If you're looking for a true 5-star experience you've come to wrong country. But if you want to enjoy beautiful gardens, a lovely pool and a great meal in comfort and luxury, this is the place in Rangoon. The rooms are extremely comfortable and look out over beautiful gardens. The gardens are what make this place so special- peace and... More

Very comfortable hoteal and staff were superb. However a dead mouse in the public toilets was a bit of a downer. More

A wonderful place to begin and end your Myanmar (Burma) adventure...quiet, serene and utterly relaxing in a city growing busier by the day. Pool is perfect. Rooms simple, clean, large and nice. Staff is quietly attentive. I would recommend this hotel over all others in the Yangon. (But word to the wise, don't pay retail--ask and you shall receive a... More

Given the reviews, the location, and the website, I was expecting a truly 5-star international experience. The gardens are very nice and the public areas are quaint but, other than that, the Governor's Residence disappoints in almost all other ways. The rooms are comfortable but nothing special. Don't expect a separate shower and bath, flat-screen TV, a phone next to... More

We traveled as a family to Myanmar, spending our first two nights and the last one at the Governor's Residence. A true haven of peace and luxury in the middle of a busy city. Extremely professional and friendly and accommodating staff , great healthy breakfast and excellent restaurant. Property was quite busy, but everyone was doing their best to accommodate... More

We stayed here at the start and finish of a recent trip to Myanmar and loved it. As others have said, it's a beautiful building, with some lovely design touches, in a lush, well-tended garden. The staff are friendly and helpful. You can easily while away the day by the pool or on the verandah, sipping a lime juice. But... More

Any wonder the #1 rating!Vehicles halt at the covered entrance,some 70 metres from reception,walk across the long bridge over/along the koi ponds,huge pool on the left,shiplapped teak clad,quiet grandeur,understated. Thru the courtyard to your massive room,fluffy robes,shuttered windows and the mossie net,teak furniture,padding house staff,quiet.....Breakfast on the verandah overlooking expansive gardens,palms,flowers,orchids....ah just great,we stayed four nights,2 on arrival,up the Chindwin... More

We spent a couple of nights at the Govenor's Residence before our round trip through Myanmar and one in the end. Extremely nice staff. Go for the Govenor's rooms. The hotel is a quiet island in hectic Yangon. They serve nice food and you can relax at the pool with very attentive service. The bar could need some music, though.... More

We stayed here for our last night before leaving Rangoon and thoroughly enjoyed it. Hotel was full of character, all modern conveniences: rooms were spacious, bathrooms worked and were of high standard. The breakfast was fantastic, international standard. The grounds and layout are special, evocative of a luxurious plantation or tropical estate. The pool is lovely although unheated so not... More