One of the best branded hotels in Yangon. On the banks of Inya Lake, Lotte has acquired prime Yangon real estate with views out over the water to the coloured, sails of the city’s sailing boats and down upon the grounds of the US diplomatic corps residence.

There is an expansive selection of Korean and international food. There is both an inside pool (mainly occupied by serious swimmers doing laps) as well as an outside, recreational pool. There is also a Jacuzzi and children’s pool. Next to this is the pool-side bar and nearby a screen upon which sport is projected.

FLASH POINT: The attention to detail is sublime. Bathrooms are a crispy, crystal chic and the type-face on the menus looks good enough to lick.