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Peninsula

Address: 333 Charoen Krung (New Rd.), Klonsan, Thonburi, Bangkok, 10600
Phone: 02/861-2888
www.peninsula.com

Price range: $$$$
Location: Thonburi

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.9/5

Fodor's Review:

The rooms at the Peninsula have plenty of gadgets like bedside controls that dim the lights, turn on the sound system, and close the curtains; bathrooms with hands-free phones; and TVs with mist-free screens at the end of the tubs. Because the hotel is in Thonburi, its spacious rooms have views of the impressive Bangkok skyline; a free shuttle across the river to the nearest Skytrain station is provided. The restaurants serve Cantonese and Pacific Rim cuisine, as well as a very westernized version of Thai. There's a long swimming pool with private gazebos. Pros: beautiful pool; exceptional service; awesome views. Cons: most attractions are across the river; onsite dining not very good.

Hotel Details: 313 rooms, 67 suites
In-room: safe, refrigerator, Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: 4 restaurants, room service, bar, pool, gym, spa, laundry service.
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
Metro: Skytrain: Saphan Taksin

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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by rhkkmk from Boston, MA on 9/19/09
we have stayed several times at the penn. we love the tastefullness of the room decor, its lux bathrooms, its silk lined undies drawers, its unique pool and surrounding area, its restaurants, its hushed lobby area...
the rooms could not be more comfortable, including the wonderful beds. the electronic items in each room are fun even for an old guy...i love waking in the AM and touching the bedside button to open the drapes and having bkk's skyline and mighty river revealed to me before even getting out of bed. their shuttle boats to river city and to the skytrain are lovely and run constantly. the boatmen are really nice and welcoming and they always remember you.
the hotel often offers specials or small packages. the spa is considered worldclass. we've never had a bad meal there and jesters is unique and fun...

this kind of service and lux would cost you 2-3 times as much in the rest of the world...

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Room: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0

Reviewed by AskOksena from Singapore / Thailand / N.A. on 8/22/09
This beloved property is now past that '10-year mark', and she's as special as ever. (Enormous personal / professional / sentimental reasons, to be sure.) ... Have had the honour of knowing certain Peninsula employees since her 'debut', and they continue to provide a rather refined lodging experience. ... Have always loved staying on the 'wrong' side of 'the river' with business colleagues, and loved ones, alike. ... (And rumour has it, not such a bad place to share an evening or two of 'honeymoon'.) ... One suggestion for an uplifting Peninsula intro is to arrive late, via that all-sensational Singapore Airlines. (Or, to truly beat that Bangkok traffic : simply take 'a little boat ride', having just checked out of the Oriental with your sweetie -- not such a bad way to experience the contrast in two rather special hotels.) ... (And, as for that Bangkok Oriental/Peninsula hotel debate : as a 'single guy' travelling to Bangkok for work, it was Peninsula 'all the way'. Now, well, let's call it a 'draw'.) ... Thanks forever, most gracious Peninsula staff. As always, we look forward to seeing you again this forthcoming Loy Krathong -- if not before. ... Savour your joyous times, with some of the finest.

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Room: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0

Reviewed by RocaRoma from Rome,Italy on 1/14/09
We have been told that the best way to appreciate Bangkok was by staying by the river, it was true. The river is lively and Bangkok perspective from it is elegant and inspiring. Boats, ferries, long tail boats and vendors make the river alive like no one and the Golden View gave us peace of mind.

Staying at the Peninsula is a dream because of the impeccable and warm service and the hotel itself, a very well kept building.

We enjoyed the pool in the morning and the spa services, the room and the restaurants. Unfortunately the gym is a little small.

The most enjoiable thing was the use of their ferries which go everywhere, the Oriental , the River City shopping mall, the mass transportation train. We used also the Oriental and the Sheraton ferry (a beauty for the river, old fashioned and superb).

We didn't have time to explore the city cause the river area is the place where we wanted to stay , you'll see it by yourself.

Two friends or ours stayed at a private luxury apartment nest door from the Peninsula (TheRiversideBangkok.com) and they were happy as well, visiting us for dinners and coctkails.

Overall an unforgettable experience at the Peninsula, will go back.

Member Rating: 4.8
Ratings details: Room: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 4.0

Reviewed by AskOksana from Southern California on 4/1/08
One of the only hotels in BKK that is handicapped accessible, with ramps to the outside breakfast buffet & pool. JESTER'S is now Mediterranean cuisine w/ a new Flemish chef who serves brilliant cuisine in a VERY romantic atmosphere; great fois gras & 10th Anniversary menu is excellent, great service (not for families or kids). Mei Jiang offers haute cuisine from China, reminiscent of the days of the Mandarin... although it's overly air conditioned.

Pool is unheated, very cold.