Hotel Shwe Phyo

“Amazing view and caring staff”

Brand new hotel in an authentic district of Mandalay. Really cheap prices and caring staff. Really nice view from the higher rooms and from the rooftop restaurant. Good breakfast. I really recommend it !

“A good place to see the daily busy life of locals.”

A good place to see the daily busy life of locals. And not to bad to start tours to the country site. The name sign on top of the narrow but tall hotel building is well noticed from a distance. this is very helpful after sunset due to the partly dark streets around the hotel ( keep torch handy). E… more

A good place to see the daily busy life of locals. And not to bad to start tours to the country site. The name sign on top of the narrow but tall hotel building is well noticed from a distance. this is very helpful after sunset due to the partly dark streets around the hotel ( keep torch handy). Even if you received a City Map, it would be helpful to have a GPS on your Mobile, since not all signs of the numbered streets are visible in the darkness and landmarks to remember are rare. By booking one of the very small rooms, it would be an advantage to take a Twin, since you can use (as single) the second bed to place your belongings. A/C is a bit of a problem, because you almost can not adjust it. The hotel is situates almost in the center of a large market area for fruit, vegetables as well for all kind of goods. But it is very difficult to find a kind of restaurant here, since the people feast on street food or local nudel soup shops. A bike (free of charge at the hotel) is very helpful to explore the area. The highlight of the hotel is the location of breakfast area on the 5th floor (no elevator), since you have a great view over the city (almost better than from Mandalay Hill). Unfortunately they won’t win a trophy with the careless presented breakfast (wet crockery and cutlery placed also for self service on a table), Continental with eggs – if you know it, you can ask how you would like them, dried out sausage pieces and two simple local (cold) dishes, some fruits. Surprisingly you get fresh milk for your coffee, if you ask. The rest of the staff at the reception is very friendly and helpful, but they don’t speak well English, except the manager.

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“Check out the location”

This hotel was a bit hit and miss. The room was clean and breakfast was Ok but one day the room wasn’t serviced. There was no evening restaurant service or bar. Staff English is limited but all were very pleasant. The thing you most need to decide is if this is the location you want. The hotel is … more

This hotel was a bit hit and miss. The room was clean and breakfast was Ok but one day the room wasn’t serviced. There was no evening restaurant service or bar. Staff English is limited but all were very pleasant. The thing you most need to decide is if this is the location you want. The hotel is situated by a huge city market in the full hustle and bustle of downtown and about an hour walk from Mandalay hill. Street food abounds but it is quite far to more Westernised restaurants. We used the restaurant in the Aurora hotel just up the street. If you want to experience the real Myanmar, this is a great experience. If you want a little less street chaos and a more central location other good options abound, including Ned Kelly’s.

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