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The Peninsula, Bangkok
at a glance
Category: City Hotel
Room reviewed: Standard Park Room
The Peninsula
Bangkok
Europe
RivER CRuiSiNg 2012
What’s great? The three-tiered pool that
stretches all the way to the river’s edge.
What’s not so great: Hard to fault.
Editor’s tip: Take time out to embark on
the Peninsula Wellness program to invoke
all your senses.
Rate: From NZ$670; AU$525 per suite
per night.
Website: www.peninsula.com
Reservations: For more information or
enquiries please contact United Travel
on 0800 730 001.
The Peninsula Bangkok is located on the bank of scenic Chao Phraya River in Thonburi,
close to the Sathorn Bridge. The hotel is well-sited to make the most of this vibrant city,
being just 15-20 minutes by car to major tourist attractions such as the Grand Palace,
the Reclining Buddha and Golden Buddha Temples, the temple of Dawn, the Flower
Market, Chinatown and the National Museum. It’s only 15 minutes by sky train to Jim
Thomson House museum, Suan Pakkard Palace museum, and 30 minutes by car to
Don Muang International Airport.
Rooms range from the Superior Room,
with partial river views over the Chao
Phraya river and elegant interiors, to The
Thai Suite – a Vision of Thailand, with
the exquisite space of 150m 2 . This is a
unique blend of contemporary Bangkok
and traditional Thai style. The beautiful
wood detailing on the floors, walls and
ceilings recalls old Thai crafts, and the
traditional Thai sala, or dining area,
provides a comfortable, traditional dining
silk and other natural, locally produced
fabrics enhance its comfort.
If you really want to push the boat
out, make sure you definitely reserve
The Peninsula Suite – ‘the jewel in
the crown’. This palace in the sky of
364m 2 is the last word in luxury. All
suites are fully equipped with luxurious
marble bathrooms including two vanity
units, bathtub, shower and toilet, plus
telephones and built-in television.
experience, all overlooking the bright
lights of Bangkok.
The Peninsula Hotel is a luxury brand
with a long history. Its point of difference
The furniture is all handcrafted from local from other hotels is the sincerity,
woods, bringing together the designs
of the East and West. Exquisite original
Thai artifacts, some of them antiques,
are scattered throughout the suite, while
thoughtfulness and genuine hospitality
you receive from the staff. The Peninsula
Bangkok has a wonderful sense of Thai
culture, which is extended to all guests.
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Value for money
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A sanctuary by
the River of Kings.
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