The Peninsula Bangkok

Location. The Peninsula Bangkok rises along the Chao Phraya River, six kilometers from the historical Sanam Luang district in Bangkok, Thailand. This hotel operates a private river pier and ferry shuttle that delivers guests to nearby River City shopping center and Saphan Taksin Skytrain station.
Hotel Features. The Peninsula Bangkok has received the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List award and the 2005 Travel + Leisure 500 Greatest Hotels and Resorts award. This property offers many dining options, among them Thiptera restaurant that overlooks the river and serves authentic Thai cuisine in teak huts. Jesters provides dramatic décor, evening light shows and live jazz performance every afternoon. A business center, flexible conference space and wireless Internet access are available. The hotel tower rests on manicured lawns comprised of two outdoor dining areas, two tennis courts and a three-tiered pool that stretches more than 50 meters. A fitness center and beauty salon are also located on the premises.

Guestrooms. The Peninsula Bangkok was designed in a W-shaped configuration that provides river views for all guestrooms. The 37-story hotel offers 370 guestrooms, suites and themed rooms. Basic accommodations reveal silk-clad finishes, teak foyers and executive desks. Select rooms feature walk-in closets, walk-out balconies, formal living areas, sofa sitting niches, minibars and DVD players. Marble bathrooms feature separate showers and tubs, and televisions.

Expert Tip. The hotel concierge can arrange longboats that transport guests down the Chao Phraya River and back in time to Bangkok's historic sites. However, a helipad offers convenient hotel access to those who prefer sophisticated forms of transportation.