INTRODUCTION

• A new 97-bedroom luxury hotel located on Myanmar’s famed Inle Lake.• Soft opening: Summer 2015.• Developed by Asia’s Apple Tree Group, the entrepreneurial team behind such properties as

La Résidence in Hue, Vietnam.

LOCATION

Inle Lake:

• Freshwater lake located in the Shan Hills against mountainous background.• Notable for its relatively cool climate (set at 800 metres above sea level).• Renowned its waterborne life, with its floating villages & gardens, stilted wooden homes,

colourful markets, distinctive pagodas & stupas, and the unique ‘leg rowing’ technique of its fishermen.

LOCATION

• The hotel is located in Maing Thauk Village, half of which is set on dry land while the other half sits on stilts over the water.

• The nearest airport is Heho, which is served by flights from Yangon, Nyaung-u, Mandalay, Tachilek and Keng Tung.

• From Heho, you will drive through quaint villages and scenic hills before reaching Nyaung Shwe. From Nyaung Shwe, you may continue by land or by boat to the hotel.

Journey time from Heho Airport to the hotel:

• By road (airport to hotel): 90 mins• By road & boat (airport to Nyaung Shwe →

Nyaung Shwe to hotel): 1 hour 45 mins

The hotel can arrange for overland and water transfers.

CONCEPT

• The resort inspires contemplation through its off-the-beaten-path location and architectural flourishes that invoke monastic traditions.

• Though the design is minimalist, the hotel has integrated all the modern comforts, from plush beds and air conditioning to cable televisions and mini-bars in every room.

LAYOUT

ROOMS

CLOISTER CLASSIC

• The 47 Cloister Classic rooms each deliver 40 square metres of accommodation on the ground, first and second floors in the Cluster.

• Each room features a spacious bathroom and garden views.

ROOMS

CLOISTER DELUXE

• The 35 Cloister Deluxe rooms offer 45 square metres of accommodation in the main building and in the Cluster.

• The interiors are lofty and bright, and feature natural wood floors and views of the resort’s garden.

ROOMS

PROVOST JUNIOR SUITE

• At 66 square metres, the 13 Provost Junior Suites deliver views of the lake or the garden. • Located either in stand-alone villas on the resort grounds (with two suites per villa) or in the

main building, each suite features a private terrace and elegant timber floors.

ROOMS

PROVOST JUNIOR SUITE

• At 66 square metres, the 13 Provost Junior Suites deliver views of the lake or the garden. • Located either in stand-alone villas on the resort grounds (with two suites per villa) or in the

main building, each suite features a private terrace and elegant timber floors.

ROOMS

ABBEY SUITE

• Located on the first & second floor of the main building, the 2 Abbey Suites each offer 100 square metres of living and sleeping space.

• A stairway connects the upstairs king bedroom with tiled bath to the downstairs living room and private terrace.

• Views from the Abbey Suite open to expansive views of the lake.• Inside, wooden furnishings, floors and ceiling fans evoke old-world charm.

EATING & DRINKING

THE REFECTORY

• The menu at the Refectory celebrates must-eat standards of the Shan culinary arts, from noodles and soups to fresh garden salads. Indeed, Inle is renowned throughout Myanmar for the quality of its organic fruits and vegetables.

• The Refectory deepens its exploration of regional fare with mohinga, samosa and a delectable palate of curries from wider Myanmar.

• The restaurant rounds out its meal-time offerings with a full complement of familiar Western dishes.

• With a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, the Refectory seats 70 at a breakfast buffet, for lunch and at dinner.

EATING & DRINKING

THE CLOISTER BAR

• Part-bar, part-lounge and altogether the place to swill a late-day cocktail, the Cloister Bar serves traditional favourites and a wide selection of Myanmar-brewed beers.

• For wine aficionados, the bar uncorks two premium vintages from Myanmar, each produced under separate German and French management.

• A short list of international wines cool in the cellars.

THE SANCTUARY SPA

• Offering six treatment rooms (all with air conditioning and fans) on two floors, with most of the rooms featuring individual showers, and decorated in harmonious colours by France’s Brigitte Du Mont Chassart, who also designed the acclaimed La Residence Hotel & Spa in Hue, Vietnam.

• The treatment rooms comprise three single rooms, one couple, a Thai massage room (with small private terrace) and a foot massage area.

• The Spa is small and cosy, and the emphasis is on personal service and creating a unique, individual spa experience, rather than belonging to an international spa brand.

THE CHAPTER HOUSE

• The Chapter House dedicates workspace and Internet connections for those who can’t quite detach, who need a live connection elsewhere, or who need time to bear down on work.

• Leisure travellers can browse an ever-growing library, and choose from a selection of board games.

• The meeting room (50 sqm, maximum capacity 30 pax) has a view over the garden which enhances a fresh, contemporary interior design.

FACILITIES & SERVICES

• Boutique shop• Business centre• Bicycle rental• Concierge• Credit card (Visa & MasterCard only)• Laundry service

• Library• Meeting room• Outdoor swimming pool (opening

September 2016)• Sightseeing tours• Travel desk• Wireless network

www.sanctum-inle-resort.com