THREE historic hotels in Yangon have been earmarked for renovation this year.

The properties include Strand Hotel, Inya Lake Hotel and Thamada Hotel, which are all operated by Hong Kong-based Strand Hotel International in a joint venture with Myanmar’s Ministry of Hotels and Tourism.

A spokesperson from Strand Hotel said: “Since there is growing competition in Myanmar’s hotel industry, we are very concerned about providing better quality and services for guests. We hope the renovations can improve our star ratings.”

Both the Strand and Inya Lake Hotels will undergo major refurbishments, including the addition of rooms and overhaul of event venues. Meanwhile, minor renovation work is being planned for Thamada Hotel.

According to the Ministry’s five-star rating system, Strand Hotel is a five-star property, while Inya Lake Hotel and Thamada Hotel are four-star and three-star hotels, respectively.