117BAGANSLEEPINGBAGAN & CENTRAL MYANMARSLEEPINGBAGAN & CENTRAL MYANMARNYAUNG UAll of the following include breakfast in
their rates, which may drop a dollar or three
off -season.
oNew Park Hotel HOTEL $
(%60322, 60484, in Yangon 01-290073; http://www.
newparkmyanmar.com; 4 Thiripyitsaya; s $10-20, d
$14-30; ai) Perhaps the best of the bunch
on the leafy backstreets off Restaurant Row,
the 24-room New Park has three classes.
The older rooms, with bungalow-style front
decks, are comfortable, wood-fl oor set-ups,
with spic-and-span bathrooms (a big up-
grade from the main-road choices). The
newer wing gets you more space, a fridge
and a TV.
Amazing Bagan Resort RESORT $$$
(%60035, in Yangon 01-297 766; http://www.bagangolf
resort.net; s/d $55/58, ste s/d $74/83; aiWs)
Formerly the Bagan Golf Resort, this pleas-
antly designed 59-room property – the nicest
in Nyaung U – is now run by a Yangon-based
businessman. The bungalow suites in brick
buildings mimicking old Bagan architecture
are best. Has nice touches, such as sun hats
in the rooms, free internet and bikes. Locat-
ed next to the golf club.Golden Express Hotel HOTEL $$
(%02-60034, 02-60381; http://www.goldenexpresstours.
com; Bagan-Nyaung U Rd; s $21-35, d $25-44;
ais) With cartoon colours and some
pagodas next door, this complex features
four bright motel-style units. The best value
of the four classes are the superior single/
double rooms ($29/34), with wood fl oors, a
bit more space and tubs. There’s a nice pool,
and a big buff et breakfast is served on the
grounds.Bagan Princess Hotel HOTEL $$
(%60661, in Yangon 01-222 797; http://www.baganprin
cesshotel.com; Bagan-Nyaung U Rd; r $35-40; ai
Ws) Built around a small pool, this curi-
ously designed new complex in Wetkyi-in
off ers good rooms, all with separate Jacuzzi
bathrooms as well as showers in the main
bathrooms. Pay the extra $5 for upper-level
rooms, which have more light and direct
pool access.Thante Hotel HOTEL $$
(%60315, in Yangon 01-664 424; nyaunguthante@
gmail.com; Anawrahta Rd; s/d $30/40; as) Just
off the main road, this 37-room hotel off ers
roomy bungalows on shady grounds and has
a decent swimming pool ($3 for nonguests).
The rooms are starting to show a few nicks,
but they’re spacious and come with satellite
TV, twin beds, refrigerator, bathtub, wooden
fl oor and deckchairs on the small porch.
The hotel’s staff members are very welcom-
ing, plus it has a good bakery and restaurant
on site.May Kha Lar Guest House GUESTHOUSE $
(%60304, 60907; Main Rd; s $8-14, d $12-18;
a) The best kept of the main-road budget
choices, with lots of handy traveller info
and a shrine room! On the ground fl oor
the cheap, gaudily tiled rooms are compact,
with air-conditioning, ceiling fan and at-
tached bathroom. Nicer upstairs options
have wooden fl oors and TV.Nyaung U
æSights
1 Thanakha Gallery.................................B2ÿSleeping
2 Eden Motel ........................................... D1
3 Golden Myanmar Guest House .......... D1
Golden Village Inn........................ (see 3)
4 Inn Wa Guest House............................ D1
5 May Kha Lar Guest House .................. C1
6 New Heaven .........................................C3
7 New Park Hotel ...................................C2
8 Thante Hotel ........................................D2úEating
9 Aroma 2................................................C2
10 Black Bamboo......................................C2
Pyi Wa ..........................................(see 10)
11 Red Pepper Diner ................................C2
12 San Kabar Restaurant & Pub..............C2
Thante Bakery & Restaurant ..... (see 12)ûDrinking
13 Beach Bagan Restaurant &
Bar ..................................................... C1
14 Shwe Ya Su ..........................................B2þShopping
15 Mani-Sithu Market............................... D1ïInformation
16 Ever Sky Information Service .............C2ïTransport
17 Blue Sea ............................................... C1
18 Bus Station...........................................B2
19 Buses to Old Bagan ............................. D1
20 Pick-ups to Mt Popa ............................ D1
21 Seven Diamond ................................... C1
Sun Far ........................................ (see 21)