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Grand China Bangkok vs The Peninsula Bangkok

Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Peninsula Bangkok is preferred by most reviewers compared to Grand China Hotel. The Peninsula Bangkok has a TripExpert Score of 94 with approval from 14 publications like Gayot, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.

Grand China Bangkok
Grand China Bangkok
7 / 10
215 Yaowarat Road, Samphantawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
From $37 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Guest rooms are typical of a Chinese-style hotel, with all the useful amenities usually found in more expensive hotels, but without sparing Thai-style touches and character." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"In the heart of Chinatown, surrounded by a maze of streets and shops, this hotel is housed in the Grand China Trade Tower, and has comfortable rooms and suites with full amenities."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The poshest hotel in Chinatown boasts fairly luxurious accommodation in its 27-storey tower close to the heart of the bustle, with stunning views over all the city landmarks."
Time Out Time Out
"Large rooms, some with balconies, overlook the city and river. The top floor has Bangkok's only revolving club lounge (open in the evenings)." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"A certifiable monstrosity from the outside, this hotel in the heart of Chinatown is popular with groups and has nondescript but comfortable rooms buoyed by great views."
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The Peninsula Bangkok
The Peninsula Bangkok
9 / 10
333 Charoennakorn Road, Klongsan, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
From $330 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Another of Bangkok's riverside bastions of luxury, this Peninsula stares down its rivals—the Shangri-La and the Oriental—across the Chao Phraya from the Thonburi side."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Because the hotel is in Thonburi, its spacious rooms have impressive views of the Bangkok skyline." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Located across the river from Bangkok on the Thonburi side, this oasis of luxury offers a river view from every room and suite."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Service is flawless, the ultra-luxurious decor stylishly blends traditional Western and Asian design, and every room has a panoramic view of the Chao Phraya River."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"This geometric tower on the west bank of the Chao Phraya was designed so that all rooms have river views." Full review
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