our morning flight next day to Bagan. As we entered to hotel, the staff informed us that they have the CCTV video for those hours when we were out of the room. We then proceeded with viewing the video. My sister in-law and her fiancé decided to go to our room to check once more to see if it might've magically reappeared after we complained and asked the hotel manager to open up a full investigation. And well what do you know our action cam and gimbal did in fact magically appeared on our bed (of which we had taken a nap on prior to leaving for dinner) underneath my wife's hat for which she had worn during our city tour for the whole day. At this point, it was a bitter sweet moment. Naturally I was happy that the hotel staff who five fingered our stuff has found a heart and decided to give it back to us. Or maybe they just didn't want a full criminal investigation. But whatever it is, we felt that the hotel manager was obligated to at least debrief us on what had transpired and that he would reassure that this awful experience won't happen to any other unsuspecting travelers who are visiting this beautiful country and its people. However, the hotel manager took zero responsibilities for the actions of his hotel staff and was quite belligerent to my wife and mother in-law. He went as far as having a loud verbal confrontation with my mother in-law in their native tongue right in the hotel lobby. I'm sure CCTV in the lobby can reflect this side of the story and more. This experience has made all eight of us lose our confidence in the Best Western brand of hotels. It clearly tells us that upper management does not do a good job vetting its employees to ensure that all guests of the hotel have a pleasant and safe experience when staying at the Best Western worldwide. At this point, we are so disgusted at the actions of a few ruining our whole perception of the Best Western Corporation as a whole. We do not feel safe staying another night at the hotel. Unfortunately we had already paid for one more night on Apr 24th, 2018 at this same exact location prior to returning to NY. We will have to figure out a way to cancel and get our money back. It is my biggest hope that this awful experience does not happen to any other unsuspecting travelers who trusts the Best Western brand. Best Western as a company must open up a full investigation and insure that it is safe once again to stay at the Best Western brand of hotels. I certainly hope that after reading this anecdote of horror, the Best Western hotel management would make an effort to rectify this situation. No one should ever pay to have this emotional and psychological trauma when they're supposed to be having a great time with their families on vacation.
BW Chinatown hotel is without any doubt the best hotel downtown Rangoon if you consider the price. Its two blocks from 19th street ("Barbecuestreet") and close to the Sula pagoda and the Scottmarked. Its just a couple of years old, very nice room and a very helpful and welcoming staff. The breakfast is fine and so is the restaurant. Stayed her for couple of times and always come back whenever I'm in Rangoon.
The hotel was good and better than I expected but this depends which room you get. We stayed twice in two different rooms. The executive room was average sized and reasonably spacious but the deluxe (cheapest) was extremely tiny. There wasn't even enough room to open a suitcase, even a carry on. It didn't have a proper window, just a small one with frosted glass so you couldn't see out, and it felt really claustrophobic. I've honestly never seen such a small hotel room except in Japan. I would never book that room again. We immediately paid for an upgrade, only $15 to change rooms which was well worth the small difference. The room was very clean, comfortable and nicely furnished and the bathroom was good. It did look a tiny bit tired in places and the style is a bit dated but no big deal. The room had all the amenities you'd expect from a higher category hotel other than the WiFi which was terrible. The service was excellent, staff were very helpful and very quick to respond to requests. Location - in the middle of a very busy and bustling area. You step out and are literally in the middle of a market as the whole street is full of stalls and sellers. This makes it very slow if you are trying to get somewhere quickly but fascinating if you enjoy exploring markets and street life. It is also not the cleanest and can be a bit whiffy. In the evening we didn't find any decent looking restaurants nearby, mainly street stalls, and needed to get a taxi to eat somewhere nice. From the hotel we walked to Sule Pagoda and got a grab to Shwedagon. The grab turned out to be an actual taxi but the advantage was there no discussion about price as it was already fixed by the app. From the airport you order a taxi from a counter in arrivals (inside at international terminal and outside at domestic) which has fixed fares. It was 8,000 on our first arrival but 12,000 during the new year festival. Best to use the counter or grab to avoid haggling with drivers who throng outside. We paid 8,000 from the hotel back to the airport which the hotel arranged but the driver tried to claim more with various excuses but we only paid him the 8,000 which he eventually accepted.
We only stayed for one night. The room was small but expected. On arrival bell boy was fantastic including reception staff. Brilliant restaurant and great location. The reception was kind enough to keep our luggage whilst we toured round Myanmar. Thank you for your kindness. Odette (UK) ??
It is a Nice room. We stayed here 2nights and have a great time. Even the room is small but I do not feel that was small. One thing about bathroom is the shower is a bit broken and sometime make a small splash to me. The restaurant is nice' I suggest to have dinner here
Located on the main road, it is convenient to get to other places, for food, massage, market etc.The free flow of juices all day at the reception area is nice for the hot weather. Service staff are all pleasant although the strong local accent might make it challenging to understand their English. The breakfast buffet spread is quite good. The only downside is that the hotel is served by one small lift for guests, and guests would have to factor in the waiting time, if in a rush to go up or down the hotel. Would certainly choose to stay here the next time.
Although our room was a little small we enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The staff were so friendly especially with our older son, they even gave him snacks for our trip when we left the hotel. The location in the heart of Chinatown was good and even though it was a little far you could still walk to the Shwedagon Pagoda. Breakfast was also very good.
Rooms are not the biggest that I've seen but they definitely give you that Burmese warmth and I felt comfortable during my stay there. Location was not the best but within walking distance to everything.
Great location and helpful staff! Very good breakfast. It was my first time to a best western hotel and it was a great experience. The staff always do best they can to help you. The best value for your money,
Great location, lovely clean comfy rooms. Very nice breakfast. The staff are very friendly and so accommodating. We were given a super early chk- In after an overnight bus journey ! We stayed here twice as we were super impressed after our first visit.
The hotel itself is not very big, but their services are excellent. The staff are all courteous, especially securities and bellboys. The breakfast is also really nice. Definitely worth the value. One thing that I would recommend is to upgrade the bathroom amenities with better shampoo and shower gel. Will return back next time visit Yangon.
- great staff - great cleanliness - got upgraded - decent breakfast - best location - amazing value-for-money room service This is my first visit ever to a best western hotel. I'm usually associating this chain with motel-like properties. However, the service, rooms and cleanliness was outstanding, especially in a 3rd world country. Only downside is that it's got no pool. You can go to the Shanghai-la though and use theirs for 15-25 USD per day.
This is a reasonable and centrally located hotel with lovely staff. A little claustrophobic with just one lift which can result in considerable waits. Good breakfast. High up rooms have great views of Schwedagon Paya. The 15 minute interesting walk through China town street traders to the Bogsake market is really worth it, but not for the faint hearted
First just to clear up a couple of questions...there are lots of ATMs around Yangon...including a bank of them when you clear customs at the airport. Best to grab some cash there. There is an official taxi service...just check with the information desk in the area before you go outside....that's where the official taxi booth is located. The info desk said it should cost 9,000 Kyat...the official taxi booth said 11,000...I told them what the info people said and they knocked it down to 10,000! Friendly and quick reception at the hotel. They offer free cold juice and water in the lobby. One elevator but surprisingly fast. Breakfast buffet was really good. WiFi really good as well...even streaming Netflix was perfect. I spoke with the assistant manager Htun right when we checked in about tours--as we only had 4 full days in Yangon. He arranged a day trip to the Golden Rock for I think about $130 U.S. (Bring some nice new U.S. money for things like this). Long day but great trip/site. Htun also set us up with a 3-hour walking tour of the old British area for $30...and booked us for the 2-hour cultural show and great buffet at the Karaweik Palace. The show is well worth seeing and excellent choice of food. The hotel will get you a taxi at any time. Just get the price from them to pay...and the price to offer from your destination back to the hotel. No meters. Right next door is a G&G convenience store for snacks, sodas and beer/liquor etc. Room service food was really good...especially the spaghetti! Mini bar has water and pop etc. at low prices and can be used as a fridge. Good satellite TV. Nearby is the new Junction City Mall with a KFC, Pizza Hut and coffee places, It's across the road from the Bogyoke Aung San Market. People in Yangon so friendly. Great city but without the chaos of India--although traffic can be bad. Incredible how it has ramped up for tourists so fast. Use the official government web site for the e-visa. Very fast process. Sounds like the hotel can set you up for visits to other cities around Myanmar.
Stayed for a night. Quite central to railway station, night market. Shwedagon Pagoda is only a mile north to the west gate. Super Pagoda is closer than that. Breakfast is amazing. Service is fantastic. People working here are genuine and nice to help! We had a nice view of Shwedagon from our room...
A nice hotel with great breakfast spread. The local delights are not same everyday. We had a nice executive room on high floor facing Shwedagon Pagoda. The room is spacious and clean with great view. However, it is not for light sleeper as you can hear honks even when it is late at night. Hotel with great location can walk to many places around the hotel
Good location downtown. Walking distance to Bogyoke Aung San Market and the adjacent mall. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Good breakfast. We had two different rooms in our two short stays. The deluxe room on 11th floor seemed a little tired. The larger studio we had on the 14th floor was great ($18 more per night).
Good price, great stay. Clean, there's a safe in the closet. Firm bed. Quiet at night. Good spread for breakfast buffet. Very friendly staff. Bathroom amenities are there. Prices of fridge items are reasonable too. Good for businessmen.
Location is quite interesting, in old part of the city, but not in a walking distance to Shwedagon. We choose the location on purpose to see this part of city but this neighborhood is not the most pleasant for a walk due to smells and dirty streets (lakes area is much better). Hotel offers great breakfast and comfortable beds, although rooms are quite small. We payed 62$ for a night which was reasonable price.
Stayed for 2 nights got an upgrade to executive room which was excellent. Comfortable bed great size of bathroom, very clean, tea and coffee, everything you need. Breakfast a good selection for every taste and very nice dining room. Staff are excellent arranging drivers or suggesting restaurants. There is plenty of street food all round the hotel and street 19 within walking distance where you can get BBQ food or a drink. Small convenience store next to hotel. So glad we chose here 5 stars in every department. All of Chinatown is busy busy and not the cleanest of areas.
One of the best hotel I stayed.Security person to chef all the employees were very helpful.Room was very comfortable with all amenities. They asked to upgrade the room with pagoda view.That was worth and superb view. Breakfast was tasty with good spread of food. Room service,room arrangement also good. So many dining options near the hotel.Sule pagoda is near to the hotel can walk easily. wifi was very speed. Great place,Great hotel,Great customer service.Will stay again .
Located in Chinatown. The hotel has everything you need Amenities, water, wifi, very good breakfast, good security personnel, comfortable and good bed Would strongly recommend. Breakfast is superb and sumptuous. Convenient shop just next to hotel. Morning night market is just right outside the hotel. 19 St night dining in Chinatown is only 5 mins walk.
Chinatown is the most interesting place to stay in Yangon and this hotel is perfect. Extremely clean and the house keeping was done very early in the morning which was very much appreciated. The room we had had a view of the Shwegadon Pagoda which was wonderful to look at in the night.A bathtub,great air con,super comfy bed and very fast room service.A nice buffet breakfast which was delicious and catered for all tastes.very friendly service staff.Highly recommended.
Arrived at the Best Western, Chinatown from the airport - journey took about 35 minutes. Easy check in and a welcome drink. Room was very large as was the bathroom - which had a shower and a bath. Room was very "bright" with lots of gold and silver coloured decoration. Breakfast was very good, with lots of hot food, fruit, cereals and decent coffee. Hotel was a good location and easy to walk to the local bars and restaurants. The porters were really helpful, assisting us with bags as well as getting cabs for us and even negotiating good rates for us.
Hotel location was great. Along the main street of Chinatown. Room was quite clean except hotel looks abit old. Breakfast spread was decent. In the morning just outside the hotel is the market and pretty crowded.
Overall satisfation 5/10 Cleanliness 7/10. there was some mold in shower cabin Problem handling 0/10 **poor*** When we arrived late evening to check in they took 20 mins to find rooms for us because we booked queen bed but they said rooms were not available I forgot key card and ask for new one. Receptionist told us 4 USD per key please pay it is hotel policy On the last date i ask for late check out because my flight was 21.40 hrs. suddenly 1 of duty manager (the guy) shout his staff that hotel is full tomorrow and reception told us tocheck out 13.30 hrs. I travelled with 80 yrs. parents and check in process went wrong. We waited upon check in for hotel to discussed and talked among your team and it was from your not well organized rooms allocation as per booking details but you could not go extra mile to help guests and never show your empathy. If you travell with seniority persons. This hotel is really not recommend because there is a very high step between room and bathroom which allow guests to slip down and lead to serious accident at all times. Bell service was good FB service was good Quality of food - just OK / youget what you pay. Dont expect to much. (i read comments from many people said excellent breakfast but come and tast it by your own !!) Overall was Ok except duty manager and receptionists.
We stayed here for two nights and were very pleased with the locations, service, breakfast, and accommodations. I had them launder some clothing and it was returned promptly and in great condition. Breakfast was excellent with lots of variety. Location was very centralized and convenient.
This hotel has a great location in Chinatown: markets and restaurants were all nearby. The room was large and clean. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Breakfast had a lot of variety and choices. We would stay here again.
Attentive staff from the moment your car stops in front of the hotel: the porter/ doorman - reception - all make you feel welcome (not only at first entrance but during your stay. We had a room at the back of the hotel - which did not have a view, but was very quiet. Rooms were large, bathroom as well - and bed was very comfortable. Minibar had very reasonable prices. Location very good - close to Chinatown and enough places to eat around. If I would return to Yangon - certainly would look at returning to the Best Western Chinatown!
We stayed twice at the Best Western which is very centrally located downtown, walking distance to Sule Pagoda and a lot of restaurants around. The rooms are well equipped, nice bathroom, comfortable bed and enough space to store your luggage. The breakfast is very good with a large choice of Asian food as well as eggs, cheese, cakes for the western taste. The members of the staff are very attentive and friedly. We would recommend the hotel to people who prefer a central location. If you are looking for a quiet surrounding you should choose another place.
Perfect Choice for a Fascinating Neighborhood If you want to stay in downtown Yangon among the shop houses, markets and next to Chinatown this is the right hotel. The rooms are pleasant, good wifi and plenty of hot water. The restaurant was a pleasant surprise for dinner and the breakfast buffet is excellent. Take a morning walk: turn right out of the front door and head down the first alley for an exciting market visit. There are fruits and vegetables, meat and fish, with lines of monks collecting alms. Walk or take a short taxi ride to: Sule Pagoda, the Circular Train and Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott's market). In Myanmar you can use US dollars in many locations -- but the money has to be in perfect condition. The Best Western restaurant refused my $20 bill since, if you held it just right, you could see it had been folded in half previously. Aggravating, but not unusual for this country. They do accept credit cards.
We just spent 9 nights at the Best Western Chinatown Hotel and we enjoyed everything about it! Warm and welcoming efficient staff, excellent room service, great breakfast included in our daily rate, prime position for exploring the most interesting part of the city and to cap it off.. a magnificent view from our room of the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda! If ever we return to Yangon we will definitely be coming back to stay here!A big Thanks to all the wonderful staff who went out of their way to be of assistance to us
Excellent location in Chinatown. Near good food good massage. Walking to many attractions like the market and sule Pagoda. Room big and comfortable. Great wifi. Great TV. Good air conditioning. Shower is so so. Need more water pressure. The housekeeping is excellent. Very clean and very very friendly. Quick check in and check out. Breakfast good selection and taste. Many taxi outside. I highly recommend this hotel
I would say this hotel looks nicer than its photos show. The rooms were very comfortable, the breakfast was a huge buffet and the staff were extremely attentive. We just stayed one night but could have imagined staying longer. The location is also good as short distance to pagodas and town centre. China town itself also interesting to walk around.
My wife and I stayed here in January and had a most enjoyable stay. We arrived very early for check in but the management let us swap the breakfast we would miss on our departure day to our check in day. We upgraded to a deluxe room and were able to check in at 09.00. The room was massive with a great view of Shwe Dagon. Breakfast was amazing with wonderful choices. The staff from check in to cleaning were super efficient and friendly. The hotel organized our taxi to the airport,. which was just as well, as on our way to the airport, they rang the taxi driver to tell us my wife's wallet, with all her credit cards was found on the floor of our room.
Room was spacious and clean with good facilities. Good wifi and comfortable beds. Breakfast was excellent with good choice of food. Staff were friendly and helpful. Usual hotel problem of the powr points being nowhere near where the kettle was located. Not a big deal - just irritating.
It´s a very nice hotel located in Chinatown.. Good breakfast buffet, cozy rooms, very friendly and helpful staff.. They helped me with a lot things. Like helping me to order vegetables from a vendor near the hotel.. They also allowed me to check out later without being greedy and ask for additonal money for that...I´ll stay here again when I´m in Yangon again next time..
Absolutely loved the German potato soup and Mohinga. They provide honey for tea too. A good spread of Asian and Western choices. Rooms were clean and nicely appointed. Staff were friendly and well conversant in English.
The Best Western Chinatown is very well managed, modern, and clean. The staff spoke great English and were very helpful, especially in getting us taxis. And the location is very good, just a few blocks from the Chinese BBQ street. I thought the breakfast buffet was pretty good, too. Overall, highly recommended!
The staff is very kind and helpful. The room is excellent for the price. Everything as promised. I will definitely stay again. The Bed is super comfortable. I was able to walk around in the neighborhood and see many interesting things. The staff was very knowledgeable about what to see. High marks!
Pleasant stay. staff was friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and clean. A/C and wifi worked well. Breakfast had good choices, however the coffee was pretty bad, and they should provide good Myanmar coffee. Nescafe coffee a big negative. Location easy walking to Bogyoke Market and Junction City for shopping
Was given deluxe room instead because booked standard room was not available yet during check in time. Spacious room and toilet but sofa, toilet's door, carpets looks dated. Wifi connection stable. Like the effort to make slight changes to daily buffet breakfast to cater different racial groups during their stay.
If you want a place that's close to downtown Yangon the best western Chinatown is hard to beat. It's a lovely clean modern hotel amongst the busy alleys of Chinatown. In an area that can overwhelm you by its smell, rubbish and noise you can observe the locals, the history and culture. The staff are wonderful, helpful and happy. The rooms are tastefully decorated with all modern facilities, lovely bathrooms and our room on the 8th floor was isolated from street noise. Breakfast was excellent with a good selection for all. Within easy walking distance was Sule Pagoda, the colonial quarter, river, bogyoke markets and 3 modern western style malls (junction, ocean and city)offering good food and coffee. The train station is about 20-30 minutes walk. Taxis are 2000 kyat to most places and 8000 kyat to/ from the airport.
I travel regularly to SE Asia, but this was my first time in Myanmar. This property was the absolutely perfect home base for my three-night visit. The location cannot be beat. It is right in the heart of the action--a 2-10-minute walk from the city's best food, shopping, and many historical sites of note. I booked a few months in advance, and when I arrived was informed that I'd been upgraded to a suite for free "because I booked early", despite having no status with Best Western. The room was spacious, the property was spotless, and the staff were wonderful. By the first evening, they had memorized my room number and preferences. I was greeted with a genuine smile at every turn. The breakfast--included in the cost of the room--was above average. This property is a great value, ideal location, and an all-around pleasure. Look no further in this price range in Yangon.
I had the chance to stay in Yangon for a long weekend at the Best Western Chinatown Hotel and was quite satisfied with the rooms, the service, the staff and the facilities. the breakfast buffet was good and plentiful, the showers had plenty of hot water and whenever we needed a taxi, driver or other assistance, the hotel staff was always there to help. I will stay here again
The Best Western Chinatown hotel is perfectly located in the inner city of Yangon. Nearby markets, shopping areas, malls, central train station, bus stops, etc. The rooms are luxurious, in their own and very elegant design. Anything you need is there, from WiFi to kettle. Breakfast is spectacular: both international and local specialties are offered at the mouthwatering buffet. Don't eat your usual toast, there are so many items you just have to try. Staff is very helpful, always polite without expecting a tip. Which makes giving a tip even easier. The restaurant is open all day and serves wonderful dishes at reasonable prices. Like breakfast, they offer local and international food for lunch and dinner. We had our dinner each night there.
The hotel is great, but it is on a main road opposite the main Yangon Hospital. The sound of traffic and horns is very loud. Bring earplugs. But the staff were great. Fantastic breakfast. Yes - I'd stay there again.
Friendly staff arranged for early check in as well as boxed breakfast for early departure. It is walkable to Chinatown, Little India, Sule pagoda, Strand street and 999 Shan noodles in January. Otherwise, taxi is readily available and inexpensive. Its restaurant is very safe and reasonable. Try the chef's special.
Well located in the heart of Chinatown this little hotel has it all. Quiet but somewhat small rooms, super friendly and accommodating staff, clean, good breakfast buffet, great restaurant. An oasis in a neighbourhood that is a bit trashy but so convenient to visit the Markets, Pagoda, Strand street, Dala.
Clean, cozy hotel with very nice room. Good location. And the most impressive thing to me is staffs. They are very supportive, helpful and friendly. We had very nice stay here and I will come back if I visit Yangon
Stayed here for two nights in a room on the 14th floor and could only fault it in one way. The hanging space in my room, the “wardrobe” was about a foot wide, very small given the space in the room. The room itself was excellent in every other way, comfortable bed, spacious, spotlessly clean, and I could not fault anything. The shower was very smelly from the waste pipe on the first day but when I mentioned it to reception it was sorted, the actual shower was fabulous. The breakfast in the modern dining room caters for a host of nationalities. The location is perfect in downtown Yangon. I would not hesitate to recommend the hotel. Transfer from the airport by taxi is 10,000MMK and return 8,000MMK.
Located in downtown Yangon, in Chinatown, this hotel is great for anyone wishing to visit Yangon and just walking the streets which are filled with food products from local farmers, a lot of jewelry stores. A really great location. Staff were just wonderful and the restaurant serves a great breakfast (really great !) and very good meals. I would recommend it to everyone.
Everything went really good: tasty breakfast, functional room with very comfy bed and helpful staff. The location is more than perfect, right in the heart of downtown Yangon. If you don't need a pool, then just book your stay here.
The Hotel was located in a good part of town, easily accessible to areas of interest. The Hotel itself I found to be slightly above average. The people working their were very courteous, and some of the best staff I have encountered, always more than happy to help out, a good sign for your Hotel. As for the Hotel itself, the Lobby was nice and cool, the Air Conditioning working well, pity the rest of the Hotel, eg, Dinning Room, Hallways etc were not. The rooms were well cooled. The Room was smaller than the pictures suggested, they were clean and the bed was comfortable. The Television had poor reception making viewing annoying. And waiting for a few minutes for warm water when showering was bad. The WiFi was terrible, even after being allegedly turned up. This was most annoying as I had some work to do each day, requiring a good connection. We only had breakfast at the Hotel and the food was ok, nothing to write about.
Excellent Hotel that serves people with a Smile. we enjoyed the hospitable touch from this Hotel. Such warm welcome until we departed. The rooms are very clean and well kept. we had 7 baggage's that fitted perfectly into our room and the shopping area is just hop step and a jump away ranging from local treasures to jade which is the most hunted jewels if you plan to visit. The airport pick up TAXI can be called for its a USD25 from the airport to the hotel. Slandered taxi's
My family stayed twice at the Best Western Chinatown during our trip to Myanmar. The first time around, we were given rooms as booked. The staff greeted us with a welcome drink and we enjoyed having dinner at the hotel restaurant on the fourth floor. Special mention to the waiter/attendant who spoke Filipino. He made sure all our orders and additional requests were fulfilled. Breakfast was also great. There was a wide variety of food, from western fares to Burmese cuisine. The concierge and the lobby attendants, on both shifts, were very helpful. One lobby attendant was nice enough to warn us of the traffic in Yangon, and he suggested that we leave the hotel for the bus station (as we were headed to Mandalay) 3 hours before our scheduled departure. True enough we barely made it to the bus station in time. The traffic in Yangon is horrible. On our second stay, Phyu Phyu, the desk manager, gladly informed us of our room upgrade. I am not surprised that Ms. Phyu is often mentioned here as she was very delightful to talk to! We were given suites, all with views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. And to add to our delight, we were allowed to check in early at 10 am. Talk about hospitality!! The lobby attendant gave us a tip on where to eat at Junction City (which is Yangon's most upscale shopping mall) and the restaurant he suggested did not disappoint! As we had to leave early the next day, the hotel made sure to pack breakfast for each of us. Location is in Chinatown. The hotel is surrounded by ambulant vendors and the streets are always busy. It feels very safe though and the spirit of the city is very much alive here than in the innocuous areas where the more upscale hotels are located. Superb hotel with at a very reasonable price. (at
Our group travel to Myanma and stay at Best Western Chinatown only 1 night before head to Bago. I impress with all staff there present friendly and proactive support. Room is clean and comfortable. Hotel location is near local fresh market and crowded with seller in evening and morning good for my mom to look for fruits. Love hotel Breakfast with variety of choices and delicious. Thanks for chef who gave greeting to guest at Breakfast and guide some dish detail as well. Only elevator bit small and may busy in morning time.
All of hotel staff are service mind.Hope to come and stay this hotel again.Location is near the modern shoping Mall (Junction City Mall),you can walk to mall 700 m.Hotel is near Shwedagon Pagoda 3 km.You can use Uber or Grab Taxi application to travel in Yangon.
I have been in the Best Western Chinatown for 4 nights and I found the friendliness and service of the staff here outstanding. Breakfast exceeded my expectations. Rooms Look somewhat old stylish and should be pimped up imo. Summed up, a very good choice
Check-in was friendly & prompt, each given a refreshing welcome beverage. Efficient staff brought our bags up. We were upgraded & on the 14th floor in a very large room, king bed, complimentary ear plugs (one set), window off to one end with no view due to an outer service corridor & grating, writing area & chair, desk lamp, chaise lounge, TV, fridge, kettle/coffee/tea, AC, large bathroom with shower with shampoo, conditioner, 4 towels, room safe, slippers, robe, ample room lighting, central control panel for lights & power (fun to figure out) & ample storage space. Also free WiFi. We stayed a second time 2 days later, upgraded room on 12th floor, much smaller than first but still ample size, nice, com & it had a view of the Golden Temple but did get a little more street noise, hence the free pair of ear plugs for the light sleepers. There is a Grab & Go next door to the hotel with is a mini-convenience store with needed basic supplies, pretty wide range of supplies for a small place. For more there is a small Supermarket about 2 blocks away in a little 4 story mall (left out of hotel, left at first street, right at next street & end of the block at some traffic lights). Also ATM's along the way. The hotel has a restaurant with 24 hour room service & a large breakfast buffet, egg station & a good mix of Asian & Western items, nice buffet. If you have to leave early in the morning before the buffet is going, they will make you a breakfast box. This is a nice hotel & would stay there again.
We stayed for 2 nights in a junior suite on the 9th floor in the first week of Dec. Check in took a while as there were quite a few people waiting. We had requested a room on the 12 the floor to keep the noise levels down & get a view of the Shwedagon Pagoda. They offered us a corner room on the 11th floor but the view was obstructed. The hotel was pretty booked & we were tired & didn't want to wait so we settled for a room on the 9th floor with a very good view. Surprisingly the noise levels were fine & didn't bother at all. The junior suite is very spacious with a good sized bathroom & comfortable. The decor is quite garish but the bed was good & the view even better. The hotel is central & well located. I was apprehensive that it would be in the middle of a dirty,busy market but nothing of that sort....it's on a wide,busy road with plenty of taxis whizzing past. The doorman would hail a taxi for us & even negotiate a price which was really nice of them. All the staff were extremely helpful, breakfast was plentiful & good,laundry was reasonably priced. Despite good reviews one is still not sure about the quality....this small hotel exceeded all our expectations & is very good value for money.
Very attentive staff. I liked the cold juice given at entry. Very refreshing. The location is hopping with action. Only stay if you like it busy. The rooms were nice, but there was a little bit of better cleaning under beds and tables that could have been done.
Rarely after reading a Hotel review does a hotel live up to all of your expectations. Best Western Chinatown met and exceeded all of mine. Upon check-in, we were greeted by Mi Mi at the reception desk. She spoke English well and was able to understand our concerns. She provided us with details about the included breakfast and guest services. After reading Trip Advisor's numerous recommendations, I made certain to book a junior suite on a high floor to avoid the noise near street level. I booked room 1203, an Executive corner suite overlooking Anawrahta Road and Lanmadaw Street, the perfect room with a phenomenal view of the area. The room was very clean, the mattress was firm, and the sheets and pillows were of 5-star quality. The bathroom was also modern and offered every amenity. Than Toe Aung helped with our luggage and volunteered to serve as our guide to show us around Yangon on our first day in the city. Than took us to a local Buddhist monastery where we had the distinct pleasure of meeting the Secretary who managed the grounds and spoke fluent English. The Secretary introduced us to one of the young monks in residence and we were briefed on monastic life as a Buddhist monk. Than recommended a great Shan local restaurant for dinner, the Shan Yoe Yar on Sale Pagoda Road. If not for Than's recommendation, we would have probably starved since the street food in Yangon is questionable at best. The following morning we went to the buffet breakfast, included with each room. We were greeted by the Food & Beverage Manager, Kyaw Swar Oo, who ensured that everything met with our satisfaction. The international menu selection was incredible. Fresh made pastries, an omelet bar, fruit and dessert bar, vegetarian section, and congee (rice porridge) made this restaurant's breakfast buffet an exception. I always judge the quality of a breakfast buffet by whether they serve bacon. And then if it is cooked to crispy perfection. This restaurant did serve bacon. However, it could have been cooked slightly longer and then drained to remove the excess fat. This was my only complaint during the four-days we stayed at the Hotel. Best Western Chinatown still ranks Five Stars in my opinion based on its level of service, its professional and courteous service staff, and its attention to detail. And for its location in the heart of Yangon and price, this Hotel is definitely unbeatable!
Typically high levels of service, just like most of Myanmar. Staff very helpful and informative, even with stuff like booking taxis for days out and for transport back to the airport. Hotel is ok and good value for money give the price. The in-house Orchid Cafe is reasonably priced and the cocktails are cheap - very easy to get lashed on $20!!
Only stayed for one night but staff were all very attentive and helpful - they helped with organising taxis as well as calling our hotel bookings for other cities to change our itineraries. Location was good - near the food markets in Chinatown.
Everything was working fine during my stay. Good variety for breakfast. Location is very good, just close by to most of the places to see. Special thanks to the bell boys / concierge team who were great!
This is my third stay at this hotel. I love it. Excellent location in downtown, near market and endless eating places. The staff all speak good English, and very helpfull. Rooms are modern and well equipped. Clean and organized. The breakfast is superb.
Have a good feel of Burmese's hospitality when you are staying in this hotel. You can totally feel welcome by the team service staffs from the very moment you step onto the front door of the hotel, even before entering it. Reasonable room rates, good buffet breakfast spread which comes with room stay. Though my room had some technical issues, the Manager tried his best to settle the issue for me. Eventually all turn out well, when we my family and I got what we desired for in a hotel stay. It's vicinity has good amenities, dining, etc. Very close to Chinatown Yangon. Walking distance to Junction City, a new mall just opened recently, with Pan Pacific Hotel Yangon as their neighbour. Highly recommended for its rates, service and location. Good food and street food around the hotel as well
Ok but nothing special. Normal rooms are very small. All facilities (spa and gym ) were under construction. Central. Close to 19th with all the barbecues. Reception is not very capable. Lost most of our groups reservations respectively did not find them when we were checking in. Wrong invoice.
There are many positives about this hotel but I can't give 5 stars as there were a couple of negatives I'll come to later. As for the positives, the location is great in the heart of downtown with a real feel of the hustle and bustle of Yangon. It's only a 10 min walk to Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) market, about 15 min to Sule Pagoda and only 2 mins to 19th street which is a well-known lively night spot with a couple of authentic bars and restaurants. The rooms are new and fairly spacious as you would expect from a Best Western. All the amenities are supplied including a safe, fridge, TV with a good selection of English channels and 2 free bottles of water daily. The WIFI in the room and throughout the hotel was good and the best I experienced during my stay in Myanmar. Another plus was the good breakfast buffet with a chef on hand for omelettes and a wide selection of both western and Asian options. I ate several times in the restaurant for both lunch and dinner too which had a good menu selection and the staff were really nice. As for the negatives it started at check-in with the reception staff where they were quite formal and unfriendly, which was a complete contrast to the other hotels I'd stayed in during my time in Myanmar where the staff were unbelievably welcoming. The reception staff instead of advising that my booked room was not available they said nothing and sent me to an inferior room. Obviously I returned to reception where the duty manager tried to correct the problem. But this was frustrating. The second room I got although an upgrade, was facing the main street and this was the main negative with traffic noise where the drivers freely use their horns and so noise from early morning was inevitable. Thankfully I had only been allocated that room for one night and had to move to my originally booked room the next day. On getting my third room I made sure I was allocated a room at the back of the hotel which was considerably quieter. So the key tip is to ensue you have a quiet room booked at the back of the hotel away from the lift and street noise (preferably on a high floor). Other than the reception staff, the other staff in the hotel I interacted with were all great. Another tip was if you have time a day trip to Bago is well worth it with loads of attractions to fill a day and generally is about 1.5 – 2 hours each way drive. The concierge arranged this for me at a reasonable price. In summary, a good hotel, but try and get a quiet room.
Well received and fast response from hotel bell boys once alight from the taxi service to help to carry luggage to the reception. Serve welcome drinks immediately upon checking room. Check-in is fast. Hotel breakfast as I seen from earlier TripAdvisor guests comments, indeed what all said are true. The buffet breakfast here is serving one of the best in Yangon and the spread is wide ranging from local delicacy to international servings. I honestly speaking I enjoy a lot at this breakfast and took my family a longer time to try all the food here. Hotel staffs are very thoughtful and knew my request before I came to Yangon, I'm asking for a high floor non smoking room and for my 5th year wedding anniversary, they give us a complimentary anniversary cake to congratulate us. Thanks you so much to Best Western Chinatown. The downside is there is only one lift elevator. I would recommend if there is an area for the hotel to build a second lift. Shall the only one and only life malfunction, it will be very headache especially for Junior Suite and Premier Suite guests who are staying on 12th and 14th floor to go up and down with big heavy luggage. Seen comments from some guests stating the rooms are small. I believe is how much one pay equals to how much the room can be offer. I spend a little more money on Executive room compare to the Superior Room, no issue with the space as I came with my family and a small baby. In fact the room is huge and toilet is very big with a nice glass panel bathtub. Executive room comes with window facing Shwedagon Pagoda which at night, the view of the shining pagoda is magnificent and absurd. I will sure come to this hotel next year for my yearly family visiting and wedding anniversary tour. Perhaps I can get a Junior Suite next time.
We stayed here on the first leg of our Myanmar trip. Great location, superb service from staff (included them locating a cable I'd lost and needed as well as saving it so I could collect it when back in Yangon), this hotel ticked every box, very clean, affordable and friendly. Highly recommend.
We were only here for a couple of nights towards the end of a fabulous walking holiday in Myanmar. But we were enchanted by the great service and little personal touches by the staff. The room was spacious and beautifully air conditioned. All the required amenities were provided. It won't win awards for decoration but that wasn't our priority. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. I even got a lovely glass of Languedoc white with dinner. Ans
Stayed here twice already. Really love staying at this place, the staff are really friendly and helpful! They are always ready to help, and go thru great lengths to help with your issue. Would definitely stay here again when I make the next trip!
The taxi driver had difficulties locating the hotel although it is situated on a Main Street . Looking at the nondescript exterior , it is easy to miss. Once inside everything worked perfectly . The concierge and reception were very helpful and friendly . Room was clean and rather nice,. Breakfast was very good with a good selection of western and local fare. Centrally located within walking distance to many tourist sites. Cannot recommend it enough . Highly recommended. Will definitely stay here next time I am in yangon
Friendly efficient check in. Had room on 12th floor with nice city views. Taxi from airport fixed 8000 fee, so don't pay the $30 wanted from the hotel. Room pretty good size with very comfortable clean bed with good linens. Aircon worked well, good WiFi and a big room safe. Powerful shower and toiletries provided. Breakfast was excellent with hot and cold options to cater for most tastes. The breakfast dining room on the 4th floor was very nicely laid out with some views too. Also good for dinner. Overall a good location, clean and good value.
This Hotel is set in the China Town area of Rangoon, it's central location is good for sight seeing. The Resturant has a good meal selection and the food quality is very good. Staff are friendly and helpful. Rooms are well decorated. No pool or Gym. Has 24 hour room service, this is helpful as most restaurants stop serving food around midnight. Hotel is close to 19th street which is popular with backpackers as it has cheap outside style Restaurants. Although restaurants is not the best way of describing them. More like street food/market type dinning. Only issue is the noise of the traffic outside, the cars seem to beep their horns all day and night.
I give this hotel a five-points rating because of the following reasons: Firstly, its excellent location - at least for me - as it is right in the heart of the Chinatown, along 17th Street, for visitors who enjoy good local food and wish to stay close and be part of the local community. In fact, within a one km radius, one could easily explore the entire down town area surrounded between Street 9 and Street 20. Secondly, its software - very warm and friendly hotel staff - that immediately makes one feel welcome, that it is the right place to stay. To be honest, I was at first taken aback looking at the entrance before entering the hotel but that worry soon disappeared. The checking in process was fast and efficient as my online booking records were there - unlike some Malaysian hotels that demand hard copy from me. One good example further elaborate the quality service: a few hours after checking in, I realised that my IPhone charging cable was not working and wanted to go out to buy a new cable, the counter staff instead loaned me one instead, saving my time to look around! Thirdly, the hotel is affordable by Singaporean standard – less than a hundred dollars per night via Hotel.com. The room is of a good size - 33 sqm as seen from the images I attached in this review. One extra mark I give to this hotel is that the power to the wall mounted sockets will not cut off when one leaves the room. This is very thoughtful for people who need to charge their battery banks and laptop when they went out for a quick meal. Fourthly, housekeeping is good and the room is clean, bathroom functions TV reception is clear and many foreign channels including, BBC, CNN and CNA and one Chinese and one Japanese channel. The lighting level is excellent as its brightness can be easily controlled for reading and watching TV. Fifthly, breakfast which is included, serves a good range of local ad western food, that a person like me who usually does not bother to have breakfast in hotel, took it throughout my stay. If there are two minor points I could highlight: firstly the lift is on raised floor rather wheelchair unfriendly and those who carry heavy bags/shopping. Fortunately there are always hotel staff nearby to help. Secondly, the room door has to be manually close as it is not installed with auto-door closer - thus a small risk to guests who are used to walk out without checking if the door is properly shut. On the whole, this is the hotel I would strongly recommend if you wish to stay near Chinatown. I only hope that the management would keep up the good work and not to raise the room rate too much as it has become too popular.
This is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at. Was traveling around SE Asia solo and ended up staying here twice during my two visits to Yangon. The staff is beyond friendly, they remembered me my second visit and upgraded my room. The last night I was in Yangon they were fully booked according to the website and thought I would have to switch hotels but they managed to accommodate me. The breakfast is out of this world. Possibly the best breakfast buffet ever. Location is good and easy access to taxis if traveling further. Cannot recommend this place enough. Thanks for the amazing stays!
first of all - the location is great for yangoon - first couple of days and last night of out trip we stayed in yangoon. first we stayed at - different hotel which was definitely different class. the room was supersmall with a strange set up (see pictures) including traps on the way - well step - to the bathroom. the room was not very clean either - apparently they are currently renovating - still - rather weird layout. the best thing about the hotel is the breakfast - it really is amazing- no sarcasm. juices, any kind of eggs, pastries etc - its all here - really good. so the breakfast earns this hotel two points - the rest ... not really worth it. mind you there is one slow elevator for a 14 floor hotel - it can take some time to get to the breakfast floor on the fourth - so you might as well walk.
Stayed here for two weeks end of Oct - early Nov. Check-in was quick and painless which was much appreciated after a long flight and a late night arrival. The staff really made for a positive experience from check-in to check-out. From the front counter staff to the dining room staff to the porters and doormen, all were constantly ready with smiles and friendly help. We tried to learn at least a few words and phrases of Myanmarese and everyone was eager and willing to help, despite our slow progress. Some of the staff even stopped us and volunteered phrases once they found out that we were interested. That was a really nice, personal touch. We had a delux room which was large by Asian standards. It was kept very clean, the A/C worked well, there was plenty of hot water and surprisingly, the WiFi in the room was excellent. We were on the back side, so it was relatively quiet, except for a truck-mounted loudspeaker around the corner that blasted out from early morning to late evening leading up to and during the Tazaungdaing Festival. That was totally out of the control of the hotel, but the hotel management went to the trouble to distribute a very nice flyer explaining the festival and apologizing for the noise. That was another nice touch. The breakfast buffet was outstanding and if you went away hungry, it was your own fault, because there was something for everyone and it was all well prepared and presented. We had an early morning departure for a side trip to Bagan and the hotel had take away breakfast boxes ready for us without even being asked. Again, the dining room staff made the extra effort to learn our preferences for other meals and made us feel almost like family. We can't say enough good things about them.
My kids (12, 4, 8) and I stayed here for one night in an Executive double suite with an extra bed. We were greeted with an excellent view of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Room was clean and spacious enough, even with an extra bed. Staff was friendly and helpful. They allowed us the use of a room for a quick shower even after we checked out as we were taking late buses. Breakfast buffet was pretty good with a lot of options. Location was in walking distance of the circular train and a short taxi ride to Shwedagon Pagoda. I would definitely recommend and stay here again. Cons: You have to climb a few steps to get to the lift.
I stayed for two days at this hotel.hotel is located in downtown.breakfast was awesome, staffs are helpful. room is small but it's enough for me. Mr.Thent Zim is nice manager. he is a pro .he arranged taxi and breakfast box for me in the early morning. junction city mall is about 10 mins walk from hotel.
The hotel is right in the middle of happening area, which is along street 20. A small walk and there is a convenience store on your right just outside the hotel. Breakfast is served on 4th floor. Rooms are spacious for deluxe room! Clean, quiet and good!
Well the staff are well presented and nice and helpful always obliging to help.They do have bathrooms with baths in them but mine had a shower very nice rooms and they had a movie channel and discovery channel to watch plus other channels from around asia and world .Check out is 12 noon ..They let me check in early which was good very relaxing and they have free Wi Fi....And its not far from Junction city shopping centre or 3mins to Gem stones new market...I had a really good stay there can't say a bad word ...Phyu Phyu is the manager there she good ladie..
We arrived in the early evening, check in was quick and efficient. The rooms, although nicely appointed are on the small side, everything is packed into a tight space. The thing we appreciated was Barbecue Street (19th) was just around the corner. Dinner for two, with drinks, $20. Transfer from the airport is 10,000kts ($10).
Very comfortable, good location, attentive staff. Wide choice at breakfast catering to both Asian and European preferences. No double glazing and on a busy intersection so sound from constant use of horns cannot be avoided.
Good location to access at Yangon's down-town. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable, so I was good sleep. The staff was so friendly and prepared a breakfast-box for my early morning flight. Really enjoyed my stay. Thank you so much.
This was my first visit to Myanmar, and the staff in the hotel made my stay in the country very pleasant. The hotel is located in the heart of downtown, amid the enchanting buzz and activity of the city, which in itself is charming and it's people warm and lovely. I'd like to especially mention the great service the restaurant staff provided: they not only painstakingly put the most exciting complementary breakfast every morning but also helped me prepare a small surprise for my partner!
Good location to access food courts and restaurants. Nice view facing pagoda. Considerate, helpful and cheerful staffs. We stay two nights at this hotel. This is the second time we stayed at this hotel. They upgrade our room due to the convenient of our senior member who could not moved well and they also arranged early breakfast for us at five because we need to depart at six for early flight.
We arrived after 23 hours travel and at 11 pm to be met by very friendly, happy and efficient staff. All staff were excellent during our 2 day stay. The rooms are on the small side but whilst crowded even for a couple are adequate. TV reception as quite poor but we weren't there to watch television. Breakfast was just ok. The hotel was well located for what we wanted to do as we walked most place and it was a cheap taxi ride to just about anywhere else
I was there mid Oct 2017. I stayed there for 4 nights with a friend. Hotel location very good. About 15 minutes walk to Bogyoke Market.I would say hotel lovely decorated but just need to upgrade some area as it was getting a little old. Like wallpaper, some furniture due to wear and tear. Staff were nice and helpful. However, they understand some basic English. My room comes with a bath tub and shower area. Not very big, but just nice for 2 person. There were coffee, tea and a boiler in the room. Also 2 small bottle water. Breakfast on the 4th floor was nice. They have fruits, juices, coffee machine, bread, egg dishes, noodles, porridge, etc...
Its a nice hotel to live in the commercial city of our country ,Yangon... So many facts to point why i recommend u like this...among them,the room facilities r in good form.the rooms r clean & smart...the premium room is perfect...the staffs r so friendly....the restaurant ,eastern orchid,has so many varieties to choose,and the taste is awesome...The breakfast is also nice... Among so many good points ,if u ask to point me out the drawbacks,i have two things.1st is Car parking difficulty.2nd is there is no ATM bank machine & u cant also cash yr bill with any local (MPU)credit card at reception.. But in conclusion,this hotel is worth with my 5star rating...*****
It was raining a little when we arrived. Doorman rushed out to our car with umbrellas. This was indicative of the service we received at the hotel. The service was extremely good from all departments. The room was well furnished for a mid range hotel, comfortable and clean. Breakfast was plentiful with predominantly Asian food, fruits, cereals and croissants, I enjoyed breakfast however I made the mistake of eating in the restaurant. We were tired after a day of sightseeing and had an early flight. So rather than go out to eat as we had on the first night we tried the restaurant for convenience. We had the $7 specials. Either chicken noodles or chicken and rice. We also had sarah's. The chicken had clearly been reheated, not cooked fresh for us. Like warm and dried out. The butter rice was bland and tasteless. The satays were so dried out we could hardly get them off the skewer. It was really poor and the worst food we experienced in Yangon. Far better to get an Uber to the Rangoon Tea House.
The air conditioner is installed at the end of the bed, it will directly blow your head during your sleep. The toothpastes are expired. They are expired on July, my stay is in October. How long does the hotel keep them...
The hotel services is very good. The food is delicious and meeting room condition is good too. The hotel located is in downtown and close to shooping mall, night market. In the morning, you can see the local market beside hotel to find myanmar traditional foods and can observe their daily life. I recommend you to come and visit this hotel.
This hotel is 15 min walking distance from bogyoke market. From out side it doesn't appear great hotel but once you check in the experience excellent Room are spacious, Great spread of breakfast food, excellent staff( front desk , Housekeeping, room service and Resturant) Each and every Staff, manager,general manager is concerned and caring. Quality of sleep is good and I felt amenity this hotel is providing is world class. I will stay here again
We've travelled extensively and I would have to say this hotel in Yangon Chinatown has the friendliest staff I have come across. Always quick to smile and chat the breakfast, reception, concierge and housecleaning staff were amazing. Organising a cake (free of charge) and a happy birthday surprise sing a long for my wife's birthday was above and beyond what was required. Hotel food was very good in particular the local cuisine and a buffet breakfast that had changes every day for our 16 day stay was appreciated. Located in Chinatown and very close to food, bars and shops I couldn't be any happier with our choice of hotel.
We stayed there for 2 nights on a weekend. The service was good. Staff was friendly and room were spacious. Though the receptionist were not that fluent with English, but it was manageable. Bogyoke San Market is very close by. The location was great.
Clean and comfortable, good location, good value for money, excellent breakfast. We stayed twice during our travel to Myanmar. First time in a small room, enough for a short stay. The second in a Junior suite. Superb staff friendly and helpful, whenever you need a taxi, bus tickets, restaurants or even a late check out.
Very friend and helpful staff. location was great. breakfast range was also very nice! Stayed in 12th floor which I could enjoy the night view! But had to clean the shower drain. Too much hair blocked it.
I'll go through the cons not many but I should mention to be fair, firstly we arrived at airport & through emails we had organised to be picked up....no pick up, a taxi man helped us & got through to motel which we were then told to wait for 45 mins to be picked up...we were hot and grumpy so took a cab which was much cheaper anyway, got to the motel and were stunned by the outside....thought we were in the bronx! so was not a good start..however...after many apologies later things were worked out. Our room was way too small but we did go the cheaper side of things and the kettle when boiled was too hot to pour as the handle was boiling hot too. Now the pros...the staff are LOVELY....every single one of them. The restaurant is a must...yummy food. Would i go back....for sure...we would spend a little more though for a better room.
From the airport pick till the check out was a first class experience. All the staffs speaks english and were extremely friendly who made my stay very pleasant. The room was very comfortable and specious. It has a mini bar, tea & coffee maker, big tele, good air con, sofa, robe, desk, safe etc. Large toilet and shower comes will all toiletries, hairdryer, razor, comb. The hotel is in a good location, there are a lot of local shops, restaurants nearby. Best of all there is a 24hrs corner shop next door. Sule pagoda & Maha Buddha park is only about 15 mins walk. I liked the breakfast, there is a lot of options to choose from. The hotel restaurant and bar is generally very quite and slightly expensive for obvious reason. But the quality of food is good. I've tried Burmese curry and rice which were decent. I'll sure be back.
This hotel definitely lives up to western standards and the value for money is great! The rooms are very clean and comfortable but rather small (the twin rooms at least). The location is convenient to explore downtown Yangon, although it's a 20 min walk to Sule Pagoda. The breakfast is delicious and the buffet huge. Staff is friendly and helps with organizing bus tickets or taxis. Our number 1 pick in Yangon!
This was a good place to stay. We picked it out randomly because our other hotel did not honor their booking. We were glad we found this little gem of a hotel. I don't know what the other options are nearby but I would definitely stay here again.
Hotel is very centrally located within walking distance of markets,bars, shopping centers, and Sule Pagoda. The Staff at this hotel were exceptional so friendly,helpful and always smiling.! The hotel is very well maintained with modern facilities,flat screen TVs and well appointed bathrooms. The breakfast was possibly the best I have ever come across with a large variety of hot and cold dishes and again friendly helpful service. Evening meals are available in the dining room at affordable prices with great service. Chilled juice and water are always available just inside the entrance door. Taxi service from Yangon International Airport is very good at a very reasonable cost of 8000/10,000 MMK. The journey takes approx one hour at busy times and half that at off peak times.
This our second stay here over the past 12 months and as per usual everything was just perfect. We always choose the Junior Suite - it is very spacious, has high quality fittings and everything you need in a hotel room is provided. It is great value for the money. The buffet breakfast is varied and plentiful with eggs cooked to order. We don't generally eat in at hotels at night but we do here!! The dining room setting, staff and food are excellent. The menu is not huge but it is varied with both Asian and Western choices and the value is very good - it is not that much more expensive than a good restaurant outside in Chinatown. From check-in to check-out the whole experience is perfect.
Clean, comfortable, hotel. Amazing breakfast buffet and attentive staff with excellent English language skills. Nearly every member of the staff seemed to double as a concierge. Special thanks to Mr. Win Thaw Oo and Ms. May Me Moe Set who went above and beyond to make our visit easy and comfortable. The hotel is very centrally located with many markets and attractions within easy walking distance.
This was my first trip to Yangon and I opted for this hotel due to its location close to major tourist attractions. I booked a junior suite and after a speedy but friendly check-in was taken to room 709 where I was pleasantly surprised by the size and amenities in the room. The bed was super-comfy, the large TV had HBO Movies, Fox Movies plus CNN, BBC World and Nat Geo channels. A deep bathtub and a separate rain shower were in the bathroom - hot water was plentiful but took a little time to come through. The view from my window was great, the air conditioning worked well, the 24 hour room service menu was good and fairly priced. All the staff I encountered were very friendly and eager to help at all times and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at this hotel.
Stayed here for 4 nights having never been to Myanmar previously so didn't know what to expect. This hotel has fantastic staff . So friendly and helpful...nothings a problem. In my opinion this hotel had the most obliging and helpful staff I ever stayed at throughout the world.. The Restrarant serves enjoyable food at competitive prices. The hotel is clean and tastefully decorated.
This was our second trip to Myanmar and also our second time in Yangon. We chose to stay in the same neighbourhood (China Town) as it is quite convenient in terms of restaurant options and drinking places. Moreover some of the key sites of the city are in more or less walking distance (depending on your fitness of course). Best Western Chinatown Hotel definitely did not disappoint though there's nothing particularly outstanding about it either. We had a smallish room with a view of blind wall but the beds were very comfortable, the bathroom very functional, the TV big and with quite a few international channels, and room service was efficient. The rooms come with breakfast which is buffet styles with quite a few Asian (Burmese/Japanese/SE Asian) as well as Western options. There's also a bar where they can whip up a drink for you. On two days we made use of the driver which was suggested to us by the hotel itself to make trips outside Yangon and he was absolutely excellent. Although I don't remember his name I would highly recommend asking the hotel to arrange this for you.
It was hard to believe such a grand hotel could exist in the middle of such a poor yet convenient, neighbourhood. From the minute we opened the taxi door, the staff was welcoming and thoroughly solicitous of our comfort. They couldn't do enough to help accommodate our every wish so we could get on with what we were there for. The young men at the door, the young ladies at reception, the Manager, the Restaurant Manager and waiters, they were all so gentle and helpful. The buffet breakfast was the best laid out and managed compared to any we've had in Asia, UK and USA. There was tremendous variety, yet so beautifully laid out in quantities that made it appetizing, not overwhelming. A meeting room for our little group was all it lacked, but in such a large city, that was understandable as far as real estate is concerned. The housekeeping was very good, though we had to keep asking for more tea-bags, not being coffee drinkers. Some towel rails in the bathroom would have been helpful Congratulations Best Western Chinatown Hotel, Yangon. We look forward to our next visit.
The staff were very polite, helpful and english speaking. Rooms are clean. When we first arrived, the duty manager Mr. Soe Tun Win was there to welcome us. Great breakfast. Every day different menu. My family really enjoyed the food.
Rooms are big and spacious (executive room). The room outside windows needed a clean though. Staff are very helpful and friendly, and speak English. A 15 minute walk to Oceans Supermarket at St Johns and 15 mins walk to Junction City shopping centre (or a 1500 kyat taxi ride through Grab). Easiest way to get around from this hotel is by ordering a taxi through the Grab (or Uber) app (it's cheaper and no haggling required). You'll receive a phone call from the taxi driver asking where you are, simply give your phone to any of the hotel staff and they will direct the taxi driver to you. Also, this hotel provides a great breakfast each day.
Hotel is within China Town as the name suggests. The breakfasts provided limited options and some of the fruits were overripe. The noise from the street could be annoying. Small hiccups, such as lights not connected and a slow lift made the almost pleasant stay annoying. Desk staff were very accommodating. No pool.
I stayed this hotel 2 times when I travel to Myanmar because I like their service is the first reason. And also their room are nice, not big but comfortable and clean. Comfortable bed and full amenities in bathroom. Good location with walking distance from hotel to shopping mall, China town area where you can enjoy local food. I will stay at this hotel again for sure when I travel to Yangon next time.
We arrived to the hotel and got an early check in at 7:30am after a nightbus from Bagan. The hotel is in an excellent spot for exploring the city, with several local landmarks - Bogyoke Market (1km), Sule Pagoda (1,3km), the Circular Train, 17th street, Shwedagon Pagoda (3km) - within walking distance.
Stayed only one night as a stopover. Rooms were clean and spacious (at least mine which was a junior suite). They had rénovation going but the noise was not so bad (11th floor). Location is good. 45minute walk (if the heat or the massive September thunderstorm doesn't scare you) to the Shwedagon Pagoda. And easy reach of the towns food spots. Staff very friendly - as is customary in this part of the world - and helpful.
The room is small but has all you need. This is in Chinatown so when you go out of the hotel, you will experience Myanmar living its daily life. The staff are very friendly. That one show the hospitality of Burmese.
Clean and tastefully decorated room; pleasant and helpful staff; great breakfast spread that changes each day. Hotel is situated in the heart of the busy city center, at the edge of Chinatown. It was great to be able to come back to a quiet and homely environment at the end of each day of work. Our hotel room price included breakfast!! Value for money.
This hotel was nice for what we paid for it an the breakfast was exceptional. The location wasn't ideal but it was decent. Just make sure you specify that you want to be on a non-smoking floor if that's your preference. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. I had a cut on my leg and one of the staff members, Nay Thu Hein, walked with me to the store to help me buy medicine. Would recommend!
Fantastic position in Yangon. The district around the hotel (Chinatown) is like a big open market, full of restaurants that propose barbecue, noodles...very tasty! Good and rich breakfast and friendly staff. The only negative point is related to the room that was small and with a little bit of smoke smell.
Ask for a room facing the pagoda, highest floor available. Although you will get sick of pagodas by the time you are done in Myanmar, this is a good place to start. I rate the breakfast highly for Myanmar. Start the day right with sushi and creme caramel... Don't be shy, drink the mini-bar dry. Cheap like you wouldn't believe. Best enjoyed in the tub. Which leads me to the question: when did glass walls between bedrooms and bathrooms become a thing?
This hotel was at a great location in Yangon. Staff were very attentive and couldn't do enough for you. The rooms were clean, large enough and had everything we needed but were a little dark due to the decor.
My 1st trip to Myanmar, so I am totally new to Myanmar. Via GOD's blessings, I booked the Best Western Chinatown Hotel, Yangon, all the staff is very helpful, from AFOM Mr. Nanda, Duty Manager Mr. Soe Tun Win, all trying to assist me from the time I arrived, as well as to assist me to get around with the appropriate transportation, assist me to make the phone call as well. The Concierge also recommend good Burmese Restaurant for me to taste the local food, which make my 1st trip much more easier than expected. Though the hotel is located right at the Chinatown, but it is located at a relatively good spot easy to get around and get transportation, plus it is not as messy as other hotels in the nearby street .... My sincere appreciation to all the staff for their assistance.
The staff were attentive. The place was clean. The room, though small, was luxurious with everything needed to be comfortable, including a pair of ear plugs. The pillows are soft and fluffy, so were the bath towels. Good walking distance to the local night market. Great view from room 607.
This Hotel in the middle of Downtown is just wonderful. Right in the action, view to the Pargoda. The room we had was spacious with all the facilities. The breakfast is one of the best I have every had in a hotel. The staff were very attentive in all ways
When we decided to stay at the Best Western Chinatown, we did so for the location and value, both of which turned out to be great. The hotel is in an excellent spot for exploring the city, with several local landmarks - Bogyoke Market, Sule Pagoda, the Circular Train, 17th street - within walking distance. What we didn't expect was how excellent the service would be. The staff were some of the friendliest we've encountered anywhere! There were no communication issues whatsoever. When we first arrived, we were having trouble finding a SIM card that worked with the local cellular networks. One of the doormen not only told us how to find a shop which sold them, he even volunteered to give us his personal SIM out of his own phone! The rest of the reception crew always handled special requests with a smile, such as packing a to-go breakfast for early morning trips. Ms. Nwe Yin Win was especially cheery, kind, and helpful. The manager set us up with a guide/driver named Cho who took us to local sites as well as a day trip to Kyaiktiyo Pagoda at very affordable rates. In terms of downsides, our room was small and cramped, and the pressure on the sink in the bathroom wasn't great. But the room was clean and had a very comfortable mattress. Overall, this is a great place to stay while seeing the sights of Yangon, even more so considering the price point.
The services provided by the hotel was very satisfactory. The staff could fulfill the needs of the customers in timely manner. The foods are also tasty, hygenic and there are variety of choices. Therefore we can recommend other people to use this hotel and we want to hold the activities again here.
Great location. Friendly helpful staff. Enjoyable buffet breakfast. Comfortable rooms. Only downside was the street noise at night, they do provide ear plugs but double glazed windows would make a big difference.
For a mid price hotel, this facility offered huge rooms, comfy beds with fluffy pillows and a great and helpful staff. A small market is right next door for cold drinks and snacks and the night market is just around the corner. This hotel is in a great location and we fully enjoyed our stay.
We stayed (family of 4) there twice, on our way to Myanmar and back from Myanmar. It is well located within reasonable distance from the main sight-seeings. The Bogyoke is within walking distance. The Sapel spa (traditional Burmese massage) is also very near. So is the 17th street with its livelyrestaurants/pubs. We stayed in the executive rooms on the 10th floor which give a beautiful view of the Shwedagon Pagoda. We could have a good sleep in the bed (great mattress/pillows). The staff is very friendly and helpful, especially the front door staff. Breakfast is very nice with a wide choice. On our second stay, we were given rooms on the 11th floor but we prefer the ones on the 10th. There was a faint smell in the room (11th floor) and the carpet was also uneven in one room, where one could trip if you are not careful. Overall we like the hotel and would stay again. Not to miss TryMe restaurant, round the corner. The food(Japanese, Chinese, Thai etc) is delicious and real value for money.
Central enough hotel but lacking in some services. Staff helpful but English Language skills lacking. Alot of problems with Laundry service with clothes not cleaned properly. Whites had to be cleaned twice and only discovered a day after check out that the colors hadn't been washed properly either, not very happy that only 10 percent was reduced from the bill. If you cant offer a proper laundry service then please dont offer the service at all. elevator very slow with extremely hot unconditioned corridors.
We stayed at the BW China Town on for two days both on our way into Myanmar as well as on our way out. Unfortunately, upon arrival my debit card got cracked and I was unable to pull money from any bank ATM. With the help of Ms. Phyu Phyu we were able to get phone credit, and using her phone call my bank so I could then transfer money to another card. It was a worrisome problem that could have ruined our holiday but was resolved by the BW Staff. Furthermore, despite staying in other comparably priced hotels throughout our two week travel we found the breakfast at the BW Chinatown was the best and offered the most variety. Lastly, it is conveniently located and therefore easy to get around. Thanks again Ms. Phyu Phyu Mr. Luke and Ms. Ajeng
When we arrived we were greeted with a cold drink and friendly staff. We were offered an upgrade on the room which we accepted and had a lovely view. The front door staff are extremely friendly and helpful and gave us directions to 17th street which is one of the main street food areas. There is also a small supermarket just outside which sells a variety of food and drink. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
I stayed at this wonderful hotel in June 2017, the room was small, but very comfy and clean. The staff where amazing the whole time we where there and they always went out their way to help and advise. The food was a great standard, both in the room and in the restaurant , a good bfast buffet with lots of choice.
This is a fine hotel. The staff were very friendly. The concierges, in particular, were very helpful to plan our outings. Buffet breakfast was quite good. We only stayed two nights but I would have been very happy to have stayed longer if we were staying longer in Yangon.
Veryyy good location. Very conveinent to anywhere in yangon. 19th street is just 10 min walking distance away. We took the executive room with pagoda view. The room is not very spacious but it is just nice to stay. The bathroom is separate shower room and a bathtub. The staffs are very friendly. Theres only one life but not so long to wait. Breakfast is awesome. Price is also reasonable. Very recommended. Con- not the actual king size bed. It is two single beds connected to make it a king size bed
Excellent service. Very friendly and helpful staff. Location good. Will recommend this hotel. Food at their Easten Orchid restaurant is good with different menu each day. Rooms are clean and well maintained. Will also arrange city and pagoda tours.
My sister and I recently spent over a week at this hotel. The hotel had everything and more that we needed to make our stay there very comfortable. But it is the staff who work there that will last in my memory. From the wonderful reception staff, the porters and security staff, the friendly, cheery housekeeping staff to the always helpful and thoughtful restaurant staff. For these amazing people, nothing was too much bother and everything was done with a smile. Not only were all the staff very professional, but it didn't take them long to figure out what our daily routines were and anticipate and organise things for us. We cannot thank you enough for making our stay as comfortable for us as you possibly could
Stayed here when we arrived in Myanmar and again when we left. Both nights everyone was friendly and helpful. It was next to a street where you could eat on the street with the locals. Also right next star was a small market to buy snacks, water, ice cream, etc. Both mornings we had to leave before breakfast started but the staff packed us box lunches which included banana, cheese sandwich, egg, water and croissant which we enjoyed both mornings on the way to the airport. Room was comfortable with a nice bed, TV with HBO and refrigerator. The view from my first room had the Shwedagon Pagoda so was nice to see that in the evening and in the morning light. The view on the other night was of around the surrounding city area. WiFi worked as expected. Served its purpose for the limited time we were in Yangon.
i like this hotel furstly is location. very convenience with walking distance to China town where I can find lots of local restaurants,small shopping malls. and I chose this hotel for 2nd time as i like their services,facilities,amenities in room, rooms is clean and very good layout for comfortable stay for my one week trip. this is very nice hotel.
The Best Western Chinatown is not quite the quiet oasis in the heart of Yangon. The hotel is well situated in Chinatown but Chinatown is the bustling area of Yangon. The street side of the hotel has a wonderful view of the Pagoda. The hotel is renovating and so the not so quiet. The hotel is a quick taxi ride from the airport for 8000. The staff are friendly and helpful but perhaps a bit too helpful. Questions to the staff are more often than not answered by multiple people at the same time. The restaurant is on the 4th floor and serves breakfast buffet and lunch and dinner. The food is good but not great. Oddly enough the hotel is opposed to taking breakfast in the room but after much debate the hotel staff carried the plate back to the room for me each day. I noted day one two additional individuals inquired as to the option of breakfast in the room. The first room was 1208 with the wonderful view but the room is located adjacent to the rows of HVAC units on the exterior of the building and the vibrations proved to be disturbing at best. The staff were not quick to accommodate the room move despite the move to a smaller room. The second room was 1202 without a view but also without the noted vibrations. Assorted other building mechanical unit noises persisted. Needless to say I am sensitive to noise and vibration. The non view rooms are also the quiet rooms as the road noise is car horns from 6 AM to 10 PM. The HVAC works quite well in the rooms and is quiet and efficient and effective. The internet worked well and is quick enough for day to day usage. Oddly enough a few sites would not load without the use of a VPN. Kaspersky Secure Connection was included in the anti virus software and worked well for the noted pages. The one site of interest was the Thai Airways booking management site. A convenient store is directly next door to the hotel. Day one walk across the street and walk right to Junction City and enjoy the new shopping mall and new food court and the new food market and new western style bathrooms. Junction City is very new and very nice. The current season is wet season and the umbrella proved to be of value both for the rain and the sun. The overcast associated with wet season is a good contrast to the heat and the sun. The refrigerator in the room works well. The hotel water is hot. The hotel needs a lounge area as the rooms are small with little opportunity for individual space. The lobby is not small but overrun with staff. The restaurant is not small but overrun with staff. The one location with a bit of peace and quiet in the hotel is the business area on the 5th floor. The entire staff speaks English but not fluent English. The staff reacted to key words without understanding the question; and as an example I inquired as to the options for a taxi to the airport the next day and the staff hailed a taxi. The tourists from USA are few and far between based on observation. The hotel is very good for Yangon but good for other more high end locations. The $60 room in Yangon is the $40 room in Bangkok as an example.
This is my second long stay visit at this Hotel. Mostly welcome again and experiencing a very good service full of friendliness and courtesy. Some dark points however, starting with the internet which is a real disaster. During the day there is little or no problem but in the evening: nothing works. Surely not uploading which can even take a full night for 2 or 3 messages. The TV has about all interesting channels one can imagine. But some customers succeed in convincing the hotel engineer to shift channels, unannounced and often to great disappointment. The restaurant is one of the best and perhaps the best quality for the price. Discounted wine at 14 US$/bottle and super tender beefsteaks can make dining a very pleasant experience. The buffet breakfast is unmatched. Delicious and with lots of choices which are different every day. The soups are the best I ever have tasted! The only single small elevator is very busy and frequented by all customers over the 12 floors. Carpets in the rooms are also no longer preferred although the rooms are clean and neat! The executive 32 sq.m. room at 70US$/night (low season) is simply a best choice! Location is central and OK. Always taxi available in front of Hotel. Idyllic view on the illuminated Shwedagon pagoda at night.
- Hotel location in the heart of the city near China town. - Furniture on average level. - Very good view from window. - Staff attitude extremely hospitable. - Restaurant so small. - The breakfast is delicious and very rich. - Slow internet. - The only regret is that there is only 1 small elevator. - Good value hotel for business trip.
I have stayed here a few times during the past 2 years. The rooms are very clean and good value for money. The highlight is the staff, who are very welcoming. Everyone really makes an effort to welcome you to the hotel. It's a good place to stay in downtown Yangon. Rooms are well designed for business / work related travel.
Stayed for 10 nights. Location is good. Staff are courteous. Housekeeping needs improvement as the staff is inconsistent in beverage replenishment. WiFi is slow. I am back for another one month stay. Chose this place again due to the location. Opted for a bigger room as the previous room was a little too small. Breakfast is good. Basically you get what you paid for but do not expect wonders.
We really appreciated the personal and positive experience from all the staff, from reception through to Dining through to Room service, fantastic! We will be back again. Helpful at every step of the way. From taxis to directions to local history
We stayed for 4 nights in a executive room on a high floor. The room was big enough for us with a big bathroom. The room had a nice view of the golden pagoda. The room had all the amenities needed and was well set up with a comfy big king bed. Wi fi was so so in our room, it came and went and the signal wasn't strong. There was a bit of traffic noise so if you were a light sleeper that might bother you but we both slept well. Everyone at the hotel was super friendly, efficient and helpful and we were allowed a late checkout. Breakfast was great, good choices and good coffee. In the low season the room offered very good value for money. I would stay here again, lots of action in the streets outside.
We visited Rangoon as a family of 5 & had 2 rooms booked at Best Western Chinatown. Quite enjoyed our stay here. Highlights were: 1. Staff is very helpful - at the reception, in the restaurant. This is a theme across Myanmar where people are just amazingly cheery & helpful. 2. Breakfast spread is among the biggest I have seen in non 5-star hotels. Has enough vegetarian options & if not, they were happy to cook up for us. 3. View - we had a high floor room which gave us a view of the shwedagon Pagoda. Made for splendid viewing in the morning. 4. Location - smack in heart of downtown. Taxis are easily available. Street food is a couple of streets away. Downtown attractions are at walking distance. There is a small conference store nearby as well to buy milk / snacks etc. 5. Rooms & bathroom are very spacious & well kept. Could be a bit cheaper, but I would happily stay here again :)
Very friendly welcome by reception staff and porters. Our porter Francis was extremely friendly and helpful - could not do enough for us. We stayed here twice and both rooms had wonderful views of the Shwedagon pagoda. Rooms were large, comfortable and clean. Breakfast was was very good and a breakfast box was given to us in early check-out days.
they upgraded my room after having viewed a few the day before so it was a great start. the bed was very comfortable so i had a good nights sleep. with my upgraded room i had a view of the hospital and pergoda in the distance. breakfast was international standard, i had poached eggs etc. francis was nice and spotted me as i arrived to help with my bags. Phyu Phyu was very kind with expaining the prices and providing the upgrade.
We initially booked only for 1 night to see if the place is okay and planning to transfer to other hotels if we are not satisfied. However, we ended up staying for 3 nights. The staff are helpful and very polite. The room is spacious, with fast wi-fi, and toiletress are being replinished every day. There was a free breakfast until 10am with wide variety of food and all tastes good. The F&B manager was very nice and engaged with their guests. I was also surprised and at the me time grateful when they gave me a cake as it happened to be my birthday. Overall, it was a great experience staying in Best Western Chinatown Hotel and we will definitely recommend this to our friends and colleagues.
We stayed three nights at the Best Western Chinatown and thoroughly enjoyed it. The location is perfect. The rooms are clean, bright and modern. Our rooms looked toward Shwegadon pagoda which was a real treat. The staff are all very friendly and helpful and really added to the pleasure of the stay. They were very attentive when we returned from sight-seeing, meeting the taxi with umbrellas etc. Our favourite was Francis who greased us with a big smile and cool drink on arrival and managed multiple bags without difficulty. We would definitely stay there again.
The hotel located at Good location with clean room and amazing service quality from the staffs. Definitely recommended for those that are planning to visit Downtown of Yangon. I will definitely stay here again during my next trip to Yangon.
I really enjoyed my stay here. The room was clean and well appointed - I loved the shower. The location is terrific, right downtown. The breakfast was by far the best I had in Myanmar with lots of selection both Asian and European. The staff was quite nice, in particular the night staff is very careful checking details; I felt very safe. I ended up changing money here several times as I felt the exchange rate was quite reasonable.
Staffs are very friendly and the breakfast in the morning is very nice. Location in not very good area but easy to go around. Staffs are very helpful especially reception and they were very friendly. Hotel is very clean and spotless.
Our group of six friends stayed at the hotel for two nights, checking in on May 19 and out on May 21. We had three rooms on the tenth floor. The rooms were clean and modern. Beginning at check-in, Mr. Pyae Phyo Zaw arranged for us to get settled in our rooms, and helped us in numerous ways during our stay; many thanks to him! All of the staff we met spoke fluent English, and were welcoming and helpful. Our rooms had a nice view of the city, with the Shwedagon Pagoda especially impressive at night. The hotel has an excellent central location, with the city's attractions an easy taxi ride away. The food was very good, with a selection of Asian and Western items. On our check-out day, we asked if it would be possible to extend our check-out time by two hours, and the staff agreed with no problem. As other reviews mention, the traffic noise at night can be heard even on the upper floors, but that "comes with the territory" of being at the center of a busy city. We definitely plan to stay here when we return to Yangon.
Wonderful staff and great location. Good breakfast spread with local dishes. Near to Chinatown, walking distance to malls . Cozy and clean room with fresh towels and hot water. Right location to central yangon
The staff was very helpful and great. They upgraded me to a bigger more spacious room on the 13th floor. The views were lovely of the city. The only issue was that as I am a light sleeper I could hear constant traffic and horns throughout the night (even on the 13th floor). I had a flight in the morning and the staff allowed me to grab some snacks for my journey to the airport even though the breakfast bar was not open. Very thankful for that.
The hotel staff were very helpful, room was clean, breakfast were very good, We had lunch and dinner as well,good food and reasonable price. Hotel had easy access to shopping mall and Jade market,fast food outlets etc
Booked 3 double bed rooms in advance via Booking.com but they only had one room with double bed upon arrival. 1. Noises They gave me a deluxe room 808 facing the main street. Super noisy from 5am onwards because their windows were not double glazed and Yangon drivers horn their cars whenever they can. My recommendation is that if you are a light sleeper do not book rooms facing the main street. I then changed my room to one facing behind. Less car horns but still some noises from people. 2. Reception The reception changes USD to Kyats at 1340 while the forex rate is 1370. This is acceptable to me becoz the nearest currency exhange is about 120 metres away and I didn't want the hassle. They only accept perfect notes without any 'teeth'. The two ladies at the reception were polite and courteous. Only issue was their poor proficiency in English. Management should make them memorize the common vocabulary as part of the job. 3. Lifts There is only one lift serving 13 floors so it can take some time before the lift reaches you especially when it is traveling in a different direction. 4. Buffet Breakfast This was the best thing for this hotel. The spread and quality were excellent considering the fact that Myanmar is a third world country. The service was excellent. I ordered 7 minutes boiled eggs and it was delivered fast consistently every day. 5. Concierge The bell boys were very eager to help with our queries and quests for transport. They delivered our luggages to our rooms immediately upon check in and arranged our taxis everytime including opening the taxi doors for us. Excellent service. 6. Rooms Superior rooms were quite small but clean. Deluxe rooms were bigger but can be damp and dusty when there were not many customers booking deluxe rooms. They provide slippers, soaps, shampoo & conditioners so you don't need to bring them. 7. Surrounding area Not much quality restaurants nearby eventhough there are some. Most of the good restaurants need a taxi ride.
afterr 6 weeks, this is like my home. staff have been incredibly nice and helpful. Good 24 hour room service, good restaurant. Great location in Chinatown, lots of action on streets. This hotel represents excellent value for money. Will defintely stay here again. We are actually sad to leave.
We have appreciated the staff always available to provide any information. The breakfeast was one of the best we have got in Myanmar . The room was cozy with a modern chinese design. The ratio quality/price was excellent.
Nice clean hotel with cozy rooms, comfy beds. The breakfast was really nice, selection from 'english breakfast' to local soups and noodles. Great location in the city, visit 17th street for excellent china street food :) Next time we'll visit Myanmar, BW Chinatown hotel will definitely be our place to stay in Yangon.
We stayed at the hotel twice and enjoyed it both times (we stayed overnight during the first visit, then half day after we returned from bagan via night bus, before catching our flight in the evening). The location is good, and close to 19th street with the night market. All the staff were super friendly and swift (receptonists, porters, cleaners). On our last day we were rushing and within 1 minute the porter gave us our packed breakfast, got us a taxi and sorted out our luggages. Also special thanks to Ms Phuy Phuy for all her help and ensuring that we can check in into our room earlier in the morning given we were only staying half day!
Great location friendly staff nice rooms with comfortable beds. Nice breakfast good range of food the best best western have stayed at. Stayed all around the world. Close to markets shopping sites. Great place
Location - The location of the hotel is right in Chinatown area, across Yangon General Hospital. The area surrounding the hotel is a little bit dirty and there were multiple cars parked in front (there is no driveway). It doesn't help that their big generator was right outside, limiting the spaces for cars to park (or drop off guests). Arrival/Concierge - The doormen were very prompt in welcoming and assisting with our luggage. Once inside, they immediately offered us drinks (water and some fresh fruit juice). This was a treat given that it took us 1 hour in traffic to reach the hotel from the international airport. - The concierge were also very kind in helping us negotiate our taxi rides out of the hotel. Take note that taxis in Yangon are not by meter but fixed flat rate. You can change big bills into smaller kyats at the reception. Reception - As genius member, I was given an early check in priority (we arrived at around 9am local time) which was really really appreciated bec we were travelling at the height of summer and it was a ghastly 38 degrees when we arrived. - The 2 ladies in reception speak superb English and was able to communicate properly. - Room charges and room services charges are all in USD. Room/Bathroom - The room is small (we booked the cheapest Superior room). If you are expecting a bigger sized room, I suggest to straight out book their deluxe, instead of upgrading when you check in. Upgrades start at 15 USD. - There are 2 bottled waters replenished everyday, as well as coffee/tea. There is a kettle inside the room that you can use. - Their in room safe is located in the wardrob/closet. - I love that the room we have gotten has a nice sized bathroom and without a bath tub (I'm not sure if the other rooms have bath tubs). However the toiletries could be better. When we arrived I noticed that the body was is half full only, although we didn't use it - the housekeeping team did not bother to replenish this half full bottle. They only replenished those completely empty (shampoo/conditioner). Other toiletries also provided - soap, lotion, razor, toothbrush, comb, etc. Breakfast - We booked the room with buffet breakfast included. - The spread is a good mix of international and local selection. There is always 1 Myanmar specialty dish served. - Fruit juice served - 1 fresh (watermelon, straweberry, papaya, etc) and 1 cordial type (orange/apple) - We stayed total of 5 days, and the food did not even repeat! Room service - The meals you order are a bit expensive based on local rates, however given that we were there in the summer time, it was really difficult to go out at lunch time so we ended up ordering room service 3 or 4 times! - There is a selection of local food served (Myanmar curry) and international stuff (pasta/sandwiches/salads) - I'm not sure why they charge 1 usd for the ice I requested though.
I was given a really small room on the 8th floor with a "fake window" that opens into a wall...the carpeted floor was un-vacuumed. The hotel staff though is friendly and accommodating and very helpful. Just wish they'd teach their housekeeping staff to clean better...
Stayed here for 5 nights. I came to Myanmar with little idea what to expect. I was immediately thrown into sensory overload upon arrival in the city. I was so glad to have checked in to a clean, modern hotel with very warm and welcoming staff. It easily became my refuge from outside, where it's been about 100 degrees F every day. After being food poisoned during a day trip, I cloistered myself in the hotel room and requested a late check-out, which they happily accommodated. The buffet for breakfast was amazing. The spread was more like a lunch buffet. I was here for five mornings in a row and the spread was different every day.
I'm verry happy when stay here , nice hotel and good service for me! I'll come back again!!!i stay here for 2night , even short time i am really happy to stay here and seeing the culture. WE are having wonderful breakfast and the room is so comfortable. ans warming staffs.very friendly service and guide to us special thanks to Mr Thaw Zin Win .i wish i wanna come back again , !
hotel staff all r polite,helpful gd smile...N the front officer THAW had gd reccomended ,shared alot of tin to us...nice food provide at 4th floor restaurant...the hotel stay at centre side n convenient to everywhere.at nite time htl dwn stair hav locol miscellaneous rice n feel clean n yummyyyy...I wil recommended to my fren n stay again at tis htl ...feeling wel,comfortable....
Located in Chinatown area, one hour from airport with the traffic will cost you 8000 to this hotel. We requested some specific room quite..the reception was given all our request, room was spacious nice bathroom, comportable bed, good service and great breakfast, concierge arrange bus ticket for us to bagan. This hotel only have one problem they have only one lift, we spent a lot of time waiting for the lift. Well over all we enjoyed our stay.
We had a wonderful experience at the Best Western Chinatown Hotel. It is well located, in a safe zone, superb staff (anybody extremely gentle and willing to support). The Manager, Mr Nanda, help us in everything and, given that our flight was in late afternoon, granted us a late check out. Super. Breakfast was good and offers anything from Asian to Western style. Clean room, nice shower, wonderful mattress and strong air condition. In one word: recommended.
We had a Deluxe twin bed room with a view to the Shwedagon Pagoda (I made this request when I booked, the price wasn't more expensive than a normal deluxe). Sensitive people might find this side of the hotel with the pagoda view too noisy as it's facing a main road. The room was huge, aircon very quite, big bathroom. The mattresses and pillows very comfortable. wifi quality very good. Breakfast buffet just great although the free coffee is not the best. The staff is very friendly and helpful with tips and restaurants bookings or taxi. We ate there out lunch once, Burmese food, it was very good as well.
Stayed there twice in April 2017. Excellent accommodation and the service and friendly staff were terrific. Breakfast and the omelettes were always a highlight of the day. The fruit juice on arrival at the end if a hard day was something to look forward to. Price was affordable.
This hotel is centrally situated. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Even though the room was rather small, it was well maintained. Breakfast had a good spread. We were there during the Thingyan festivals and we appreciated the fact that the hotel provided complimentary high tea with local water festival delicacies. The only issue we had was the ventilation system in the bathroom which we think was not working properly. As a result, our bathroom would occasionally smell bad..(we stayed in room 1102).
We arrived in Yangon and spent first 3 nights here at this hotel...staff were fabulous and so very kind and accommodating! Accommodations were very comfortable and best of all hotels we stayed during our 2 weeks in Myanmar. Bed & pillows comfortable, clean rooms, bathroom very clean, restaurant on 4th floor had good selection. Breakfast had great variety. Staff very friendly. We are leaving for home tomorrow evening and chose to stay at this hotel again one more night before flying for home. Our flight leaves at 1:00 am and staff were kind enough to allow us to have a very late checkout and only pay 50% of the full night fee, which we felt was more than generous. Location isn't the best (in heart of downtown Chinatown) but, would still recommend this hotel to others!
Should be a perfect 5 stars hotel.9 Thank God to give us a wonderful over night right here. If you want to find out a nicest stay in Rangon, should be advise HERE. We took 2 nites hrer with Pagoda View room . I feel happy and sacrificed to what I have seen over the night. If may I talk about breakfast,I feel lively breakfast with both local and international food till me me stay in a restaurant almost 2 hours with wonderful service minded staff. Plenty if smiles cone out form them more than a thousand times.
Positives: -Central location downtown -Attentive and helpful staff -Comprehensive breakfast buffet -Comfortable bed -Some rooms have pagoda views -Hotel rates, food, minibar are good value Negatives: - No pool or other recreational facilities - Rooms are quite small -Transfer to the international airport is overpriced- hotel charges USD40,- which is about 4x the price of a normal taxi! Suggest to take a taxi instead.
very good service, friendly hotel staff.Rooms are clean and spacious. very central location and accessible to major attractions. Delicious breakfast and in room dining is good and affirdable as well..
Happened to be here second time and got suite for one night as well. Suites are spacious and well designed with windows. Their breakfast is awesome and suitable for business travelers. Check in was fast.
This hotel in located centrally & not far to walk to 'Scott market.' The customer service is superior from it's front desk to it's concierge. They really cared about us, especially as one member of our group is a disabled OAP. Some of the rooms are amazing with golden headboards, electric roll down blinds next to the bath & city views. Restaurant looks decent with city views from windows.
Room was good for the price. Staff were very helpful. The location has the full market in the streets and allies outside the front door. Hotel food was good and very cheap for the meals served and breakfasts had the full range of food. Rooms are big and clean a great value for money location.
Location was not where I expected. Very busy road n hotel was rather inconspicuous. Staff are friendly. Rooms are average. Just stayed a night. Had dinner in hotel and food was just OK. Breakfast spread is average. All in all I would give it 3 stars
My family really enjoyed our stay in Best Western Chinatown. This hotel has excellent service, starting from the front desk staff, Phyu Phyu, and the dining crew headed by the two managers Kyaw and Aung. They have mastered my kids' favorite dishes and serve us with absolute care! They also placed us in rooms big enough for our needs. Thank you Best Western Chinatown!
Lovely and comfortable room. Free water and peach juice everyday in the lobby which was a nice touch. The location was very convenient and easy to walk to night markets with plenty of foods and things to buy and see. The staffs were very friendly and helpful and help us to bargain with a taxi driver. However the hotel must be near a temple or something because we can hear people chanting all day long which was quite hard to sleep at night.
We had Exec rooms on a high floor facing the street and with a view of the Pagoda in the distance. It's true that t here is quite a bit of traffic noise, but no enough to bother any of the four of us. It's likely the rooms on the other side may be quieter. The breakfast was great with lots of variety and pretty decent bread and coffee. Staff were well trained and helpful, especially a young chap at the front door. Ask for the hotel address to be written in Burmese for the cab drivers, and they will write it on a card with translations for the major attractions - very useful. The location is close to the open-air bbq street stalls around 19th St. There is also a great little bar there with cheap mixed drinks and pretty decent food (can't remember the name, but it's easy to spot). Easy walk to markets and colonial area, picked up the 2014 LP guide to Myanmar for 8000 kyat on the way! We ate in the hotel first night, but there is better outside although, apart from the bbq food, it's not all that easy to find - the popular tourist restaurants definitely require bookings. Interesting street life all around. We all enjoyed our stay here.
Lovely room and amazing service - I left my speaker in a room and the team very kindly found it and delivered it to a friend's hotel. Thanks again for your help! I would recommend staying here if ever in Yangon.
Nice lobby with powerful aircon. Welcome drink, check in with payment in cash in US dollars. Upgraded room for free. Room at the 8th floor with no Shwedagon Pagoda view but very quiet. That what we appreciated the most after a long flight from Vienna-Doha-Bangkok-Yangon. Right in the center of downtown, 100 meters from 19th Street - bars, night market. Breakfast very good, excellent choice of local products. Very posh restaurant. Happy with the hotel overall and I do not hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone. If I´m back in Yangon I know where I will stay. Excellent value for money. Attentive and professional staff.
My wife and me were very pleased to find a very nice room in this hotel. It as a very nice bath that fits two people! A little disadvantage was that it took a lot of time to fill it. The air condition does not switch of after you have left the room, so you enjoy a very nice temperature if you return.
Our room overlooked the Shwadagon pagoda with lovely arrangements, staff were friendly, breakfast wholesome with lot of choices. Very near to the Pagoda. Overall an excellent experience. Will definitely recomemd to others.
Beware the reception desk will try to put you in a windowless, subterranean room no matter if you asked for an upper floor or not. I insisted I have upper floor. Given #808. Still unbelievable traffic noise. A/c in room worked fine. They need to replace single pane windows. Halls, elevator and lobby were sweltering. Breakfast was included...but inedible. Location was best feature...walked to waterfront, boyoke market and around downtown. Took 90 minutes to drive to airport due to miserable traffic at 8p.
So, first of all I was super delighted to have an upgrade to an Executive Room (I booked a Deluxe Double); this was awesome. The room itself will be a delight to anyone who loves gold and yellow coloured decor though I found it all to be a bit much! That being said, the beds were SUPER comfy and the room itself was nice and cozy. HOWEVER, despite being a chain hotel, the windows are still only single paned glass so you can hear ALL the honking AND the loud music outside at all hours of the day. The location is fantastic for walking around and exploring the city (the night market is right outside!) but if you're sensitive to noise at night OR as early as 6:30am, this might not be the place for you! If you do stay here, I'd suggest asking to have a room in the back for potentially a quieter stay, but you won't get the view of Shwedagon Pagoda. Oh, and BRING AMERICAN MONEY to pay for your room AND any meals you have in the hotel.
The bellboys, restaurant and housekeeping staff were friendly. The reception staff in the evening were not very friendly or helpful. The security guard on our first day had no idea where Kadwagyi Lake was, hence we were dropped off by the taxi driver at the wrong location. After that, we sourced our own taxis. The executive room had a good view of Shwedagon pagoda. The location was good, though if you are a light sleeper you definitely won't want to stay here, as the traffic is very loud and seems to last all day and night. The breakfast buffet had great choices. Overall, it was a good hotel.
Really happy with this choice in Yangon - far more sensible price compared to competitors. - great location in Chinatown - clean, modern rooms with excellent AC - good breakfast - super friendly and helpful staff Even if you wouldn't stay in a Best Western elsewhere, I actually rate this one quite highly!
The Best Western Chinatown is centrally located and is within walking distance of the amazing Bogyoke market. Good but small rooms, decent free breakfast buffet. Free and reliable internet. I was there on a holiday weekend, and at least for that weekend the hotel restaurant offered a single fixed choice option for other meals. Cheap cab ride to the airport, cost me 8000 kyat (~$8.00 US). Get the porters to negotiate the cab fare with the cab driver before you leave
We had 5 nights in a mini-suite for an incredibly great price! The location is great, walked to town center, railway station and all over the Colonial Yangon. The hotel has been recently renovated, the staff if helpful, breakfast has great choices... could not fault it if we tried! During the day the road noise is evident, but this dies down by 10 pm. The streets in this area are full of life, stalls, small eateries. Central Yangon has more flashy hotels, but not a cafe in sight, just large brand shops. A 15 km taxi ride from the airport costs US$8
BW always my choice of stay when i am on Myanmar mission. The hotel staff are friendly, attentive and helpful. I always feel BW is my second home. Special thanks to Front Office Staff (lovely ladies) and FB Managers- Kyaw Swar Oo and Aung Than Zaw and the crews (Thet Zaw Tun, Moe Moe,Thin Thin Khaing, Min Min Thant and the rest) for making my wonderful day and putting an efforts in remembering my name, room number and my choice of food and taste (less oil, salty, sugar, onion and garlic free)...
We were on a long trip and needed a place to crash for a few days. We stayed here twice. Once for two nights and once for three nights. I wouldn't call this a bargain hotel, but you get what you pay for in Yangon these days. I've been going to Yangon since 2008 and have been part of the change in 2012. This hotel isn't in the best part of town, but it was what we needed. We needed a clean room, with a great air conditioner, large bath tub, shower stall, clean hot water on demand, and a staff that did not disturb you. If you stay here, stay on the upper floors as far away from the street as you can. We had room 1208 both times, and I requested it because the AC got very cold, which is what I wanted. After being out and about in the country, we needed quiet, cool, rest, and to be left alone for a few days. Each room has a small fridge, hot pot, and large flat screen TV. A quick trip to the grocery store meant we didn't have to leave the room for days and could recuperate from our other travel. So if you want a place to crash that's clean, cool, and has comfortable beds. This is a great place. We didn't do any local site seeing around the hotel, so I can't say anything about that. I've stayed here more than once, and they remember me each year. Probably because I'm the crazy guy who goes into the room and doesn't come out for 48 hours or more.
Went with a bunch of friends and although the hotel is nice it is just too noisy as it is situated on a corner where the buses and cars seem to thing blowing their horns are more effective than the traffic lights. We were also let down by reception not being able to relay messages (even not being able to pass on tickets and confirmation from our tour operator!). Food on the other hand especially breakfast was quite good. Next time I would find a quieter location!
I booked BW Chinatown with my eyes wide open - we'd read the reviews and were well aware to ask for a room away from the main road that would (hopefully) be quieter. After we were booked, I sent an email asking for a quieter room but did not get a reply. We arrived in the afternoon and were upgraded - great. We got up to the room and oh boy, what a racket from the busy main road out front with the constant honking. I called Reception to ask if it would be possible for a change in room - they said they would try and call back. After 20 minutes with no reply, I decided we would give it a chance that night. Yes, the traffic does get better after about 9pm, but you will still hear honking into the night (just less) and it does start early too. Double glazing would be wonderful. If you are a light sleeper, look for a hotel elsewhere off the main road. The water pressure in the room was awful too. The sink flow was sputtering in various directions. The shower's warm and cold water was patchy. Meals at the hotel were good. Breakfast had a good variety of cooked items and breads. There were also a few Asian and one Burmese item (e.g. mohinga fish soup). A curry at dinner was very tasty and fresh (though there were many flying bugs invading our table). The location is convenient to check out the night market and bustling Chinatown. I would look elsewhere for a more peaceful yet well located sleep the next time I'm in Yangon.
We have just spent 4 nights here and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our stay. Everything was perfect and I'm at a loss with some of the negative comments I have read. OK , it has a small lobby , no gym or pool , and sometimes the lift can be a little slow especially at breakfast time so if you need all that than best go somewhere else and pay 2-3 times as much. The value of the rooms and food for the quality provided is great. ROOMS - Basic rooms are small so it is well worth paying a little extra and go for the Executive rooms. They are a good size with everything you need. All amenities are provided icluding iron , safe etc and there was always plenty of hot water for showering in the morning. DINING - The buffet breakfast has plenty to choose from , both savory and sweet , and it certainly sets you up for the day. We ate in the hotel dining room every night because the food was so good ( we ate mainly Asian dishes ). The staff were all great and VERY attentive!!. There is a Happy Hour? from 3.00 - 11.00pm every day with drinks at 30% off and overall the cost of the food and drinks was extremely good. LOCATION - It was just what we wanted being in Chinatown amongst all the character and chaos of downtown Yangon. Taxis were always available out front of the hotel or nearby. There is some street noise to be heard in the rooms but it is not so loud that you can't get a good night's sleep. The traffic noise eases off a lot after about 9.00pm. We couldn't fault the Best Western and if we hopefully come back to Yangon again this is where we will be staying. Ten out of Ten!! If you don't like the hustle and bustle of downtown areas which are usually very busy and grimey than this may not suit you. Seasoned travellers who enjoy Asian culture will just love it.
After many trips to Yangon, I have found the best hotel in Chinatown. Best Western Chinatown has "best" in its name for a reason. The staff at the front desk are very pleasant, professional and always ready to assist you in any way you need. The staff in the lobby are also highly professional and pleasant. Aung Ko Latt makes an incredible omelet, and the wait staff are their to clear plates and make your breakfast an enjoyable time. The buffet is great. I cannot say enough about the housekeeping either. They went far beyond the call of duty to make sure I was comfortable in every way. If you need a "home away from home," check into the Best Western Chinatown!
This hotel is located in a very busy area with lots of small shops, hawkers and traffic all around. It may seem to be a very happening place but beyond restaurants and a famous lane with street food, the area is very chaotic. Those looking for a peaceful, clean and orderly location should not book this hotel. The rooms are small but well appointed. Staff is extremely polite and friendly. As with many Best Western properties, the hotel is built in a small area restricting an adequate reception and lobby space. There is no swimming pool in this hotel.
If looking for a comfortable stay in a quality hotel, then look no further. Located in old Chinatown the BW features excellent features, excellent service, excellent staff and excellent meals. It is new but does not enjoy a very large footprint, but has 12 floors and unfortunately only one lift which is a bit of a concern when the hotel is busy, because of the delays that result. Also it can be quite noisy because it fronts Anawratha Road which carries a lot of heavy traffic which goes on all hours, but front rooms enjoy a great city view across to Shwedagon Pagoda.
Located in the old part of Yangon this hotel presents similar standards to others in the BW chain - no surprises. The breakfast was very good with sufficient variety to cater for all tastes. The amenities were as expected and the staff friendly and helpful. assisting with an onward hotel booking.
We just stayed the one night here but were really impressed with the hotel. The bedroom was excellent; spacious and comfortable with a tasteful decor and a premium feel to all the furniture and room features. The bathroom had a great selection of complimentary toiletries. Also, loved the big window from the bathroom to the bedroom that could be blocked off with an automatic descending blind. The breakfast selection was just superb; huge choice and nicely cooked, the best I have experienced. As we found with all the hotels we stayed at in Myanmar, all the staff were super friendly and helpful and English was spoken well. There is no pool/gym etc provided at this hotel.
We are the type of couple that needs some space, privacy and A/C. Best Western met our expectations and more. Staff was kind and remembered us (we started and ended our Myanmar trip here). Breakfast had a lot of choices (mostly Asian). Try the BBQ skewers on 19th street! We ate at the unidentifiable one closest to the Best Western (with a refrigerator) on 19th street 4 times.
Stayed here for 7 nights on business trip from 20th to 26th October. The hotel is good mainly because of the service team who is doing a great job from Rooms Division to F&B. They are not only friendly, also very helpful and understand the need of hotel guests. Hygiene level of the hotel is also high which make my stay comfortable even though premise was small with limited facilities like gym, swimming pool and self service laundry. Breakfast served is combination of asian and continental. Limited choices for cereals but the live egg station balance it. There is also varieties of breads available. For people with braces (like myself), the congee and soup of the day absolutely safe our day! The same restaurant that serve breakfast also serve lunch and dinner (the only restaurant). The in-room dining menu offer good varieties of western food eg. burger, pizza, salad etc and Southeast Asian food eg. chicken noodle, fried vermicelli etc. There is no bar here. Hotel is strategically located in downtown China Town which makes accessing to many different area especially tourist spot convenient. It may not be a good idea to walk for a short distance of 1km but taxis is always available and hotel service team will assist you to ensure reasonable fees before sending you off. In the evening, you may take a walk around hotel to explore local night market and street hawker. Though, not a good idea to try street hawker food unless you have strong stomach. The downside of this premise is the size and noise pollution. Traffic by the street is my everyday wakeup call. If you are a light sleeper, you my like to request for a room not facing the street. Overall, it is a good Best Western hotel with a great service team.
I have now stayed in 5 different hotels in Yangon in my search for one I can call home on my routine business travel there. The previous bunch all had their pros and cons, and this is no different. Usually I stay either around Kandawgyi Lake or Sula Pagoda, depending on my schedule for the week. This time I decided to try something different, and I was drawn to Best Western Chinatown in a search for somewhere with a good breakfast, stable internet and good streetfood options for the evening. I took an Executive Room, which was on the 9th floor, largely as on the basis of the promise of a view over Shwedagon. The room itself was large, clean and well appointed. It's a new hotel, and so I expect everything will tarnish a little in time, but for the moment you can't complain. The décor is however incredibly garish and really not my taste at all. Lots of gold and wood veneers. I usually like buildings with character, and this really is not one of them. However I did know this would be the case from pictures. What makes up for this was the view from my window – a sweeping panorama northwards with Shwedagon looming on the horizon beyond the pretty British era administrative blocks of Yangon general hospital. Without this view, I'm genuinely not sure I would stay here again as the ambience in the room otherwise is too over the top in their attempt to do celebrity-glamour-on-a-budget. One issue was that I had selected a double bed, but instead received a room with two singles pushed together. This in itself is not so much of an issue, but the problem is that there is a large protrusion in the headboard as well as all plugs being located at this central point (right behind your pillows) where the bedside table is supposed to separate the twin singles. This means I had to push the beds back apart to a twin arrangement as it's really not possible to use otherwise. For me, I really wasn't bothered and didn't even mention it to staff, but if I was on holiday as a couple it would have been a real issue. The staff were all excellently trained and as friendly as you could wish for. I'm not sure how much you can credit the hotel for this though – I've been visiting Yangon for two and a half years now and every staff member at every place I've stayed has been really quite excellent. I live in India and travel here extensively. The difference in general level of customer service at lower and mid-range hotels is leagues apart. Breakfast was another big plus for me. It's an extensive buffet, with various hot and cold options. I would have liked a wider fruit selection in a country with so much to offer, but this is common to all hotels I've stayed at in the city. They've thought about the selection in general though, and gone further than they had to I would say. There's a nice selection of pre-brewed tea infusions for example, and I was thrilled to find koya on offer (pandan and coconut spread) alongside jams. I didn't eat in the hotel apart from that though, so I can't comment on the quality of lunch/dinner. This brings me neatly on to location. On my trips I tend to spend at least 2 or 3 evenings having dinner on my own, and I often want to do so in my room to get a little work done or put my feet up. When I stay near Sula Pagoda I find that 80% of streetfood options (that can pack for you) in the area are closed come dinner time, and a lot of the time I'm not in the mood to sit on my own in a restaurant. Chinatown is different, it's more or less the streetfood centre of town. Immediately in front of the hotel is a line of places offering Burmese-style dishes. These are oily as is the standard nowadays, but there is a good range and it's all tasty. Just around the corner is of course 19th street. At the southern end of this is the core of the Yangon BBQ scene. I won't wax on about this, as there are plenty of separate reviews for that. There are also various small bars in and around the area, and a little convenience store right next door where you can buy beers. If you are a tourist and interested in proximity to sights, it's quite well located, but some might want to be further to the east (near Sula) or in the quieter mid-town area to the north. You can walk to a lot of things from here, but it's quite far to the west so walking all the way to the sights in the east will result in much sweatiness for most months of the year. In summary, it's a good business hotel (internet was good and stable) and a decent tourist hotel IF you get one of the rooms with a view. There's certainly nothing wrong with the place in general, but it's just a little too shiny for me if there wasn't a nice big window to distract me.
Stayed at this hotel during October twice, once for 4nights and then had a 3 night stay. From the Manager down to the housecleaning staff, nothing was to much trouble. Congratulations to all staff on a job well done, and keep giving your guests those smiles. Would recommend this hotel to anybody, and the price is great. The breakfast was enjoyable with plenty of choices. Hope to see you all sometime in the future.
We were received very warmly and friendly. The room service and the restaurant service have been very attentive, the rooms clean and the location in the middle of all the sightseeing spots. Especially Maung Maung Lwin, the doorboy, was very kind and treated us more like family members than guests. He helped us with our lugage and served some fresh juice and water and let us cool down at the lobby during the day. He did a great job, so much better than the staff in orher hotels, really good service - thank you very much!!
We checked in in this hotel for a conference in novotel. This hotel was the perfect place because: 1.) its in the chinatown so when you want cheap but good quality food you can just go down your hotel and eat outside. 2.) fast internet service 3.) good food during breakfast 4.) good hotel service 5.) its in a busy street so getting transportation was not a problem at all. Would definitely recommend this hotel to my friends who are going to visit myanmar!
Arrived at BEST WESTERN Chinatown Hotel on 22/06/16 from Sydney / Australia via Kuala Lumpur for 14 nights until 06/07/16. On my arrival around 11am I'm immediately made welcome by the reception staff, offered an up-grade & happy to except Room 806 [Executive Room] on level 8. The room is spacious with all the mod cons & modern large bathroom, good views from my room window, TV + tea & coffee facilities, comfortable large bed & excellent Air-Conditioning System, free WiFi with excellent fast connection & a Safe for your personal valuables. Room cleaned daily by friendly staff & Laundry service available if required. Breakfast was excellent in the dining area named Eastern Orchid Cafe Dining on level 4. All staff were extremely helpful with reception staff happy to suggest a confident local driver & tour guide for my 14 night stay. The hotel is in a very convenient location where all the action is literally outside the main entrance, many local shops within walking distance with cafes & restaurants more popular on 19th Street. Complementary soft drinks were offered to guests each time you re-entered the hotel in the lobby area. Paid USD $20.00 one way for my transfer from the airport to the hotel arranged through management via email. In total paid USD $941.92 for my entire stay for 14 nights including Breakfast [Credit Card Payment facilities available if requested. There are many tourist attractions within walking distance from the hotel. I recommend this hotel for all ages to stay & room rates are reasonably priced. Only one small negative comment was the very slow & small lift during busy times i.e guests using the Lifts for breakfast. I don't think this hotel would be suitable for guests with special needs especially wheelchair use due to the steps leading up towards the Lift and cramped inside for steering a wheelchair. I wish to thank all the staff & management at the hotel in making me so welcome during my 14 night stay & being so helpful & hoping to re-visit sometime in the future. Hotel also offers Foreign Currency Exchange offering reasonable exchange rates for overseas visitors. Yangon International Airport is approximately 20 km away.
A quality hotel in great position in downtown Yangon. Good value with clean and comfortable rooms. The breakfast was excellent providing a wide variety of local and western options. Friendly and helpful staff, big thanks to Thomas who gave us some great information
A Nice hotel in chinatown. We booked superior rooms but have been upgraded ! Which was very nice. The rooms were really big with a nice view of the pagoda, clean and the beds were really good. The breakfast was good and tasty with great choice. The staff were really nice, polite and really hepful. The street is really noisy which could be a problem if you're sensitive...which wasn't our case. I would recommend this hotel as i think it' s a really good hotel with good price.
Great friendly reception staff that welcomed us at checkin. Our room was nice but unfortunately had a problem so we were upgraded to a better room, unfortunately that one had a bit of a problem to and were moved again.. and then again.. finally we were ok and the room was great, at the front with a view of the golden pagoda. Breakfast was nice with an egg, pancake and waffle station, they even prepared a breakfast box for our early flight, nothing seemed to much trouble and taxis arranged by hotel seemed reasonable. Negative was that I emailed twice and never received a response. All in all a good hotel, and reasonably priced. Walking distance to many things downtown.
It's what you would expect from a Best Western. Clean large rooms although we were upgraded. We stayed here on an overnight to be more down town. It take at least 30 minutes from the airport to an hour with heavy traffic. Basic breakfast. Asian and Western options.
Hotels are expensive in Yangon, and the Best Western Chinatown is a one of the most affordable for a hotel with a global brand. The location is great and you can walk to many of the tourist sites in Yangon. However, note that the back of the hotel abuts to another building and the windows have been sealed off. I first walked in, my room, I saw there was a sealed-off window and this is something I cannot accept for this grade of hotel. So I went back to the front and they upgraded me to a "Deluxe" room which was sill on the back side but was on the end and had a small window, so at least I could see outside. Breakfast choices were pretty slim. Worst part is that there is no brewed coffee, but instead a machine that dispenses Nescafe.
The room was clean, comfortable and perfect for our stay. The location is great and its close to the china town market and one of our favourites 19th street with all the food stables and bars. The hotel itself has one of the best breakfasts we had during our stay in Myanmar. The staff was so nice and helped us with everything. Special thanks to mister Maung Maung Lwin for helping me finding a souvenir shop and assisting us with answers to our questions!!!
A great hotel central location staff friendly helpful had room 601 on the 6th floor great view of the pagoda no traffic noise . Breakfast was included which was a buffet style good variety to chose from . Had to check out early they even made a take away breakfast box which was handy
I stayed here with my partner . From the check in process on the staff could not have been more helpful. The room was spacious and very clean. Laundry services were excellent . The breakfast each day was something to look forward to. We had dinner in the hotel on one night and it was very good . The hotel is right in the heart of everything. Very very good place to stay.
Location is great, room is very cosy plus nice decor. and perfect shower! Lobby very small. Breakast room is quit spacious and bright. Breakfast is ok. The hotel is at 17st. On the 19st you can find massage shops, food shops, streetfood vendors, during night time only.
Considering the other hotels I have stayed in Myanmar this was the best. More surprisingly it was the worst rated out of them. They gave me a free upgrade to a better room for no reason so that always helps I guess. My room was spacious, very clean, great view of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Everything was up to date (TV, bathroom, bed). The breakfast had anything I needed and was catering to the western and eastern culture. Service was great, dry cleaning quick. English was somewhat of an issue but expected. The location is great if you want to see chinatown for whatever reason. It is nasty :)
modern hotel. very close to 19th street chinatown, and very lovely room and bathroom. reasonable price with breakfast included.nice massage shops are around. Junction centre and city mart is within <5mins walk.
Most, if not all the hotels in Myanmar, including Yangon are overpriced for what they are... If you compare with its neighbouring countries such as Vietnam and Cambodia. We spent two nights here before heading to Bagan. The staff at Best Western were great and the boys at the concierge were keen to show my partner how to put on a longhi. They don't speak much English but very nice and pleasant. There is a market street next to the hotel, which smell really bad... Of course this is not the hotel's problem but I was filled with joy to be back in this basic three stars hotel after sightseeing Yangon a whole day. This is a city which has a long way to go with things as basic as hygiene. There were heaps of rubbish uncollected not far away from the hotel. It's really not nice to be passing by... On the first night, the lady at the reception directed us to a "restaurant street" two blocks away from the hotel. Well, it is a hawker street full of people eating on the street with rubbish bins right next to you. We ate at the hotel restaurant on the second evening. The price was about the same as the semi-street food from previous night. They would try to sell you the local Myanmar wine but I would pass on it if I were you. One thing though, the shower was designed in such a way that the glass door doesn't hold water in so the bathroom floor is always wet!
Recently flew for a three night break in Yangon flying with Bangkok Airways from Chiang Mai with my girlfriend.Daytime flights on time so nice and straightforward. Landed at the brand new & impressive Yangon International Airport & getting through Immigration was a breeze.Fixed price of US$8 for 30-40 minutes drive to hotel in Chinatown depending on the traffic. Pleasant reception staff and fairly quick check in.Paid extra for a Junior Suite but worth the money for the extra space and large bathroom with Shwedagon Pagoda view.Room comfortable and clean with large bed and international tv channels. Breakfast was pleasant served on 4th floor with an excellent variety of food on offer.Staff are very pleasant and a special mention to the restaurant manager who remembered me from my last visit who is very polite & smartly dressed who I always have a nice chat with & keeps an eye on restaurant proceedings. The location of the hotel is excellent in the middle of Chinatown-a 10 minute taxi to Shwedagon Pagoda costing no more than 2000 kyat & a 10-15 minute walk to Sule Pagoda & Scotts/Bogyoke Market though hailing a taxi might be worth it as it is a very hot and humid city. Being based in Chinatown it can get quite noisy in the room but for me the noise and environment added to the atmosphere of the area. Return to airport straightforward though make sure you change your Myanmar Kyat money before Immigration as there are no money changing facilities after. Overall an excellent hotel with good location with pleasant staff in the heart of the city.Thank you.
This was the first hotel I stayed in while in Myanmar, having read lots of things about hotels having small rooms and so I wasn't expecting much but I was very pleasantly surprised. My room was huge and had a view (albeit distant) of the pagoda. It was clean, it was comfortable, it had good ac and a nice hot shower (you have to run the water for a while). Yes, it's a little noisy (I was on the 8th floor) with the traffic at the junction below but it certainly didn't stop me getting a good night's sleep. The staff were nice and the breakfast was a good mixed buffet. Location is right in china town beside the night markets and stalls. It's a bit of a walk to downtown but I did it no problem. Really nice place.
I stayed in this hotel for two nights after first arriving in Yangon. The hotel is around a 40 min taxi ride from the airport and costs around 8,000 MMK. The hotel is located in the hustle and bustle of Chinatown and is a 30 min walk from Shwedagon Pagoda and about the same walking distance to the Strand area. There are lots of street food stalls in and around the hotels locality - where many tourists as well as locals were eating. The hotel itself is very welcoming with friendly and helpful staff. Although the rooms are small, the beds are extremely comfortable which helped get over our jet-lag. We had a room on the 8th floor. The room was quiet and we were not disturbed by outside noise. Breakfast was plentiful with a great selection on offer to suit both western and eastern tastes. There were many restaurants in close proximity (if street food isn't your thing) to the hotel. We did not sample the hotel restaurant - however looking at prices it did seem a little expensive for what was on offer.
A nondescript hotel at first glance right at the heart of Chinatown . Hassle free check in . Rooms are super clean and spacious but the deluxe ones are rather small . Room price is very good . Prompt room service and BF is very good . Super friendly staff . A great first hand experience of the city right outside the hotel from 5 am a bustling bazaar opens up selling vegetables , meat , local foods , electronics , clothes , lots more , a super interesting bazaar . In the evening a block away from the hotel one can try the endless barbecue stalls & restaurants , beer bars , massage , etc , on 19 th street Chinatown . Really a good hotel location to experience Yangon at its best . A must stay hotel in Chinatown , Yangon .
Stayed here for 3 nights. Located near 17th street within the Chinatown area, the hotel is a 15 min stroll to Saint Mary's church and Scott Market. A variety of dishes were offered for breakfast, shower was good. Only thing to note is that the hotel is along the main road and the traffic noise might affect some rooms.
Best hotel i have stayed in a long time, you cant fault this place. Arrived early and got free room upgrade, reception staff, concierge and bell boys very friendly, courteous and helpful. Rooms have good air-con and bathrooms with large wide screen t.v., clean towels every day and room service but the beds are the best and most comfortable rest i have had in an Asian hotel ! Breakfast is very good with eggs made to order, large selection of cereals, Asian and western food, fresh fruits and cakes, lovely pastries. Staff at breakfast very efficient and friendly. For the money you pay you wont get better a truly 5 star service, like i said its the staff that make this place a total pleasure. One final point if you can tip the bell boys in reception it is always appreciated including the staff that clean your room. Bell boys will arrange you taxis around the city, be assured they will get you a good rate and negotiate for you. Stay here if you want to explore Chinatown.
Though the furnishing appears overdone and designed by an old aunt. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The staff are cordial. The food is good! Room rent is reasonable. What more you can ask for? The only complain I had was my room was designed as a connection to another room with a door in between and I could hear all their Skype conversation. Check out for that particular room in case you want privacy.
It's centrally located and when I checked-in, i got an upgrade to a bigger room. The room is pretty small and almost no space to open your luggage. But it's super clean and super comfortable. The window is very small too. But apart from that, everything is good. Breakfast is plenty, wifi works and friendly staff.
Worth it's money. We got a good deal, booking the room. The noise is barely heard from the streets during the week days, but starting from Friday evening till Sunday at around 8 pm is getting louder. (lots of travelers mentioned noise at night from the streets due to not good sound control windows). We were tired enough to fell asleep quickly, but noise is definitely not what you want to hear at night. Room is small, but clean, and in Yangon you actually want to visit around and not stay in the hotel, so comfy bed and shower is what you want at the end of the long day. Breakfast has traditional local dishes with the suggestions "must try" or explanation of the dish, that helps you to learn more about the country and its taste.
We were in Yangon for a 1 night layover and this place seemed reasonable priced. This is in downtown Yangon and it is about 1 hour away from the airport most of the time. It doesn't look like much when you pull up to it. Walk into the lobby and it looks ok if a bit tired. The location is in Chinatown which for us made no difference as we did not get a chance to walk around much as it was raining the day we were there. You are greeted by friendly staff that speak english well enough. It is very strange that there are about 10 steps to get up to the elevator. Not sure why the elevator would not come down to lobby level. The rooms we got were very cozy, to be generous. There is barely enough room for two twin beds a small desk and two chairs. One of the chairs blocks access to the tiny closet that juts into the room. On the plus side there is a safe for keep your valuables. One of our rooms had a seriously stupid and potentially dangerous layout. There is a bout a 3" cutout to the entrance to the bathroom that is in the room. Since the rooms is so small when you walk by the bed you need to be careful not to trip on that hole. Not sure why they would do that. Very stupid. I tripped on it once and almost twisted my ankle a second time. The bathroom was generously sized compared to the room. There is plenty of hot water and the shower was rather nice with a waterfall shower head and hand held shower nozzle as an option. As with all of Yangon the water is not potable, but they provided enough bottled water to brush your teeth and make some tea or coffee. There is free wifi that worked well enough. There is also a flat screen TV with a few channels, though they all looked pretty bad. The linens were clean and the AC worked really well. We had a window that overlooked some other buildings and you could make out the river. The other rooms had some plants corralled in by bars. Basically no view, but not really missed as there is not much to see. We ate lunch at the restaurant. The food was pretty good and while the prices are probably very high for the area, they were reasonable by US standards. We had food and drink for $10/person. The service was also very good. The breakfast buffet, included in our room rate, was also very good with a mix of hot food and other cold food. You could also get omelets made to order. Not being adventurous enough to sample the food out on the street it was nice to have a restaurant in the hotel. For the price we paid, about $55/night , this was a good value and under similar circumstances I would go back.
Very good hotel choice in a good location. In the middle of town, and good service from hotel staff. Breakfast is decent with local delicacies. Rooms are spacious and clean. Good choice for accommodation for both business and leisure travel.
I stayed at this hotel for 3 nights in August 2016. The location of the hotel is perfect! Minutes away to circular train station (Lanmadaw) and Chinatown. Down the road, there are a few restaurants too to grab food. Receptionists were friendly with simple command of English! Helpful staffs too! Room was clean and bed was definitely comfortable. Good wifi and breakfast was a spread with different types of food being served for the past 3 days. The room service was equally good! However, the noise insulation for the room need to be improved. I stayed at level 10 but I still can hear the traffic. I can even hear my neighbor watching tv at night. It will be perfect if the hotel can invest in noise insulation window and wall partition.
When we arrived, they didn't have the kind of room I had booked, so they upgraded us to a room with a view of Schwegadon Pagoda. The room is a good size, but the decor is very brown, and very indian looking. The bathroom is very big, with a free standing bathtub, a shower, the toilets and a nice modern sink. Everything is enclosed in glass walls. It's clean, but I guess with the humidity of the climate, you can see rust in a few places. It might not been helped. We tried the restaurant for dinner. The food was not very good (specially the desserts) and the staff probably wants to do well but they are always coming to your table and it becomes annoying. They probably don't know better. I think their training is probably not very good. Is this Best Western's executives' fault? We asked for a Ricard for aperitif, they didn't know how to serve it. I asked for water to add to it, they brought water and filled up my water glass... it's hard to tell them that they do it the wrong way... They pored the beer too hard in the glass and half of the glass was foamy... The prices are not cheap for Asia, so I think that Best Western should do a better job in training them. It's not the people's fault, they eager to please (maybe to eager, always showing their names so we could write could comments about their performance). The people at the reception desk where very friendly and speak good english. The neighborhood is not great, it's very dirty. It's supposed to be in Chinatown, but it looks more indian than chinese. I can add that 2 days in Yangon are too much. It's better to use the second day in another place. The pollution here is horrific. If I had to come back to Yangon, I would probably be coming back to this hotel, I think that It's hard in Myanmar to find good places (except 4 or 5 stars hotels).
We had a fantastic stay. The room was clean, comfortable with a very good bed and very nice. The service was excellent. The breakfast was very good, with lots of different choices. The restaurant served good food. There is lots of noise from the street but a wonderful view to Swedagon. We were very satisfied with this hotel and would recommend this hotel. Thank you to the staff for a very good stay.
i stayed 6 days and have nothing but praise for the staff who were more than willing to attend to your needs and comforts. The staff more than helpful in getting you a taxi for the different tours of the city and put it was raining they would actually come out to the taxi with an umbrella to escort you inside so you would not get wet great hotel with a great location and great staff.
Very friendly staff. Good clean rooms. Small convenience store next to the hotel. Few minutes walk to 19th street for food and drinks. 30 minutes walk to Shwedagon Pagoda. Nice street market just behind de hotel with fresh fruits, local food. Breakfast at the hotel is basic.
Excellent stay. Fantastic hotel with great service and nice room! Hotel is very well located and surrounded by many food stalls. We stayed there for 3 nights. Executive room is spacious and clean. Bathtub is clean and big. Got separated bathroom and toilet and has a very good rain shower. The breakfast is so so, WiFi is working very well. Hotel managers and staff are very friendly and helpful. They helped me make surprise for my boyfriend's birthday. Thank you so much for making his birthday so special. Excellent service ever!
Good location, clean, small lobby with so much noise from traffic on the main road but you can see Shwedagon pagoda from your room window.Breakfast is good with variety of food and also Myanmar food for you to try..
I found this hotel through Tripadvisor and am very very thankful.Great location,fantastic staff and very good breakfast.Dont miss the food right in front of the hotel.Only open for dinner its a makeshift outdoor restaurant.There are two of them both are great for fantastic genuine Burmese food.Dinner for two inclusive of beers..$10.
The staff is so nice and friendly- from the front desk to the breakfast room everyone is so gentle and kind. The rooms are very modern, clean, beds comfortable, Tv nice and big, modern, a lot of channels, the bathtub is luxurious and the location of the hotel is terrific. Not sure what else to say accept to say again the staff is so gentle and kind.
The hotel located in good location seems in the central of Yangon Easy to go to the attraction Easy to find food and restaurant around the hotel Very nice friendly and helpful staff Good and variety breakfast 2% change if you pay by credit card for everything
The hotel is located in the heart of city center and anybody having a love for walking can walk around and could see the major attractions including the port, pagoda and other things. Transport is readily available with a little bit of bargaining. one can enjoy all sorts of cuisine and Burmese culture in this area
Stayed twice during a two holiday in Mayanmar. Hotel well located in a eating area. Small but wel maintained, Only issue is it is not suitable for wheel chairs. Staff polite, good service at front desk, money changed at good rate. As with a lot of Mayanmar hotel it is possible to pay by cash in $US and receive change in US Good breakfast. If leaving early a breakfast box is suppied
In spite of my average rating, I would rate the Best Western Chinatown Yangon as an above-average value-for-money stay for Yangon. The rooms of this property are small but come with all you need. The bed is comfortable, there is a good range of bathroom amenities, Wifi is free and there is a decent choice of channels with good reception. The people are friendly and the restaurant serves a good range of decent quality food at reasonable prices. I had to leave early which is why i cannot comment on the breakfast offering, which was included.
Good and comfy place to stay. As a traveller, I felt warm and home when i am away from home for mission (to station at Yangon formore than a week). The friendly and attentive staff make the difference.
The price of this hotel was so low and it included breakfast. It was close to my customer, so I stayed there. When I arrived, I was truly amazed. The hotel was pretty up-to-date. The room was large and the bathroom was really great. The room had a view to the north which you could see the famous structure Pagoda (I think that is what they called it). Breakfast was not just an ordinary breakfast, but a full breakfast with just about anything you could imagine. The surrounding area seemed safe, but have not gotten out much yet. The only downside of the hotel is the elevator was a little slow, but fine. Staff was super nice and always smiling. I would definitely stay here again.
Step off the bustling Chinatown street into a quiet cool reception area and a cool drink (anytime). Big room nicely furnished in a grandish asian style (premium room). Small window looking over the bustling but impoverished city. I recommend hotel even if the location is less than ritzy
I found a good deal on booking.com ,I stayed there for 5 days ,unfortunately It was raining every day ,the hotel is very nice ,what impressed me was the kindness of the employees and them willingness to help ,I found out later that this is a characteristic Of Burmese people I highly recommend this hotel
Let me start by saying that the service specifically in the restaurant is excellent, Their english is decent, they do everything right and i loved having dinner there. Unfortunately I ran into some problems in my room (the water temperature kept changing, without reason) and they were not able to come up with a proper solution. They tried fixing it first for multiple days, which did not work, after which i asked for a different room... Unfortunately it was a smoking room and i really dislike smoking. All in all: Decent food Excellent restaurant staff Poor maintenance staff/problem solving skills
Good staff and rooms. Maybe not as clean as you may expect from a best western hotel, but enought for 2 nights. Location is nice near chinatown. Good restaurant and breakfast. Will go back if i return to yangon.
Its located on china town near by 19th street which is famous for food lover. You can choice your food very cheap price . Texi are aveliable any where in the city. Swedagoan pagoda, yangon river, scott market is very near from my hotel.Hotel management send me a Birthday cake to my room which was totally surprising me and expected will come again......
First trip to Yangon, and stayed here for 3 nights. Booked their executive room, was in room 1003, corner spacious room, but view of Shwedagon pagoda was blocked by an electric pole, and it gets a bit noisy from the morning traffic, The hotel staff which i've came across were always courteous and helpful. Buffet breakfast was a good spread and menu changes daily while i was there. I had their pastas for lunch, which turned out to be too dry. Convenient location to get to most places . There were a few misses with daily house keeping, but nothing major. There is a small convenient store right next to the hotel, with limited choices but meets the basic.There is a street of food & fruit stalls behind the building during night time. Turn left from hotel and head straight until you see the row of stalls on your left. I didn't try the food stall, but got rip off paying for the fruits. So, be prepared to bargain. Overall, would definitely recommend this hotel.
The hotel is within walking distance to China Town and Bogyoke Marketing (Scott) . The room is large , clean and comfortable. The hotel check-in staff and receptionist are courteous. And buffet in hotel is delicious.
I arrived after some difficulty getting through immigration at Yangon airport. My reception was extremely pleasant with charming staff and a thoroughly excellent and relaxing room. My initial thoughts are that this is a good hotel in a central position. I am staying for 5 days and will report again.
Room: spacious and confortable!The view was amazing! We could see swedagon Pagoda! Tea and coffee available. Bathroom: spacious but a little bit smelly (normal in the rainy season) with all the amenities.theres a shower and a tub. Location: right in the middle of everything! 3 steps from 19th street (restaurant street, just after the church). 5 min from swedagon Pagoda by taxi or 25 min walking. Breakfast: good breakfast, good variety of food and fresh. Staff: the best staff you can have!!!!! Very helpfull!!!! They took care of our bus tickets to Bagan and gave us very good tips for visiting yangon! Tips: if you want to visit the reclinning buddha, you can take a taxi for 5000 ks. To go to the bus station it will take 1 hour if no traffic and will cost 10 000 ks.
For myself and my partner, the location of this hotel was perfect. Lots of the other 4/5 star hotels were up closer to the airport so you can't just walk out of your hotel for a wander around. This hotel however was smack bang in the middle of china town. Easy to catch a cab to the Shwedagon, markets, people's park etc. Room was lovely, staff are so friendly!! Food in the hotel was a little expensive ( for Burma) and quite small portions, but we ate out most of the time anyway. Best restaurants nearby are Golden Pho and Mai Thai ( You can catch a cab!) Would definitely come back here. Ps skip the museum if you're planning on visiting; much of Burmese history is still censored out, so there is nothing about the history of Myanmar. If you want to see 5 story's of buddha statues though then be my guest!
The rooms are a bit small, but I only slept there. It is nicely decorated. Breakfast was fine. There is WiFi in the rooms. It is nicely located for walking around in China Town. The traffic involved in getting there is brutal.
Location is very convenience. Near to market and eateries. Breakfast is delicious. Staff is polite and helpful. Taxi is readily available. Checking in and out is fast. Aircon is cool. Negative side is the lift which is slow. Another negative side is the shower room without a shower curtain causing water to splash all over the floor.
Not very impressive from outside, this hotel has however renewed rooms and presents a fairly good comfort despite some structural shortcomings; in the first place the one and only single elevator for all the guests but two elevators for service staff. Food could be definitely better and widows cleaning also belong to the room-make-up. Apart from these minor details, service is extremely friendly, courteous and helpful. Taxis are always available at all times and hotel staff is helpful in finding a suitable transport to your destination. Booking.com should not tell its customers that AmEx is an accepted way of paying at this Hotel when this is not true! That can lead to serious problems in a country where money transfers are tricky, cumbersome and most of the time failing. When cash dollars are brought in, the banknotes should be impeccable; even the usual small red stamp often found on 100 US$ banknotes is a reason good enough to refuse.
Good location, warm welcome & helpful from reception staff. Nice and variety ABF and traditional food (must Try Myanmar traditional noodle, it is so tasty) . Cleanliness room. All staffs are full service minded.
I spent a week in this hotel, the service is good and also the room. They could improve the shower stall in the bathroom that was without any protection, so the water went to the floor. The hall has not big space in case of need to discuss with other people, or working in common areas. The Wi-Fi signal and coverage is excellent and location in the downtown very good, even if several taxi drivers had difficulties in find it.
I have been in Yangon about five times and this is the second time I have stayed at a hotel in which the rooms are not ridiculously badly furnished and the air coming from the air con is not smelly. Ah, and the breakfast is on the upper scale from edible. Staff are very friendly, too. Water temperature in the shower was a bit temperamental, but the room (deluxe, I think) also had a very decent looking bath tub. Only one lift means waiting times at breakfast time are a bit long. Street noise from early in the morning was an issue for me, being not a particularly early riser Oh, almost forgot - from my window I had a view of the Shwedagon! Will definitely stay again.
The BW at Chinatown is nicely located for quick walking trips to 19th Street, the Night Market, Ferry terminal etc. While a swimming pool, gym and multiple lifts would have been appreciated, it's really fine for a Yangon tourist. The Breakfast is pretty good & the friendly staff make up for minor inconveniences.
Stayed for 3 nights at the hotel. Well located, next to the 19th Street, known for its BBQ food and bars. Cosy, comfortable and clean rooms. Fine restaurant with a great breakfast spread, included in the room tariff. Warm and friendly staff went out of the way to make our stay a memorable one. First, I received a visit from the floor manager with a basket of goodies because there was some disturbance from the above floors. Second, they specially prepared Vegetable Thai Green Curry and Steamed Rice meal for me (since I am a vegetarian) that made me super happy and satisfied after a long day of sight seeing and hunger pangs at their peak. Certainly recommended!
Great service, very helpul and smiling staff always ready to assist you. Cntral location and confortable clean room. I appreciate the effort and willingness to help and to please you shown by all staff member.
We found this hotel to be excellent in all regards - it was clean, well located for walking to the main Bogyoke Aung San market, the river and the Strand Hotel, and small eating places. The room was quite large and we had a room on the front which viewed the Shwedagon Pagoda in the distance. The staff were also excellent and very helpful and the breakfast which was included in the room rate was good.
Stayed for 4 nights at the Best Western Chinatown in an executive room. Very comfortable with plenty of space and a lovely bathroom. The hotel is in an excellent location for the streets of Chinatown especially 19th street for the bars and street food. The area felt very safe even late at night.
We stayed 2 nights in the best western chinatown hotel. The location is very central and the room / hotel was clean. Breakfast and staff was also good. The only downside of this hotel is the noiseness due to the huge traffic in yangon. But if you have earplugs its no problem to sleep.
Hotel is located in a prime location, a few blocks away from the busy Chinatown night market, and 10 mins drive away from the major attractions like Central Railway Station, and pagodas. There's a mini mart just next to the hotel. so it's really convenient to pick up small bites and any necessities. Room and amenities were in good condition, and staff were extremely friendly and helpful, which helps to create a really pleasant staying experience. Stayed there for 3 nights, and the wifi connection was really stable. Breakfast spread was good, but may get a little boring after a few nights of stay. Stayed on the 9th floor facing the main road, and the noise of traffic was still quite loud even in the night time. Light sleepers might wish to request for rooms facing away from the main road. Overall, still a great stay!
First experience in BW China and will not be the last. Accommodation is excellent, service is excellent food is excellent. Not much more to say other than I look forward to staying again in the Best Western Chinatown Hotel
Excellent location for business and leisure. Easy acess to shops, restaurants, Sule Pagoda,Town Hall and Scott's Market. Very clean room and clean hotel. Strong Wi Fi which is available throughout the hotel. Excellent buffet breakfast. A nice afternoon high tea during our stay 15-17 April 2016. A variety selection for dinner if you do not want to go out. An excellent hotel porter who always checks on you how you are, where do you want to go and always tries to explain how to travel from one place to the other. We will definitely stay here again on our future trips.
Check-in was efficient and within 15 mins with reservation. All staff are friendly, and the room they gave me on the highest floor with a small window overlooking the street was quiet and private (end of corridor as requested). Room comes with high speed Wi-Fi, well stocked up mini-bar, requested for iron and iron board which they provided without question (some hotels in Yangon do not provide as they encouraged you to use tier paid laundry service). Water pressure and temperature work fine (do not take for granted in Yangon as some 3 & 4 star hotels may not necessary have these working well.) Oh, breakfast was good, a little mixture of local, continental and american. All and all, the price of USD 60+ for this comfortable room with breakfast included, is a really good bargain. Will be there tomorrow for another one week. Highly recommended.
My wife and I stayed here three nights, and if ever I would go back to Yangon again, I would choose this hotel. It's accessible, and kind of makes you feel that you are safe, and in a familiar place. I think Myanmar is a familiar country for Filipinos, food, looks, weather-wise. But one thing that helped me appreciate it was the comfort provided by the hotel. Employees of the hotel were kind, and I and my wife could just feel that they were really doing their best to deliver quality service. I salute the employees, and think that the hotel should really take care of them. They never made me feel that I was in a different place and was miles away from home. Breakfast buffet was exquisite. It was more than I expected. For a first-timer in Myanmar, I loved this hotel.
Perfect location, very clean rooms and super friendly staff. Not to forget that the restaurant has really good food that surprised me. The best part of the hotel is that it is located so close to the 19th street, great place for food. Ask the reception for a vietnamese restaurant which is located very close too!
Stayed in a twin room here and the room was definitely on the small side. With 2 suitcases, it was difficult/impossible to unpack. However, for 1 or 2 nights it works - clean rooms, good but small again bathroom, nice variety at the breakfast buffet. Location is great, right in the middle of Chinatown and easily walkable to main attractions. Staff really friendly and helpful.
Stayed here as a part of a tour package thru Ayuda Myanmar Travel Agency. Lobby- simple but with excellent front desk and doorman service Bedrooms- nicely decorated, strange see thru bathroom and toilet from bedrooms. Comfy beds and with amenities. Street facing rooms have an excellent view of the Shwe Da Gon pagoda but the noise from the street are quite loud, Wifi-strong, fast and simple log in process. Breakfast-delicious varieties of local choices as well as waffles and fresh fruits,
Great location in Chinatown and not far from the key sights like Scott (Aung San) Market and the food stalls of 19th Street. Shwedagon Pagoda is a short taxi ride away and the downtown sights like Sule Pagoda are all within walking distance. I would agree with other reviewers that rooms at the front of the building can be noisy due to traffic outside (and there is a lot of honking in Yangon!), however, they have views of Shwedagon Pagoda. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, the aircon worked well, there are safes in the rooms - no complaints there. The breakfast buffet had a lot of choices, from your standard fried rice and noodles to an omelet bar, fresh fruit and pastries.
We spent 5 nights in this nicely appointed hotel on the edge of Chinatown. The location was fantastic being close to 19th street and a short/cheap taxi ride to almost everything. The only disappointment, and the reason for a 4 instead of 5, is the constant traffic noise. The room windows need to be changed to filter out the constant car horns from the intersection below. Once they do this the hotel will be one of the nicest in Yangon. Our room overlooked shwedagon pagoda for an amazingly beautiful backdrop, especially at night which was a partial trade-off for the noise. I'd assume the rooms on the other side of building are quieter. The buffer breakfast was nice and the staff throughout the hotel were always polite and extremely helpful. The room itself was very clean and modern. A comfortable place to stay.
The rooms are clean, have a very nice shower. The breakfast beats the other 10 hotels in Myanmar where we stayed by far in range and quality. The size of the room on floor 9 was small, the room we also had on floor 12 was larger. They serve drinks on floor 4 although it is not a full fletched bar. Staff is friendly and speaks good english.
Good We got upgraded to bigger room which is nice, the staffs was friendly and the breakfast were lots of option considering the size of the hotel, location in the crowded chinatown but everything was walking distance and easy to get taxi. Bad The shower glass box already deteriorated, as there are many spot of dried brown yellow water on the marble walls, no offence though it will need more maintenace to survive more years. The other is it gets very noisy in the rooms as the sound from outside enter the rooms got very loud most the time. For fair price you will get this overall average.
We stayed here after our Pandaw River Cruise from Mandalay to Yangon. It is a central location close to the Scott Market and Chinatown. Rooms are spacious and well appointed. The breakfast is absolutely first rate - one of the best! The dinner menu is equally good. Staff are friendly and helpful. Our room had a good view of the Shwedagon Pagoda beautifully lit at night. There is room for cabs to park.Though not a luxury hotel it definitely met our needs as we toured Yangon for 4 days .
We stayed at BW during a vacation through southeast Asia. It was our first stop in Myanmar and we were a bit curious about the country and what we were going to find. The hotel was a kind surprise. All staff very gentle and atencious. They arranged bus tickets to Bagan to us and were ready to match any need we had. Great room. Really clean and comfortable. The Breakfast was good, with many different options. Would go back there, for sure.
Yangon was a stop on our Anniversary trip and the hotel made it very special for us. There were rose petals all over the floor, a rose petal heart on our bed, and welcome gifts for us. The staff made it very special for us and it will be something we never forget. The room was beautiful, spacious, clean, and everything worked perfectly. The location is perfect as it was a short walk to 19th street where all the action is at night. I highly recommend this hotel -- and thank you again Andrew and your staff!!
The BWCH is well located budget hotel and ALL the frills have been directed in the correct place - THE BEDROOMS! Upon entering the hotel lobby/reception you may expect very little - but once you're up in the rooms you'll be more than pleasantly surprised. All the trimmings of a up scale hotel and all in very good condition as well - big king size beds that an comfortable and supportive, in-room safe, robes, large flat-screen TVs, numerous plug points, well appointed decor, mini-bar, large bathroom with rain shower and a separate jumbo-sized bathtub (I'm 187cm / 6'2" - and I fit comfortably in the tub). Staff are VERY HELPFUL and attentive, most speak a workable level of English. Remember you're in Asia and sometime an honest response can sound a bit curt - but it is not intended to be short - ALSO bear in mind that English is a second or even third language (usually self or informally taught!!) for hotel staff - things will get lost in translation. Breakfast offering was more than decent - no complaints as was their bar service in the evening (which is also in the dining room). There are few common facilities - it is really simply a very nice place to rest your weary traveller feet after a long hot day of trekking around. Check in/out - can get a little chaotic if there is a large group of you. Traffic noise from about 6am is unavoidable (honking is a national pastime) - even on the 10th or 11th floor. Their next serious CAPEX should be to improve the sound-proofing for the windows across the property.
The hotel is in the chaos of Chinatown which was quite interesting to experience. The biggest problem was the noise-not from outside but inside the hotel. When my neighbor decided to make a SKYPE call home at midnight I could swear he was right beside me
I and friends stayed in early December 15, BWC Hotel is set in good location in the city centre. we spent two nights, Nothing to worry or negative. coz we just stayed at night and spent time outside. Wifi is free and breakfast serve as buffet in Asian and western. Will be back to Yangon and stay here again.
I stayed here a total of 4 nights - 2 at the beginning of my Myanmar trip and 2 at the end. The first room I was given was a the 4th floor facing an alley in China town - VERY noisy with monks shouting prayers from loud speakers. I went downstairs and requested a different room. This time it was on the 10th or 11th floor, not facing the front street and in the center of the hallway. It only had a very small window, but that was fine - no view anyway and less sound. Bathrooms were very clean. A/C was frigid. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast buffets were quite nice and filling. Restaurant was nicely decorated and service was attentive. If you want to save some money over 5 star properties and you aren't too picky, this hotel is very doable. Everyone tried very hard to make me happy.
We stayed here for 4 nights recently. We arrived on the overnight bus from Bagan around 6:30 am and only had to wait until 8 am to get into our room. The room had everything you needed, including a much loved kettle (our first this trip). The room is not real large but set up nicely and very modern and well furnished. The bathroom has a separate shower - also our first this trip. Bed was so comfy! The breakfast is superb and we actually ate in their restaurant several times as a way to end the day with not hassle. They have a very varied menu and all was prepared well. Staff everywhere were very helpful - front desk, housekeeping on our floor, and our very sweet servers in the restaurant. We walked almost everywhere from this hotel - including Chinatown, various temples, markets. Taxi's are cheap if you prefer.
We arrived in Yangon and were booked in a budget hotel around the corner (Mr Lee hotel), I won't go into details but decided to look for a new hotel for the remainder of our stay (2 more nights). I went into reception & agreed a price (better than I could find on the internet) with the front office Manager Mr Andrew who upgraded us to a better room which was on the 6th floor facing the front of the building. My wife had been ill with travellers tummy & Mr Andrew went to the pharmacy with her to translate, she returned with medicine that really helped. The room was L shaped large, clean & well appointed as was the bathroom. You could hear noise from the road outside but not as bad as we have experienced in most busy cities. The breakfast was one of the the best we've had after travelling in SE Asia for 9 weeks. The restaurant situated on the 4th floor served eastern & western food. The staff are very friendly and attentive and the food is good. We booked a coach journey to our next destination through the reception & one again Mr Andrew went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that we got the journey that suited our requirements after many phone calls. This hotel suited our needs perfectly at our point in travelling, with a few western comforts & food to revitalise us before moving on. Would highly recommend & a huge thank you to Mr Andrew & his excellent staff.
According to our reservation our room should have had a "city view" and be 19 square meters wide. Instead the room had NO windows (indeed there was a window, but with a wall 1 foot away - see picture attached) and was no more than 10 m2. Disappointing! No help on that from the staff. On the opposite, Breakfast was good.
Stayed here for two nights while in Yangon. I got upgraded because they were fully booked in the category of room that I had reserved. My room was clean, comfortable and spacious, and the bathroom was a good size. Good A/C and wifi was fairly fast. The breakfast buffet was easily the best out of the four hotels I stayed in in Myanmar. My only complaint was that my room was facing the street and right next to the elevator and stairwell. It was pretty noisy at night, and I had to use earplugs to sleep. Next time I would request a room away from the street and elevator.
The hotel is conveniently located in the eastern part of the City center close to main attractions. Staff is very friendly, unfortunately English sometimes not sufficient. Good stable Wifi, excellent breakfast buffet. Rooms are clean, a little bit small if you take a standard room.
In the midst of so much "chaos and noise" it was nice to retreat to a nice "western" environment. The reception is deceiving for its size, as once on the fist floor, the hotel is quite huge. Windows are not double glazed which does not affect the temperature, as the aircon was very efficient, but it does affect the noise, which although not loud, was a constant beeping of horns below. Also, note the wifi in general in Myanmar is awful (Feb. 2016) - forget anything more than checking emails or whatsapps...
Great location, clean, spacious, and excellent breakfast. All in all a good value. One caveat is the street noise. There is a fair amount of noise during the day (that's Yangon), but was not a problem at night. The noise-sensitive might request a room on the back side.
Others liked their large rooms with big windows, ours at the back was tiny with one small frosted glass window. With luggage it was a tight squeeze BUT the bed was the most comfortable we experienced in 3 weeks and the wifi was as good as it is at home and that was definatly unusual. The room was clean and nicely decorated with all the usual facilities. Our first non smoking room had a heady smell of smoke and air freshener and the reception tried fobbing us off initially. The second room was fine if just as small and dark. We had a decent burger for lunch in the restaurant which wasn't expensive and at breakfast there was a good choice. The area around the hotel is busy and noisy so our room at the back had its advantages. The price was very reasonable for the standard of hotel but we did book a couple of months ahead.
After a long trip including delayed/canceled flights, arrived here in the morning...and couldn't have been more pleased. They already had my room ready. Room was big, clean and modern. Staff super friendly and helpful. I walked almost everywhere from here, except the Shwedagon Pagoda. Reason I'm giving it a 4.5 and not a 5/5 because the room wasn't too well soundproofed.. The sound of traffic a bit too loud for my linking. That being said i'd stay here again but probably at a higher floor.
Loved my one night stay at the Best Western Chinatown. Located in the hustle and bustle of downtown Yangon, the hotel is a hidden treasure. The staff are wonderful, even upgrading my room for the night. The room was huge, extremely clean with a large bath. The many powerpoints located in the room was amazing, Myanmar hotels often seem not to have enough. The price for one night was much better than other medium/up market hotels in Yangon and I dare say the room was much nicer too! I would stay here again in a heartbeat if I came back to Yangon.
Stayed here cos of its proximity to 19th street but realised there's no good street food there. The bbq food is not nice on 19th Street. The Good Evening Sea Food Shop after you exit from 19th Street is so much better. Nothing else you can find in the vicinity except a Grab&Go minimart next door and a shopping mall, Junction Centre (Junction Maw Tin) 15mins down the road on the left once you exit from hotel. It's a wet market on the 19th street in the morning. Bogyoke Market is 20mins walk away, so won't bother since cab is cheap and there's nothing to see on your walk there. Will probably not pay this steep rate again for the very small rooms here since there's nothing much at the doorstep and the only lift takes a long time having had to serve 12 floors. Cab is about 2,000ks for not more than 15mins ride. Forget about the superior rooms which is still listed as their normal deluxe rooms, pathetic size. Was informed the room type is still not updated in their website which makes it hard to know which room you're booking for if you book through online agents. The deluxe twin rooms which is their business deluxe can only fit one 27" luggage by putting onto their luggage rack. Go for only the executive rooms which offers a huge room and a huge bathroom with a bathtub. Was lucky to get free upgrade as there's no available smoking room for the deluxe room that I booked for. Wifi was great. Breakfast was sumptuous though the coffee was very disappointing. I was also given a free packed breakfast for my early check out at 5am which was a very nice thought. My friends did not get it though cos the hotel indicated that you need to prebook for it which I didn't too. Airline details was submitted for all of us through the online agent. Luckily, the hotel assisted to prepare another 2 sets for my friends nevertheless. Overall, service in hotel is good.
clean, very friendly and good and well equipped rooms, the Best Western is a great refuge from the hassle of surrounding streets of Chinatown. Great location (night market). Great breakfast and good Wi-Fi.
The staff were polite, informative and attentive. Free juice offered at the lobby. The room is well-equipped with modern furniture/decoration and the size is also big enough for two people. The hotel offers a rich breakfast buffet. Conveniently located hotel; local market is in the area, the convenient store is next to it. However, we could hear some kind of prayer calls every night in our room, bathroom had drain problem; we had to give the water level 10 minutes or so to drop, ants on the bed. There's only one elevator for the whole hotel. Overall, a great experience.
We loved our stay at the Best Western. It's right in the middle of downtown, plenty of markets in walking distance. Around an hour from the airport. We tried to organise an airport pick up, but the hotel ignored us. We inquired about this more than 3 times. But it was easy enough to do this ourselves at the airport. Beware - the hotel have maps available from the reception. But they are simplified and streets are missing. Great value for money, good range of food at breakfast. Good service. Only problem we had was when trying to order room service. We should have just gone down to reception to have someone translate for us, over the phone, the person we spoke to could not understand english. This was the only problem we had. Everyone else was great - if someone could not speak english, they found a colleague who could help. If I plan to be in the area again, I'd return.
The location is ok, Chinatown is not easy to negotiate, poor walkways , lots of trash and unpredictable traffic discipline are all a challenge. the hotel staff try to help but there is a lack of even simple English among many, room was quite big and clean, breakfast was good. Ensure you have local currency or USD
First time visit to Yangon and decided to stay at this hotel and must say, loved it. The rooms are very good and spacious, very good service and an excellent breakfast. In additional to this their happy hour, certainly made us very very happy. Would recommend this wonderful boutique hotel to anyone, especially first time visitors and also the location of the hotel is terrific!! close to pretty much all the major tourist spots and also can walk to various restaurants and eateries.!!
Its a small property in the heart of China town. The rooms are just enough for 2 people. The reception is crowded and there's no lobby to speak of. The lift is slow and there is only one available. It takes forever to come especially in the mornings when its crowded. The location of this hotel is good and convenient. You can get a taxi at any time of the day or night. The staff at the reception are good. But the restaurant staff needs to learn to smile when asked for something. Overall its a average experience - neither bad nor too good!
Excellence customer service, nice room decor, comfortable beds, clean and good buffer spread make our stays memorable when we visited Yangon for the first time during the last Christmas. Because the town has so much development going on,the noise from the opposite construction site woke us up very early in the morning. We purposely chosen China Town because we wanted to see the way of life of the people here. House keeping neglected to clean the upper shelves of the cupboard and floor behind the door, leaving behind a thick coat of dust but after we informed the front desk, it was immediately attended to.
Booked with Agoda. Check in and check out were a breeze. Very friendly front office and concierge personnels and they speak pretty good English too. Took a junior suite. Both rooms have a nice view of Schwedagon Pagoda. It looks nicer at night albeit a little far. Room size is a little small for this category but it is big enough. I was in 909 (non-snoking floor on the 1st) and 709 (smoking floor on the following nights). The smoking room wasn't available the 1st night so they got it for me for the following nights. The staff were great about the move, I packed up my stuff and they just moved them to the new room when it became available. Totally hassle free. The other problem with room fronting the main road is the noise from the traffic below. The Burmese has a habit of honking every other minute so the noise can get to some people. It didn't really bother but it might bother light sleepers. Probably need to check with them if they have rooms which doesn't front any main roads... Both rooms are clean and the bathrooms are with a large size bathtubs, shower cubicle with rain shower, WC and single sink. I really have an issue with the sink faucet coz it sprays all over the place. Didn't kill me but my toiletries get splashed everytime I use the sink. Plenty of towels, sufficient toiletries incl toothbrush set. Just be careful with the hot water. It takes awhile to get warm then it will sort of go from hot to cold at intervals. Make sure you test it so as not to be scalded. They provide hair dryer, umbrella, shoe polish stuff, ironing board, iron, yukata/bathrobes and safe. The rooms have pretty decent free wifi so that was really great. It is located in Chinatown so plenty of hustle and bustle every day. Chinatown is in grid format and there is literally a small market selling fruits, vegetables to meat at almost every junction. Right in front of the hotel, there are food stalls with seatings selling typical local dinner dishes. So if you fancy street food, it is right at the door step. It is not all that near to the main sights like Sule, Shwedagon Pagodas but not too far from Bogyoke Market. You will need to negotiate with the cabs before you get in coz they don't have meters. The cost of the cab depends also on whether it is peak hour or not. I am lousy at bargaining so probably ended up paying slightly more than others. I have to say that the restaurant serves pretty good food too but at a much higher price, of course. The breakfast is pretty good too with good variety of Asian and Western cuisine and an egg station. The decent spa is about 5 mins walk. Sapel Spa. Turn left as you come out of the main entrance, then cross a main road, then take the next left and walk right to almost the end of the small street. Decent place but the cost is about 3x higher than other places. But the atmosphere is extremely different. Overall, if I come back to Yangon, I would stay here again.
We stayed at the Best Western Chinatown for 5 days including Christmas Day and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We had a room on the 7th floor which was a deluxe double and was perfect for two people. The surprise was the bathroom which was equal with anything you would get in a western hotel. The toilet flushed and didn't run continuously, the shower had good water pressure and there was regular hot water. Nothing to complain about here. We loved the position right in the middle of all the Chinatown action and not that far (walking) to the Colonial Quarter. Breakfast was good. We did do lunch here one day (as finding a cafe as we know it offering sandwiches was tricky) but the hotel filled this requirement very well. Staff are lovely , good English & very, very polite & friendly over all it was wonderful & we can't wait to come back!
We stayed in two different rooms--and I do mean different. One was tiny, cramped, with a view of a solid wall six inches away from the window. And silent. The water in the shower warmed up by the end of the second shower. The other room was spacious, giving a great view of the area, with the Shwedagon Pagoda in the distance. With lots of street noise and an almost incessant beeping of car horns.Hot water in less than a minute. The large room had a curious feature: a big picture window from the bedroom into the bathroom. I'm not quite sure of the purpose of that. Maybe my imagination is too limited. I just closed the blind. There were a couple of farcical touches, like the electric kettle whose plug didn't match the electric socket in the coffee alcove, and the little double-sealed toothpaste tube with not toothpaste inside. The immediate area is not a good one for walking or exploring. Sidewalks clogged with people and merchandise, and streets with no safe way to cross. Staff are very friendly, extremely helpful. Absolutely top-notch breakfast. I'd call this a 3-star rather than the listed 4, but value for money, especially if you get the large street-facing views and don't mind street noise.
My girlfriend & I recently stayed at Best Western Chinatown & really enjoyed our stay.Its well located just a 15 minute walk to Bogyoke Market & Sula Pagoda.It costs a maximum 2000 chat 15 minute taxi ride to Shwedagon Pagoda & a 45 minute 8000 chat prepaid taxi from the airport.We were fortunate enough to stay in a very comfortable executive room with views of Shwedagon Pagoda.Very comfortable bed,excellent choice of tv channels & a modern & brand new bathroom. Breakfast was excellent served in a clean & modern setting with a great choice of food.Staff including restaurant manager were all very friendly,helpful,polite & spoke good English.Also bedroom cleaning staff were friendly & polite. The only slight problem some people may find is this hotel is right in the centre of Chinatown and the outside traffic and noise starts very early and finishes late.For me this wasn't a problem as I felt it was part of the atmosphere that makes up this wonderful city of Yangon but others may find it a little noisy. We enjoyed the hotel so much we have booked again so looking forward to our return shortly to Best Western Chinatown hotel Yangon.Well Done everyone-Excellent!
I had the opportunity to stay here for just over two weeks, and I can't speak highly enough of this hotel. It's the bustling Chinatown district, so there is a lot within walking distance of the hotel if desired. My room was extremely comfortable, and it was cleaned well each day by friendly staff. In fact, the staff everywhere in the hotel--front lobby, front desk, cleaning, restaurant--were extremely friendly and helpful. They go out of their way to make sure the guests are satisfied. In addition, the WiFi in the hotel was outstanding, particularly for Myanmar. I cannot imagine why someone would be unsatisfied staying here.
the location is perfect, downtown chinatown which means in the heart of the city, the 19th street with lots of restaurants (food market of Yangon) is just around the corner, the rooms are very nice, i booked a business room, staff is very friendly, the breakfast offer a great variety of different dishes european an asia, the value for money is excellent, one of the best hotels in yangon
I got very good rates from booking.com and booked. Once checked-in found other side of hotel is chinatown and plenty of street food options with good markets. Breakfast is very good with many options and attentive staff always. I felt rooms are small. But Good. Wifi is good connectivity. Recommended!
Staff: Very attentive and friendly. Sometimes maybe over-attentive? Rooms: I got one vith view of the Pagoda. But then you also get quite a bit of traffic noise until fairly late at night. My room was quite big and well appointed. I did not share taste in style with the interior decorator, and I will not call on him for my livlig room! Very comfortable beds. About the Best ever! Small things:The toilet is in a glass cubicle. The shower in another glass cubicle next to it. If traveling with a partner I much prefer to do my ablutions in private. And shower in private. The door for the shower opens inwards. What if you fall in the shower, and you are alone?? A very small thing: In all of the nice and big bathroom there is only one small hook to hang a towel. This should be easy to correct? And move the toilet roll to become within reach, when sitting there? Breakfast: Nothing exceptionel, and largely geared to oriental tastes. Eggs made to order. A big plus for me! All in all: A very good hotel offering good value. And if you are Lucky an exceptional View of the Pagoda. I Was lucky !!
We walked past the hotel as our current hotel was fully booked and we couldn't extend. On arrival we were shown an executive room which had a great view on the Pagoda and was large and spacious so we booked for 2 nights the following day. We checked in and were given a similar room with a better view. The rooms are very large. There is some street noise (we were on level 8). Breakfast is a large buffet with omelettes on order. The hotel staff were extremely helpful with booking bus tickets etc. The location is central to everything in the downtown area.
The hotel was nicely located within the vicinity of Yangon's Chinatown and city center. No problems in finding food and shopping as night market in Chinatown is just walking distance. Room was on the smaller side but adequate to accommodate 2 persons. Room is clean and nicely decorated with touch of golden ambience. Room only have a small window with minimal views of the street. Bathroom is clean but the shower area does not have enough enclosure causing water spilled all over the place. Hotel only have 1 elevator which was chaotic during morning rushtime as guests flocking to check out or going to breakfast floor. Breakfast is very good with lots of varieties and alterations on days. Overall a good value luxury hotel in Yangon.
As the hotel is located in Chinatown along the main road, it comes with the constant car horns and buzz from the streets below. For light sleeper, a pair of earplugs will be helpful. Comes with convenience of location! The frontline and service staff were very friendly and helpful and help us to check in earlier. The rooms were comfortable and clean and free wifi connection was good. The views from our room offered the Shwedagon stupa and Yangon skylines. The breakfast spread was the best I had in Myanmar as it served a wide range of food, bread, coffee and tea too, just to name a few. Fortunately, the hotel came with a lift too. It was conveniently located to walk around Chinatown and accessible to Bogyoke Aung San market.
We stayed in early December for 3 nights. Great service and room (decor was a little busy but hey - pretty typical of the region!). Great location and the best breakfast we saw on our trip! You can walk to many places from here. The Wi-Fi was really consistent too.
We arrived early in the morning after our overnight bus from Bagan. However, we were unable to check in until 1 hour later. The staff was helpful and attentive. They assisted us in getting taxi and let us know the fares which is very helpful. The location of the hotel is convenient as it is located on a busy street and taxis are easily available. However, do get the hotel personnel to assist in getting one to avoid being over charge. There are also street food outside the hotel. It is also walking distance to the Bogyoke Aung San Market. The room was not very spacious but you are able to find everything you need. There is no view from our room. Wifi is accessible and connection was fine. The food was also acceptable with different varieties and reasonable price.
Super friendly welcome and functional but comfortable and everything-you-need rooms. Good buffet breakfast and working wifi. Great views from our room. Overall a lot better experience and service than many of the larger 'luxury' resort hotels. Conveniently located for downtown walking and 19th street -amazing eating opportunities. During the day the road is noisy, but it quietens down substantially at night. Does what it needs to well. Great value.
Stayed twice in a recent visit to Yangon and was very impressed. Clean, comfortable with all the mod cons....and all of them work! Which is no mean feat in this developing country. Extremely comfortable bed, luxurious bathroom with a consistently hot shower. Both my rooms had a great view of the Shwedagon Pagoda. The staff are wonderfully attentive and will hail you a taxi, give you expert advice on local eating places (19th Street is only a short walk), or change your perfect US$100 bill into the local kyat. The buffet breakfast is varied and plentiful. You cant go wrong in using this hotel as your base to look around Yangon. Walking distance to the Sule Pagoda and the Colonial district.Travel time from the airport will vary depending on when you arrive. The traffic in Yangon can be horrendous so plan on an hour to travel to and fro. Walk where you can.
I stayed in BW Chinatown in November twice. This is a smallish hotel with a small lobby. It is on a busy street. I had a corner room on the 12 floor over looking the street. The room was large, with a large bathtub and a separate shower. The wifi signal was adequate. During my first stay, I had to take an early morning flight, the hotel packed me a breakfast which was yoghurt, banana, a sandwich. A nice gesture at 430AM in the morning. Their morning breakfast buffet is a mixture of local and standard fare western spread. The staff was very accomodating and helpful. Full disclosure: I am a platinum elite with their loyalty program, so some consideration should be expected :)
We stayed in the hotel for 3 nights and had a room on the 10th floor with a great view on shwedagon-pagoda. The room was spacious and very clean. For breakfast a good selection of European and asien food is served. Location is great - directly in Chinatown - and a lot of interesting places are within walking distance. But the very best in this hotel is the staff and management - service is excellent and very, very helpful! Especially the manager himself and the two girls on the front desk! We would definitely recommend this newly opened hotel.
Showed up a little early and had no problem checking in! Room was really nice. View was not great, but I was just there to sleep. Staff were super nice and the breakfast was amazing!! Would definitely recommend... Allowed a late check out until 1 pm for free :)
After trudging through the busy and somewhat dirty streets of Yangon, the Best Western in Chinatown was our clean little homebase. We did have a couple of issues that have opportunities for improvement. Our first night at the restaurant we had curries, but they were not very good. But, we did go back for most of our stay but stuck with the special offers, which were fantastic. Don't skip dessert, trust me. Breakfast was always fantastic with a great selection and the minibar in the room was reasonably priced. There is a small market for some quick supplies next door and with a main street out front, staff will help you get a taxi and negotiate a price. The busy street starts at about 5.30am and finishes late. Make sure you have a high floor room. I don't think it would even matter if you had a room on the 12th floor, you will still hear the street noise. But the higher the better. Trying to have dinner on the 4th floor and talk to each other was challenging. The bathroom in our room had some mold in the shower but the toiletry selection was good. It was kind of hard to get use to the toilet in the glass box, a bit strange for us. The bed was comfortable, we have had our issue with overly hard mattresses in Asia but this one was a comfortable mattress with good pillows. The room has a safe, robes, tea and coffee facilities. Our room had a desk to which came in handy to do some work on the road. Wifi cut in and out but was still usable. The staff were the stand out, from the reception, to the doorman, room attendants and restaurant staff everyone was fantastic and couldn't be more helpful. We booked with Booking.com and got a good price compared with other hotels. A gem of a find.
This hotel faces a busy street with incessant horn honking beginning at 07:00 am and continuing all day and well into the night. Windows are single pane when they obviously need the sound absorbing qualities of double pane. Although rooms are newly done and attractively furnished even the “large” Executive rooms (supposedly 32 sq. meters, but actually 27 square meters when measured by a highly accurate handheld laser) seem smallish. Compared with the four other hotels I have seen in Yangon this hotel is overpriced and somewhat inconveniently located. For those who care, the hotel is not guest friendly. Cons: Constant street noise, mediocre breakfast, small rooms, not guest friendly Pros: Relatively new, good Wi-Fi (but must reconnect frequently), helpful counter staff
We stayed on the top floor (12th), even room numbers facing the Shwedagon Pagoda. Cleaning staff spoke good english and the rooms were very comfortable especially the bed. Our room had both a shower and a bath. Staff very helpful in helping with directions. Most of the attractions are a short taxi ride. We asked the front desk to recommend a car and driver. The person driving us was very polite and we had a very relaxing time. Lots of local shops lining the nearby streets and it was enjoyable. Breakfast was adequate. Staff lovely. Overall kudos to the hotel staff!!!
Very good room, I had all breakfast, lunch and dinner - excellent! The staff very friendly and helpful. Desk personnel spoke/understood very little English - so here is a possibility to improve. Sum up - a very good place to stay!
We arrived at the hotel early at 7am after the overnight bus from Bagan. The hotel staff are helpful and is flexible in allowing us an early check-in at 9am. Totally grateful for such gesture after a long strenuous bus journey the night before. The hotel provides relatively good room-service menu, pizza is great. The taxi ride quoted is also reasonably priced. Within the vicinity of the hotel, you can walk to Bogyoke Market and Sule Pagoda. There is a small convenient store right beside the market. The hotel provides stable and good speed wifi, both at the common area and in the room. Very good! The hotel room we had was small, but it is well decorated. The lighting is bright and good. The bathroom size is good, with good water pressure. The hotel staff is helpful, friendly and can be well understood as most of them speaks English.
Me and friends stayed at Best Western Chinatown for 4 days. When you had a hotel around Chinatown you always find so many foods stalls or restaurants. The location was ok and near several Buddha temples but not the best location if you preferred clean area. The reception staffs are polite and helpful. I got room no 901 it was disappointment for us because the window faced the wall so there was nothing to see and the shower was no door so water splashed everywhere and looked messy. The faucet was cheapo style and water splashed around you. The bed was ok and cleaned and convenient but the room was small with huge flat TV screen. I still enjoy my stay because the BF was so good with local foods like tofu bean sprout, samosa, mushroom soup, many more and all was good. Just don't pick up room no 901.
We booked a non-smoking room but ended up in a smoking room which smelled of cigarettes since you stepped out of the lift. Other than that the room was quite decent for the price you pay and breakfast offered a good selection. It's located on the main road so if you get a room next to the street you can hear the cars honking all night plus the events at the temples nearby. Bring your earplugs.
If you want to be in the center of town and have Western comforts, this hotel is probably a good bet for a fair value. The hotel itself is small. There is no fitness center. The front facing rooms are unbelievably loud and noisy. Windows are not insulated so noise (horns beeping, traffic) is continuous all night long. The rooms are appointed well and modern, but cleaning service is poor. There is a breakfast buffet, which is very good. Wifi is very fast and reliable. When we were there, we had no hot water, and the hotel staff didn't seem to have any solutions or really try, which was frustrating.
As stated in the title, I believe that if you want to stay in this area then this is the best hotel in this price range. The staff were very friendly from the beginning. They offered us a free upgrade, but we actually preferred the first room! Every single member of staff would stop what they were doing to say hello whenever you walked by. The room was fantastic. It was very spacious and beautifully decorated. The bathroom was also large, with a great shower. The room and hotel were very clean. I thought that the location was very good, with great access to the food and drink options of Chinatown. When we wanted to organise a private car to drive to Naypyidaw, they were able to source one for an incredibly good price compared to the prices given by taxi drivers outside. There were only 2 small downsides. The first is the wifi. It was fast when it worked, but we found that it would often lose connection. Also it isn't too well insulated against the road noise, although it is far better than other hotels we stayed in within the same area. The car horns and loud music outside start early (6.30am on our last day), so if you're a light sleeper perhaps consider earplugs. If we visited Yangon again I would absolutely choose this hotel, and I would recommend it to anyone visiting.
A good hotel: rooms nicely decorated, not very big but comfortable enough. Hotel located in the Yangon centre, at a very busy street and it can be a drawback: very loud until late at night (even though our room was on the 10th floor). This shortcoming somewhat compensates smiling and helpful staff, and the view from the window on Shwedagon Pagoda. Very rich choice for breakfast. No nice experience at the beginning: the hotel requires payment already at check in which is nowhere to be found on Burma. The possibility of arranging tours by the hotel: e.g. to Bago at attractive prices.
This hotel in the bustling Chinatown centre of Yangon is a rare pearl. From luxurious rooms to a buffet breakfast fit for a king, what distinguishes this hotel is the personalised service. This hotel's staff uniquely cares about its guests - and this is evident in all sorts of small ways (greeting you by name, providing an early rise breakfast box, and sorting out quickly anything which you want - including a room cleaning at 8 PM). The breakfast buffet is truly amazing. A large selection of "western" style breakfast staples is supplemented by a Chinese buffet, plus Japanese and Burmese dishes. Honestly, it was a pleasure to stay at this hotel. I recommend it without hesitation! One small note: This hotel is located downtown. If you are a light sleeper or disturbed by the hustle and bustle (and smells) of a poor and tightly packed Asian city, best not stay here. And finally, the WiFi is very slow. But you can request a cable which provides a much faster transmission.
Really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Nice comfy beds, great bath and shower and the breakfast was excellent with many choices. Make sure you try the restaurant for dinner. Really good. Excellent wifi.
Stayed for 5 nights, and found it extremely comfortable, well located (walking distance to Sule Pagoda, Chinatown, Sakura Tower, main train station) and nicely furnished. Had a room at the back, so no view, but I only stayed at night, so it didn't matter. Breakfast was great, with a good choice. Cereals, egg station, lots of bread and pastries, noodle/rice dishes, local soups/mohingya, juices, teas, coffee. A great pop-up street cafe just outside, and a convenience store next door with a chemist next door on the other side. Staff very friendly, helpful and professional. Wi-fi nice to have, although you do need to keep logging in every so often. But not really a problem, and the speed is ok. Comfy, big bed, nicely appointed room with safe, toiletries, hairdryer, desk etc. Would definitely stay again!
The folks are friendly and location is great. This hotel and the other at Greenhills share the same owner. The room comfort is comparable to the other. For the western tourists who are interested to take in the sights, sounds and smells of the central area, this BW is certainly a good choice. The lobby is small, but make up by the staff who tried hard to serve and please. I did not appreciate the stench of the Chinatown area though.
To me, compared to the dirty and filthy streets and the unbearably hot weather outside, stepping into this hotel with A/C was a bit like entering the heaven from hell :-) I have enjoyed the breakfast the most as it has included all sorts of Asian or Chinese stuff such as congee (with salted eggs, preserved egg, fermented bean curb etc.), noodle, fried rice and many other dishes (like lunches!) ...these just have just pleased me (if nobody else). There are also pastries and I saw people get omelet cooked for them etc. It's like the best "free" breakfast ever. I often felt like staying in the hotel more than walking under the scorching sun. The only imperfection was a few ants that I have seen during the last day ?? Including tax, I have paid $210 for 3 days, best deal when I tried to look for hotels in Yangon. The Director of Sales has allowed me to pay by credit card before I arrived such that I could avoid the 2 or 3% fee that they might charge if I paid by credit card after I arrived. Though the room may be small and it's got only a pair of narrow windows (up and down), the equipment seems modern and abundant including sandals, toothbrush and toothpaste, comb, razor, hair-dryer, etc. The shower should have a one more glass door to prevent the water from splashing out. Nevertheless, they seem to have did some work such that the water would eventually go down the drain. The staff are polite and smile all the time. Overall, this is place that is definitely worth recommending.
Hotel was in a great location, close to the market. Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable, and included free wi-fi. Our room had a view of Shwedagon Pagoda. We'd definitely stay here again!
I have been very pleased with the location of this property as many tourist sights are within walking distance. Rooms are tiny but have everything you possibly need plus they are extremely clean. I am only giving it a four rating because the restaurant needs improvement, e.g. a broader fresh fruit assortment at breakfast would certainly be appreciated. Restaurant staff speak very little English so placing an order is kind of a lottery or maybe the menu should be more specific as to ingredients and preparations.
This is the best hotel for me so far during my 3 weeks here. Very comfortable rooms, well appointed, very quiet. And very good Internet. Breakfast is great. Staff, as is true everywhere here, are very good. The on site travel agent is good for helping with onward travel. I'd recommend this hotel and would stay here again. It's very central to tourist sites in the city.
Hotel inventory has not caught up yet with demand in this city which makes Bangkok seem like Zurich. The surrounding neighborhood is pure chaos, ask for a high floor. Room is compact but well appointed, bathroom nice, hotel quite new. The 1 elevator makes for long waiting. Very good breakfast buffet, great selection. Front desk could use charm school and will push you to pay cash, which if you do commits you to your entire stay if you wish to leave Yangon sooner. The young man concierge / doorman is great and really helpful hopefully recognized by the hotel leading to a bright career path at the hotel.
The main reason I booked this hotel was because it was cheap, star rating, and I could prepay. I wasn't expecting much. But I was shocked how clean, modern and spacious the rooms were. Our room even had an amazing view of the Shwadagon pagoda. Location was awesome and easy to navigate. The breakfast selection was good. Service was good. It deserves a strong, solid 4 rating.
Hotel is modern, really clean, lots of toiletries and fab staff. Restaurant was great too. Bit noisy but it is a city. It's a great choice all round and I would stay here again. city. Better than more expensive hotels we used while in Burma. Would highly recommend
We stayed here mainly from consideration of location and value. This is a fairly new facility. The "Business Deluxe" room we had was a bit congested since it seemed the standard size room with two beds. There was hardly enough room for convenient use of the chair or other seats in the room. The bathroom was good. The walls of the shower and toilet are glass, If you don't want to be seen by your roommate using those, only one can use the bathroom at a time. The room was well supplied. The staff was eager to please. The restaurant breakfast had enough variety (with some variation day to day for the hot dishes). Omlets/fried eggs were made to order. The staff in the restaurant were attentive and helpful. The reception area is very narrow with a total of 4 chairs, two in one corner and two in another. The street front is also not very attractive. Even though we found this to be of very good value for staying in Yangon, the commute to other parts of downtown was very time consuming. The street on which this hotel stands is particularly congested in the late afternoon and evening. A mile and half distance easily took 20-30 minutes. The room we had was not very sound proof. We could hear the rain and the broadcasts from what seemed to be a nearby temple or a political rally came through loud and clear. Hallway noises were also not hard to hear.
This was our first stop in Yangon and were upgraded for our stay...the room was large and had a great bath. We had a great view do the pagoda which is lit up at night. We returned after a 5 night tour for a 2 night stay and were give a room at the rear that was quite tiny.........had a hard time moving around the room with 2 suitcases. That would be my only criticism because the room was clean, bed very comfy, a/c was quiet, the staff we encountered were great and breakfast was probably the best we've had in our 3 week visit to Myanmar.
We stayed at Best Western for 3 nights, the hotel is very new and clean, it is located at the 17th street which means it is close to everything, however as the hotel is located at the main road, it can be very noisy during the day. If you are looking for quiet hotel, I wouldn't choose this, but if you are looking for a 3 stars clean and tidy hotel, this is what you should book. There are lots of street food right at the bottom of the hotel, very convenience of for experiencing Myanmar street food! Simon at the lobby is very helpful and nice, the breakfast is also good. Overall we are happy with our stay and it is value for money!
I wanted to stay at a decent International Hotel in Yangon for the first few nights and picked this one. Location wise, close to 19th St... Pleased to report that the room was super comfortable with a great flat screen TV and facilities, very comfortable bed and sheets, really no issues aside from slow Wifi. That aside the staff went out of their way to help me - Indeed I asked for an early check in which was taken care of; I went away to Bagan for a few days and they kindly allowed me to leave my larger case in storage with them, this saved me a big headache; When I returned from Bagan I arrived at 7 am, and they were really good to let me take the room at that time so I could get some much needed rest rather than wander around the town half asleep until 1400 pm.. (or pay an extra half day) The Duty Manager Mye Myiat was extra helpful with local advice, booking taxis and bus tickets on my behalf, and his staff were equally kind and always did their best....Special mention Ms. Phyu Phyu Aung at reception.. also fabulous... Top breakfasts also.. In short highly recommended and I intend to be back asap and use the hotel as my home in Yangon. Thanks to all the team Gavin
The Best Western Chinatown was a pleasant surprise: reasonable prices and high quality accommodation with a well-trained, professional staff, in a good location in the central city. From here it is easy to walk to major sites including Sule, 19th Street, Bogyoke Market, etc. Some have complained about the neighborhood, but it is really just a typical Chinatown setting. The restaurant here also earns high marks for quality and service. There were two drawbacks... an oddly snapped room (which is not unusual in Yangon) and quite poor water pressure. The hot shower just dribbles out. It may not be an issue for many, but I found it very disappointing, given the quality of the room in general. Altho, the hotel mentions bathtubs in its literature, there was none.
We stayed here 2 nights, and this was one of several Myanmar hotels we stayed at. Staff were great, and hotel was clean with good facilities. Great air-con, which we apprecite more now that we have stayed at other places with awful, or no air-con in Myanmar. I think this was one of the better hotels, but the prices reflect this as it was also one of the most expensive. As other reviewers have noted, it is in a dirty part of town, but you are centrally located, and the dirtiness is inherent to Yangon. Breakfast far exceeded expectations given other reviews - we were very happy with the choices. Good free wifi available in room.
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