Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar sits at 19 Olympic Street in the Sükhbaatar district and is a five-star hotel with 290 rooms in thirteen room types, from Deluxe and Premier rooms to Horizon Club rooms and suites. It is directly connected to a shopping centre, which is a real advantage when winter temperatures make walking outdoors unappealing. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a sauna and steam room, a gym, four restaurants, two bars and a coffee shop, plus free on-site parking. Sükhbaatar Square is about an eight-minute walk away, so the hotel works as a central base for the main sights.
Location and getting around
The walk to Sükhbaatar Square takes about eight minutes, which puts the Chinggis Khaan National Museum, the National Museum of Mongolia and the Parliament House within easy reach on foot in milder weather. In deep winter, a short taxi ride is more comfortable, and the shopping centre attached to the hotel offers indoor access to shops and cafes.
Gandan Monastery and the Bogd Khan Palace Museum are a short drive away, and the hotel's concierge can arrange guided city tours and the day trips to Terelj and Hustai. Chinggis Khaan International Airport is roughly an hour away by road, and the hotel sells a paid shuttle per vehicle, so confirm transport when you book.
Rooms and facilities
With thirteen room types, you can choose between standard Deluxe and Premier rooms, club-level Horizon rooms with lounge access and a range of suites. Most rooms offer wired internet and either one king bed or two twin beds. Heating is reliable, so winter nights are comfortable, and a higher floor gives better city views.
The indoor pool, sauna and steam room are a welcome treat after a day in the cold, and the four restaurants cover local, Chinese and international food. If you are a light sleeper, ask for a quiet room away from the lifts and the mall.
Good to know
Breakfast is a daily buffet that carries a charge unless your rate includes it, so compare the room-only and breakfast rates. Free self-parking is available on site, and pets are not allowed. Rollaway beds are available at an extra daily charge, and free cancellation is offered on select rates, so check the conditions. The hotel suits couples, families and business travellers who want a reliable, comfortable base with strong facilities, and it is the easiest choice in Ulaanbaatar for visitors who value warmth and convenience over local character.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor swimming pool
- ✓Sauna and steam room
- ✓Gym
- ✓Four on-site restaurants
- ✓Two bars and a coffee shop
- ✓Free on-site parking
- ✓Connected shopping centre
- ✓Airport shuttle for a fee
Good questions
How far is Shangri-La from Sükhbaatar Square?+
The square is about an eight-minute walk away. In winter, many guests take a short taxi instead.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is a daily buffet that carries a charge unless your rate includes it. Compare room-only and breakfast rates when you book.
Is parking free and can I get an airport shuttle?+
Yes, free self-parking is available on site, and a paid airport shuttle runs per vehicle. The airport is roughly an hour away by road.
