In the heart of the main town in the region – Nyaung Shwe – and only a 15-minute walk to the Inle Lake jetty, this hotel is perfectly positioned for those who want to be near a handful of shops, restaurants and bars. The town itself is a small, friendly and thriving hub, popular with backpackers, meaning its quite lively and certainly good fun.

In this small hotel rooms are clean and spacious, decorated with simple, tasteful wooden furniture in line with the Shan State’s decor style. Externally, the rooms have either a small terrace or private balcony. Take an upper room if you are lighht sleeper.

The hotel’s outdoor restaurant, which overlooks a little canal — don’t be fooled, it’s not a pool — is lovely and a quite decent breakfast spread is served here.

Beyond this, facilities are minimal – its all about great value and easy access to a lively little town.