A romantic, colonial-style mansion dating from the 1920s, Belmond Governor’s Residence is redolent of the days when it was home to the ruler of Myanmar’s southern states. With its fan-cooled verandas and teak armchairs, this delightful Belmond hotel in the elegant Embassy Quarter of Yangon, conjures up a bygone era while offering every modern pleasure. Carved teak and sumptuous silks combine to make the spacious rooms both fresh and timeless. Go for a cooling dip in the fan-shaped swimming pool, or discover a range of spa treatments that rejuvenate the body while relaxing the mind. Dinner is served alfresco in the balmy evening air by lantern-light, as tropical fragrances scent the breeze.