Hilton opens first hotel in Myanmar in the capital city of Nay Pyi Taw
Hilton Worldwide has opened the Hilton Nay Pyi Taw in the capital city of Myanmar, Nay Pyi Taw, just in time for the upcoming East Asia Summit to be held in November at the neighbouring Ruby Hall – a meetings and conventions venue.
The 202-key hotel, owned by Eden Group Company Limited, spans more than 100 acres and is situated in the developing Dekhina Thiri Township. Designed by Leo International Design Group, the leisure facilities on-site at this hotel include The Spa, a fitness centre, jogging paths, a tennis court and the largest outdoor swimming pool in Myanmar – 750sq m (8,073sq ft). The fitness centre and pool are already open, but the 600sq m (6,458sq ft) spa is yet to open with an expected to launch by the end of this year.
The hotel features the largest swimming pool in Myanmar
The Spa will feature six treatment rooms, four individual rooms and two couples’ suites. There will also be, eight cabanas, a poolside bar, two whirlpools, two steamrooms and two saunas, with products provided by French skincare brand Guinot.
“Treatments at The Spa are a mix of Myanmar and Thai-inspired techniques to suit all visitors looking for relaxation and rejuvenation,” Ms Win Pa Pa Kyi, spa manager for Hilton Nay Pyi Taw told Spa Opportunities.
To cater for meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE), the business hotel offers five function spaces including a standing reception area that can accommodate up to 410 people in the 458sq m (4,930sq ft) ballroom. A business centre is also available for guests.There are also three restaurant and bar options on-site.
This hotel is the first in a portfolio of six to open in Myanmar under Hilton management.
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