SHANGHAI MANSION BANGKOK, Bangkok

Shanghai Mansion Bangkok - A 1930s Art Deco boutique hotel in historic Chinatown with live jazz and spa treatments

Located in a retrofitted 70-year-old building in Chinatown, this 4-star Bangkok hotel features a soaring atrium adorned with colorful lanterns and a zen water garden. Shanghai Mansion's interior showcases antique telephones, carved dragons, blood-red chandeliers, rich tapestries, and wooden partitions reflecting 1930s Shanghai style. The property houses the Red Rose Restaurant with a bar serving Chinese whiskey and spirits, while the Cotton Club offers breakfast in an airy dining hall overlooking Yaowarat Road. Live jazz performances run Tuesday through Sunday at the Shanghai Terrace. A tiny library on the third floor provides quiet seating areas, while the award-winning Spa Burasari delivers traditional treatments. Guest rooms feature oriental four-post beds, rich brocades, and modern amenities including complimentary WiFi and daily-replenished minibars. The hotel stands a short walk from MRT Wat Mangkorn station, with Tang To Kang gold shop and century-old Elah Sae Coffee Shop nearby.

Pros

Building's 130-year history includes past use as Chinese opera venue

Complimentary experiences offered for each night's stay

Collection of meeting spaces ranging from 12 to 1000 person capacity

Front-row views of bustling Yaowarat Road from Shanghai Terrace

Cons

Guest rooms do not have windows

Location between busy thoroughfares can get noisy