Shangri-La Bangkok sits directly on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, an enchanting riverside retreat moments from the BTS Skytrain at Saphan Taksin and a short journey from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Spread across two adjoining towers, the Shangri-La Wing and the Krungthep Wing, the hotel holds 802 luxury guestrooms and suites. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out at noon. Business travellers are well served too, with more than twenty meeting rooms and a Grand Ballroom that seats up to 1,500 guests.

Guestrooms and suites blend Thai decorative touches with contemporary comforts, from marble bathrooms and feather duvets to flatscreen televisions and coffee and tea facilities. Many rooms open onto views of the Chao Phraya River, while several on the Shangri-La Wing include private balconies. Guests booking a Horizon Club room gain access to the Horizon Club Lounge on levels 23 and 24, with daily breakfast, evening cocktails and canapes, private check-in and a dedicated concierge available from 6:30am to 9pm.

Beyond dining and relaxation, the hotel keeps guests entertained with badminton courts, fitness classes and personal training at the Health Club. The Shangri-La Horizon Cruise sails past the Grand Palace, Temple of Dawn and Wat Pho each evening for a memorable dinner on the water. Families are well catered for too, with weekend kids' dining at NEXT2 Café featuring a dedicated counter and healthy à la carte options for younger guests.

Wellbeing takes centre stage at Chi, The Spa, where holistic treatments include therapeutic massages, body scrubs and steam and soak therapy in a tranquil setting open from 10am to 10pm. The 8,500 square foot Health Club offers more than forty sports and fitness options alongside aerobics, dance and personal training sessions, open from 6am to 10pm. Guests can cool off in the Main Swimming Pool or the Krungthep Wing Swimming Pool, both open from 7am to 8pm, or book a game on the tennis courts.

Dining spans eight distinctive venues. NEXT2 Café serves an international buffet by the river, while Salathip's teak pavilions specialise in Thai cuisine overlooking the water. Shang Palace offers Cantonese classics and dim sum, and Volti Tuscan Grill & Bar, a Gambero Rosso award winner, serves handmade pastas and grilled meats. The Lobby Lounge and The Long Bar both keep riverside views and cocktails flowing until midnight, Chocolate Boutique tempts with pastries and pralines, and the Shangri-La Horizon Cruise carries guests along the Chao Phraya for a Thursday to Sunday buffet dinner cruise.

The hotel's riverside setting puts Bangkok's landmarks within easy reach. The Chao Phraya Express Boat and hotel pier connect guests directly to the Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Pho, while the adjoining BTS Saphan Taksin station opens up the wider city in minutes. Hua Lamphong railway station and the MRT are just over two kilometres away, making onward exploration of Bangkok simple from the moment guests step outside.