Novotel Yangon Max

Set on Pyay Road in Yangon, Novotel Yangon Max sits a 20-minute drive from the international airport and a short walk from Junction Square mall. The hotel runs to 366 rooms across a contemporary build with touches of Myanmar design in the furnishings and finishes. From the pool deck, guests can look out towards Shwedagon Pagoda, gold-topped and visible above the rooftops, while the bar serves cocktails poolside. Rooms start at 32 square metres for the Deluxe category, with king or twin beds and rainfall showers as standard. Suites scale up considerably: the Spacious Deluxe and Executive suites run to 70 square metres with separate living areas and bathtubs, and the Presidential Suite spans 317 square metres. The Premier Suite adds a choice of city, panorama or park views at 95 square metres. Four restaurants and four bars operate on site. For business travel, the hotel holds nine meeting rooms, including a ballroom with a 12-metre ceiling. Other facilities include a swimming pool, a spa and a tennis court. Check-in runs from 2pm, checkout by noon. It is built for both business and leisure stays, with proximity to embassies and commercial districts factored into its position on Pyay Road.