It’s called the Inle Resort Hotel, and it seems to want to be an eco-lodge of sorts. It’s very tastefully done and beautifully sited at the edge of the lake among the natural habitat. We like this hotel best, perhaps, of all those we stayed at. We liked it so much that it’s the only one we photographed.

The approach to the hotel is beautiful and tranquil–by water, of course, with a long, curved, elegant “driveway.” It puts the guest into a certain relaxed and appreciative mood even before arriving.

The lobby, open to the air, has lovely views as well. Like so many places in Myanmar, it is built mostly of teak, and the wood is beautiful.

Our room, at the farthest back corner of the hotel compound, continues the simplicity of structure and decor combined with the richness of materials and environment. The mosquito netting around the bed is mostly a decoration. There is air conditioning and there are screens and doors and windows that shut tightly. And even when we sat outside on the deck to enjoy our quiet and peaceful view, there were not any mosquitos.

After settling in, we walked around the hotel grounds and enjoyed the end-of-day panorama.