The Peninsula Bangkok

Developed as one of the finest hotel properties in Bangkok, its riverside location inspired the W-shaped design, capitalising on the uninterrupted panoramic views from every room and adding a distinctive architectural statement to the Bangkok skyline.

On 11th December 1928, a legend of Asian hospitality was born – The Peninsula Hong Kong opened her doors for the first time, and has been welcoming guests and patrons from all over the world ever since.

Every great lady has a history, and The Peninsula is no exception. Hers is a remarkable story of vision and evolution with the architects who in the early 1920s drew up plans for “the first hotel east of Suez”, doing so at the behest of men whose foresight and confidence in Hong Kong set them on what was considered an audacious path at the time.

Like many grand hotels, The Peninsula is a family business and it all started with two brothers of Jewish-Iraqi descent. Ellis Kadoorie settled in Shanghai in 1880, while his elder brother Elly set himself up in business in Hong Kong. Over the next two decades, the Kadoorie brothers made their fortunes, achieving success in banking, rubber plantations, electric power utilities and real estate, and gaining a major share-holding in Hong Kong Hotels Limited.

By the time Sir Ellis was knighted in 1917 (he was also a generous patron of charities, another family tradition), Hong Kong Hotels Ltd's prestigious properties included the Peak and the Repulse Bay Hotels in Hong Kong; the Astor House, the Palace Hotel and the Majestic in Shanghai; and the Grand Hotel Wagons Lits in Beijing.

Architects were first commissioned to draw up plans for "the finest hotel east of the Suez" back in the early 1920s, and The Peninsula, the jewel in the family crown, was completed in 1928. Twelve years later the baton passed to the next generation when Lawrence (later Lord) Kadoorie, son of Sir Elly, became chairman of the board, to be replaced in 1946 by his brother Horace. With the loss of the Shanghai properties to the government of the People's Republic of China in 1949, The Peninsula became the unchallenged flagship of the company.

The Hotel is located on the west bank of the scenic Chao Phraya River, close to Sathorn (Taksin) Bridge, with easy access to major business districts and shopping areas. Don Muang International Airport is approximately 35 minutes from the hotel, while The Peninsula is just 15-20 minutes from Hua Lumphong railway station and 10 minutes by river boat to the BTS skytrain station.

It is close to major tourist attractions, such as the Grand Palace, the Reclining Buddha and Golden Buddha Temples, the temple of Dawn, the Flower Market, and Chinatown.

Thiptara - Home-style Thai dining teak pavilions beside the river  River Cafe & Terrace - Extensive international buffet selection with Asian and Western open kitchens  Mei Jiang - The finest Cantonese cuisine, prepared by an award-winning Chinese chef and team  Jesters - Pacific-Rim cuisine in contemporary setting with stunning river views  The Lobby - A la carte dining featuring international favourites and The Peninsula's famous Afternoon Tea  The Pool - Relax and enjoy a refreshing drink or snack by the tropically landscaped three-tiered pool The Bar - Pre-dinner cocktails served in a warm atmosphere.