Novotel Yangon Max vs Ibis Styles Yangon
Apr 10, 2017, 11:54 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Asia
Posts: 108
Novotel Yangon Max vs Ibis Styles Yangon
Hi fellow travelers,
Was wondering if anyone has had any stay experiences in either of these two hotels? Am planning a trip there and any insightful tips would be appreciated. Thanks.
Was wondering if anyone has had any stay experiences in either of these two hotels? Am planning a trip there and any insightful tips would be appreciated. Thanks.
Apr 11, 2017, 2:57 am
#2
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Phuket Thailand
Programs: HH Diamond, BA Gold, IHG Gold, Oman Gold
Posts: 1,038
Max
Hi SQ327
Hope you well. Not stayed IBIS but staying at Novotel Max
Booked suites, was very good rate. Rooms excellent and staff great
Note, make sure you dont get room under the restaurant which is on top floor, we had to move as there was live music, and people moving tables and chairs, even with ear plugs it was awful
Lounge was nice for breakfast. Great outdoor pool, good location
Bar was okay, smokey though as there is non-smoking section through the smoking section!
Issue with payment on way out, took 3 cards before one works, they have machines but dont use them instead online via computer
Nice hotel though
Hope you well. Not stayed IBIS but staying at Novotel Max
Booked suites, was very good rate. Rooms excellent and staff great
Note, make sure you dont get room under the restaurant which is on top floor, we had to move as there was live music, and people moving tables and chairs, even with ear plugs it was awful
Lounge was nice for breakfast. Great outdoor pool, good location
Bar was okay, smokey though as there is non-smoking section through the smoking section!
Issue with payment on way out, took 3 cards before one works, they have machines but dont use them instead online via computer
Nice hotel though
Apr 11, 2017, 8:53 am
#3
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: GRU
Programs: *A Gold, OW Sapphire, SPG Gold, HH Diamond, Accor Plat
Posts: 3,367
I stayed at Novotel Yangon Max and was not impressed, at all.
Novotel Yangon Max has a nice modern building but, for a four-star property, lacks service. In my opinion most routine things need to be escalated and either staff is not empowered or management just do not care until an issue gets escalated and, even so, make it crystal clear they are minimizing any and all losses on their side. Cheap.
Property is in the middle of an avenue, cars are required to/from property. Value of rides from hotel to centre, called by the hotel, can cost a given amount, as informed by reception, or more than double. And they all think that is ok.
Thus I would definitely give the Ibis Style a try in my eventual next stay.
Novotel Yangon Max has a nice modern building but, for a four-star property, lacks service. In my opinion most routine things need to be escalated and either staff is not empowered or management just do not care until an issue gets escalated and, even so, make it crystal clear they are minimizing any and all losses on their side. Cheap.
Property is in the middle of an avenue, cars are required to/from property. Value of rides from hotel to centre, called by the hotel, can cost a given amount, as informed by reception, or more than double. And they all think that is ok.
Thus I would definitely give the Ibis Style a try in my eventual next stay.
Apr 20, 2017, 12:23 am
#5
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Oslo
Programs: SK*D; Accor & Starwood Plat
Posts: 82
I stayed at Novotel Yangon Max and was not impressed, at all.
Novotel Yangon Max has a nice modern building but, for a four-star property, lacks service. In my opinion most routine things need to be escalated and either staff is not empowered or management just do not care until an issue gets escalated and, even so, make it crystal clear they are minimizing any and all losses on their side. Cheap.
Property is in the middle of an avenue, cars are required to/from property. Value of rides from hotel to centre, called by the hotel, can cost a given amount, as informed by reception, or more than double. And they all think that is ok.
Thus I would definitely give the Ibis Style a try in my eventual next stay.
Novotel Yangon Max has a nice modern building but, for a four-star property, lacks service. In my opinion most routine things need to be escalated and either staff is not empowered or management just do not care until an issue gets escalated and, even so, make it crystal clear they are minimizing any and all losses on their side. Cheap.
Property is in the middle of an avenue, cars are required to/from property. Value of rides from hotel to centre, called by the hotel, can cost a given amount, as informed by reception, or more than double. And they all think that is ok.
Thus I would definitely give the Ibis Style a try in my eventual next stay.
The traffic issue is the same everywhere, there is a shopping mall at a walking distance, albeit a bit old fashioned one.
Apr 21, 2017, 7:33 am
#6
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Netherlands
Programs: SQ S, IHG Diamond/Amb, Accor S
Posts: 703
I may be coming a bit late but I kind of disagree with the review above. I really like the Novotel Yangon Max. Maybe being Plat makes a big difference but for me this is the best "affordable" hotel in Yangon, best swimming pool and fitness center, good breakfast, good food offering. In any case, I have always received perfect attention from staff, and even the smaller problems have been adequately addressed.
The traffic issue is the same everywhere, there is a shopping mall at a walking distance, albeit a bit old fashioned one.
The traffic issue is the same everywhere, there is a shopping mall at a walking distance, albeit a bit old fashioned one.
We had lunch in a noodle shop in the nearby shopping center which was decent and very cheap.
I booked a suite for a bit over $100 per night including breakfast, but as platinum member we were upgraded to an executive suite, which is basically the same room but on the executive floor. We had access to the lounge which included breakfast anyway. Both the lounge and the breakfast were good. We received two drink vouchers which we used for cocktails at the pool.
All in all we would have no doubts returning to the Novotel Max when visiting Yangon again.
Jun 28, 2017, 9:25 am
#7
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Mauritius
Programs: KF Gold, *G, Hilton Diamond, Discovery Titanium
Posts: 133
Staying at Novotel Yangon Max now, and using the EUR40 e-vouchers for payment. Abysmal exchange rates to USD. 40EUR e-vouchers is worth 40.50 USD in their book.
Jul 3, 2017, 9:42 am
#8
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,105
I may be coming a bit late but I kind of disagree with the review above. I really like the Novotel Yangon Max. Maybe being Plat makes a big difference but for me this is the best "affordable" hotel in Yangon, best swimming pool and fitness center, good breakfast, good food offering. In any case, I have always received perfect attention from staff, and even the smaller problems have been adequately addressed.
The traffic issue is the same everywhere, there is a shopping mall at a walking distance, albeit a bit old fashioned one.
The traffic issue is the same everywhere, there is a shopping mall at a walking distance, albeit a bit old fashioned one.
I had a great three night stay over Christmas, great rates and the suite I had was very good and spacious with a view of the Shwedagon Pagoda.
The lounge was excellent as were the staff and I certainly would have no issues with staying there again.