Inya Lake Hotel
| Inya Lake Hotel | |
|---|---|
အင်းလျားလိတ်ဟိုတယ် | |
  Location in Yangon, Myanmar | |
| General information | |
| Type | Hotel |
| Architectural style | Soviet modernism |
| Location | 37 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Mayangon Township, Yangon, Myanmar |
| Coordinates | 16°50′20″N 96°09′22″E / 16.8389°N 96.1561°ECoordinates: 16°50′20″N 96°09′22″E / 16.8389°N 96.1561°E Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
| Construction started | 1958 |
| Completed | 1962 |
| Opened | 1962 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 5 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Viktor Andreyev, Kaleriya Kislova |
| Website | |
| www | |
Inya Lake Hotel (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is a historic hotel located on the shores of Inya Lake in Mayangon Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Encompassing 27 acres of tropical gardens, the hotel is known for its Soviet-era modernist architecture and lakeside setting.[1] The architectural design integrates functional features such as natural ventilation, broad corridors, and shaded verandas.
History
Construction of the hotel began in 1958 as a diplomatic gift from the Soviet Union during a state visit by Premier Nikita Khrushchev.[2] It was completed in 1962 and designed by Soviet architects Viktor Andreyev and Kaleriya Kislova.[2] The building was intended to embody Soviet architectural style while accommodating Myanmar’s tropical climate.[2]
The structure, reminiscent of a Soviet sanatorium, includes wide balconies[citation needed], high ceilings, and a rooftop feature resembling a steamship funnel.[2] An adjacent building resembling a Soviet "House of Culture" was constructed to serve as an event hall.[2] The hotel's open-air swimming pool was reportedly influenced by Khrushchev’s preferences.[citation needed]
In 1990, hotelier Adrian Zecha oversaw significant renovations and upgrades to the hotel's facilities.[2] In 1995, Renaissance by Marriott International assumed management of the hotel.[3] In 2002, Thailand's Dusit Hotels & Resorts took over the hotel's management. [3]
References
- ↑ "Inya Lake Hotel". MYANMORE. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Inya Lake Hotel". Architectural Guide: Yangon. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Dusit takes over Inya Lake Hotel in Yangon". www.travelweekly-asia.com. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
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