Shangri-La Bangkok

Set along the Chao Phraya River, this upscale hotel is a 3-minute walk from Saphan Taksin Skytrain station and 6 km from The Grand Palace, built in 1782. Polished rooms with city or river views feature Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs and safes, as well as minibars, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Plush suites add separate living/dining space. Club level quarters provide access to a private lounge with free breakfast, snacks and drinks. The 9 dining options include an upmarket Italian restaurant, lobby and riverside bars, and a buffet-style eatery on a riverboat. There are tennis courts and 2 outdoor pools, plus a fitness center and a spa.