Lonely Planet Asia August 2017

EXTRAORDINARY PLACES TO STAY

80 AUGUST 2017

PHOTOGRAPHS: THE ELGIN NOR-KHILL; HOTEL BIDAKARA GRAND SAVOY HOMANN BANDUNG; THE EASTERN AND ORIENTAL; THE STRAND

The perfect amalgamation of eccentric beauty, elements of past and

present and genuine visitor-oriented service is found at The Strand.

Chandeliers and enchanting period furnishings hang from the twice

restored (in 1989 and 2016) Sarkies brothers’ awe-inspiring 1901

colonial landmark. Advanced air-conditioning systems and in-room

technology accompany vintage inspired textiles, artword and

specially selected neutral hues. Four types of rooms are available:

Superior, Executive, Deluxe and the Strand Suite. Visitors will also

enjoy Yangon’s natural light in the day, and dedicated butlers.

CHECK IT OUT: If the impeccable stay leaves you wanting more, the

Strand Cruise is worth keeping an eye out for. Mirroring the heritage

and reputation of the hotel, the luxury cruise sails the magnificent

Ayeyarwady River of Asia’s hidden treasure that is Myanmar. Aboard

the unique ship, a confluence of explorers and raconteurs, cabins and

suites, you’ll be taken on a lavish journey through the beautiful

region’s scenic views.

RATE: from £225++/night

hotelthestrand.com

3. Hotel Bidakara Grand

Savoy Homann Bandung

Bandung, Indonesia

4. The Strand
   Yangon, Myanmar

Perfectly complemented by the lush surrounding landscapes, the elegant

Savoy Homann was built before 1888 by a German immigrant stranded in

Tatar Priangan. Presently a part of the famous Historical Walk, it has

hosted distinguished delegations like the first Asian African Conference in

1955 and survived Japanese Army occupation in the 1940s. There is a

garden restaurant, cafe, swimming pool, suites and deluxe rooms of

differing sizes, business centre, karaoke room, games room and drug store

in the hotel vicinity.

CHECK IT OUT: Venturing out to explore more nooks of the city can be

very rewarding, as there are a range of different activities and places to visit.

While Bandung may not be the first place that first comes to mind when

one thinks of dazzling shopping sprees, Pasar Baru Trade Centre is a central

marketplace for many local knacks like unique clothing and other

handmade items. The architecture of the place also emulates the rustic

charm of the city.

RATE: from £80++/night

savoyhomann-hotel.com^

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Here are five notable heritage hotels

(hotels in palaces, castles, forts, lodges

and residences of any size built prior to

1950. for your next holiday venture.

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80 AUGUST 2017