The Peninsula Bangkok

At The Peninsula Bangkok, a pointed-roof sala shelters poolside loungers, among white curtains and palm leaves.

A week here, month by month

I’d choose it for a trip centred on the river: come back from the heat, swim, then eat at Thiptara beneath a teakwood sala. If you want to walk straight out into Silom’s business district, choose the opposite bank; this is Khlong San.

Is it for you?

For 2, I’d leave an afternoon free for tea and an evening by the river. For the room, consider a Deluxe Balcony: somewhere to step outside and watch the water, with space for 2 guests.

I’d ask for
A Deluxe Balcony with a king bed.
Worth knowing
It is on floors 4–22.
Tea by the window at The Peninsula Bangkok

Like a regular

The riverside at The Peninsula Bangkok

7 min readHow we write the guide

  1. Balcony and floor

    Deluxe Balcony rooms are on floors 4–22; Grand Deluxe Balcony rooms on floors 23–35. If height matters to your stay, choose the full category name instead of relying on a general request for a high floor.

  2. Spa from age 16

    Spa access and treatments are for guests aged 16 and over. Travelling with younger children, I’d arrange the adults’ turns before booking appointments.

  3. An early swim

    The pool opens at 6am and closes at 8pm. I’d make use of that first hour in the water, leaving sightseeing until after breakfast.

What The Peninsula Bangkok is

Deluxe rooms start at 45–47 m², looking over the Chao Phraya and the city. To sit outside, choose a Balcony category; a higher floor alone does not provide that space. Grand Deluxe Balcony rooms occupy floors 23–35.

Thiptara serves Thai dinner by the river beneath teakwood salas. River Cafe & Terrace follows the whole day, while The Lobby leaves a place for the afternoon-tea ritual.

The spa occupies a 3-storey Thai colonial-style building. Some treatment suites have steam showers and a whirlpool facing the Chao Phraya. For a workout, the gym remains open 24 hours a day.

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Lumina Guide 2027

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The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them

What do The Peninsula Bangkok’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.

  1. Location

    9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. The river and boat to ICONSIAM are part of the experience.

  2. Room

    8 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Spacious rooms, comfortable beds and a classic atmosphere.

  3. Staff and service

    Personal greetings and small gestures for birthdays and anniversaries.

  4. Breakfast

    7 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. An extensive buffet and tables looking towards the river.

  5. Price

    5 in 10 guests who mention the price find it fair. Facilities and location support perceived value; other accounts focus on the room’s age.

How we count
The Peninsula Bangkok in numbers
WhatGuests’ scoreGuests who mention itHappy
Location8.624692%
Room7.818577%
Staff and service8.437784%
Breakfast7.212971%
Price–4751%

495 guests said so on Google, from 5 November 2024 to 28 October 2026. Google reviews since 5 November 2024, within the available sample. The other hotels are the ones weighed for a stay in Bangkok: for each we read its latest 500 Google reviews with text, or all of them where there are fewer, as of 5 November 2026. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.

The hotels we weigh it against in Bangkok:

Price: for 2, the night of 8 December 2026, from 9,604 THB on Google Hotels on 5 November 2026.

Dates I’d look at

I’d also look at 1 March 2027, with one night for 2 from THB 13,777. On 2 September 2027, it costs THB 15,278.

PeriodTHB a night
November 202610,860–19,697
December 20269,604–29,674
January 202713,270–52,822
February 202711,418–20,665
March 202713,777–16,691
April 202714,226–15,733
May 202714,226–15,807
June 202715,807 every night
July 202715,807 every night
August 202715,806–15,807
September 202715,278–15,807

One night searched on its own, for 2 adults. The lowest seller may offer different rooms and terms. Room, meals, taxes and cancellation depend on the selected offer. Prices from Google Hotels, 5 November 2026.

The pool and the green boat

Poolside parasols and the boat crossing the river.

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Good to know before you book

Rooms at The Peninsula Bangkok

Deluxe RoomDeluxe Room45–47 m²A king or twin beds, with river and city views.View the room

Also: Deluxe Suite, Grand Deluxe Room, Deluxe Balcony Room, Grand Deluxe Balcony Room, Grand Deluxe Suite, Premier Suite, The Grand Terrace Suite, The Duplex Suite, The Peninsula Suite.

Getting here

Address333 Charoen Nakhon Road, Khlong San, 10600 Bangkok

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Before you ask

When does the gym open?

It opens 24 hours a day on the garden level, with cardio machines, free weights and strength equipment.

Can a Balcony room accommodate an extra child?

Deluxe Balcony and Grand Deluxe Balcony rooms have a maximum of 2 guests. For a larger party, choose a category with the right capacity and confirm the beds before booking.

How early should I arrive for a treatment?

Arrive 30 minutes early to change and use the spa facilities. Late arrival reduces treatment time; the spa opens from 10am to 10pm.

How much does a night cost?

For one night for 2 adults, THB 10,860 on 30 November 2026, THB 11,418 on 16 February 2027 and THB 14,226 on 2 May 2027. Prices from Google Hotels, 5 November 2026.

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Tea by the window at The Peninsula Bangkok
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The garden at The Peninsula Bangkok
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Cocktail preparation at The Peninsula Bangkok
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Arrival at The Peninsula Bangkok
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