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If the Chao Phraya River is Bangkok's lifeblood, the Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok is its pulse. Located directly on the banks of the "River of Kings," and set in a landscape of lush tropical gardens, this graceful and exotic property offers convenient access to the central business and shopping hubs and a superb range of recreation and leisure facilities. Consistently voted as one of the best hotels in the world, this deluxe five-star property is a preferred destination for both leisure and business travelers.
Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok
89 Soi Wat Suan Plu
Bangkok, Thailand
10500
Nearest Airport: BKK
Great luxurious resort with a good experience and great views. The breakfast was also very tasty and authentic. I recommend to all people seeking an unforgettable experience.
aaaryannn
The Shangri-La, Bangkok is a beautiful hotel - we were welcomed with a delicious drink and taken to check-in. Unfortunately, there was a miscommunication with our room rate hence the good rating rather than excellent. We booked 2 x river view rooms with balconies direct on the Shangri-La website and according to our booking confirmation, this also included the Horizon Club facilities. However, on arrival we were told that this was a specific Black Friday offer that the Shangri-La hotel chain were running at the time, but didn't apply to our booking, despite being stated on the confirmation email that it did. We were all tired and wanted to get to our rooms so agreed to pay the additional and substantial costs to upgrade but were advised that we would need to change rooms and no longer have balconies with the river view! We asked to speak to a reservation manager who was standing nearby. She was very pleasant but not able to offer club facilities (even if we paid the additional cost) without moving our rooms but did offer to include breakfast because of all of the confusion. This aside, the hotel is on the riverside and perfectly located for both the ferry and the sky train - our rooms were absolutely beautiful although the bathroom could do with upgrading, it was spotlessly clean. The riverside view from our balconies was amazing and we loved sitting outside and watching all of the hustle and bustle on the riverside. We arranged our trips (Grand Palace and temple tour of Bangkok with a private guide and we also did a food tour in tuk tuks - this was such good family fun!) so that we had lots of opportunities to use one of the two beautiful swimming pools in the afternoon when the humidity was at its hottest - clean pool towels were always readily available. This was lovely and there was always a lifeguard presence for safety. The life guards always greeted all of us and were very friendly as were the waiters around the pool area - drinks are reasonably priced compared to some of the other hotels we stayed at on this trip. The buffet breakfast is one of the best we have ever had in terms of selection - the chefs and catering team are second to none here! We didn't miss Club access in the end as there is a really nice street food cafe/bar opposite the hotel and on the corner of the main shopping street called 'Tuta Mookrata' - we went there for drinks and a few mini plate snacks for late lunch as the staff were so welcoming and it was really nice for us all to relax and take in the street atmosphere over a beer/cocktail after our busy sightseeing days. To summarise, we would definitely stay again although I would email the hotel directly to confirm what the advertised room rates include prior to booking.
Andrea C - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
We stayed here as a family of 6 - I picked it as we were able to get interconnecting rooms. The photos make the rooms look a bit dated, however I was pleasantly surprised when we arrived. The bay window was beautiful and had a sofa in it so you could sit and enjoy the view. We were three in each room and the set up of the extra bed was very comfortable. The service was excellent and the pool area was beautiful. Breakfast buffet was impressive. Would highly recommend.
Traveller1987 - London, UK
Over many years we have been to many hotels from 3 to five stars. We have to say the level of service is absolutely exemplary and the staff from every part of the hotel are so friendly and welcoming without it feeling over the top. It feels like a luxury hotel but there is a very relaxed atmosphere, not stuffy at all. We will definitely come back and recommend this lovely hotel to friends and family.
V F
You can never go wrong with Shangri La. This is our second time staying at this 5*hotel. The hotel and staffs are attentive and friendly. The room is spacious although the furniture and fixings were outdated. As it’s an old hotel so it’s expected. The hotel itself is huge with 2 Wings. The breakfast is splendid with a huge range of choices from international and local cuisines. There’s a nail salon, a spa, a gym and a pool available for guests. One of the highlights of this hotel is that it provides a free boat shuttle service that goes to IconSiam mall located opposite the Chao Praya river. The hotel is located by the river. It’s a must do for guests staying here! The IconSiam is a huge mall that literally you can find and buy anything there. We also tried the Shangri La river cruise and it’s a must do! We tried the Chi spa and it was great! We felt relaxed and invigorated after! The ambiance and spa therapists are top notch. This hotel is located at the end of a small lane away from the busy main road. There’s also shops along the road. It’s kinda quiet at nite and you can’t really see the hotel apart from a road signage showing direction to the hotel. This hotel is highly recommended if you’re looking for a quiet area to stay and 5* service that Shangri La is famous for.
zamrinz - Singapore
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I noticed that I had lost all the documentation pertaining to my booking as I was checking in at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok. It did not seem to matter, since they had all the details of my booking, and to my great surprise I was given an upgrade in the King Kungthrup Wing. An unforgettable experience.
-Dr. G. Redelinghuys