Chi Spa

A beautifully laid-out oasis of calm, the Chi Spa, in the Shangri-La, is one of Bangkok’s most impressive destination spas. The quiet, candle-lit design, with lots of stone walls and teak sliding doors, resembles a monastery, and indeed there is something spiritual about the ambience here. There are just twelve spacious treatment rooms, each equipped with an herbal steam shower, large changing facilities and a soaking tub. Treatments are based on traditional Chinese philosophies and remedies that enhance the chi. It’s worth investing in one of the longer, signature cures, like the two-and-a-half-hour Enchanted Journey, which includes a rejuvenating Himalayan bath therapy, a body rub and an aroma massage. The Chi Spa, located away from the city’s bustle in the hotel’s Krungthep Wing, is a great spot in which to recharge after a few days of sightseeing. Open 10 a.m.–11 p.m.