Bangkok Centre Hotel

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Located amongst the traders and temples of Chinatown, a stay at this Shanghai in the 1930s hotel will be unlike anything you have ever experienced - unless you were actually living in Shanghai in the 1930s. The concept design grabs you upon entry to the lobby with velvet drapes, Chippendale leather sofas and chandeliers all laid out like a merchants drawing room. As you sip your welcome tea and refresh with a peppermint-infused cold towel you can appreciate the mix of antique furniture and specially designed faux-vintage pieces that ensure that the execution of Shanghai Mansion is so absolute - infectious, even - you would be forgiven for dancing a waltz through the lobby to your wood panelled door. The seven storey Shanghai Mansion may have limited facilities, especially the lack of a swimming pool and fitness centre, but the Gallery is a fun fancy dress activity for all ages, and the vaulted ballroom on the top floor is breathtaking.

The three room types offer the same dreamlike escape as the public areas, with classic upholstered furniture, four poster beds and Chinese lanterns redolent of the past and yet tempered with bold injections of colour to create a playful ambiance. The entry level Superior Room (Mei Hua) measures a cosy 29 sqm, but in that space they have not spared on fixtures. LCD TVs are in all rooms and guests can help themselves to the free minibar, although if you want to relax its more fun to enjoy a game of Chinese checkers or Jenga while relaxing on lounge chairs on the second floor veranda. For something truly extra special, try the unique Suites (Mu Dan) that measure 49 sqm, with a bespoke day bed, latticed wall divide and deep soak bath. The aquamarine, pink and red colours are bold yet the result is pure romance. Shanghai Mansion is absolutely the best place to stay in Chinatown for location, service and sheer fun.

This Hotel is recommended for: >> Couples, >> Honeymoon, >> Sightseeing

What we loved:
- Magical concept design that will transport you to another time and place
- Opulent interior decoration and painstaking attention to detail
- The Gallery: a fancy dress studio activity suitable for all the family with a range of traditional Chinese clothes to dress up in
- Suite guestrooms (Mu Dan) perfect for a romantic getaway and used in many photo shoots
- Wide corridors, perfect for lounging, overlooking a water garden
- Cotton: excellent onsite Thai restaurant and jazz bar

What you should know:
- Cooking class with award winning chef available on request
- All the sights of Bangkoks Chinatown within reach
- Complimentary minibar refilled daily
- No swimming pool
- Closest public transport is Hua Lampong MRT underground station a short tuk tuk ride away
- Free Wi-Fi

Centra Central Station Bangkok, a relative newcomer in the city, is an ultra modern, sophisticated urban retreat, which caters for both those travelling for business and for pleasure. The hotel is situated only a few minutes’ walk from Hua Lamphong mainline railway station, and is approximately 45 minutes from Bangkok International Airport, enabling guests to explore the area with the maximum of ease. The nearby MRT underground provides easy access to the city’s vibrant Chinatown, with its lively markets and shops, and further afield, there are many other attractions to explore, including the famous Grand Palace and Reclining Buddha statue at Wat Pho.

The 150 rooms at Centra Central Station Bangkok maintain the same standard of chic opulence as the rest of the hotel, where stylish decor is combined elegantly with traditional Thai patterning and furnishings. The rooms are well equipped, with spacious living dimensions, air conditioning, complimentary tea and coffee-making facilities and flat-screen TV. As you might expect in a four-star hotel, the facilities elsewhere are equally impressive, with an onsite spa offering a range of relaxing Thai treatments, a fitness centre with sauna and steam rooms, and a choice of three restaurants, each offering unique surroundings as well as a diverse menu.

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One of the most famous temples in the city is close by; called Wat Traimit, it is home to the largest solid gold Buddha in the world and is a must-see tourist site. The MRT Underground Station at Hua Lamphong is around a 10 minute walk from the hotel as well as the main overland train station of Bangkok, also called Hua Lamphong. Guestrooms at the hotel are basically furnished with plenty of wardrobe space, pale wood floors, chairs, safety deposit box television with international news channels and air-conditioning as standard. There are also in-house movies for those interested and in the bathrooms there is a combined bath and shower. All 75 rooms have windows with interesting views of the surrounding area. Facilities also include a coffee shop and a function room.

SK Boutique Mahanakhon is a basic, budget hotel that offers a comfortable stay without sacrifice. SK Boutique Mahanakhon is a hotel in the heart of Chinatown. Sitting right next to a subway station, though, this hotel is close to all of the sights of Bangkok. Chinatown is a popular tourist attraction and is filled with market stalls, restaurants, and shops. Cultural destinations like Wat Traimit can offer a unique look into the cultural history of Thailand that cannot be missed. For a night-time shopping experience, Pak Klong Market is perfect and offers a unique kind of shopping experience.

This two star hotel has 18 rooms that are all designed to be modern and stylish. Each includes local artwork, LCD television, private bathrooms, individually controlled air conditioning systems, and comfortable beds. The luxurious style of the rooms is above other comparable hotels and offers a lot to visitors from any place. On site facilities here consist primarily of the restaurant. Both local and international dishes are available and make sure that no one ever goes hungry. For a truly exotic and delicious dishes, you dont even have to leave your hotel.

Check Inn Chinatown by Sarida provides affordable guestrooms with a range of onsite facilities that ensures a pleasant stay experience in Bangkok. The hotel is a two minute walk from Chinatown Market and a three minute walk from Wat Mangkol Kamalawat while Wat Traimit, which houses the largest gold Buddha in the world, is a 10 minute walk away. It is a 10 minute drive from Hua Lamphong Train Station while Suvarnabhumi International Airport is a 30 minute drive away.

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For the convenience of its guests, Check Inn Chinatown by Sarida provides laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services, car rentals, daily room service, airport transfers, and photocopying services. Tours can also be arranged at the hotels 24 hour front desk. Guests can unwind and enjoy local delicacies at Check Inn Chinatown by Saridas rooftop lounge, which also offers daily happy hour promos from five pm until eight pm.