Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaSukhbaatar
Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar
Capital business tower
Sukhbaatar Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Opened
2015
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
Shangri-LaCapital business tower
It operates as the country's central corporate hub, hosting mining executives and international delegations with full-scale modern comforts.
“Inside the glass-fronted tower, four monumental chandeliers, each twelve feet in diameter, hang above a humming marble lobby and is in itself a wonderful people-watching space.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Horizon Club lounge privileges and floor-to-ceiling vistas across Great Chinggis Khaan Square.
Notable
A 7,000-square-metre sports club spanning three floors with a heated 25-metre lap pool.
Listed
Traditional Mongolian carved wood patterns accent the suites overlooking the government district.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The city's largest hotel faces Sukhbaatar Square directly, connected to a four-story mall of Mongolian cashmere boutiques, felt-shoe makers, and international retailers.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Sukhbaatar Square and Government House are a short walk north. The ancient Choijin Lama Temple Museum sits just to the south.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows look toward the Bogd Khan mountains or parliament. In the suites, traditional Mongolian wood carvings accent the decor.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and spa
Blue tiled swimming lanes look out across the city lights, and Oracle Spa performs clinical facials and massage treatments.
The gym
Spin bikes line windows looking out toward the amusement park, set beside strength training zones and private fitness studios.
At the table
Chefs cook at open counters in Café Park, and Naadam serves local vodkas around an illuminated island bar.
How it began
Mongolian conglomerate MCS Group co-developed the property during the nation's mining boom, creating the capital's first major five-star hotel.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
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.