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Hotel by the Red Canal

3.5 star property
Upscale Colonial hotel perfect for exploring Mandalay

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views
Property entrance
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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No.417, corner of 63 rd & 22 nd Road, Mandalay, 952
  • Place, Kuthodaw Pagoda
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mandalay Palace
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mandalay Hill
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mandalay (MDL-Mandalay Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (Chin) | Balcony

Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (Chin)

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (Shan) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (Shan)

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Romantic Room, 1 Bedroom (Kachin) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Romantic Room, 1 Bedroom (Kachin)

  • 258 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Economy Room, 1 Bedroom (Rakhine) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom (Rakhine)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Mandalay

Heart of Mandalay.You'll find Mandalay Marionettes Theater and Phaung Daw Oo Monastic Education High School within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Atumashi Kyaungdawgyi and Shwenandaw Kyaung are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kuthodaw Pagoda - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mandalay Palace - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sandamuni Paya - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mandalay Hill - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Jade Market - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Mandalay Central Railway Station - 8 min drive
  • Mandalay (MDL-Mandalay Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ginki Mandalay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bless Bear Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Green Elephant Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Spice Garden - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪YKKO Mandalay - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel by the Red Canal

Upscale Colonial hotel perfect for exploring Mandalay
Hotel by the Red Canal offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Hotel by the Red Canal. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Mandalay hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2006
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel by the Red Canal offers 25 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Thanakhar Spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: MMK 22,500 for adults and MMK 15,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: MMK 80000
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MMK 80000

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel by the Red Canal

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MMK 127500.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for MMK 20000.0 per night.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: MMK 127500
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: MMK 76500 (from 3 to 10 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: MMK 127500
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: MMK 76500 (from 3 to 10 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately MMK 22500 for adults and MMK 15000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MMK 50000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in fee: MMK 80000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: MMK 80000 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: MMK 20000.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: MMK 127500.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash, mobile payments, and PayPal. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Canal Red
Hotel Red Canal
Hotel Red Canal Mandalay
Red Canal
Red Canal Hotel
Red Canal Mandalay
Hotel by the Red Canal Hotel
Hotel by the Red Canal Mandalay
Hotel by the Red Canal Hotel Mandalay

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel by the Red Canal to the airport?

Hotel by the Red Canal is 26.3 mi (55-min drive) away from the Mandalay (MDL-Mandalay Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel by the Red Canal have an airport shuttle?

Hotel by the Red Canal offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of MMK 50000 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Hotel by the Red Canal offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel by the Red Canal, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of MMK 22500 for adults and MMK 15000 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel by the Red Canal?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel by the Red Canal?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs MMK 80000 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Hotel by the Red Canal?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel by the Red Canal have a pool?

Hotel by the Red Canal features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel by the Red Canal have a restaurant?

Hotel by the Red Canal is home to Spice Garden Restaurant, which features international cuisine and pool views.

Does Hotel by the Red Canal have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Thanakhar Spa, where you can enjoy hot stone massages, body treatments, and facials.

How close is Hotel by the Red Canal to downtown Mandalay?

Hotel by the Red Canal is 2.5 mi away from Mandalay.

Reviews

Hotel by the Red Canal Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best staff in the world.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you!

Hotel staff was extremely focused on customer needs and our comfort. We all know it’s not an easy time to travel in Myanmar, but they did truly exceeded expectations. Thank you very much and congratulations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yoon Wati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel and lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Relaxing stay!

This was my first stop in Mandalay and I didn't know the streets and vibe would feel so hectic. Thank goodness this hotel was a calm safe haven. The staff was attentive and prompt and even helped me book a fair priced driver to Inle Lake. As it is a crazy time in this country, I am so thankful this hotel made me feel welcome and looked out for me. I highly recommend this hotel as a jumping off point to do your tours.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

AKIRA

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel in a good location in Mandalay. All staff very helpful, friendly and polite. Very nice hotel would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best boutique hotel to stay at in Mandalay. A little green oasis in the middle of a sprawling city. Free breakfast, free happy hour, great service, great Indian food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, traditional basecamp for a visit to Mandalay

I enjoyed a very nice 3 night stay at this property while I was recently in Mandalay. It has a great deal of traditional character and the staff were very friendly and professional. It has a pool and gym which were nice when one needed to get out of the heat during midday, but it was walking distance to Mandalay Palace and Mandalay Hill which was really nice. Rooms are a bit small, but very comfortable. Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Situacion y alojamiento muy recomendables

Muy correcto! En una calle muy tranquila a pesar de estar en pleno centro y muy cerca de todos los sitios de mayor interes. El recepcionista nos ayudo mucho a planificar nuestra estancia y gracias a el pudimos ver lo mas relevante en dos dias
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent boutique hotel

Really nice hotel, beautifully furnished and great, helpful staff. Small, decent gym, good WiFi, and good breakfast. Also free coffee or tea offered in the afternoon. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a lovely property and the staff were particularly helpful. There were 3 things that I found particularly disappointing. Firstly, the food and beverage services at the Spice Garden (breakfast and dinner) were very ordinary. The coffee and tea were awful, the breakfast very average quality. One evening meal I had the food equally poor, especially considering the USD prices charged. Along the same lines, the spa prices were western prices in USD - a 1 hour treatment charging USD50 (did not use so cannot comment on the quality, but this seems ridiculous in Myanmar). The other disappointment was the one window to the room faced on to a grungy building which meant no natural light at all to our room. If they could improve the F&B quality then I would probably give this place a 5 rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

TJS, West Chester, OH

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, boutique. oasis-like hotel. Great, friendly, helpful staff. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mandalays best

I doubt i will ever stay elsewhere in mandalay... After several disappointing choices i happened across this place and it was just wonderful albeit pricey for mandalay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Getaway to Mandalay

A well run, nice little hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little gem in the center of mandalay. Peaceful and elegant, attention to detail. Really wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tony, Yangon, Myanmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was always there to see to your comfort. The grounds on which this boutique hotel on are beautiful and make you feel as though you are in the middle of the quaint rainforests of Myanmar even though you are in the heart of Mandalay. Upon arrival washcloths and juice are the norm as well as cocktail hour by the pool upon your arrival back for the day. I will definitely be staying at this place when I come back to Mandalay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Staff were great Good in Spice Garden Restaurant- superb, we have eaten there every night Rooms on the small size but ok
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic front desk staff. Really charming concept.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018