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Strand Hotel, The
Yangon, Myanmar · Independent · Core Luxury
The Sarkies brothers opened The Strand in 1901, with James Messiter as architect, on Strand Road facing the Yangon River, in the port that was then called Rangoon. Teak and high ceilings survived, and a rescue in the 1990s restored the interiors. The Sarkies also founded Raffles Singapore and the Eastern & Oriental in Penang, and GCP Hospitality operates The Strand now.
- Opened 1901
- Neighborhood: Kyauktada / Strand Road
- Rooms from 592 sq ft (55 m²)
- Architect: James Messiter
About Strand Hotel, The
- The Strand was built by the Sarkies brothers in 1901, designed by James Messiter, facing the Yangon River on Strand Road in Kyauktada.
- The Sarkies brothers, an Armenian hotel family, also founded Raffles Singapore and the Eastern & Oriental in Penang.
- Teak interiors were restored in the 1990s, and GCP Hospitality operates the hotel now.
- The smallest published suite or villa start at 592 sq ft (55 m²).
History
Opened 1901 for the Sarkies brothers, with James Messiter and Henry Duin on the building. Japanese occupation in the war, later nationalization, then a 1990s conservation campaign returned the teak interiors to hotel use.
The setting
On Strand Road facing the Yangon River in Kyauktada. The 1901 Sarkies house still occupies that river frontage, teak interiors restored in the 1990s.
Restaurants and bars
- The Strand Restaurant — Restaurant · Chef Chef Périé
Amenities
- 24-hour Business Centre
- Tailored meeting room and conference facilities
- Event planning assistance for weddings and special occasions
Awards
- Historic Hotels Worldwide member
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