Unbelievable Thurizza in Nay Pyi Taw: Ruby Dragon's Secret Revealed!
Okay, buckle up, because this isn't your grandma's hotel review. We're diving headfirst into this place, [INSERT HOTEL NAME HERE], and honestly, I'm already feeling a little chaotic. Let's see if we can make sense of this… thing.
First Impressions (and My Pre-Coffee Grumbles):
The whole "look-at-me-I'm-a-hotel-review-but-I'm-also-a-human" thing is happening, right? So, the first thing that hits me, just from the get-go with the list is: wow, that's a lot of damn amenities. Good sign, potentially. Now, about the accessibility, I gotta start there.
- Accessibility: Okay, so this is where it gets… interesting. "Facilities for disabled guests" is listed, which is… promising. But it needs to be more specific than "facilities." What facilities? We're talking elevators, ramps, accessible rooms? Don't leave me hanging!
- Wheelchair accessible: Needs more detail! Fully wheelchair accessible? Specific areas? The lobby? The pool? This is crucial. If you're touting accessibility, own it.
- Elevator: Listed in services. Okay cool, at least there's an elevator.
- Rooms: Are any of the rooms specifically designed for wheelchair use? This would be a huge plus
- Public Areas: Ramps? Wide doorways? Easy navigation? Come on, tell me more!
The Digital Realm (or, My Addiction to Wi-Fi):
- Internet: "Internet services." Generic. I need details!
- Free Wi-Fi in all Rooms!: YES! See, I appreciate you. My phone practically breathes Wi-Fi.
- Internet [LAN]: Alright for the old skool gamers.
- Wi-Fi in public areas: Standard, but vital. I need to update my Instagram feed while I’m getting my coffee. I already have a strong need to see the pool with the view right now!
- Internet access – wireless: Good! Everywhere? Hopefully, I’m not getting a dead zone in my room.
Things to Do (or, How to Avoid Being a Couch Potato):
- Fitness Center/Gym: This is a big one. Travel makes me feel like a doughy potato, so this is very important. Is it a proper gym or a treadmill in a closet? Size matters!
- Spa/Sauna/Steamroom: I want to be pampered. Spa? Sauna? Yes, please! Steam room? YES, YES, YES! I want to smell like eucalyptus and feel like a reborn god/goddess.
- Pool with view/Swimming pool/ Swimming Pool [outdoor]: Pool with a view? Take my money! Does it have a swim-up bar? Because if so…
- Massage/Body scrub/Body wrap: Oh, this is getting dangerous for my bank account. I could use a massage after a long day, what better way to unwind. Now, this is the life!
Cleanliness and Safety (or, Don't Get Me Sick, You Hear Me?):
- Anti-viral cleaning products: Good. Very, very good.
- Daily disinfection in common areas: Excellent!
- Hand sanitizer: More essential than my phone.
- Hygiene certification: Show me the receipts, but also, please show me.
- Room sanitization opt-out available: Okay… that's a weird one. Why would I opt out? Make it make sense!
- Rooms sanitized between stays: This is good. Please make this great
- Safe dining setup: I want to feel safe eating without a mask on, this is good.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Necessary. I have no patience for poorly trained “professionals”.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (or, My Stomach's Anthem):
- Restaurants (A la carte, Buffet, Asian, International, Vegetarian, Western): Options! I like options. But… is the buffet good? I’m picky with buffets
- Happy Hour: Crucial. I need a stiff drink after a long day.
- Poolside bar: YES!
- Coffee shop, Coffee/tea in restaurant: I need caffeine, preferably right after I wake up.
- Room service [24-hour]: This is a must. I embrace the late-night burger.
- Snack bar: Because I'm always hungry.
- Desserts in restaurant Omg, yes. I am here for this!
Services and Conveniences:
- Air conditioning in public area: Crucial. I melt.
- Business Facilities Okay, probably not for me, but good for people who have to work.
- Concierge: Now this is something I do need. Give to me!
- Currency Exchange: Useful.
- Daily housekeeping: A necessity.
- Doorman: Makes me feel fancy.
- Dry cleaning, Ironing service, Laundry service: Helpful.
- Elevator: (already established)
- Facilities for disabled guests: (Already established)
- Gift/souvenir shop: I always forget to get someone a present, so this is great.
- Luggage storage: Very practical!
- Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Seminars: I don't see myself in a lot of meeting, but maybe who knows.
- Safety deposit boxes: Yes, please.
- Terrace: Ooooh, I love a terrace!
- Xerox/fax in business center: Okay, that's a throwback.
- Airport Transfer: Another must.
For the Kids (or, Keeping the Little Humans Happy):
- Babysitting service: Good for parents wanting a break.
- Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal: Okay, is this designed for little kids.
Access (and Other Important Odds and Ends):
- CCTV in common areas: Good to know
- Check-in/out [express & private]: Great!
- Front desk [24-hour], Security [24-hour]: Essential
- Non-smoking rooms: Standard
- Pets allowed: Unavailable (no pets allowed)
- Soundproof rooms: Praying this is true.
- Car park [free of charge]/Car park [on-site]/Valet parking: Great option
- Car power charging station: Modern!
- Taxi service: A valuable service.
- Fire extinguisher, Safety/security feature, Smoke alarms: Safety first
Inside the Room (or, My Comfort Zone):
- Available in all rooms: A good basic
- Air conditioning: A must.
- Alarm clock: Basic.
- Bathrobes: Lux, I love it.
- Bathroom phone: Is that a thing still?
- Bathtub: YES!
- Blackout curtains: Necessary.
- Closet: Thank god
- Coffee/tea maker: Necessary.
- Complimentary tea: Great.
- Extra long bed: Yes.
- Free bottled water: Yes!
- Hair dryer: Important.
- In-room safe box: Always use.
- Internet access – I’ve discussed this extensively,
- Ironing facilities: Not my forte, but helpful.
- Laptop workspace: Good.
- Linens: Needs to be good, but hopefully it is.
- Mini bar: Essential.
- Non-smoking: Another must.
- Private bathroom: Thank god.
- Refrigerator: I want a cold drink
- Satellite/cable channels: Useful.
- Seating area: Nice.
- Separate shower/bathtub: Great.
- Shower: Good.
- Slippers: A must
- Smoke detector: Safety First.
- Socket near the bed: Yesss charging things.
- Sofa: Nice.
- Soundproofing: Please deliver!
- Telephone: If it’s not in the bathroom.
- Toiletries: Good, hopefully they are good.
- Towels: Needs to be good.
- Umbrella: Useful.
- Wake-up service: Please have this.
- Window that opens: Okay, an important one.
My Overall Impression:
Honestly? It sounds promising. It could be a very pleasant stay, especially if I want to work out, swim, and then get a massage/wrap at the spa, followed by a fabulous dinner at the Asian restaurant. The amenities list is impressive, almost too impressive.
However, I need to know more about accessibility. Way more. It's the most important
Ko Pha-ngan Paradise: Your 2-Bedroom Hinkong Garden Escape Awaits!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's perfectly-formatted travel brochure. We're going to Thurizza by Ruby Dragon in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, and it's gonna get real. Prepare for a glorious, messy, and utterly human experience. Let's do this!
Thurizza by Ruby Dragon: An Honest (and Probably Rambling) Itinerary
(Warning: May contain excessive enthusiasm, minor setbacks, and questionable decision-making. You've been warned.)
Day 1: Arrival and the "Holy Moly, This is Fancy" Factor
Morning (ish) - Arrival in Nay Pyi Taw…and Immediate Astonishment: Touchdown! Yeah, that's right, Nay Pyi Taw. The capital. Remember that. The airport… well, it's like they took the money from a lottery win and built a mausoleum to politeness. Super sleek, super quiet. I was expecting a frenetic airport experience, but nope. Tranquility central. This is when it hits you - This place is different. Finding my ride to Thurizza (arranged haphazardly online, praying it's legit) was a low-key adventure. The driver was lovely, but the road… well, let's just say I learned a lot about the construction prowess of the Myanmar government.
Afternoon - Thurizza: The Hype is Real (Mostly): Pulling up to Thurizza by Ruby Dragon? Okay, so the pictures don't lie. They went hard on the luxury. The lobby is seriously impressive. Chandeliers that could feed a small village of moths, polished marble floors, and smiling faces ready to cater to your every whim. My first thought? "Don't spill anything." Followed immediately by "Where's the pool?" I was checked in quickly and my luggage was swiftly whisked away. That pool. Oh, sweet, glorious pool.
Late Afternoon/Evening - Pool Paradise and a Cocktail Catastrophe: The pool? Magnificent. Infinity edge spilling into… the most perfect landscape. I grabbed a sun lounger and did what I was born to do: Do absolutely nothing. Ordered a cocktail (some fancy concoction with a name I can't pronounce). My first mistake? Attempting to Instagram it. My second mistake? Thinking I could balance the glass while taking a selfie. Epic fail. Cocktail, meet the pristine marble. I made a quick recovery from mortification, and the staff were incredibly understanding and replaced my drink with remarkable speed.
Evening (ish) - Dinner and a Midnight Snack Mission: The dining experience at Thurizza: classy. The food? Delicious. The music? Slightly… jazzy? I'm more of a pop-music kinda gal, but whatever. Ordered way too much, because, you know, vacation. After dinner, and a bit of room service, I got this sudden craving for some thing sweet. So, I ended up at the small market and grabbed some chocolates. My mistake was eating the whole thing. I swear I won't do.
Day 2: Exploring (and Possibly Getting Lost) in the "City" of Nay Pyi Taw
Morning - Breakfast Buffet Bonanza and the Grand Plan: Well, that was a buffet. Seriously, breakfast at Thurizza is a feast for the senses. It had everything. Everything. Pancakes, freshly squeezed juice, tropical fruits, noodles, the lot. Fully fueled, I decided to be a tourist. "Let's experience Naypyidaw."
Late-Morning - The Parliament, (Or A Facsimile Of It): A visit to the Parliament buildings. Massive. The scale of the thing is overwhelming. It’s like the set of a Bond film. Saw some very well-manicured gardens and a lot of guards. Feeling underdressed and slightly out of place. My verdict: impressive, but emotionally distant.
Afternoon - The Gem Museum (and a Shiny Surprise): The Gem Museum was next on the agenda. This was great. The sheer scale, the dazzling array of gems. I walked in thinking “I wouldn’t be able to tell a ruby from a rock” and somehow walked out with an incredible piece of jewellery. It cost me, but hey! It's not every day you get to buy a real ruby, right?
Evening - Back at Thurizza, and the "Spa of Serenity": Back at the hotel after a day of cultural immersion. I amble over to the spa. A massage. A proper, full-body, "melt-your-stress-away" massage. And, as I'm lying there, I'm thinking 'Wow. I could get used to this.' If this is how Nay Pyi Taw rolls, I am so down.
Day 3: Farewell (For Now) and the Lingering Feeling of "Is This Real Life?"
Morning - Breakfast and Goodbye Poolside: Another breakfast buffet! Seriously, I'm going to need to go on a detox after this trip. Last swim in that glorious pool. I'm already missing it. Such a beautiful place.
Afternoon - Departure: The journey back to the airport. A final, lingering look as I drove through the city, feeling a strange mix of sadness and gratitude. Nay Pyi Taw is a place that leaves an impression. Beautiful, slightly surreal, and undeniably interesting.
Evening - Postscript: The Realness of it All: Sitting on the plane, flipping through photos, and trying to process it all. Thurizza by Ruby Dragon? Fantastic. The city? Unique. The people? Wonderful. This trip wasn't perfect—there were moments of awkwardness, overspending, and minor culinary mishaps. But that's what made it real. It was a true adventure into a different culture, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Who knows? Maybe I'll be back. Probably with an even stronger stash of snacks and a better cocktail-balancing strategy.
Okay, so, *what* is this even about? Seriously. Is it a thing?
Right. And why should I care? What's in it for *me*? Besides the possible existential dread?
Okay, so, on your words...What is the worst experience that you have ever had?
What's the best thing, though? Like, the *really* good stuff?
So, like, what *are* your weaknesses? Be honest now.
And what are you, like, *good* at? Anything?
What's your favorite season?
Do you have any regrets? Big ones?
What's the most important thing you've learned?
