Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok: ECO Luxury Hotel – Best Location Where Sky Train Meets River Ferry
Harmony, tranquillity and elegance served as the inspiration for the design of Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok. A modern Western decor is enhanced by the rich beauty of Thai decorative motifs and colourful handcrafted artwork found in all parts of the hotel. Graceful and gentle Thai hospitality and service enhance the warm ambience of this dramatic riverside property.
Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok became the first hotel in Thailand to be awarded HACCP certification (Food and Beverage Services) in September 2006 and the first hotel in Thailand to achieve ISO 14001 certification (Environment Management System) in January 2000.
A thorough redevelopment has also brought new sophistication to the reception, Lobby Lounge and the 673 guestrooms and suites of the Shangri-La Wing.
The superbly decorated guestrooms and suites offer the best of modern amenities and conveniences in a soothing East meets West decor.
All rooms have been rewired with digital cabling, ample power points and wireless Internet. There is enhanced work desk lighting, flat screen televisions and a multi-purpose dining table/desk.
Streamlined bay windows allow optimum river views. There are larger bathrooms with new deep-soaking tubs and separate showers.
River View Suite: in-room amenities
River View Suite: in-room amenities
The two hotel towers, which encircle the lush gardens, serve as a perfect backdrop to the pool areas. Two tropical swimming pools, one exclusively for guests staying in the luxurious Krungthep Wing, and large sunbathing spaces are popular with guests who enjoy relaxing next to the river. Palm trees, flowering bougainvillea, orchids and bird of paradise flowers lend to the exotic ambience.
With space spanning almost a quarter of a mile on the Chao Phraya River, Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok has the longest river frontage of any inner-city hotel.
NEXT2 Café by the river provides extensive buffet meals, seafood and Asian and continental cuisine.
A perfect place to celebrate sunset in Bangkok, or pre cocktail time before dinner
A beautiful Salathip, one of hotel signature restaurants
The magic of Bangkok by night can be enjoyed aboard the Horizon Boat during this delightful two-hour cruise. Travel from the Shangri-La pier every evening at 7:30 p.m. and cruise past many historic old buildings and monuments, including the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn.
Designed for maximum comfort, functionality and aesthetic appeal, Volti ristorante & bar where you can experience authentic modern Italian dishes with unbeatable views of the Chao Phraya River. To read about this restaurant please click
Seen in photo: Chi Spa, Top 10 Best Spa in Bangkok
Don’t miss high tea – bird case set at lobby. We love them.
Only a few steps from the Krungthep Wing is the Saphan Taksin skytrain station. The skytrain offers rapid, convenient access to many important business and shopping areas of the city as well as MTR subway connection. Situated on the river, the hotel provides ideal river access to the historic parts of Bangkok such as the Grand Palace, the Temple of Dawn and the Royal Barge Museum.
Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok: Address: 89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Tel. (66 2) 236 7777 E-mail: slbk@shangri-la.com
www.shangri-la.com/bangkok/shangrila
