The Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel, Bangkok Thailand

In the heart of this 5,000-year-old Buddhist kingdom, the city of Bangkok is home to the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers. Here on the banks of the Chao Phya, "River of Kings", visitors have a perfect base from which to enjoy the floating markets spiced with the scent of jasmine, classical masked drama, and colourful, fun-filled elephant shows. Shoppers will enjoy the variety of Thai Silks, jewelry, pottery, handicrafts, and antiques from Asia.

Located in the heart of Bangkok’s business and entertainment district, all modes of transport are convenient. These include taxis, buses, "tuk-tuks", trains, the hotel limousines and helicopters.

The Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers is superbly situated on the eastern bank of the Chao Phya, and is the only riverside hotel on the eastern bank of Bangkok to offer all rooms that command an expansive and magnificent view of the river.

The hotel has a total of 740 spacious guestrooms all with full river-view. It is both a hotel for business and leisure travelers with the business centre and convention centre fully equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment, and are able to serve from 10 to 1,250 persons for any meeting type, incentive or banquet event.

Towers is the executive floor, "A hotel within a hotel", offering superior services and facilities with continental personalized check-in, daily breakfast in the Towers lounge and evening cocktails.

A full range of amenities welcome each guest to the spacious accommodation of private bath with shower, air conditioning, television with satellite and cable channels, direct dial telephone, computer and fax connections, self-service mini-bar, spacious closets, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, bathrobe, hairdryer and in-room safe.

The dining and beverage facilities of this City Vacation Resort have been designed to offer interest and excitement both in ambience and in the presentation and service of food and beverage. You can watch the colourful activities on the River of Kings from no less than 5 outlets.

Thailand Tonight combines the beauty and majesty of one of the best Thai cultural shows in Bangkok with Thai & international BBQ and Shopping for Thai Arts & Crafts. All are presented in a unique environment under thousands of stars by the Chao Phya River in all its bustling glory.

Giorgio's is an Italian and all day dining treat, where you can choose from a sumptuous luncheon and dinner buffet featuring both traditional Italian and Continental dishes or select from the a la carte menu.

Why not visit the glorious Thai pavilion located on the 1st floor, with its richly appointed interior and floor seating at low tables. Graced with celadon ceramics and bronze Cutlery, it provides the perfect setting for Royal Thai dining experience over-looking the Chao Phya. Thara Thong also offers the soothing tunes of Khim and Jakae, traditional Thai instruments.

The River Night Market serves fresh seafood, the best cuts of meat and wonderful fresh vegetables.......prepared to perfection, your style, the way you like it! The styles vary between Continental, Asian or East Meets West, and you can dine inside or outdoors on the River Terrace, close to the excitement of the "River of Kings".

The relaxed riverside bar with extraordinary views of the Chao Phya, is where tantalising drinks and light snacks are served with the setting sun as a stunning backdrop. An ideal place before dinner, where Live jazz music is played nightly.

Located on the 3rd floor, overlooking Bangkok's famous Chao Phya River, the Royal Orchid Mandara Spa features five double treatment rooms, three spa suites and one deluxe superior suite opening into an enclosed rooftop garden. Each spa suite includes a large private plunge pool, a steam/shower room and change room with a panoramic view of the river. The interior designer uses a blend of river stones and water images in keeping with the tranquil river views that each treatment room offers. Plants hanging from suspended light cables add warmth and a touch of nature to each of the treatment rooms. This contemporary and tranquil setting provides a full range of face, body and massage treatments including manicure and pedicure services.

The Hotels tropical garden set on a riverside location, is a perfect combination that you will not find anywhere else in Bangkok, from just a swim or water massage or tennis or even jogging in the early morning..... you will find the recreation facilities relaxing and extensive.

The health club and the swimming pool are where you can enjoy and relax anytime of the day, depending on what time it is for you, from where you have arrived from. With two great outdoor pools, the Garden Pool in the Embassy Garden and the terrace lap pool on the first floor and other facilities offered includes: