Experts' Choice Award

The Peninsula Bangkok

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Top 1% of hotels in Bangkok

9/10

What the experts agree on

Perched on the Chao Phraya River, this riverside tower wins praise for spacious teak-and-silk rooms with sweeping views, meticulous service, and a stunning riverfront breakfast terrace.

21 expert reviews

“Sleek luxury tower hotel on the west bank of the animated Chao Phraya River.”

– Hideaway Report

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

"Because the hotel is in Thonburi, its spacious rooms have impressive views of the Bangkok skyline." Full review

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

"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

"This geometric tower on the west bank of the Chao Phraya was designed so that all rooms have river views." Full review

Star Service

"Facing The Oriental from the western bank of the Chao Praya, this is the best hotel on this side of the river, which is the forgotten side as far as tourists are generally concerned." Full review

Frommer's

"From its exclusive top-floor lounge, right down to its velveteen lawns at ground level, the Peninsula proves it is as classy as the rest." Full review

Oyster

Luxury

"The Peninsula is one of Bangkok's more elegant luxury properties. Traditional ... rooms feature marble bathrooms with large tubs, living quarters with writing desks, and excellent river and city views." Full review

Tablet

19.6

"This is a case of an excellent hotel which becomes, by virtue of its location, a phenomenal one. The Peninsula's location on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River provides a panoramic..." Full review

Forbes Travel Guide