The Peninsula, Bangkok
More photosOpened in 1998 along the Chao Phraya River, The Peninsula Bangkok is an architectural standout on the city’s skyline. The 37-story tower features a clever, wave-shaped design. This specific blueprint wasn’t just for aesthetics; it ensures that every single one of its 370 rooms and suites gets an uninterrupted view of the “River of Kings.”
The hotel is famous for its ultimate luxury arrivals. Wealthy travelers can bypass city traffic entirely by landing on the private rooftop helipad, which connects directly to the Paribatra aviation lounge on the 37th floor. For those arriving by water, the hotel operates a fleet of beautifully restored, traditional Thai rice barges to ferry guests across the river.
Inside, the property seamlessly blends state-of-the-art tech with classic Thai colonial style, featuring rich silk furnishings and gleaming teak floors. Even the marble bathrooms are high-tech, equipped with a built-in TV and a control panel over the bathtub so you can adjust the mood lighting and music without stepping out of the water.
Outside, a stunning 88-meter, three-tiered swimming pool cascades down toward the riverbank, flanked by traditional relaxation salas. It is a brilliant design that makes this massive urban high-rise feel like a peaceful, secluded resort.
Expert reviews
“There are a handful of super luxurious hotels in Bangkok, and the Peninsula should be considered one of the finest of the group. Situated on the west side of the Chao Phraya River, the hotel defines quality with spacious river-view rooms, incredible drinking and dining options, and a world-class spa.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Bangkok.
“Though taller and sleeker than the Mandarin Oriental, which it faces across the Chao Phraya River, the Peninsula lives somewhat in the shadow of its illustrious neighbor. Yet when you compare all aspects of each, the Peninsula comes out very favorably.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Bangkok.
“First opened in 1998, The Peninsula Bangkok is a well-loved luxury property in the Thai capital. Though the city has seen a recent influx of trendy, branded properties, The Peninsula Bangkok retains a prominent place on the landscape, thanks to its classic look and au courant amenities.”
“The Peninsula is a riverside hotel that offers fantastic views of Bangkok’s skyline from its 370 rooms. A classic chain hotel, this luxury edifice nevertheless exudes seasoned oriental charm with great service and a fantastically placed Thai restaurant overlooking the water.”
What guests liked
- Great staff
- Excellent service
- Breakfast buffet
- Comfortable beds
- Top location
Location
Recent guest reviews
16 February 2026
I cannot wait to go back Bangkok n visit peninsula hotel again
Great choice n wonderful service
13 February 2026
Glad we came back after a 39 year gap.
Great position , facilities and staff
Not the hotel’s problem but the traffic is horrendous
9 February 2026
Ideally situated top class hotel.
Brilliant riverside location. Fantastic rooms with great views. Excellent dining
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3 February 2026
A fantastic hotel
Quite simply the best hotel we have ever stayed in. The staff are outstanding - pleasant, courteous and they can't do enough for you. Many thanks for a wonderful stay. We look forward to returning in a couple of years.
22 January 2026
Incredible views from a very fancy hotel
The view was amazing, the breakfast was great, service was fantastic
Decor was a bit dated in the rooms
19 January 2026
Excellent. Great breakfast, great service, friendly, very clean. Beautiful rooms.
Great room with views of the river
Pool was cold
13 January 2026
Amazing time at a fantastic hotel
a perfect place, amazing service, fantastic restaurants, an oasis in a moloch of a city; very kind staff
30 December 2025
You'll feel like you've died and gone to heaven
You'll feel like you've died and gone to heaven staying here. It's that good. You're surrounded by beautiful architecture, stylish furniture and tasteful objects. Every room has a river view and the hotel's tiny ferries will take you across the river to the overhead rail station or along the river for nearby shopping and sight seeing.
The breakfast is one of the best in S-E Asia - a veritable feast of freshly prepared food from mango or strawberry yoghourt to eggs benedict, etc. etc. You can fly in by helicopter or, if you're like me, leave in a well priced local taxi booked through the desk. There's even the offer of a twice weekly free tour of a klong led by a local archaeologist - book quickly. Enjoy.
I thought a more expansive list of things to do near the hotel could be developed. For example, a long boat visit to Bang Luang Canal [not just the twice weekly tour]; a walk around Talat Noi and past the Holy Rosary Church and the handsome Siam Commercial Bank by the river. Or a relaxing trip along the river in a regular public ferry
17 December 2025
A truly authentic and memorable stay—if the peninsula takes the next step and make its operations even more environmenta
Authentic Thai-style hotel with happy, genuinely helpful staff. I’m honestly so bored of the global “same-same” hotel design these days—most places look identical wherever you are in the world. So it was refreshing to find a hotel that feels truly Thai, with regional character and a sense of history front and center. That’s what makes it so unique.
Great location too, plus a free shuttle in a traditional Thai boat to ICONSIAM and the Mandarin Oriental. Rooms are very stylish yet highly functional. Excellent activities as well—like 6am sunrise yoga at a riverside shrine, cooking classes, and more.
It could be more environmental friendly, e.g Glass bothles instead of Aluminium and local Soap, Shampoo etc.. In dispensers Like the six Senses in Kho Yao Noi
5 December 2025
Fantastic. Already planning to come back in 2026.
The room, location, facilities and especially the breakfast buffet.
Gym too small.
29 November 2025
perfect hotel and lovely staff
We came here many times since more than 15 years. nothing can beat the riverside charm of the pen.
Perfect shuttle service by boat, very well connected . will always come back here!
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25 November 2025
Gorgeous Hotel, wonderful staff
This hotel is beautiful, the rooms have everything you need in them and the staff go out of their way to help you. There is a complimentary riverboat to take you to the shopping mall or the other side of the river whenever you want. The breakfast is exceptional and the service by the pool is wonderful. We had a marvellous day and wish we could’ve stayed longer.
Nothing, it’s perfect
25 November 2025
Relax and be spoilt with a view
the location is fantastic, next to IconSiam and easy to et around. Awesome gym, amazing buffet breakfast, the room was incredible, the view beautiful, the staff went out of their way, express service from the airport was so quick, the evening jazz was relaxing, the personal boats were so cute to ferry you across the river or to iconSiam...basically can't wait to go back
24 November 2025
Best Hotel in Town, maybe on the continent
Top Hotel - Excellent Service! Can’t be better!
22 November 2025
Fantastic classic luxury with exceptional service and attention to detail.
Excellent example of premium service
18 November 2025
First class service
Very posh, beautifully maintained. Service was excellent with everyone really friendly and helpful without exception
You sometimes have to wait a while for the lifts (I’m really struggling to find fault here)
16 November 2025
Lovely stay over all
Stayed for the first time at the peninsula and will def stay again . It was beautiful
The breakfast was not included in our room so we were pay 1400 bath per person , for that amount I feel the coffee could be better and more choices for breakfast
12 November 2025
A truly superb hotel - we revisit regularly since our first time in 2000 and it never fails to.impre
Excellent - breakfast on the river terrace is a great start to the day!
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11 November 2025
Lived in comfort and style with amazing staff, food and amenities.
It was a classic style property which had everything you could want . It was one of the best rooms we’ve ever had (and we’ve been around) with a beautiful view . Great location on the river and next to IconSiam. We could not fault this property or the service or the food . Absolutely loved it and glad I’ll be going back in 2 weeks
I wish it was in Melbourne !
7 November 2025
Excellent location for access to river boats via Peninsula ferry
Fabulous food and service in the Thipthara restaurant, a great chef
Rooms are a bit tired and dated
19 October 2025
everything is excellent except need modern renovation of the room
excellent hotel
it looks old now
12 October 2025
Luxury stay with beautiful views, overlooking the river.
Amazing, staff very polite and professional.
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4 October 2025
I always have a fantastic stay here!
It’s a home far away from your home
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Activities
- - Tennis court
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Tennis equipment (additional charge)
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Visual aids: Braille
Pool and wellness
- - Pool with view
- - Pool bar
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
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20 February 2026
My third stay and never disappoints