Inle Garden Hotel offers comfortable accommodations a short distance from legendary Inle Lake’s shore. Stay here for easy access to some of the area’s most interesting tours.

There are several types of handmade goods to keep an eye out for at Inle Lake. The area is known for its artisans, and you can attend demonstrations to see how locals spin silk from lotus stalks and make silver jewelry. Attend the 5-Day Market at one of the local villages to shop for these authentic, handmade goods. While you’re in the area check out floating monasteries, like Nge Phe Kyaung Monastery, and the cluster of stupas as the ancient site Shwe Inn Dein Pagoda.

Interiors at Inle Garden Hotel incorporate hardwood, teak, pine, and marble. With elegant furniture and vibrant textiles, these rooms are a chic take on traditional design. Every room has a private bathroom with a separate bathroom and a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can take advantage of the hotel’s convenient laundry service.

In your room, you’ll have Wi-Fi access as well as a telephone with international direct dial. There’s also a writing desk where you can set up your laptop or write a few postcards. Every room comes with a safety deposit box, so you can leave valuables behind without a worry. Private bathrooms come equipped with hair dryers, slippers, and bathrobes. Help yourself to the minibar as well as the coffee and tea-making station.

From the breakfast lounge, guests have a spectacular view of the lake. In addition to the breakfast buffet, the hotel serves a good variety of dishes — besides Shan dishes, they also serve western and Chinese options. The pool bar serves beer and wine, both local and imported, as well as cocktails. Go for a swim in the large outdoor pool, which gets plenty of sun and has a view of the mountains. You can also get drinks and fresh juice from the bar on the upper verandah.