The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate
Grade - Medium Class
Overview
In a great location beside the crumbling city gate to Old Bagan and within a short walk of a range of local restaurants and the spectacular Anandar Temple, “The jewel of Bagan”.
Facilities
The large pool is a welcome inclusion after a day of temple viewing, surrounded by a sun terrace that doubles as an open air bar and restaurant in the evening. There is also a spa and bikes can be hired if you feel like exploring under your own steam.
Rooms
The 84 rooms are spacious and arranged in villas dotted alongside paths that wind through the tropical gardens. All are spacious with high ceilings and attractively decorated with teak floors and typical Burmese furniture. All are air-conditioned with safety deposit box, wifi and ensuite bathroom.
Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort
Grade - First Class
Overview
The resort sprawls over 24 acres of landscaped gardens but everything about this hotel revolves around its location, set in a slightly elevated position looking down on the lazy curves of the Irrawaddy River, watching river life pass by and then on to the hills that rise in the distance. A stunning setting that you makes your time in Bagan even more special.
Facilities
The hotel features Bagan's largest swimming pool, set on the slope that lead down to the Irrawaddy. Elsewhere you’ll find a delightful spa and meditation centre, as well as several dining options, with vegetables and herbs picked from the hotel’s organic garden.
Rooms
The stylish wooden bungalows and villas are set amongst the landscaped gardens, many of which have river views. Decorated in Myanmar style, with an abundance of wood and local materials. All have a safety deposit box, wifi and ensuite bathroom and some have an outside terrace.
Aureum Palace Hotel & Resort
Hotel Grade - Deluxe
Overview
What really sets the Aureum apart is that it’s the only hotel built within the Bagan Archaeological Preservation Zone and so as soon as you enter you’re struck by the views out over the temples, stupas and pagodas of Bagan. This feeling is history can be felt wherever you are within the 27 acres of gardens. It even has a viewing tower from which you can get a real feel of the Pagoda strewn plain and is great place to spend your first sun set.
Facilities
Lie back next to the large infinity pool and you get a great view of the surrounding pagodas. There is a choice of restaurants / bars and you can even enjoy private temple dining. You’ll also find a fully equipped gymnasium and spa.
Rooms
The 114 rooms and villas are spread out throughout the grounds and some of upgraded villas have terraces with superb views. Each is designed to reflect Burmese culture with local antiques and artefacts, as well as hand-crafted teak furniture. All are air-conditioned with safety deposit box, wifi and ensuite bathroom.