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The Peninsula Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand · Peninsula · Grand Luxury
Opened in 1998, The Peninsula Bangkok is the only major luxury hotel on the west bank of the Chao Phraya, historic Thonburi, where Bangkok's predecessor capital stood before 1782, and by deliberate architectural design every one of its 370 rooms commands an unobstructed river-to-skyline view; its fleet of private rice-barge ferries crosses to BTS Saphan Taksin and ICONSIAM, a crossing that doubles as one of Bangkok's great theatrical arrivals.
- 370 rooms
- Opened 1998
- Neighborhood: Khlong San riverside
- Rooms from 484 sq ft (45 m²)
- Architect: BBGM Architects; BBG-BBGM
About The Peninsula Bangkok
- Every one of the hotel's 370 rooms was positioned during design to face the Chao Phraya — a rare commitment at this scale that makes The Peninsula Bangkok possibly the only major Bangkok hotel where every guest, regardless of room category, has an unobstructed river view.
- The hotel stands in Thonburi, Bangkok's predecessor capital: Siam's court moved here from Ayutthaya after 1767 and remained until 1782, when King Rama I crossed the river to found Bangkok — giving the west-bank address a depth of royal history that the east-bank towers cannot claim.
- In 2020, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels acquired the remaining stake from the founding Phataraprasit family, completing 22 years of a joint-venture structure unusual even by Peninsula standards.
- Entry-level rooms start at 484 sq ft (45 m²).
History
The Peninsula Bangkok opened in 1998 as a joint venture between The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels and the local Phataraprasit family, becoming a landmark of luxury on the Chao Phraya River. In 2020, HSH acquired full ownership. It blends classic Peninsula elegance with Thai heritage, earning consistent top accolades.
The setting
The Peninsula Bangkok commands 333 Charoen Nakhon Road on the Chao Phraya's west bank in historic Thonburi — where Siam's capital stood before Bangkok's founding in 1782 and where Wat Arun's celebrated spires are sixteen minutes by river transit. Each of the hotel's 370 rooms captures an unobstructed river-to-skyline panorama by deliberate architectural design. A fleet of private rice-barge ferries crosses to BTS Saphan Taksin and ICONSIAM mall, while the Thonburi bank's quieter lanes and ancient temples preserve authentic Bangkok life absent from the east bank's glass towers — a studied counterpoint that defines The Peninsula's singular appeal in the city. 4 km from Wat Pho Buddhist temple grounds.
Restaurants and bars
- Mei Jiang — Restaurant · Cantonese
- Thiptara — Restaurant · Thai
- River Café & Terrace — Café
- The Lobby — Café
- The River Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Tak-Bat food offering to Buddhist monks — Morning ritual at 7:40 am everyday except Sunday in front of the hotel's spirit house; food offerings arranged by the culinary team at no charge.
- Riverside dining at Thiptara — Authentic Thai cuisine in an alfresco setting among banyan trees and tropical gardens, served in a traditional Thai sala or on a riverside balcony along the Chao Phraya River.
- Afternoon Tea in The Lobby — Afternoon Tea in an elegant atrium with chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows, accompanied by live music performance.
- River Bar views — Cocktails and light snacks with unsurpassed views of the River of Kings.
- Rice barge and tuk-tuk shuttles — Complimentary shuttle services by a traditionally inspired rice barge and customised traditional tuk-tuks.
- Helicopter service — Helicopter service via the hotel's private helipad.
Amenities
- Three-tiered outdoor pool
- Peninsula Spa
- fitness center (Muay Thai, yoga)
- helipad
- boat shuttle
- Peninsula Academy experiences
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Butler service
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2025)
- Two MICHELIN Keys (2025)
- 2025 Global Recognition Award
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