Hotel Information: Entry into the hotel is from one of two lobbies, one in the Shangri-La Wing, and one in the Krungthep Wing. The atmosphere is open and elegant. Tropical riverfront gardens enclose outdoor swimming and dining areas. The Shangri-La attracts both leisure and business travellers as well as conference groups.

Insider tip: Canals (known in Bangkok as Klongs) were once main arteries of transportation in the city, to such an extent that Sir John Bowring dubbed Bangkok the ‘Venice of the East’. As late as the 1950’s, they were still used as major thoroughfares. Charter a long-tailed river taxi to tour the city’s many Klongs, and get a glimpse into the past of Thailand’s capital.

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Spa

The Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok’s Chi Spa is modelled on a Tibetan temple and at 994 square metres (10,700 square feet), it is one of the largest spa facilities in Bangkok. The spa has views of the river, and houses four ‘couples suites’, two single suites, three suites with private facilities, a spa pool, an outdoor spa tub, and a boutique. Some 30 treatments include Himalayan bath therapy and milk-honey wraps.

Chi, the universal life force that governs wellbeing and vitality, is integral to the hotel’s Chi Spa. The spa’s signature therapies balance yin and yang while harmonising the five elements of metal, water, wood, fire, and earth. The Shangri-La legend, set in the Himalayan Mountains, provides the concept of fusing ancient healing traditions, philosophies, and rituals. In order to provide customised treatments, a questionnaire determining element sign is offered to guests upon arrival.

Chi Balance (1 hour, 45 minutes): THB4,950 (US$151)
Pure element oils are used in this chi flow treatment blending personalised Asian techniques. Treatment includes acupressure, energising massage, and relaxing massage. Begins with a foot soak and Himalayan bath ritual.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Aroma Vitality (1 hour, 45 minutes): THB4,950 (US$151)
Designed to strengthen the body’s vital energy, this treatment combines elements of Swedish massage, Shiatsu, and reflexology with aromatic essential oils. Begins with a foot soak and Himalayan bath ritual.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

The Traveller’s Retreat (2 hours, 45 minutes): THB7,800 (US$239)
Combining the Detoxifying Essential Wrap and Aroma Vitality Signature Massage, this treatment helps overcome jet lag and relieves stiffness, aches, and pains.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

The Indulgence of Time (2 hours, 45 minutes): THB7,700 (US$235)
Beginning with a Himalayan Bath Therapy, this treatment uses natural plant and herbal extracts. Includes Chi Balance Signature Massage and Chi Harmonising Facial.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Serenity Ritual (3 hours, 30 minutes): THB10,400 (US$318)
Half-day head to toe relaxing experience combines three treatments: Biodroga Milk Honey Wrap, Swedish Body Massage, and Biodroga Oxygenating Facial.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Himalayan Healing Stone Massage (2 hours, 15 minutes): THB5,650 (US$173)
This ancient massage technique is derived from healing rituals of Lake Kokonar in Tibet. Uses a combination of hot and cool stones, heated oils, and herbs.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Rooms

All 799 of the Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok’s guestrooms have river and city views and feature Thai decoration highlights such as silk fabrics and teak furnishings. All room types come with premium sheets and cotton duvets, full-sized desks with ergonomic chairs, voice mail, minibars, and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Rooms all have easy chairs, coffee tables, and satellite TV with premium channels and in-house movies. Marble bathrooms feature bathrobes, slippers, weigh-scales, and phones. The in-room safes are large enough for laptops. Fruit and flowers welcome guests to their room.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Pay movies
• Premium bedding
• Climate control
• Air conditioning
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Direct-dial phone
• Internet access - complimentary
• Internet access - surcharge
• Multi-line phone
• Internet access - dial-up
• Voice mail
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping

• Turndown service
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Shower/tub combination
• Bathroom telephone
• Makeup mirror
• Massage - available in room
• Sewing kit
• Slippers
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Bathroom scale
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Welcome amenities
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available

Renovation Notice

The hotel is currently upgrading the Shangri-La Wing's swimming pool, Thai restaurant, and all-day café. Disruptions are kept to a minimum, and the hotel continues to operate as usual with uninterrupted service. Detached from the Main Wing, the deluxe Krungthep Wing remains unaffected. Enjoy an all-new riverside pool and the chic Salathip restaurant from 18 November, 2008. The NEXT2 restaurant opens on 30 November, 2008.

Recreation

Two free-form pools are set in garden terraces overlooking the river. Both have spa tubs. The pool by the Shangri-La Wing is lagoon-style, and features a small island. There is also a river-view health club featuring a fitness room with a wide range of cardio-vascular and weight training equipment and classes. Classes include aerobics (complimentary), yoga (surcharge), and dance (surcharge). A sauna, steam bath, and hydropool are onsite. There are also two squash courts (complimentary unless air conditioned or coached), as well as two floodlit rooftop tennis courts (surcharge applies to lights). Hotel’s private yacht is available for river cruises (surcharge).

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Swimming nearby
• Motor boating nearby
• Yoga classes/instruction on site

• Racquetball/squash on site
• Tennis nearby
• Aerobics on site

Property Amenities

The riverside Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok features 799 guestrooms and extensive facilities in two wings and 25 storeys. The tropical grounds are almost one square km (0.38 square mile), and are landscaped with native Thai flora. Two free-form pools and their surrounding sun terraces sit adjacent to the Chao Phraya River. The hotel offers two floodlit tennis courts, two squash courts, a day spa, a well-equipped fitness centre, and a health club offering classes in aerobics, yoga, and dance. Near the health club is a beauty salon. The hotel also offers a number of on-site shopping options. Five restaurants and three bars are onsite, and the hotel offers further dining options aboard its nightly cruises.

Self parking: Complimentary indoor parking for in-house guests.

There are 22 meeting and function rooms in the Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok, including a private meeting room in the comprehensive business centre. High-speed Internet access is available in the lobby and all function rooms (surcharge).

Business centre: Located on the lobby level, the business centre handles secretarial and translation services. Equipped with fax machines, photocopiers, six computer workstations with high-speed Internet (surcharge), and printers. Courier services are available as well as a private boardroom (surcharge). Open daily.

Internet access: Guestrooms all have high-speed Internet (surcharge, except in Krungthep Wing). Wireless Internet (surcharge) is available in the second floor lobby and high-speed Internet access is available in the business centre and all function rooms (surcharge).

Conference/function room(s): Conference facilities include 22 function rooms. There are four ballrooms (including one grand ballroom) and 18 conference rooms of which eight can be subdivided. The smallest is 53 square meters (571 square feet) and accommodates 16 to 30 depending on configuration. The grand ballroom has a capacity of 1,600 guests in theatre configuration and is 1,360 square metres (14,639 square feet). Audiovisual equipment is also available (surcharge). The hotel’s Horizon yacht can be chartered for meeting packages including half-day, full-day, coffee breaks, and breakfasts, and accommodates 40 to 150 guests depending on package.

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Airport transportation (surcharge)
• Number of rooms: 799
• Number of floors: 25
• Audio-visual equipment
• Babysitting or child care
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Beauty services
• Business center
• Business services
• Cell phone/mobile rental
• Coffee shop or café
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Computer rental
• Concierge desk
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Event catering
• Exhibit space
• Express check- in
• Express check-out
• Fitness equipment
• Full-service health spa
• Gift shops or newsstand

• Hair salon
• Health club
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Medical assistance available
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (secure)
• Parking (surcharge)
• Parking (valet)
• Patio
• Poolside bar
• Porter/bellhop
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Sauna
• Secretarial services
• Security guard
• Shoe shine
• Shopping on site
• Spa tub
• Steam room
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Tour assistance
• Translation services
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Location Details

Don Muang Bangkok International Airport (BKK): Approximate travel time is 30 minutes and distance is 25 km (16 miles).

Getting there: The most practical means of transport from the airport to the Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok are by taxi or private limousine transfer (must be arranged in advance). Rental cars are not recommended for this area.

The Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok is located at a hub of transportation options. The hotel provides a complimentary morning shuttle service to the business districts of Sathorn and Silom road; a nightly shuttle service to China Town and the Suan Lum Night Bazaar; and a free river shuttle service between the hotel’s pier and the River City Shopping Complex. Long-tail motor boats can be hired for private tours along the river. Public river buses also operate on the Chao Phraya stopping at 21 piers. Board at the Tha Sathorn public pier number 2, adjacent to the Shangri La Hotel Bangkok. The Saphan Taksin Sky Train station (with connection to underground train) is adjacent to the hotel’s Krungthep Wing. Limousines, taxis, and Tuk-tuks (3 wheel open-air taxis) are also available.

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 30 minutes to one hour, depending on traffic.
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): THB700 (US$21)

Instructions: A taxi stand is situated a short distance from the airport arrivals terminal. Guests should ask the taxi driver to drive to the Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok hotel is located on Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangrak.

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 30 minutes to one hour, depending on traffic.
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): Mercedes E-class: THB2,200 (US$67); Mercedes S-class: THB3,200 (US$98); Minivan: THB2,500 (US$77). Prices are per car.

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Limousines are available 24 hours a day to transport guests around Bangkok. Uniformed drivers meet guests at airport. Guests must contact the hotel at least 48 hours in advance in order to give the staff an estimated time of arrival. Hotel contact details will be included in the reservation confirmation for bookings via this Web site.

Know Before You Go

Guests must present passport at time of check-in.

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.

New Year's Eve gala dinner fees
New Year's Eve - 31 December, 2008:
Poolside - THB13500 (adult)
Cafe - THB9500 (adult, outdoor terrace); THB8500 (adult, indoor seating); THB5400 (child 12 and under)
Thai Restaurant - THB9500 (adult, outdoor terrace); THB8500 (adult, indoor seating); THB5400 (child 12 and under)
Angelini (Italian) – THB8500 (adult); THB4400 (child 12 and under)
Horizon Cruise or Thai Restaurant – THB9500 (adult); THB4900 (child 12 and under)
Chinese restaurant – THB5800 (adult); THB2900 (child 12 and under)

A minimum of two consecutive nights is required for arrivals falling over the period of 24 December, 2008 to 01 January, 2009 inclusive. A deposit equivalent to two night’s room rate per room will be required to confirm the booking. Hotel reserves the right to release bookings for which the deposit is not received by 14 November, 2008. Any reservation canceled after 14 November, 2008 will be subject to a cancellation charge equivalent to the full deposit.

• Guestroom high-speed Internet access is THB229 per hour, or THB 587 for 24 hours. (Free for Krungthep Wing guests).
• Babysitting is THB294 per hour plus THB164 for taxi fees after 8 PM.

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Dining

Next2 - Café & Terrace - Casual dining located on the river, adjacent to the Shangri-La Wing. Three seating areas allow diners to sit indoors, with air conditioning and six different live cooking stations; on the porch; or down on the terrace by the river. International favourites and Thai specialties are cooked to order while guests watch. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets are available throughout the day, and à la carte meals are served 24 hours a day.

Salathip - Restaurant located beside the river in traditional teak-wood Thai pavilions. Serves authentic Siamese cuisine and Royal Thai favourites. Classical Thai music and dance are performed nightly. Open for dinner only.

Shang Palace - Restaurant serving refined Chinese dishes including steamed seafood, dim sum, noodles, and barbecued meats, all prepared by master Cantonese chefs. Paintings and sculpture by master Chinese artists decorate the main dining area as well as the several private rooms available. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Angelini - A three-storey balcony bar and restaurant, Angelini features an open kitchen and pizza oven. The menu is traditional Italian cuisine focusing on regional specialties. Open for lunch and dinner, the bar serves drinks into the night, accompanied by live entertainment.

Edogin - Featuring Japanese favourites and seasonal delicacies for lunch and dinner, Edogin is set on the third level of the Shangri-La Wing. Specialties include tempura and sukiyaki as well as sushi and sashimi.

Riverside Lounge - Open from breakfast until late and located in the Krungthep lobby. Decorated with two-storey paintings, this lounge serves drinks and snacks. River views. Afternoon tea service.

Sunset bar - Poolside snacks and tropical cocktails are available in a garden atmosphere by the river bank. Open for breakfast until late evening.

Lobby Lounge - Serving traditional afternoon tea, as well as drinks and light dining from breakfast until late. Live music in the evening. Located in the Shangri-La wing lobby.

Horizon Cruise - International buffet is served while gliding along the Chao Phraya River daily for lunch and dinner. Cruises depart from the hotel’s own dock.

Awards And Affiliations

Shangri-La was ranked sixth in the November 2004 Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards for Top 50 Asian Hotels.
One of The World’s Best Places to Stay: Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Nations in the 2007 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List.
Ranked 20th in Travel + Leisure’s Top 25 Hotels in Asia for July 2005.
Voted one of “500 World’s Best Awards” by readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine in 2007.

Address

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89 Soi Wat Suan Plu New Road

Bangkok, 10500

Thailand

Nearest major airport:

Bangkok, Thailand (BKK-Suvarnabhumi)

Area:

Silom - Sathorn, Bangkok, Thailand