In the heart of this timeless city, next to the bustle of Bogyoke AungSan Market, looking over the green roofs of the railway station, the golden glitter of Sule Pagoda, the little streets with their pastel coloured shophouses, and the ships riding at anchor in the broad brown river, is the Traders Hotel.

At twenty-two storeys, the Traders Hotel, Yangon is one of the tallest buildings in the city, making another prominent landmark for those navigating their way on foot. Opened on 14th November 1996, the hotel has also become a landmark in another way: as a prime meetings and hospitality center of the city.

The Traders Hotel is part of the Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Group and is a brand name initially created to offer accommodation on a value-for-money basis but with the same level of service as Shangri-La's luxury range of hotels. The first Traders opened in Beijing in 1989, and the success of that first venture has quickly led to other properties opening in other major cities in Asia.

Arrange to be met at Yangon airport, and a staff member will greet you personally. He will then whisk you the thirty-minute journey into town either in one of the distinctive red GLS Wagons, with its big comfortable seats and plenty of leg-room; or in one of Traders fleet of Mercedes Benz limousines.

Naturally, during your stay, any of these luxury vehicles together with a driver is at your disposal. This is a perfect way of travelling around a city which may be perplexing to a visitor, and as the drivers are well-versed in the location of all the governmental departments and in the whereabouts of commercial companies, this is the best way to arrive in time for that meeting.

Afterwards, fancy a little sightseeing? Of course! Just leave it to your driver and he will take you in style around this intriguing, leafy city.