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°E |
| Construction started | 1958 |
| Completed | 1962 |
| Opened | 1962 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 5 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Viktor Andreyev, Kaleriya Kislova |
| Website | |
| www | |
Inya Lake Hotel (Burmese: အင်းလျားလိတ်ဟိုတယ်) 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 distinctive Soviet-era modernist architecture and lakeside setting.[1] The architectural design integrates functional features such as natural ventilation, broad corridors, and shaded verandas. The hotel is considered a Yangon landmark, reflecting a unique fusion of Cold War-era politics, Soviet design, and Burmese hospitality.
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, 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. The nautical-themed rooftop, resembling a ship funnel, remains a defining visual feature.
In 1990, hotelier Adrian Zecha oversaw significant renovations that modernized the facilities while preserving the architectural integrity of the original design.[2] In 1995, Renaissance by Marriott International assumed management of the hotel.[3] In 2002, Thailand's Dusit Hotels & Resorts took over the management.[3]
References
- ^ "Inya Lake Hotel". MYANMORE. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
- ^ a b c d e f "Inya Lake Hotel". Architectural Guide: Yangon. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
- ^ a b "Dusit takes over Inya Lake Hotel in Yangon". www.travelweekly-asia.com. Retrieved 2025-05-18.