“A decadent retro hotel set in the heart of Chinatown, one of Bangkok's oldest districts. Quirkily designed rooms feature heavy four poster beds, rich hues and indulgent bathrooms. An atmospheric bar pays live jazz and there's a spoiling spa for those looking to unwind. ”
“A decadent retro hotel set in the heart of Chinatown, one of Bangkok's oldest districts. Quirkily designed rooms feature heavy four poster beds, rich hues and indulgent bathrooms. An atmospheric bar pays live jazz and there's a spoiling spa for those looking to unwind. ”
Recommended For
- Local exploring
- Ideally placed in the heart of the city for easy exploration
- Sights nearby
- Visit the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) and the Temple of Dawn with ease
- Local markets
- Right on Yaowaraj Road, home to famous street food stalls, fresh fish markets, traditional tea and Chinese medicine shops
- Other Activities
- At the Chao Phraya River get a public river-taxi or rent a longtail boat to explore the river and its winding tributaries
- Close to nightlife
- The colourful nightlife along Chao Phraya River is a 15-minute drive away
- Learning
- Take guided tours around the city
- Romantic Break
- Designer Shopping
- Cycling
- City Style
- Great walks
- Artworks
- Antique phones, carved dragons, deep-red chandeliers, rich tapestries, intricate locks, wooden partitions all add to the effect
- Historic
- The building is 70 years old, in the heart of Chinatown, and has been a venue for Chinese opera and a house of ill repute
- Contemporary
- Some rooms decorated in a vibrant contemporary Chinese style and some in a more colonial style
- Restaurant
- On site restaurant and complimentary breakfast
- Retro/Vintage
- Retrofitted in classic 1930s Chinese style
- Lively area
- Close to the Chao Phraya River
- Child friendly
- Babysitting/child services
- Less £
- Family Suites
- Lively
- Downtown
- Disabled access
- Quirky
- Townhouse
Facilities
- Restaurant
- On site restaurant and complimentary breakfast
- Child friendly
- Babysitting/child services
- Family Suites
- Bar
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Airport transfer
- Meeting Room
- No pets
- Library
- Safe
- Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Concierge
- Disabled access
- Room service
Activities
- Sights nearby
- Visit the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) and the Temple of Dawn with ease
- Local markets
- Right on Yaowaraj Road, home to famous street food stalls, fresh fish markets, traditional tea and Chinese medicine shops
- Other Activities
- At the Chao Phraya River get a public river-taxi or rent a longtail boat to explore the river and its winding tributaries
- Close to nightlife
- The colourful nightlife along Chao Phraya River is a 15-minute drive away
- Learning
- Take guided tours around the city
- Theatre
- Designer Shopping
- Cycling
- Great walks
Map & Location
What's Nearby
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Shanghai Mansion
China’s ‘Roaring Thirties’ come to life in a retrofitted, 70-year-old building in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown which has served as a venue for Chinese opera, as a house of ill repute and, for the past nine years, as a classy and stylish hotel with a movie set feel and plenty of attention to detail.
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
