The guest house is located in the city centre surrounded by a number of restaurants and Zeigyo market is nearby. We had a room with A/C and fan with an attached bathroom. Some guests staying in fan only rooms found it rather hot, as the rooms are very small. The communal toilet facilities on the ground floor were at times rather unpleasant. There isn’t a lift and we were on the top floor so it wasn’t great for lugging luggage. The guest house is okay for a short stay or for backpackers but not for a certain group of travellers. The Breakfast is okay. However like the previous poster I felt the omelette were like pancakes. I found the bread in Myanmar in most hotels to be sweet and gluey and it wasn’t unique to the Royal.

We did frequently visit Nylon ice cream shop round the corner from the guest house. The ice creams were a distraction during my stay in Mandalay.

There have been a number of comments on the attitude of the staff at the guest house. I felt a bit uneasy with their customer care initially when I checked in, however after a few days they were fine. The reception staff were all helpful in booking a few tours for me. I understand from other guests the rates at the Royal had gone up a lot since 2011 like most hotels in Myanmar. The place is basic and this is reflected in the price. Just be mindful of the construction of a building in close proximity to the guest house which will have a huge impact on the guest house, such as daylight, inoperable windows, dust and privacy issues.

I stayed on the ground floor windowless window with a/c which costed $19. It's is acceptable as the room is big enough for 3-4 people. The electricity in the guesthouse went on and off all the time but it was only just a few minutes . The attached and outside bathrooms are very clean.
But the staffs need to learn how to make scrambled eggs. :)