Nestled on the banks of the mighty Irrawaddy, in historical Old Bagan, the Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort is just 10 minutes or so from the airport. The 76 rooms (some with river views) are divided into 17 low-slung villas scattered through the big English-style garden. Each offers a spacious, private veranda. The rooms feature beautiful wooden floors and furniture, colonial patterns and amenities such as individual air-conditioning, mini-bar, satellite TV with in house movie, IDD telephone, safe and bathrobes. Hotel facilities include Thai & Western style dining at Nadi Restaurant, the Sunset Terrace, the open-air Veranda Grill & Bar, the Pavilion Bar and a spa offering an extensive range of massages, facial or body treatments. There is also a souvenir shop, a swimming pool and bicycle rental.