Bangkok offers a lot of great affordable lodging options so I have never felt the need to stay in a luxury hotel. However, when I ended up booking a particularly long stay in Bangkok, I decided to stay at the Shangri-La for a day to see if there's anything that I've been missing.
Location
Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok is right by Chao Praya river and is a few steps away from a BTS station so the location, while not right in the city, is still convenient.
Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok is right by Chao Praya river and is a few steps away from a BTS station so the location, while not right in the city, is still convenient.
Check In / Out
Stepping into the lobby, I immediately felt a the difference from the other hotels that I've stayed in. It was grand and felt worlds apart from the busy streets outside.
There are two hotel lobbies depending on the wing that you're staying in. We booked a Horizon Club room and we were assisted at the Shangri-La Wing.
Stepping into the lobby, I immediately felt a the difference from the other hotels that I've stayed in. It was grand and felt worlds apart from the busy streets outside.
There are two hotel lobbies depending on the wing that you're staying in. We booked a Horizon Club room and we were assisted at the Shangri-La Wing.
Room
The room is beautifully designed with Thai accents. It is vastly different from the modern hotel rooms that I normally prefer.
The room is beautifully designed with Thai accents. It is vastly different from the modern hotel rooms that I normally prefer.
Bathroom
The bathroom has a separate shower and bath and feels very luxurious. It even has an actual orchid in it. The amenities are from L'Occitane which appears to be the Shangri-La standard now.
Horizon Club Lounge
Unlike other lounges where it feels as if you're in a very big living room, Shangri-La Bangkok's Horizon Club Room offers a lot of privacy. The area has a lot of nooks if you feel like staying away from harmless stares.
We also liked the fact that they provide you with a drink menu during cocktails so you're not left guessing as to what drink is available for you to order.
The bathroom has a separate shower and bath and feels very luxurious. It even has an actual orchid in it. The amenities are from L'Occitane which appears to be the Shangri-La standard now.
Horizon Club Lounge
Unlike other lounges where it feels as if you're in a very big living room, Shangri-La Bangkok's Horizon Club Room offers a lot of privacy. The area has a lot of nooks if you feel like staying away from harmless stares.
We also liked the fact that they provide you with a drink menu during cocktails so you're not left guessing as to what drink is available for you to order.
Breakfast
It was a very busy morning when we had our breakfast. The restaurant was teeming with bodyguards, we later found that the hotel was housing very important politicians because of the ASEAN summit that was ongoing.
We were seated outside but the weather was cooperating so we it was fine. They have quite a spread and I liked that they have tropical fruits available.
We were seated outside but the weather was cooperating so we it was fine. They have quite a spread and I liked that they have tropical fruits available.
Hotel Amenities
Wifi is fast and as with any Shangri-La property, there's no pesky sign-in requirements.
The hotel has two pools and what I like about the pool area is that they have books that you can borrow while lounging. If you happen to really like the book you're reading, you're free to take it up to your room.
The hotel also offers a free boat ride to and from Asiatique, one of Bangkok's shopping haven.
The hotel is huge and we enjoyed our time walking around the hotel grounds and exploring the property.
Wifi is fast and as with any Shangri-La property, there's no pesky sign-in requirements.
The hotel has two pools and what I like about the pool area is that they have books that you can borrow while lounging. If you happen to really like the book you're reading, you're free to take it up to your room.
The hotel is huge and we enjoyed our time walking around the hotel grounds and exploring the property.
Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok is certainly worth the splurge.
