With a storied history that is as captivating as the city of Yangon, The Strand is a national landmark, a grand colonial gem built in 1901 when Myanmar was Burma and part of British India. This fine hotel has hosted royalty and nobility, and today has been refurbished to reflect the charm of the 1920s and 1930s — from the colonnaded exterior to the marble-floored lobby lounge with its rattan furniture and black-lacquered ceiling fans. The property is conceived and operated by General Hotel Management (GHM), a worldwide leader in creating distinctive hotel concepts inspired by the landscape, architecture and culture of a destination.