Riverside location with international restaurants
Hotel class 5 Stars
(Rates from $175.00)
Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok is set in beautiful tropical gardens and enjoys convenient access to the central business and shopping districts. Only 30 minutes from the international airport and adjacent to a Skytrain station, the 5-star deluxe hotel is a preferred choice for business and leisure travelers. Consistently voted one of the best hotels in the world, Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok boasts unrivaled business services in an elegant and exotic setting.
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All 799 contemporary guestrooms have executive desks with ergonomic chairs, high-speed Internet access, minibars, in-room safes, and bay windows with river or city views.
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Location Highlights
On river
In city center
In business district
In entertainment district
Nearby Points of Interest
Chao Phraya River - adjacent
Silom Road (shopping) - 1 km (0.5 miles)
National Stadium - 1 km (0.5 miles)
Royal Palace - 2 km (1.25 miles)
Patpong (night market) - 2 km (1.25 miles)
Wat Pho (temple) - 2 km (1.25 miles)
Jim Thompson’s House - 2 km (1.25 miles)
Main Railway Station - 2 km (1.25 miles)
Lumpini Park - 2 km (1.25 miles)
Suan Lum (night bazaar) - 3 km (2 miles)
Erawan Shrine - 3.5 km (2.25 miles)
Don Muang International Airport (BKK): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 15 miles.
Getting there: A taxi costs $5-$15, and the hotel provides airport transfer for more than $36. Car rentals are available online.
Getting around: Taxis are plentiful, and the meter starts at $1. A Skytrain station is five minutes away via complimentary hotel water taxi, with daily tickets costing $5. The hotel also provides complimentary scheduled shuttle-bus service to main shopping, business, and entertainment districts.
General Information
What to expect: Two intricately carved, eight-foot elephants stand at the entrance of the marble-clad lobby, which features two 25-foot-diameter cove ceilings, mosaic floors, and mirrored wood carvings. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the river, making the lobby a popular meeting place for local celebrities and visiting diplomats and business and leisure travelers.
Amenity highlights: Recreational facilities include a 10,700-square-foot spa, two outdoor splash pools, a fitness center, and two spa tubs overlooking the river. Many of the hotel's eight restaurants and bars also offer dramatic river views. Computers with high-speed Internet access (surcharge) can be rented in the business center, which also offers translation and secretarial services (surcharge).
Insider tip: Ten minutes away by boat, River City is a sprawling shopping mall selling antiques, artwork, and designer fashions. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle boats to the complex every 30 minutes from morning until early evening.
Room Amenities
Internet access - high speed
Cable/satellite TV
Pay movies
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Complimentary newspaper
Air conditioning
Multi-line phone
Internet access - dial-up
Voice mail
Internet access - surcharge
Bottled water in room (complimentary)
Remote lighting/drapery control
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Wake-up calls
Housekeeping
Turndown service
Bathroom telephone
Extra towels/bedding in room
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathroom scale
Massage - available in room
Sewing kit
Slippers
Bathrobes
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Clock radio
Desk
Electronic/magnetic keys
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Cribs (infant beds) available
Smoking rooms
Dining
NEXT2 Café & Terrace - This 24-hour restaurant overlooks the river, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a profusion of plants and flowers, an open kitchen, and six food stations, including Italian, Indian, Chinese, and spa cuisine. Outdoor tables available.
Salathip - Three linked Thai-style houses guarded by two stone elephants are located in the hotel gardens on the edge of the river. Open every evening for traditional Thai food, music, and dancing.
Shang Palace - A smiling Buddha on a black-marble plinth dominates the decor in this Cantonese restaurant, with specialties including dim sum, steamed seafood, noodles, and barbecued meats. Open for lunch and dinner.
Angelini - A three-level Italian restaurant and martini bar overlooking the river and gardens, with etched-glass doors, white columns, and wrought-iron balustrades. Offering daily antipasti lunch buffet, an evening à la carte menu, and an extensive wine selection. Open for lunch and dinner.
Recreation
Guests choose from two freeform outdoor pools, two spa tubs, two squash courts, two lighted tennis courts, and a fitness center with complimentary aerobics and yoga classes. Sightseeing river cruises (surcharge) depart from the jetty outside the hotel.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
Swimming on site
Racquetball/squash on site
Tennis on site
Aerobics on site
Yoga classes/instruction on site
Posted: 25-Mar-06
Magnificent Hotel with Spectacular Service The location, facilities and accommodations were fantastic, but what makes this hotel stand out is the service. The attention to detail and personalized service provided by the staff at the Shangri-La Bangkok can be favorably compared with any of the finest metropolitan hotels in the world.
Great place to stay in Bangkok!
Location, location, location! Shangri-la is situated on the river which allows easy access to most all tourist attrations. The nearby river taxi is convenient and efficient (also very inexpensive). You can also book various boat tours that leave directly from the hotel dock. A SkyTrain station is within a block of the hotel also. The facilities and service are also great!
Traveler's tip on local attractions
Visiting the Royal Palace can be a frustrating experience. Ignore everyone that tells you the palace is closed or that the entrance is in a direction opposite of which you are heading. Ask your hotel for assistance in determing the ticket office hours and then take a taxi directly to the entrance. You can also take the river taxi to stop #9 and walk directly to the entrance which will be located on the right-side of the street.
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