Hotel Yadanar Oo

The staff were generally courteous and very helpful, which was a bright spot, though communication was difficult except with two young men who worked at different times. The location is okay, near the Palace and Mandalay Hill, but a bit far from the town centre and other attractions. There are a few restaurants nearby, most more expensive than elsewhere, though Container 65 is about a five-minute walk around the back of the hotel and is an exception. Our room had a No Smoking sign and we'd requested a non-smoking room, but it smelled of cigarettes whenever we came back in. Breakfast was also disappointing at first. We arrived more than an hour before it was due to finish, but the buffet trays only had little piles left and there were just three pieces of bread. Staff said that was all, including the bread, though one person did go out and buy more. The next days were better, with mostly Asian noodles and rice, plus eggs. The pool was the worst we'd seen in decades of travel. The water was extremely cloudy and green, and it seemed more like a lack of pool-care knowledge than anything else, but it wasn't inviting. Management has a lot to learn about serving tourists from other parts of the world, so I can't recommend the hotel at this point.

I spent seven days at Hotel Yadanar Oo and had a wonderful holiday. It's peaceful, quiet, and away from traffic noise. My room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, and the prices were affordable. Staff greeted me whenever they saw me, and everyone was friendly with excellent service. They accept cards, USD, and local cash. They can also help arrange coach buses to Yangon or other places, and some staff speak English if you run into a language barrier. The hotel is conveniently close to Mandalay palace, markets, shopping malls, and restaurants. You can rent a motorcycle or bicycle for a cheap rate. The swimming pool at the back was clean. There's also the brolly sky bar on the third floor, with a nice evening view of the pagoda on the hill. The food was tasty and affordable, including the alcohol. Breakfast is provided, and the menu has seafood, chicken, beef, and pork, so it's not halal for Muslims. There are Western, local, Thai, and Chinese dishes, with neat presentation and generous portions. The restaurant closes at 2230HRS, and they sometimes have promotions like Happy Hours. I'd happily stay at the same hotel again. Cheers!

The rooftop restaurant was great for food and a drink, with lovely views of the temple on the hill. The hotel was fairly clean, though it smelled strongly of disinfectant. Management were very unfriendly, but the other staff were awesome.

The rooms were clean and nice, and there's a rooftop pool and bar. The beer was cold and the food tasty. It's easy to walk around from this good location, and staff can also arrange taxis or tours for you.