Queen's Park Hotel

Queen's Park Hotel is a straightforward mid-range hotel at 132 Anawrahta Road in Botahtaung Township, on the eastern side of downtown Yangon, Myanmar. The location is within walking distance of Botahtaung Pagoda, known for its hollow stupa containing a relic chamber, and of the Strand riverfront, where the colonial-era Strand Hotel and the Yangon River ferry piers are found. Anawrahta Road is a busy commercial street lined with shops, banks and restaurants, and the eastern downtown area is somewhat less crowded with tourists than the streets around Sule Pagoda, though Sule is still only a short taxi ride or a longer walk to the west. The hotel is a modern, functional building with a plain character; it does not aim for boutique styling or historic atmosphere, and its appeal is practical. Rooms are offered as Standard Rooms and Deluxe Rooms, with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi in each, and the Deluxe category gives more space and better furnishings. Amenities listed include an on-site restaurant, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, but there is no pool or spa, so the property is best suited to travellers who spend most of the day sightseeing. The restaurant serves breakfast and simple meals, and the surrounding streets offer many local eateries, teahouses and cafes for other meals. Service is friendly and low-key, and the staff can help arrange taxis, tours and onward transport. The riverside walk and the nearby Botahtaung Pagoda are particularly pleasant in the late afternoon, when the heat eases. Nightly rates generally run from about US$40 to US$80, or roughly 172,000 to 344,000 MMK, making it good value for the area. The hotel suits budget-conscious independent travellers who want a clean, central base near the river and who are comfortable without extensive facilities.