Inya Lake Hotel

Inya Lake Hotel is a historic hotel located on the shores of Inya Lake in Mayangon Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Encompassing 27 acres of tropical gardens, the hotel is known for its Soviet-era modernist architecture and lakeside setting. The architectural design integrates functional features such as natural ventilation, broad corridors, and shaded verandas.

History

Construction of the hotel began in 1958 as a diplomatic gift from the Soviet Union during a state visit by Premier Nikita Khrushchev. It was completed in 1962 and designed by Soviet architects Viktor Andreyev and Kaleriya Kislova. The building was intended to embody Soviet architectural style while accommodating Myanmar’s tropical climate.
The structure, reminiscent of a Soviet sanatorium, includes wide balconies, high ceilings, and a rooftop feature resembling a steamship funnel. An adjacent building resembling a Soviet "House of Culture" was constructed to serve as an event hall. The hotel's open-air swimming pool was reportedly influenced by Khrushchev’s preferences.
In 1990, hotelier Adrian Zecha oversaw significant renovations and upgrades to the hotel's facilities. In 1995, Renaissance by Marriott International assumed management of the hotel. In 2002, Thailand's Dusit Hotels & Resorts took over the hotel's management.