Founded in 1995 and since then in private ownership, the Savoy Hotel is a five star colonial boutique hotel. The Savoy is ideally located in the picturesque area of Yangon, overlooking the Shwedagon Pagoda. All 30 deluxe rooms including six suites express the charm of "the old days" with traditional Myanmar antiques, teak furniture and spacious bathrooms. Nicely overshadowed by tall old trees, the pool with its lounge area makes the Savoy Hotel la silent oasis in the middle of the buzzing city.