Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok sits along the Chao Praya River in Thailand.

Nestled on the banks of the Chao Praya River, Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok is a luxury five-star hotel in Thailand. It has 802 elegant guest rooms and suites that combine a beautiful blend of traditional Thai decor with modern comforts, offering inspiring views of the property’s lush gardens, the bustling capital city, and the famous river.

CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok is an award-winning spa haven that soothes the body and rejuvenates the mind with a series of Asian-inspired wellness therapies and treatments. “Chi” or “qi” represents the universal life force that governs well-being and personal vitality in traditional Chinese philosophy. It is believed that this force must flow throughout the body without constraint in order for good health to be maintained.

The spa has a staff of skilled therapists that provide a caring touch in the spa’s luxuriously-appointed treatment rooms—some of which are the largest in Bangkok. In addition, guests also enjoy access to a riverside swimming pool, a health club that offers a range of fitness classes, tennis courts, and more.

We chatted with Ms. Nhannaphat Vorachitcharoenkul, Director of Spa and Health Club at Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, who shared details about the spa’s amenities, treatment recommendations, special spa bonuses, and more:

Why You’ll Love It: The Thai hospitality and the skillfulness of our therapists.

Salathip offers hotel guests a quintessential Thai dining experience within stunning teak pavilions.

Key Features: ZENTS is a collection of unique luxury spa products, exclusively made for Shangri-La in Thailand. The amenities in our treatment suites include a shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, deodorant, and hair spray available under the ZENTS brand. We also have a full set-up of basic amenities, such as a hairdryer, cotton pads, cotton buds, and the ultimate pampering cashmere bathrobe and slippers.

The private pool in the hotel’s Krungthep Wing.

Snacks Served: We serve cold lemongrass tea as a welcome drink, and hot ginger tea with seasonal fruits as a refreshment post-treatment.

Bonus: There is no extra charge for our spacious treatment suites. Guests may enjoy a complete spa experience in a luxurious and private suite that offers a couple’s massage, Thai massage, Jacuzzi, steam room, and a dressing area—all in one treatment suite. Also, a surprise present from our spa retail collection will be given to guests who come to CHI, The Spa on their birthday or other special occasion.

Insider’s Tip: The treatment of the month or monthly promotion is always a good deal, so opt for that.

Unique Treatment: Paradise of Siam is specially created using a Thai recipe that features a blend of herbs combined with the ancient wisdom of Thai massage. Before the massage, guests enjoy the relaxing and reviving benefits of a Thai herbal steam to open up the skin’s pores. Then they experience a sense of deep relaxation with Thai acupressure and a Thai herbal compress.

A luxurious private spa suite at CHI, The Spa.

Splurge Treatment: A Journey Together is the luxurious spa package designed for couples. Your harmonious journey together begins with a bath or steam in the privacy of your treatment suite. A gentle body exfoliation is followed by a 90-minute massage of your choice—a perfect way to spend quality time together.

The Intensely Hydrating Facial is an excellent deep-cleansing facial that repairs the damage caused by pollutants. Skin is intensely hydrated, signs of fatigue are erased, and your skin regains its freshness. It’s recommended for all skin types.

Insider’s Favorite: Siamese Massage is the most popular massage at our spa. The blending of Thai and Western oil massage techniques promotes relaxation, and improves one’s sense of well-being and physical flexibility. Using aromatherapy oils, this massage works deeply into the muscles to release tension with palm-pressing and stretching techniques.

Featured Products: ZENTS for body treatments and Phytomer for facial treatments. ZENTS was born out of founder Cord Coen’s personal healing journey and is packed with luxe hydrators, natural anti-agers, opulent organics, and probiotic peptide-rich active with gentle clinicals. It’s up to 98% organic, using floral essences grown on a biodynamic farm.

Phytomer is a pioneer in marine biotechnology, developed exclusively by the brand. Its advanced active ingredients were made with great passion to formulate innovative products, designed to achieve the highest level of performance. Products are made in-house in Saint-Malo, France—a seaside town in the Brittany region with an approach committed to preservation of the environment.

For more information, visit the hotel’s website and follow them on Instagram: @shangrilabkk

[Images courtesy of Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok]