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Many Thais have Chinese ancestry, and this 1930s nod to Old Shanghai in a historic building along Chinatown’s main street aims to reflect this heritage.
The dramatic courtyard is enlivened by enchanting bird-cage lanterns, while the exotic rooms are decorated with Chinese screens and colourful cushions made from cheongsam fabrics.
Chinese books and draughts boards fill the library, and a delicious Chinese-inspired afternoon tea, and jazz bands at the Shanghai Terrace bar complete the look.
The location in the heart of historic Chinatown is superb. Sights are a stroll away and the river is close for ferries. There’s no swimming pool, but you can cool down by the water garden.
Bangkok’s historic Chinatown is the most atmospheric part of the city. Many Thais are of Chinese descent, and this is a living, breathing community with a rich culture where life carries on as it always has – on the streets. Charming old shops selling Chinese medicines are tucked in between electronics stores, ramshackle shophouses and temples.
Foodies couldn’t ask for a better location. Every day after dark, some of Bangkok’s best street food stalls set up along Yaowarat Road, right on the hotel’s doorstep.
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Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand[0.6 miles]
Thailand’s most famous cultural site is a glittering complex of jaw-dropping magnificence dating back to 1782. This former seat of power of Siamese kings houses the Emerald Buddha – Thailand’s palladium.
Best for ages: Any | £11
Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand[2 miles]
Blood, sweat, and muscled men in tiny shorts – there are few better ways to see Thailand’s national sport than a Muay Thai match at Bangkok’s Rjadamnern Boxing Stadium.
Best for ages: 16+ | £11 | 3.5 hrs
Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand[2.1 miles]
Bicycle tours through the back-alleys of Chinatown and Bangkok’s rural suburbs offer a fascinating peek into the daily lives of the city’s residents.
Best for ages: 13+ | £20 | 3-5 hours
Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand[3.4 miles]
The former home of silk magnate Jim Thompson – who mysteriously disappeared in the jungles of Malaysia – is a must-see for its well-preserved teak buildings and art.
Best for ages: 13+ | £4
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Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand[0.5 miles]
Heaving with jasmine, orchids and marigolds, Bangkok’s flower market is a mesmerising riot of colours, floral scents and boisterous vendors. Visit after midnight, when wholesalers drop off their wares and the market is at its liveliest.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand[2.3 miles]
Flaming woks balancing on tiny canoes, mountains of fresh fruits – Bangkok’s floating markets are a kaleidoscope of Thai-tinged wonder. That said, their old-timey charm has long faded as souvenirs shops have replaced most noodle joints. It’s a fun day out, but no longer an authentic experience.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand[3.1 miles]
One of Bangkok’s most popular little museums. The charming, 70-year-old restored teak house offers a compelling glimpse of family life in Bangkok from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
Bangkok, Thailand[4.1 miles]
With galleries, concept stores and art markets amalgamating into a kaleidoscope of creativity, Bangkok’s de-facto design district offers an excellent primer on the city’s burgeoning creative scene.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
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