tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post3927798653767428472..comments2024-03-11T03:36:53.787-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: A Stay in Myanmar’s Grand Old Strand HotelJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-25541552719840742752018-08-19T21:31:49.325-07:002018-08-19T21:31:49.325-07:00In any case, regardless of whether you can envisio...In any case, regardless of whether you can envision the idea driving on the web check liquidating or not, the innovation really exists. Actually, numerous substantial organizations have for some time been utilizing the innovation. <a href="https://www.usapaydayloanstore.com/chicago" rel="nofollow">26 hours check cashing Chicago</a><br />Alex dainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00684644293321246713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-27128419389092094162015-09-01T19:05:10.441-07:002015-09-01T19:05:10.441-07:00It looks beyond wonderful! And the butler service-...It looks beyond wonderful! And the butler service-oh my! I could get used to that!Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474198992341706776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-28585405185060669932015-08-28T08:29:54.188-07:002015-08-28T08:29:54.188-07:00Oh boy, as a classic film buff would I love to ste...Oh boy, as a classic film buff would I love to step into the lobby of the Strand Hotel and experience some 'Burmese Days'!Lesley Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871058648399750324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-40504653088719744202015-08-27T09:37:11.243-07:002015-08-27T09:37:11.243-07:00Love the understated elegance of the Grand Hotel S...Love the understated elegance of the Grand Hotel Strand...the food, especially that Strand Mohinga, sound divine. I'm ready to book my stay there!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184487545539676274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-71882121981989349332015-08-26T00:46:01.186-07:002015-08-26T00:46:01.186-07:00What an amazing introduction to let you the know w...What an amazing introduction to let you the know what illustrious company that have stayed in the Strand. Very good marketing too. I would feel special.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725998933087860997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-34894351376608241702015-08-25T07:06:22.538-07:002015-08-25T07:06:22.538-07:00Your stay at the Strand Hotel was an opulent exper...Your stay at the Strand Hotel was an opulent experience with the beautiful decor and a butler at your service. Of all the names listed, Rudyard Kipling impresses me the most, what a gratifying feeling to know he stayed there too. Wouldn't he have loved the ease of a computer with the hotel WiFi? LOL<br />Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday Jackie.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-91259759624462004812015-08-24T23:58:15.725-07:002015-08-24T23:58:15.725-07:00The Grand Hotel Strand looks like a great place to...The Grand Hotel Strand looks like a great place to stay. I love old hotels with history like this one.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869095674448801447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-78178257202286762772015-08-24T20:44:18.982-07:002015-08-24T20:44:18.982-07:00It was a real treat and such a fun experience. . ....It was a real treat and such a fun experience. . .if only some of those writers could have rubbed off on me Poppy I could be writing a novel! Sigh. hugs to you - JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-32766687810457254212015-08-24T20:43:25.120-07:002015-08-24T20:43:25.120-07:00It was an amazing time. . .in fact so many of our ...It was an amazing time. . .in fact so many of our stops were so amazing that as I put the posts together and look through the photos I still can't believe that I was there and did all this. A blessing, this world of travel. . .Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-35825279161094574402015-08-24T20:42:23.187-07:002015-08-24T20:42:23.187-07:00Well Carole, I don't think aside from cruise s...Well Carole, I don't think aside from cruise ship room attendants who dote on you in much the same manner, that I've ever had a butler at my beck and call. So it was very different, but also very nice. Pancakes are one of those 'don't make at home' treats for me any way; Joel opted for the traditional dish!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-23654461116822724842015-08-24T20:40:32.218-07:002015-08-24T20:40:32.218-07:00Oh Nancie you would absolutely love soaking in tha...Oh Nancie you would absolutely love soaking in that tub and having cookies and tea brought to your room . . .it really was a beautiful experience! Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-88376292876669466832015-08-24T20:39:28.695-07:002015-08-24T20:39:28.695-07:00Actually Carol we paid about $150 US per night whi...Actually Carol we paid about $150 US per night which is $10 more than we paid to stay in a Marriott Fairfield Inn in Yakima, Washington last month. . .and let me tell you there was no comparison between those two stays!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-30332696955746909452015-08-24T20:37:51.999-07:002015-08-24T20:37:51.999-07:00The butlers only aimed to please so they were not ...The butlers only aimed to please so they were not in the way in any means. They were simply delightful although being waited on took some getting used to. Guess 'the other half' probably considers it routine so it is a nice taste of how the other half lives! Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-3691456866103279022015-08-24T18:02:13.266-07:002015-08-24T18:02:13.266-07:00Well, the Strand sure sounds grand, my friend! Wha...Well, the Strand sure sounds grand, my friend! What a beautiful room, and what goodies you got to indulge in every night, left by your butlers! It's these special, little luxuries that make hotel living, which tends to be rather clinical and cold, feel like home away from home.<br /><br />Wishing you safe and happy travels, until next time!<br /><br />xo<br />Poppy<br /><br />Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-14813604211379800292015-08-24T16:27:57.689-07:002015-08-24T16:27:57.689-07:00This is sooo wonderful...just beautiful and I know...This is sooo wonderful...just beautiful and I know you had a fabulous time...so glad.bj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-20105522488395498072015-08-24T14:41:59.990-07:002015-08-24T14:41:59.990-07:00I love to stay at grand hotels, and it looks like ...I love to stay at grand hotels, and it looks like The Strand Hotel in Yangon, Myanmar, is one of the best. However, I tend to not like to have a butler waiting on me--give me privacy, please! But I'm back on board for that breakfast spread and think the banana sandwich pancakes look like they would be fun to duplicate at home.Carole Terwilliger Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421213159579496045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-31551510768839074362015-08-24T14:32:33.332-07:002015-08-24T14:32:33.332-07:00Hi Jackie. I sat in the lobby, when I was in Yango...Hi Jackie. I sat in the lobby, when I was in Yangon. I loved the furniture, and just the overall atmosphere. I also remember having a delicious lunch, or maybe it was high tea, in the restaurant. That was fun and delicious! If I ever get back to Yangon I will definitely make a point of booking one night at The Strand. Your suite looks amazing.Thanks for linking up this week. #TPThursdayNanciehttp://www.budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-49507883370506194972015-08-24T09:33:01.191-07:002015-08-24T09:33:01.191-07:00British-influenced alright, especially with the bu...British-influenced alright, especially with the butlers! What pampering you had. I guess its size, 31 rooms, allows it to have all this personal care. I love the elegant and delicate rattan furniture, a fresh look from behemoth hotels. But it must have cost a fortune. This frugalista might have stayed in the ship! Carolina Esguerra Colbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784899826200923352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-62716803703468098712015-08-24T08:32:33.818-07:002015-08-24T08:32:33.818-07:00I love how the hotel looks like luxury from a bygo...I love how the hotel looks like luxury from a bygone era but also has wi-fi. The butler thing could get annoying but if it employs people who need jobs I guess you can just smile and move on!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054594160137017510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-33585444286381190252015-08-24T07:49:48.942-07:002015-08-24T07:49:48.942-07:00We had some on the cruise ship who came and did ju...We had some on the cruise ship who came and did just that Noel; some had tea and toured the common areas and to a person they said it hadn't been long enough and they wished they had 'jumped ship' as we did for a longer taste of the hotel's magic. Thanks for the visit!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-9493562889065849942015-08-24T07:48:29.761-07:002015-08-24T07:48:29.761-07:00Thanks for stopping by Jo. This definitely lacked...Thanks for stopping by Jo. This definitely lacked 'flash' but was filled with charm and personality! You'd love it there. Happy travels.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-30791829842403360972015-08-24T07:47:27.873-07:002015-08-24T07:47:27.873-07:00Oh it was a fantastic place to stay. While I don&#...Oh it was a fantastic place to stay. While I don't believe in haunted hotels, I did hope that some of those literary greats before me would rub off on me as I slept though. ;-) thanks for the visit, Donna.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-87309965497824880492015-08-24T07:46:17.514-07:002015-08-24T07:46:17.514-07:00Hi Eileen, glad you enjoyed this look at this wond...Hi Eileen, glad you enjoyed this look at this wonderful old place in Myanmar history!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-54323284747553657232015-08-24T06:04:19.619-07:002015-08-24T06:04:19.619-07:00What a gorgeous hotel, and those rooms are stunnin...What a gorgeous hotel, and those rooms are stunning. I would love to just have a nice long meal or even breakfast which looks lovely.Noel Moratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457118286298824928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-27036636558473160272015-08-24T02:06:50.127-07:002015-08-24T02:06:50.127-07:00The very mention of all those authors had me immed...The very mention of all those authors had me immediately thirsting for more info about the history, which was fascinating. I'm not one for big flashy hotels, but this looks so elegant and discreetly grand that I'd love to stay there.Jo ~ Lifestyle Fifty and ZigaZaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08052666086286248528noreply@blogger.com