Shangri-La Rebrands Traders Hotel, Yangon

The Traders Hotel, Yangon has rebranded as the Sule Shangri-La, Yangon.

The 484-room hotel, which is positioned on Sule Pagoda Road near the landmark namesake pagoda that is over 2,000 years old, has been a major fixture in the city’s central business district since it opened in November 1996. Nearly two decades on, the hotel continues to be one of Yangon’s most popular gathering and networking spots for businesspeople and hotel guests.

The hotel’s 484 recently remodelled guestrooms present large picture windows that frame the city, river or Shwedagon Pagoda. Flat-screen televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, fine linens and marble bathrooms complete the guest experience. Vibrant pictures of local life grace the walls of each room to balance the modern touches.

On the top floor of the hotel are three refashioned suites bordered by views of Yangon city or Yangon River. Incorporating artefacts to display Myanmar’s much-admired handicraft, they are swathed in plush fabrics and trimmed with dark wood.

Travellers in search of an exclusive retreat can enjoy the new Horizon Club Lounge. The executive lounge was relocated to level 21 to offer an unobstructed view of Shwedagon Pagoda and enlarged to over 490 square meters to provide additional seating and two private meeting rooms.

As part of the Horizon Club benefits, guests can enjoy personal check-in and late check-out at the lounge, complimentary beverages and refreshments all day, a dedicated concierge and Wi-Fi access. Other guest privileges that come with Horizon Club floor accommodation, on levels 18 to 22 of the hotel, include complimentary breakfast, in-room wine and snacks upon arrival, suit pressing and daily fruits.

“It’s exciting to see the luxury enhancements of the hotel and to introduce Shangri-La’s signature touches in such a desirable destination,” said Philip Couvaras, area general manager of Sule Shangri-La, Yangon. “We look forward to continuously providing our guests with new and personal experiences, and to help immerse visitors into the local culture.”

For dining, the hotel’s updated restaurants and lounges offer a variety of choices. Summer Palace, Shangri-La’s signature Chinese restaurant, overlooks street activity through large window alcoves and specialises in Cantonese dim sum and authentic Chinese dishes.

The Gallery Bar has been modified to reflect a public drinking house from the past British era. Half-curtained glass windows allow a peek of the dark wood interior with wraught iron and brass details. Memorabilia and photographs from the early 1800s fill the walls and add nostalgia to the comfort menu of homemade shepherd’s pie, steaks, light bites and cold beers. Its balcony has an encompassing view of the Lobby Lounge which constantly bustles with patrons.

For recreational pursuits the Health Club, which is bathed in natural light and overlooks the outdoor pool, offers an expanded space of over 850 square-metres of fitness equipment, sauna, steam and massage rooms.

All outlets are among the first in Myanmar to be awarded the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System (HACCP) certification for world class standards of food management and hygiene.