Kandawgyi Palace in Haka

Built in the classic Burmese style from stone and golden teak, this luxe old-world hotel, overlooking lush Kandawgyi Lake and the gilded Shwedagon Pagoda, is a mile from both the Bogyoke Market and the Bogyoke Aung San Museum.Posh rooms with wood furnishings offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and views of the garden, lake or pagoda. Lavish suites feature living rooms, and some offer furnished verandas. Lakefront bungalows come with Jacuzzis, outdoor showers and private pools.Amenities include free breakfast, a spa and meeting rooms. There's also an indoor and an outdoor pool, a business center, an elegant lounge and 5 haute dining options.