Plan your visit

May/June and September/October offer significant price reductions (30–50% below high-season prices) and fewer visitors. The weather is changeable, but rain is rare – afternoon showers clear up quickly.

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About Shanghai Mansion Bangkok

Book this hotel for its location alone and enjoy its unique atmosphere as a bonus. It's situated directly on Yaowarat Road, so as soon as you step out of the lobby, you're immersed in Bangkok's best street food district, past gold shops and shrine alleys. The Wat Mangkon MRT station is only about three minutes away. If your trip is all about the food, there's no better place in the city.

The hotel fully embraces the Shanghai style of the 1930s. Lanterns, four-poster beds, silk, and deep reds and jade tones define the ambiance. The building once housed an opera house, which is fitting. On the ground floor, the Red Rose Lounge invites guests to enjoy cocktails with live jazz. Some might find it all a bit too much; they prefer simple white walls and a large window. If that's you, you should look elsewhere, because here, the focus is more on the atmosphere than the room itself.

Keep in mind that Yaowarat is loud and bustling, and the city never sleeps. This is precisely what makes it so appealing, but light sleepers should ask for a quieter room away from the street.

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    • 479, 481 Yaowarat Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong

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    Questions about Shanghai Mansion Bangkok

    Shanghai Mansion Bangkok has a rating of 4.5★ based on 2,981 Google reviews.

    Shanghai Mansion Bangkok is open 24 hours a day. For the full daily schedule, please see the location information on this page. Opening hours may vary on Thai public holidays, so please check before visiting on such days.

    The best time to visit Bangkok is from November to February, as the weather is most stable then. Peak season is in December and January; arriving early in the day generally means fewer visitors. Travel should be carefully considered from April to May (peak heat).

    The Shanghai Mansion Bangkok is located at Yaowarat Road 479-481, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong, Bangkok. The best way to get around Bangkok is by BTS Skytrain (especially in the central areas) or MRT Metro (subway).

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