LOCATION
Excellent location.
In the immediate vicinity of the central train station.
A 15-minute walk from Sule, with all its bus lines.
A good starting point for exploring the city on foot. Shopping centers are in the immediate vicinity.
A 30-minute taxi ride from the airport.
SERVICE
Excellent welcome and service.
Excellent attention at every moment, whether from the housekeeping staff, restaurant staff, concierge, or the gym/spa/pool staff.
PS: Please note the $200 USD security deposit required for some reservations. This should be anticipated, although it is payable by credit card (check if this option is worth according to your bank's terms and conditions applied for transaction in Myanmar).
ENVIRONMENT
Quiet and safe neighborhood.
Elegant and comfortable hotel. Harmonious and high-quality layout. Impeccable maintenance.
ROOM
Superior King Bed Room: Perfect for one person, with a desk area and a small sitting area.
Bright. Well laid out. Comfortable.
Very good quality bedding. Clean, high-quality linens. Spacious and clean bathroom. Hot water with good pressure. Very good Wi-Fi. Conveniently placed electrical outlets. Excellent lighting.
Luggage storage available (for one bag).
Pleasant city view.
Central air conditioning system. It worked perfectly, but I didn't find the adjustments very user-friendly.
BREAKFAST
Large dining room. Well-spaced buffet area, open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Elegant dining room. I preferred the back of the room for its quietness, privacy, and comfort.
Attentive and courteous staff.
A well-stocked and varied buffet.
Yet, there was a noticeable difference in quality between the buffet, the kitchen staff, and the buffet presentation between weekdays and weekends.
Some of the glass-fronted areas in the dining room were not clean at all: cobwebs, long-standing dust, and general grime. This needs improvement, as it's not what you'd expect from a hotel of this caliber.
The buffet occupied most of my mornings; however, I'm not sure I would have wanted to pay an additional $20 USD for it if it wasn't already included in the reservation.
FACILITIES
*The hotel has all the facilities one would expect for a hotel of this standard.
In conclusion,
I benefited from a very good price offer through Trip.com, which accurately reflected the hotel's value for money.
I was truly delighted with my stay and will keep the PARKROYAL on my list of favorites for a future trip.