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Latest Shanghai Mansion Bangkok (prev Shanghai Inn) hotel reviews provided by Tripadvisor:
An oasis of calm in amist hectic Bangkok
Date: 2010-03-26
This hotel is just bliss to go home to when you have spent a hectic day in the bustle of Bangkok.
Rooms were meticulously clean, staff were really friendly and welcoming and the free soft drinks...
Absolutely Fabuolus!!!!!
Date: 2010-03-24
I was looking for a hotel in Bangkok for our special trip. We didn't want to stay in the business area but still wanted the hotel in town. So we decided to stay at Shanghai Mansion.
When we...
Be Aware!
Date: 2010-03-17
What you see on their website and what you get maybe two different things! We booked a package deal, wait doesn't matter as they didn't know who we were anyway as they lost the reservation made on...
PARADISE IN THE MIDDLE OF HELL :)
Date: 2010-03-15
Situated in the middle of China town with its typical heavy noises of the hustle and bustle of an Asian City, this is a hidden jewel. Rooms are cozy and the design is absolutely fantastic.
Staff is...
Unique & charming hotel amidst the hustle and bustle of Bangkok
Date: 2010-03-14
I was looking for a unique boutique hotel to stay in Bangkok and Shanghai Mansion fitted the bill and lived up to my expectations! From the unique decor, cleanliness, ambience and service of hotel...
Fabulous quirky hotel set in the heart of the hustle and bustle o
Date: 2010-03-13
If you are looking for a quirky hotel set in the heart of all the action then the Shanghai Mansions is the place for you. We booked a Peony Suite, our room was on the 3rd floor with a balcony...
Refreshing respite from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok
Date: 2010-03-06
We booked this hotel mainly because we saw good reviews on Tripadvisor, following our search for a nice hotel near Hualamphong station for our train journey to Cambodia.
What a lovely hotel in the...
Fantastic decor and amazing staff - top choice
Date: 2010-03-03
This place was just lovely, the decor was totally decadent with lots of bold colours and silk lanterns, a four poster bed and polished concrete floors. A few of the touches were beginning to look a...
High expectations... not really met. Going in the right direction
Date: 2010-02-28
First off, this is a good hotel... just not as good as it thinks it is.
I chose to stay here after seeing the beautiful photographs of the interior on i-escape and the many positive comments...
Lovely hotel with lovely staff in a very busy location
Date: 2010-02-28
We chose this hotel for our first visit to Bangkok. The hotel was beautifully decorated and very clean, the staff absolutely lovely and very helpful. The only drawback of this hotel is the location...
Beautiful small hotel in a vibrant neighborhood
Date: 2010-01-18
We loved the Shanghai Mansion and Chinatown. All the guidebooks said we'd be way to far away to see any of the top sights, but that was simply untrue: we walked practically everywhere with hardly any...
A little gem in a mad corner of Bangkok
Date: 2010-01-05
This hotel is well worth the money! We booked last minute and got a really good rate with breakfast included.
The staff were helpful and the room had everything you could possibly need. I loved the...
Beautiful Rooms, Great Location in China Town
Date: 2010-01-04
This hotel is beautiful and has a nice spa. It's also in the heart of China Town in Bangkok. China Town is exciting (if not a little overwhelming for the western tourist). This is not a "cheap"...
Our Favorite Hotel of the Trip. Location? Not so much.
Date: 2009-12-17
Shanghai Mansion is one of the most amazing hotels my girlfriend and I have ever stayed in. A lush, dimly lit island of sanity away from the chaos and smog of Bangkok's Chinatown raging outside, the...
the best place to stay in bangkok
Date: 2009-12-17
We stayed in Shanghai Mansion for 3 nights and since we liked it so much we booked it for our last night in thailand... 2 weeks after. The satff was impecable, and we left part of our lugagge there...
Nice hotel, good location, friendly staff
Date: 2009-12-15
I've spent 3 nights in Shangai Mansion by the end of November. Rooms have a very cool decoration and the staff is extremely friendly.
Also very well located, in the heart of Chinatown, near the...
Fantastic hotel, atmospheric with lovely staff and good breakfast
Date: 2009-12-12
I stopped at the Shanghai Mansion for five nights en route from New Zealand to UK. It cost approximately £50 pn BB which I felt was very good value. The rooms are decorated as typical of chinese...
Mind Medicine in Bangcock
Date: 2009-12-10
We stayed here for a few days of our honeymoon in the Mu Dan-Peony Classic Suite. The pictures looked great, but the room was far better! I’d strongly recommend this suite if it is within your...
Step back in time to the Shanghai on the 1930's, when you take up
Date: 2009-12-06
Has free wifi!!!! and only place that had free stuff in fridge for us. It was cool for a night or 2 but otherwise I'm not sure.
Very small rooms, and dim lighting in hallways and rooms. Breakfast...
Nice and Friendly
Date: 2009-11-06
The staff was always friendly and helpful, always ready to accomodate your needs. It was quiet even though it was in the middle of Chinatown.
Great Boutique Hotel in Chinatown - Great Value/Service
Date: 2009-09-11
My husband and I spent 3 nights at this hotel and were really pleased. While its location is in the midst of Chinatown so you need to be prepared for seeing a lot of fish or meat from the variety of...
GREAT HOTEL FOR THAT PRICE
Date: 2009-09-06
Great hotel for 50 dollar. Stayed in the superior. Very good solution with the windows!! Attantion for the details. Super decortated. Good American/cont. and Thai breakfast. Great staff, very...
Spa Heaven but a little different
Date: 2009-08-15
My wife and I recently took a business trip to Bangkok our travel agent recommended we stay at the Shanghai Mansion.What a treat! Services at the Shanghai Mansion are impeccable. Our room was clean...
Great boutique hotel, friendly service!
Date: 2009-08-15
I loved this hotel from the moment we arrived the check in was smooth and easy and the entire stay the bellmen and front desk were always smiling and happy to see us and help us if needed to arrange a...
Hidden boutique gem in crazy Chinatown
Date: 2009-08-13
I stayed here in August 2008 for 2 nights. It was a little hard to find - either that or the taxi driver was just trying to rip me off - you'll find a lot of that in Thailand.
The room was beautiful...
Best Value in Bangkok
Date: 2009-08-10
This is a beautiful and stylish hotel, and at such amazing prices! Its location is really ideal if sightseeing is your priority, as it is in Chinatown, a short distance from the main palace sights...
Fantastic Hotel! Great Location! This is a great choice!
Date: 2009-08-06
Stayed here for 5 nights in July 2009 with room reserved thru hotels.com at 50$US/night with breakfast.
The hotel is in the heart of Chinatown. Great location! In the middle of all sorts of...
Beautiful, Colorful in the heart of chinatown
Date: 2009-08-05
We only stayed one night at the Shanghai Mansion and chose the hotel because it is very close to the train station. It was a beautiful boutique hotel. The rooms are lovely and brightly colored. Also...
Unique and fun.
Date: 2009-07-09
Sure, the Chinois decor is overdone but it makes for a fun and unique experience without coming off as tacky. The Superior rooms are comfortable and nicely appointed, great showers. The suites are big...
IN THE HEART OF CHINA TOWN
Date: 2009-05-29
Formerly, the Shanghai Inn, this hotel is literally in the HEART of China Town. Good Chinese restaurant right across the street from the hotel, which my wife and I ate at 3 times! :) Staff was...