Governor's Residence is located in the quiet Embassy Quarter - just 10 minutes from the city centre and within walking distance of the Shwedagon Pagoda and The National Museum. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and lotus ponds - the hotel is a garden oasis and is well positioned for enjoying Yangons great cultural attractions - including golden pagodas - the fascinating National Museum and lively Bogyoke Market - piled high with local handicrafts - gems and antiques. . Originally built in the 1920s by the Balthazar brothers - wealthy Armenian merchants of old Rangoon - this beautiful teak wood mansion later became the official residence of the Governor of Myanmars Kayah State. In the 1990s the building was converted into a luxury hotel. Facilities at Governor's Residence include complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access in public areas and all accommodations - three restaurants and bars - a library - accessible facilities - cooking classes and an outdoor swimming pool. Services available include business services - laundry - dry cleaning - bicycle rental and 24 hour room service and concierge. . All accommodations at Governor's Residence are very spacious and luxuriously decorated with teak furniture - hardwood floors - tropical cottons and silks. Amenities available in all rooms and suites include a sitting area with writing desk - mini-bar and complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms feature a large hand made free form terrazzo bath.