Along the vibrant Chao Phraya River, the “River of Kings” lies a unique, attractive landmark that is a fascinating destination – Shangri-La Bangkok. The city-resort is just minutes away from well-known attractions that include shopping districts and famous sights that capture the feel of traditional and modern Bangkok.
Harmony, tranquility and elegance served as the inspiration for the design of Shangri-La 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. The superbly decorated guestrooms and suites offer the best of modern amenities and conveniences in a soothing East meets West decor. Graceful and gentle Thai hospitality and service enhance the warm ambience of this dramatic riverside property.
Shangri-La Bangkok Communications Manager Ms. Khanitta Sudsamai (center) welcomed our group at the hotel’s spacious lobby and graciously showed us the resort’s outlets and amenities.
There are 802 elegant guestrooms and suites in two distinctive wings, the Shangri-La Wing and the Krungthep Wing. All rooms feature river or city views and are decorated with classic Thai elements of rich silk. The guestrooms and suites are wired 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.
(L-R) RMA News Founder Robby Alugar, Marco Utzurrum, Ms. Chinggay Utzurrum and Shangri-La Bangkok Communications Manager Ms. Khanitta Sudsamai
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 Bangkok has the longest river frontage of any inner-city hotel.
Shangri-La Bangkok’s location is perfect for business or pleasure. 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.
Cebu Online News Press Corps Member Rubilyn Alugar
The nearby highway extension makes airport connections to and from the international and domestic airports very rapid. The hotel has a fleet of Mercedes-Benz S-Class 300 BlueTEC HYBRID limousines for airport travel and inner-city appointments.
A trendy and modern alfresco café brings all-day dining to a higher level of creativity. With a choice of nine different interactive theatre‑style cooking stations in an exotic setting in addition to other sumptuous menu choices, NEXT2 Café blends international cuisine with an interactive dining experience with a buffet extravaganza through a variety of cuisine and flavours, kitchens, people and wine.
RMA News Founder Robby Alugar
Shangri-La Bangkok Communications Manager Ms. Khanitta Sudsamai flanked by Chinggay Utzurrum and Robby Alugar at Shangri-La Bangkok Salathip Thai Restaurant
The restaurant provides guests with an authentic dining experience with creative presentation in classical Thai style, striking teak pavilions set in a garden next to the Chao Phraya River. The cuisine served at Salathip is based on Thai cooking traditions that reflect the cuisine of Thailand by using creative ingredients and products from the royal project. Live traditional Thai dances are performed nightly.
A delicious international buffet dinner is served aboard at the elegant Horizon boat. During pre- dinner cocktails, guests enjoy the glimmering lights of Bangkok by night as they glide past palaces, temples, markets and old colonial buildings.
Shangri-La Bangkok Communications Manager Ms. Khanitta Sudsamai
Shangri-La Bangkok is located at 89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Thailand.
