Hotel at Tharabar Gate , Bagan Myanmar, Bagan

Set at the entrance to Bagan’s old city, the Hotel at Tharabar Gate offers stylish rooms, a peaceful garden environment and a highly convenient base for exploring Bagan’s famous plethora of temples.

Rooms are set in single-storey terraces, with high ceilings, minimalist design and hard wood interiors. Airy and spacious, the resort’s 83 rooms are split into three categories – Superior, Deluxe and Suite. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, satellite televisions, tea & coffee making facilities and mini-bar. Bedrooms in the Superior and Deluxe are the same size, although the bathrooms are slightly different.

Deluxe and Suite rooms also have private verandas, some with prime views of the nearby temple stupas. The suites are highly private and have walled tropical gardens equipped with sun loungers. The decor throughout is stylish, contemporary and understatedly sophisticated.

The hotel is set in beautifully landscaped gardens, with shaded winding paths linking the rooms and facilities. The hotel spa is particularly well equipped and offers a highly relaxing environment in which to enjoy the many treatments and therapies on offer. The centrally located bar and restaurant overlooks the turquoise pool and offers in garden dining and excellent happy hour promotions.

The hotel has relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and the gardens are remarkably tranquil – a peaceful way to start and end the day. The facilities are generally excellent and all your needs should be well taken care of. Overall the Hotel at Tharabar Gate offers a more stylish and intimate alternative to Bagan’s other luxury hotels and comes highly recommended.