The Sanctum Inle Resort is a Yonder hot pick. The brainchild of Parisian Brigitte Dumont de Chassart, this is a hotel that offers an experience like no other on Inle Lake, Myanmar. Designed to inspire contemplation through invoking conceptual overtones of a European monastery with cloisters, Spanish arches and beamed ceilings, it is also reminiscent of colonial buildings throughout the wider region.
Interior décor is minimalist and stripped back. It is elegant and tasteful. The Sanctum hotel rooms vary in size but all sport high lofty ceilings, hardwood floors and superb modern bathrooms. Depending on category, they are either located in the main building or villas scattered across the grounds.
The Head To Toe Sanctuary Journey is our favourite spa treat. The 90-minute long treatment is the ultimate way to get into relaxation mode. You’ll leave feeling like you can walk on Inle Lake (best not to try it).
Just a stone’s skim away (ok, a pretty big one) are the villages of Inle Lake, each of which has a craft speciality. The Ywama village is famous for its goldsmiths and silversmiths whilst the Phaw Khone is renowned for its delicate silk weaving.