Shanghai Mansion Bangkok

The location was fantastic!!! The vibe, energy and buzz with the street market at night in China Town was just amazing! The live music every night at the RedRose restaurant was great.The musicians were very very good and it just created this cool vibe. This is definitely one of the best hotels I have stayed. I would stay here again if in Bangkok. The staff were fantastic…especially Korn and M!! They were super helpful and attentive, Korn helped organise transportation a couple of times for me. The room was beautiful, the decor and attention to detail!

This hotel has a classic style in terms of flair and decoration. I guess it reflects its location in Chinatown and quite well done. When I checked in, I found that my room on the 3rd floor (301) was right next to the restaurant kitchen and the A/C in the room brought in a fair bit of food smell. I mentioned it to the staff and they moved me to a larger room on the 2nd floor without a charge. The staff was very friendly and frequently checked in to make sure I was comfy and happy.

We stayed at the Shanghai Bangkok Mansions at the start and end of our two week holiday in Thailand.  The location was ideal, buzzy Chinatown with lots going on and we felt very safe even late at night. It doesn't come alive until after dark. Great live music each night.  I booked two rooms, mine was lovely and bright but the second room was on the opposite side so was dark. The beds are so comfortable. We asked for two brighter rooms on the return visit which we got.  The first person we met was Korn who helped us take our baggage to our rooms. He was an absolute star on our return journey. We were leaving in the evening following the earthquake in Myanmar with tremors felt across Bangkok. We arrived back at the hotel after being caught up in the commercial area in the afternoon.  He advised us to leave for the airport as early as possible. The city was gridlocked with metros and skytrains suspended and taxis in demand. He kept checking on us but unfortunately our Grab was delayed by 1.5 hours and never arrived. We were going to miss our flight back to the UK. He negotiated with a taxi driver who happened to stop and we are beyond grateful for his actions. It took four hours to get to the airport. Two hours whilst in the taxi.  We made the flight as it was delayed by one hour so please let him know we made it thanks to him!  All the staff are lovely but Korn really does go above and beyond and deserves special recognition. 

Shanghai Mansion is on Yaowara Road in Chinatown. Most rooms face the interior central atrium so street noise is not a problem although it means the rooms are dark since there are no windows. Breakfast is ample with great coffee, nice juices and a chef making omelettes on demand. We were in a king suite so the room was very large with a sitting room and large tub. The beds were comfortable. Loud music from the ground floor lounge can be an issue although the music was over by 930pm most nights, 11pm one night. The antique wooden door to the room is charming but can let in hallway noise; however, our fellow guests were very quiet so we were fine. Lovely tea and Chinese snacks served Friday and Saturdays mid-afternoon. Chinatown is a 10' taxi drive from the main temples and Royal Palace, and turns into a gigantic street food fest in the evening. This is a real working Chinatown and not a Thai neighborhood so you won't find many cafes and restaurants nearby that serve Thai food or Thai shops.

I visit about 10-20 hotels every year. This hotel stands out. The team is exceptional and although it is not a small hotel you get a personal professional and warm treatment. The manager writes you a personal note…They advise and support and smile. Fantastic!! The Joel is uniquely decorated and is absolutely beautiful. Good breakfast and very nice spa in the hotel!! The location is Chinatown which is worth a visit by itself. Highly recommended!!