Features of the Grand Mercure Yangon Golden Empire include detailed hand-painted ceilings inspired by sapphire, emerald, gold and ruby gemstones.
Grand Mercure has opened its first property in Myanmar, a 175-room property showcasing the work of local artist Pyar Dade. It overlooks the famed Shwedagon Pagoda.
Features of the Grand Mercure Yangon Golden Empire include detailed hand-painted ceilings inspired by sapphire, emerald, gold and ruby gemstones.
Culinary offerings are spread across its restaurant, deli, and pool bar.
A well-equipped wellness area includes an outdoor swimming pool, children's pool, and a fitness centre, complemented by a spa complete with open-air Jacuzzi, sauna and steam bath.
For meetings, private parties and weddings, the hotel has two ballrooms that can host up to 400 guests with a large pre-event function area and seven meeting rooms that feature natural daylight overlooking the Yangon skyline.
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation last year Myanmar welcomed 3.44 million visitors up from 2.9 million in 2016, an 18% increase.