Shangri La Hotel part 2

The interior of Shangri La is simply magnificent. Each of the rooms has marble walls, crystal chandeliers, large baths and elegant furniture. Each room is adorned in Thai decorations, soft furnishings from silk and provide superb views of the River outside.

All tourists remark on the size of rooms, fresh flowers and a daily basket of fruit. One even has a choice of pillow and linen from anti snore, bolster, foam or flat feather. The hotel has also introduced a scent menu for each room. Guests can choose from a variety of scents including lemon, peppermint ginger, orange, rose, jasmine, grapefruit and cinnamon.

At night, the hotel experiences a transformation. With bright lights, the entire hotel becomes spectacular. Inside the hotel are several restaurants that offer every type of cuisine. The hotel also offers dinner cruises on the Horizon, the Shangri la's luxury two-deck boat. The boat trip takes one along the most famous landmarks in bangkok including the Temple of Dawn, The Grand Palace, Temple of Reclining Buddha, river market and other city monuments.

While watching the scenery, one can indulge in delightful Thai cuisine, with its hot and spicy sauces. For a few extra bucks, one can join the Horizon club and stay in rooms located on floors 23-25. Joining this exclusive club provides privileged access to a breakfast buffet, 24-hour soft drinks, afternoon tea, express check ups, access to meeting rooms and free wireless service. The horizon club is more than a hotel room, it is an extravagant luxury.

Shangri La hotel also has one of the best spas in Thailand- the CHI. This spacious luxury spa built with an architectural design of a Tibetan temple provides sanctuary, tranquility and exemplifies the senses. For the ultimate experience, one should visit the Garden Suite with it infinity bath set in a lotus pond. Each treatment room provides scenic views of the river and the electronic light setting is part of healing cycle.

Shangri La also offers many dining options that range from traditional spicy Thai noodles, seafood to mouth watering Chinese duck. For those who want to stay indoors, Shangri La Bangkok has an excellent range of exercise and spare time conveniences including a free-form outdoor swimming pool and a fully operational fitness center.

Shangri la has received many awards over the years for its services and restaurants.

The Shangri La is slightly more expensive than many such comparable hotels. During peak season the cost per night ranges anywhere from $150-$180. With the recent crises in Thailand, one may be able to get a room for around $130-$150. For those who like to travel in style, the Shangri la can fulfill all expectations. For those on a lower budget, there are other hotels with similar amenities that cost much less- albeit the surroundings and décor won’t be as great.