Hotel
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Bangkok's grand old riverside hotel, first opened in the 1870s, with a historic Authors' Wing, acclaimed restaurants, a renowned spa and the Bamboo Bar.
A Chinatown boutique hotel on Yaowarat Road styled after 1920s and 1930s Shanghai, with a jazz bar, spa and indoor fish pond atrium.
Good to know
Shanghai Mansion brings the romance of 1920s and 1930s Shanghai to the middle of Yaowarat, in its décor, colours and furnishings, aiming for a romantic and opulent mood. The atrium, with its indoor fish pond, sets a calm tone that contrasts with the bustle of the street outside.
The Red Rose bar and restaurant serves a modern Chinese menu with live jazz in the evening, and Spa Burasari offers massages and treatments. Room types run from Superior to family-sized suites, many with bathtubs. The location is ideal for exploring Chinatown's street food on foot, and MRT Wat Mangkon is nearby. Booking directly brings extras such as a dim sum high tea and a guided Chinatown walk.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
It is styled on 1920s and 1930s Shanghai, blending Eastern and Western elements.
Yes, the Red Rose bar and restaurant has live jazz in the evening.
Thing to do
One of the world's largest weekend markets, with more than 15,000 stalls across 27 sections selling clothes, crafts, plants, antiques and street food.
Tour operator
A Bangkok tour company based at River City by the Chao Phraya, running guided bicycle, longtail boat, walking and tuk-tuk tours through the city's backstreets.
Restaurant
Chef Gaggan Anand's theatrical tasting-menu restaurant, serving progressive Indian cuisine with an emoji menu, ranked third on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026.
Bar
An open-air bar on the 64th floor of State Tower, famed for its glowing circular bar and sweeping views over the Chao Phraya and the city…