ZEALAX HOTEL & RESIDENCE

Set in a high-rise building with views of the city and the Yangon River, this polished hotel is 5 km from the gilded Shwedagon Pagoda and 18 km from Yangon International Airport.

The sophisticated rooms feature Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes, as well as minifridges and kettles. Upgraded rooms add river views; suites also provide sitting areas.

Amenities include a retro-inspired lobby cafe/bar (open 24 hours), plus a gym offering yoga and fitness classes. There’s also a spa and an indoor pool. Breakfast and parking are available.