Retro Shanghai bolthole
Moody crimson tones, dark lacquer, and brass fixtures channel old-world glamour, setting a dramatic, cinematic tone across the shared lounges.
What it’s good at
Listed
Interiors blending 1920s Shanghai glamour and Art Deco geometry with ornate Chinoiserie accents and stone guardian lions.
Listed
An outdoor swimming pool overlooking the Bangkok skyline, supported by an on-site sauna, hot tub, and gym.
Listed
Chow Café and Bar serves craft cocktails and Asian fusion bites alongside an evening pool table.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Located at northern Thonglor along New Petchaburi Road, steps from the canal pier for Saen Saep boat rides across Bangkok.
The rooms
Residential studios feature compact kitchenettes and deep soaking tubs, with washer and dryer units added in select layouts.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Wooden loungers sit beneath blue-and-white parasols along the outdoor lap pool, bordered by manicured hedges.
Sauna and gym
A cedar-lined sauna with tiered benches sits next to a 24-hour gym decorated in arched Chinoiserie wallpaper.
Restaurant
Chow Café and Bar
Timber lattice screens and tufted green barstools surround the dining room, serving Asian fusion dishes and craft cocktails.
How it began
Interiors take inspiration from Memoirs of Meiying, a fictional cross-cultural romance set in 1920s Shanghai that guides the hotel's curated artwork.
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Metropole, Bangkok, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Gold
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.