Shangri-La Bangkok

Overview

This hotel's so mahoosive that it's got different wings. It's giving Beauty and the Beast. What's in The West Wing, you ask? Well, we'll tell ya. It's actually split into the Shangri-La Wing and the Krungthep Wing, which are both decked out with super-swanky suites, only Shangri-La is more peaceful, zen vibes, and Krungthep Wing is a bit more business-focused with easy train access for the digital nomads out there. Regardless of which wing you stay in, though, you'll still be able to dunk into the riverside pool, book yourself in for a Thai massage and make a point of visiting all the foodie spots on site. Including the Chocolate Boutique, because...erm...hello?!

Location

• The Grand Palace - 30 minutes away by taxi, and it's right next door to the Reclining Buddha!

• Khaosan Road - around 25 minutes' drive away

• Lumphini Park - just over 15 minutes away, by taxi

• Bangkok Airport - around 40 minutes away, by car

Rooms

• There are loads of room types on offer here, from Deluxe Rooms to Premier Rooms and all kinds of suites

• Standard room features include:

  • Unlimited Wi-Fi

  • Flat-screen TV with in-house movie channels and a bedside control panel (no more fishing around for the remote)

  • Electronic safe

  • Hairdryer

  • Plush bathrobes and slippers

  • Minibar

  • Tea and coffee facilities

Food & Drink

• NEXT2 Café - Asian and international dishes (from Angus beef burgers to smoothie bowls at breakfast), served right alongside the river

• Salathip Thai Restaurant - this restaurant showcases Thai herbs in its food and drink. Have a nosy at the signature cocktail menu for a real treat. Personally we're all over the After Sunset, with vodka, raspberry, passionfruit and syrup.

• Shang Palace - seafood, noodles and BBQ meats, all served a la carte style at this Chinese venue. Don't miss the all-you-can-eat Dim Sum lunch...just maybe don't jump about in the pool straight after.

• Volti Tuscan Grill & Bar - everybody loves Italian food, and this place has the best of it with  a Tuscan twist - from lobster ravioli to wagyu beef grilled at the table

• Chocolate Boutique - Willy Wonka would have a field day here, thanks to all the chocolate tarts, praline slices and tiramisu floating about

• Lobby Lounge - stop by for a Thai iced coffee, a milk tea or a traditional afternoon tea right by the river

• The Long Bar - a cosy bar overlooking the river, with a menu of spirits, cocktails and light bites if you fancy a nibble

Sports & Entertainment

• Riverside swimming pool - dip in for a relaxing swim or stretch out on one of the surrounding sun loungers to catch some of those tropical rays - the choice is yours!

• Tennis courts - in case you fancy channelling your inner Andy Murray

• Chi, The Spa - the hotel spa has a whole menu of relaxing treatments to pick from based on traditional Asian culture

• Health Club - yeah, we know - you probably didn't come on your holibobs to do cardio, but just in case, this gym is kitted out with all the equipment, and you can even book in for an aerobics class, dance class or a personal training sesh if you fancy!