Sanctum Inle Resort

A destination as removed from the wider world as Inle Lake demands a resort where detachment is a priority. Where simplicity is the essence of elegance. Where contemplation, not bustle, reigns supreme. At the Sanctum Inle Resort, arches and cloisters reference the monastic life, opening the doors on a more contemplative experience of travel. With a design that celebrates the fundamentals, that merges the spiritual and the secular, the past and the present, East and West, the hotel is a gateway to one of the Asia’s most fascinating locales. Stay in one of four classes of rooms and suites; eat from menus that span Eurasia; and explore the wonders of Inle, and the quietude cultivated by one of Myanmar’s most ambitious new hotels.

Hotel room

Inspired by the traveler’s quest for change, the rooms at Sanctum Inle Resort celebrate the virtues of a monastic life. Though the design is minimalist, the hotel has integrated all of the modern comforts, from plush beds and air-conditioning, to cable televisions and minibars in each and every room and suite.
Cloister Classic room
The Cloister Classic each deliver accommodation on the ground, first and second floors in the Cluster. Each room features a spacious bathroom and garden.

Cloister Deluxe room
The Cloister Deluxe offer accommodation in the Main Building and Cluster. The interiors are lofty and bright, and feature natural wood floors and views of the resort’s garden.

Provost Junior Suite room
At 66 square meters, the Provost Junior Suites deliver views of the lake or the garden. Located in stand-alone villas or in the main building, the villa features a private terrace and elegant timber floors.

Abbey Suite room
A stairway connects the upstairs king bedroom with tiled bath to the downstairs living room and private terrace. Views from the Abbey Suite open to expansive views of the lake. Inside, wooden furnishings, floors and ceiling fans evoke Old World .

Hotel features and services

The Chapter House
The Chapter House dedicates workspace and Internet connections for those who can’t quite detach, who need a live connection elsewhere, or who need time to bear down on work. Leisure travelers can browse an ever-growing library, and choose from a selection of board games.

The Sanctuary Spa
Escape the stresses of life and uncover a world intended to revivify the mind, body and spirit with a comprehensive selection of deluxe treatments.

The Workshop Boutique
Inle is renowned for a variety of handicrafts, especially silk and lotus weaving. Consider the Workshop a repository of the best that Inle has on offer. The hotel is continually on the lookout for exactly the right keepsake or gift. For travelers who’d rather go direct to the source, the hotel can provide directions to the best of the workshops. For those who’d rather forego the legwork, the best of Inle Lake is on display here.

The Refectory
The menu at the Refectory celebrates must-eat standards of the Shan culinary arts, from noodles and soups to fresh garden salads. Indeed, Inle is renowned throughout Myanmar for the quality of its organic fruits and vegetables. The Refectory deepens its exploration of regional fare with mohinga, samosa and a delectable palate of curries from wider Myanmar. The restaurant rounds out its meal-time offerings with a full complement of familiar Western dishes. With a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, the Refectory seats 70 at a breakfast buffet, for lunch and at dinner.

The Cloister Bar
Part-bar, part-lounge and altogether the place to swill a late-day cocktail, the Cloister Bar serves traditional favorites and a wide selection of Myanmar-brewed beers. For wine aficionados, the bar uncorks two premium vintages from Myanmar, each produced under separate German and French management. A short list of international wines cool in the cellars. Cuban and Dominican cigars will lure to smokers to a segregated cigar lounge.