Well established deluxe property on the banks of the river. Guaranteed Shangri-La service levels and elegant accommodation. Enjoys a "resort" ambiance.
Why you'll love it here
- Relish a prime riverfront setting with a mix of traditional Thai style and modern comfort
- Luxury rooms and suites are spread over two adjacent towers with outstanding river or city views
- Club-level guests benefit from the Horizon Club Lounge which serves buffet breakfasts, cocktails, and canapés
- Enjoy a memorable dinner while cruising along the Chao Phraya River on the hotel’s luxurious riverboat
- Swim in the riverside pool, play tennis or wind down at the award-winning spa
Best For
- Family,
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Hotel information
The Shangri-La Hotel, located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, is one of Bangkok's finest deluxe hotels.
Set in delightful tropical gardens, with pools, it provides an oasis in the heart of this bustling city. The hotel enjoys convenient access to the central business and shopping districts and is only 45 minutes from the international airport and adjacent to a Sky Train station.
Consistently voted one of the best hotels in the world, Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok boasts unrivalled services in an elegant and exotic setting.
Shangri-La Hotel's guest rooms and suites have been tastefully decorated and designed to give you maximum comfort, privacy and relaxation throughout your stay. Horizon Club guests receive all the normal privileges expected at any Shangri-La Hotel, whilst the exclusive Krungthep Wing offers VIP's a luxurious enclave, private swimming pool and personal butler service.
Room Options
Total Rooms: 802
Krungthep Wing Rooms (129 Units - 44 sq/m to 215 sq/m)
Krungthep Wing with its own private swimming pool and CHI Spa, large luxurious rooms with balconies, personal butler service and Riverside lounge. Rooms as follows: Deluxe Balcony = 119 (44 sq/m) Deluxe Suite = 7 (84 sq/m) Specialty Suite = 2 (129 sq/m) Presidential Suite = 1 (215 sq/m)Horizon Club Level Rooms (125 Units - 36 sq/m to 235 sq/m)
Horizon Club Rooms additionally offer private fax machines, an executive desk, complimentary breakfast, private lounge with complimentary snacks and beverages. There are a number of room types available, each offering verying degrees of comfort and views overlooking the Chao Phraya River. Rooms as follows: Horizon Club Room = 63 (36 sq/m) Executive Suite = 16 (72 sq/m) Executive River View Suite = 17 (72 sq/m) Horizon Executive Suite = 24 (72 sq/m) Premier Suite = 2 (100 sq/m) Specialt...Executive (116 Units - 36 sq/m to 42 sq/m)
Executive Rooms offer city and partial views of the Chao Phraya River. Timber floor at the entrance with carpeted bedroom. The marble-floored bathroom contains a separate shower, a rain shower, plush bathrobes, slippers and premium Shangri-La toiletries. For additional comfort, guests can also book Executive Rooms with direct views of the River or with a Balcony (at an additional supplement). Rooms as follows: Executive = 44 Executive River View = 56 Executive Balcony = 16Deluxe (415Units - 36sq/m to 42 Sq/m)
Deluxe Rooms offer either city or partial views of the Chao Praya River. Rooms are designed with Thai-inspired décor with contemporary accents. The new bathroom features a separate bath and rainshower, plush bathrobes, slippers and premium Shangri-La toiletries. Additional Deluxe Rooms are available with a direct River View or with a Balcony as an additional supplement. Rooms as follows: Deluxe = 141 Deluxe River View = 209 Deluxe Balcony = 65Thailand travel information
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- Time zone: +7 GMT
- Flight time: 11-15 hours
- Recommended airlines: Thai Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways
- Currency: Thai baht
- Tipping guideline: Tipping is not customary in Thailand, but small tips for good service are appreciated.
- Health considerations: There is a risk of altitude illness when travelling to destinations of 2,500m or higher. There is a risk of dengue. There is a risk of Zika virus. There is a low risk of malaria in the rural, forested borders of Thailand with Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. There is a very low risk of malaria in the remaining areas of Thailand. There is no risk of yellow fever in Thailand, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Bangkok
- Population: 71,650,197
- National languages: Thai, English
- Electricity and plugs: Type A, B, C, F, & O, 220 V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage with several mobile service providers available.
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for Thailand if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 30 days
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