Published on : Thursday, June 21, 2018
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Prime Residence to manage Rosewood Yangon, which will open in winter 2018 as the brand’s first property in Myanmar and sixth in Asia.
Rosewood Yangon is located on The Strand in the heart of the city’s historic district. Rosewood Yangon will offer guests unparalleled access to the cultural riches of Myanmar’s largest city.
This hotel is ideally situated amidst classic colonial landmarks in the cultural heart and central business district, within walking distance to the city’s most notable attractions. The guests can easily take in the bustling city life at the Bogyoke Aung San Market (formerly known as Scott’s Market), enjoy a cruise down the winding Yangon river, or immerse themselves in local culture at the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda.
Housed in a stunning heritage building that was originally constructed in 1927 as the New Law Courts by architect Thomas Oliphant and Doorman Long UK, the engineers behind the iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge, the property has been meticulously restored to incorporate every contemporary amenity and comfort while simultaneously preserving the essence and splendor of the building’s storied past.
The property is the first building to receive approval from Yangon Heritage Trust, founded in 2012 by Dr. Thant Myint-U.
As the most significant historic restoration project in Yangon to date, great care has been taken to restore both the exterior and interior to its former glory.
Of particular note is the spectacular Heritage Room on the hotel’s fourth floor, which for many years had laid hidden beneath modern interventions but will now once again showcase its original beauty after a thoughtful and thorough restoration.
The Rosewood Yangon will feature 209 spacious guestrooms, suites, one- and two-bedroom apartment units. Boasting high ceilings and abundant natural light, most guestrooms also feature patios and balconies where guests can take in views of the majestic Yangon River or the beautifully landscaped internal courtyards. The hotel’s interiors have been designed to seamlessly blend the historical restoration with contemporary Burmese touches – all in Rosewood’s signature residential style.
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