Coming soon: The Heritage Hotel Kempinski Yangon

Currently in the final phase of restoration, The Heritage Hotel Kempinski Yangon is scheduled to open its doors to guests in spring 2018.

Located on The Strand, in the heritage district of Myanmar’s largest city and opposite the new riverside cruise terminal, this outstanding five-star deluxe hotel will define luxury in the city of Yangon. Built in 1927 as the New Law Courts, The Heritage Hotel Kempinski Yangon was created by architect Thomas Oliphant Foster and built by Doorman Long UK, the builders of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, as the first multi-level steel structure in the Far East. With its imposing columns standing three floors high, the Heritage hotel seems to stretch endlessly along the Strand.

The Heritage Hotel Kempinski Yangon: Carefully restored

Over the last five years the building has been carefully restored from the inside out to preserve the spirit and grandeur of its past. This fine work has been done in partnership with the Yangon Heritage Trust, founded in 2012 by Dr. Thant Myint U, the eminent Burmese writer and historian. The building is the first property to receive Conservation Management Plan approval from the Yangon Heritage Trust focusing on local artistry and specialist skills by carefully undertaking the transformation into Myanmar’s finest luxury hotel.

The Heritage Hotel Kempinski Yangon will offer 219 spacious rooms and suites with crafted décor and high ceilings. The dining experience will be truly gastronomic: it will feature a modern Cantonese restaurant as well as the Brasserie serving breakfast, lunch and dinner under a skylight. As breakfasts at Kempinski hotels fully reflect the European heritage infused by local customs, guests may expect a sumptuous experience ranging from best bircher muesli, baked bread and pastries right from the oven, freshly squeezed juices and power shots, homemade jams and chocolate spreads, to dishes full of flavours and traditions from the destination.

The hotel will have a classic bar and cigar lounge designed with timeless elegance as well as a roof top bar by the pool where guests and Yangonites alike can enjoy breathtaking views of the Irrawaddy river from dusk to dawn.

A dedicated culinary team will create an array of delicious local, Asian and internationally-influenced cuisine together with reinterpretations of regional recipes. These dishes will be complemented by an impressive beverage menu of inventive and classic cocktails in the hotel’s various restaurants and bars. The Brasserie serves a breakfast buffet, elegant lunches, high tea on weekends, Sunday brunches, and intimate dinners with a farm-to-table concept, featuring crafted food from local producers. The elegant, contemporary Chinese restaurant will take Cantonese food to a new level in Yangon, while the signature restaurant, presided over by Master Chefs from Hong Kong, will offer one of the finest wine collections in the city selected by expert sommeliers.

The Lobby Lounge and Tea Room will serve a modern take on afternoon tea, and will showcase the art of coffee and tea complemented by gourmet chocolates. The Classic Bar & Cigar Lounge will be a haven for cigar aficionados with its curated selection of the finest Cuban cigars, together with a rum and malt whiskey menu, and bespoke cocktails. It’s the perfect place to unwind and relax after a busy day.

One of the highlights of The Heritage Hotel Kempinski Yangon will certainly be the chic Roof Top Bar with its spectacular view over the city. The place to see and be seen, it will feature professional mixologists and DJs spinning their tunes in breezy surroundings.

Art and culture have a special meaning in this legendary building. The Heritage Room will be an exclusive banquet venue for intimate gatherings, elegant private events, chamber music, art exhibitions, wine tastings and antique auctions. The Kareweik Grand Ballroom, the hotel’s spectacular ballroom is the ideal space for hosting cinema, theatre and concerts, as well as the perfect venue for luxury weddings and galas.

With its extensive facilities spread over three levels of the hotel, Kempinski The Spa, Yangon’s greatest wellness & beauty haven, will invite guests to enjoy soul nourishing and pampering treatments. Designed with a blend of Myanmar’s rich heritage, the Spa & Health Club will feature 6 treatment rooms, a double VIP Suite, a state of the art gym, a yoga studio, a rooftop pool, a barbershop and a beauty lounge, offering ladies and gentleman a place to relax, socialise and enjoy head-to-toe beauty treatments.

About Kempinski:

Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Kempinski now manages a portfolio of 77 five-star hotels and residences in 33 countries and continues to add new properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Each one reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Each one is imbued with the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.

SOURCE: Kempinski

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