Best Luxury Hotels In Bangkok’s Chinatown
With Yaowarat Road as its central point, Chinatown has expanded over the decades from a small community into one of the largest of its kind worldwide. The area is unlike any other in the city, with Chinese temples, iconography and architecture dating from the 18th century. There are bazaars, restaurants and rooftop bars, connected by a labyrinth of narrow alleyways. And the street food is legendary, procured after dark, or by day, in one of the bustling markets. Here are our favourite places to stay in Chinatown, Bangkok.
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Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
(5 stars) This is a brand and hotel that needs no introduction. The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok dates back to 1876 and sits on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in the historical Charoenkrung district close to Chinatown. With 4.5 staff to each and every guest, nine restaurants a spa (which is accessed via a romantic boat trip across the river) an entire team of pastry chefs, a flower team, butlers and more, your every wish is granted. There are 393 rooms and eight restaurants, and in 2016 it underwent large renovations unveiling a whole new wing, paying homage to its illustrious past. These interiors by Design Wilkes are truly regal and ornate, making this hotel the pinnacle of luxury hospitality
Shangri-La Bangkok
(5 stars) Located on the banks of Chao Phraya River, Shangri-La Bangkok is undoubtedly one of the most luxurious hotels in the capital. It’s a 5-star hotel offering excellent value, convenience, as well as stunning interior design. Guests enjoy eclectic views of the river, while many of the bedrooms are strategically located by the quieter poolside. This is perfect for those who prefer large-scale hotels – Shangri-La has a whopping 802 rooms housed in two adjacent towers, the Shangri-La Wing and Krungthep Wing. Set in a prime area close to Bangkok central business district, just next to the sky train at Saphan Taskin BTS station, it’s ideally suiting those visiting for work. Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok is less than 40 minutes away from Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
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