Bagan (Pagan) made for you

Close to Bagan’s ancient wonders, this charming, stylish hotel offers an excellent location for those wishing to experience the world’s most enchanting temples and pagodas. After a day of exploring the 11th-century marvels, guests can relax in their chic, comfortable rooms which are styled in an old, colonial fashion, featuring giant, leather-strapped travelling chests at the foot of each bed, brass tripod lamps, and gorgeous bathrooms. Each room has a private balcony, too. Continue your relaxation at Bagan Lodge’s spa where a variety of massages and treatments are available, while the pool offers another tranquil spot in which to unwind with a leisurely swim, or a refreshing cocktail at the pool bar. The open-air Tiffin Box restaurant ensures all culinary desires are covered, serving up both authentic Burmese cuisine and western dishes.

Set in the ancient city of temples, Bagan, the Hotel @ Tharabar Gate is a charming, relaxing base within walking or cycling distance of the pagodas for which Bagan is famed. There are 83 guestrooms on offer at the Hotel @ Tharabar Gate, all decked out in traditional materials, like polished teak wood, but with the modern additions of air-conditioning, mini-bars and TVs. The private gardens and unique hand-painted walls add enchanting, personal touches of character to the accommodation. You can dine in the hotel’s lush, tropical gardens or in the main restaurant, and the cuisine served ranges from local Myanmar to western and Asian dishes. We love the pool bar for a chilled cocktail after a day exploring the temples around the hotel, and the spa offers traditional massages, perfect for sore legs and feet.

Aureum Palace is set in Bagan, home to majestic temples and ancient pagodas. Soak up these magical, sweeping views from the never-ending infinity pool where you can dine poolside, and watch the sun set over a fiery, shrine-filled landscape from the viewing tower, one of the highest platforms in Bagan. Within the spectacular grounds of 27 acres of tropical gardens and lake sit Aureum Palace’s spacious and decadent accommodations. These range from deluxe rooms to two bedroom lakeside villas. All boast elegantly romantic interiors, with the most lavish enjoying Jacuzzis, private swimming pools, plus entire living and dining areas. Artefacts, antiquities and local artwork adorn this expansive resort which is home to a vast list of facilities from the heavenly spa to an art gallery to an impressive gym and four different dining options. Meals can be taken both indoors and al-fresco with cuisines ranging from Asian to continental dishes. What’s more, the service at Aureum Palace is truly supreme: full-time, personal butlers are available and cultural entertainment is also on offer.

Lotus ponds and exotic plants greet you at the Areindmar, where the centrepiece of a verdant courtyard is romantically lit up at night and encircled by spacious guestrooms. Green lawns are lined with large acacia trees, while gracious staff create an attentive and discreet ambience. The guestrooms here are styled with traditional touches, local art and bronze furnishings, offering ample space and contemporary amenities. Just a fifteen-minutes drive from Bagan’s Lawkananda Pagoda, this peaceful property is the perfect retreat after a day’s temple exploring. Cool off with a dip in the outdoor pool, dine on delicious Asian, European and local cuisine before watching the day close from the sunset terrace.