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.

The unique 39-storey, W-shaped building features 370 guest rooms & suites; including spacious guestrooms. (with an average size of 46 sq.m.) 60 one-bedroom suites, and 5 theme suites namely The Thai Suite, Terrace Suite, Grand Deluxe Terrace Suite, Duplex Suite, and The Peninsula Suite. There are only 10 guest rooms and two one–bedroom suites per floor, all of which face the river, with unobstructed view of the river and the Bangkok skyline.

Guest rooms are among the largest in the city with an average size of 46 square meter.

Room Types:

Deluxe Room/ Grand Deluxe Room

Entrance 

• In-room safe
• Dressing table with a mirror and a hair dryer
• Valet box for shoe cleaning and newspaper delivery
• Foyer area with walk-in closets and a luggage bench for convenient packing and unpacking

Bedroom & Sitting Area

• Sofa sitting area
• Fully stocked mini bar
• King-size bed or twin beds
• Individual bedside reading lights
• Built-in fax machine with a personal fax number
• Electronic bedside control panel on each bedside table
• Three telephones with two IDD lines, voice mail and a world time clock
• Oversized executive writing desk with a data port and high-speed internet access
• Custom-designed armoire with a built-in radio, colour television, CD player, and camcorder video playback facilities

Bathroom

• Weighing scale
• Mood lighting
• Valet call / emergency assistance button
• Illuminated of shaving and make-up mirror
• Marble bathroom with two separate vanity counters, a built-in colour television above the bathtub, and separate shower and toilet cubicles 
• Two-line, hands-free telephones located at the vanity counter and in the toilet cubicle, as well as a telephone keypad at the bathtub

Balcony Room

Entrance

• In-room safe
• Dressing table with a mirror and a hair dryer
• Valet box for shoe cleaning and newspaper delivery
• Foyer area with walk-in closets and a luggage bench for convenient packing and unpacking

Bedroom & Sitting Area

• King-size bed
• Sofa sitting area
• Fully stocked mini bar
• Individual bedside reading lights
• Furnished balcony overlooking Chao Phraya River
• Built-in fax machine with a personal fax number
• Electronic bedside control panel on each bedside table
• Three telephones with two IDD lines, voice mail and a world time clock
• Oversized executive writing desk with a data port and high speed-internet access
• Custom-designed armoire with a built-in radio, colour television, CD player, and camcorder video playback facilities

Bathroom

• Weighing scale
• Mood lighting
• Valet call / emergency assistance button
• Illuminated of shaving and make-up mirror
• Marble bathroom with two separate vanity counters, a built-in colour television above the bathtub, and separate shower and toilet cubicles
• Two-line, hands-free telephones located at the vanity counter and in the toilet cubicle, as well as a telephone keypad at the bathtub

Deluxe Suite

Entrance

• Built-in fax machine with a personal fax number
• Valet box for shoe cleaning and newspaper delivery
• Telephone with two IDD lines, voice mail, and a world time clock
• Spacious study area with private entrance (additional room link to suite)
• Oversized executive writing desk with a data-port and high-speed internet access

Living Area

• Fully stocked mini bar
• Guest powder room
• Dining table for four persons
• Spacious sitting area with a sofa and armchairs
• Telephone with two IDD lines and voice mail
• Custom-designed armoire with a music system, including a radio, cassette player, CD player, colour television, multi laser disc player, multi-system VCR, and camcorder video playback facilities

Bedroom

• In-room safe
• Fully stocked mini bar
• King-size bed or twin beds
• Individual bedside reading lights
• Armchair, a table and a reading light
• Dressing table with a mirror and a hair dryer
• Electronic bedside control panel on each bedside table
• Two telephones with two IDD lines, voice mail, and a world time clock 
• Custom designed armoire with a built-in radio and colour television, a multi laser disc player with a selection of laser discs and CDs, and camcorder video playback facilities

Bathroom

• Weighing scale
• Mood lighting
• Valet call / emergency assistance button 
• Marble bathroom with two separate vanity counters, a built-in colour television above the bathtub, and separate shower and toilet cubicles
• Two-line, hands-free telephones located at the vanity counter and in the toilet cubicle, as well as a telephone keypad at the bathtub

The Peninsula Suite

One Unit, 364 square metres / 3,890 square feet.

Comprising:

• Master bedroom 
• Guest bedroom 
• Formal living room 
• Formal dining room 
• Private living and dining room 
• Private study room 
• Fitness center 
• Butler room

Sits high on the top of The Peninsula Bangkok as the jewel in its crown. Its many features include both formal and private dining rooms, a fully equipped fitness center, an art gallery, private study, sumptuous bedrooms, and lavish bathrooms. As you enter the suite, the warmth and beauty of rich wood and walls surround you. The formal living room has elegant Persian rugs which complement the hues of golden silk, deep green, and neutral in the traditional furnishings. This is without question one of the finest addresses in Bangkok.

Master Bedroom

• In-room safe
• Super king-size bed
• Electronic bedside control panels
• Separate dressing area, and a walk-in closet for men and women
• Private study area with an armoire, a colour television and short-wave radio receiver
• Master marble bathroom with a whirlpool tub, two separate vanity counters, shower cubicle, two telephones, two-line hands-free telephones, two televisions, and a valet call button
• Custom designed armoire with a music system, which includes a radio, cassette player, CD player, colour television, multi-laser disc player, multi-system VCR, and camcorder video playback facilities

Guest Bedroom

• In-room safe
• Private sitting area
• Super king-size bed
• Electronic bedside control panels
• Separate dressing area, and a walk-in closet for men and women
• Marble bathroom with a whirlpool tub, two separate vanity counters, shower cubicle, two telephones, and two-line hands-free telephones, two televisions, and a valet call button
• Custom designed armoire with music system which includes a radio, cassette player, CD player, a colour television, multi-laser disc player, multi-system VCR, and camcorder video playback facilities

Private Living and Dining Room

• Entertainment centre with a 41" inches television and a hi-fi stereo with centralised speakers and subwoofer

Formal Living and Dining Room

• Cloakroom located near the main entrance
• Dining room or boardroom set-up for ten persons
• Sitting areas with a sofa, armchairs, a side table and chairs
• Armoire with a hi-fi stereo system and surround speakers

Other Features

• Butler's room for 24-hour service 
• Butler's pantry

The Grand Deluxe Terrace Suite 

One Unit, 240 square metres / 2,500 square feet

Comprising:

• Master bedroom 
• Guest bedroom 
• Formal living and dining room 
• Vestibule Private study and den 
• Terrace with sundeck and Jacuzzi

As its name suggests, the Grand Deluxe Terrace Suite features a large, landscaped terrace with its own private Jacuzzi for the ultimate in lavish indulgence. Other features include a warm entrance area, with rich wood floors, original Asian arts and a master bedroom with a private study and den. The living room provides a panoramic view of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River, and the formal dining room, dressed in rich silk fabrics, features stunning Chinese artifacts and furniture.

Master Bedroom, Private Study & Den

• In-room safe
• Super king-size bed
• Private study area and den
• Electronic bedside control panels
• Separate dressing area and two walk-in closets
• Master marble bathroom with whirlpool tub, two separate vanity counters, shower cubicle, two telephones and two-lines hands free telephones, one television and valet call button
• Customs designed armoire with music system which includes a radio, cassette and CD player, a colour television, multi-laser disc player, multi -system VCR and camcorder video playback facilities

Guest Bedroom

• In-room safe
• Queen-size twin beds
• Private study area and den
• Electronic bedside control panels
• Separate dressing area and walk-in closet
• Marble bathroom with a whirlpool tub, two separate vanity counters, shower cubicle, two telephones and two-lines hands free telephones, television and valet call button
• Custom designed armoire with music system which includes a radio, cassette and CD player, a colour television, multi-laser disc player, multi-system VCR and camcorder video playback facilities

Study & Den Area

• Executive desk with a data port and high-speed internet access
• Armoire with a television, a hi-fi stereo system and surround speaker

The Terrace Suite

One Unit, 190 square metres /  2,000 square feet.

Comprising:

• Master bedroom 
• Living and dining room 
• Vestibule Private study and den 
• Terrace with sundeck and Jacuzzi

As its name suggests, the Terrace Suite features a large, landscaped terrace with its own private Jacuzzi for the ultimate in lavish indulgence. Other features include a warm entrance area, with rich wood floors, original Asian arts, and a master bedroom with a private study and den. The living room provides a panoramic view of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River, and the formal dining room, dressed in rich silk fabrics, features stunning Chinese artifacts.

Master Bedroom, Private Study & Den

• In-room safe
• Super king-size bed
• Private study area and den
• Electronic bedside control panels
• Separate dressing area and two walk-in closets
• Master marble bathroom with whirlpool tub, two separate vanity counters, shower cubicle, two telephones and two-line hands free telephones, television and valet call button
• Customs designed armoire with music system which includes a radio, cassette and CD player, a colour television, multi-laser disc player, multi -system VCR and camcorder video playback facilities

Study & Den Area

• Executive desk with a data port and high-speed internet access
• Armoire with a television, a hi-fi stereo system and surround speaker

Formal Living and Dining Room

• Separate guest toilet
• Pantry for private functions
• Armoire with hi-fi stereo and surround speakers
• Dining room or boardroom for up to ten persons
• Sitting areas with sofa, armchairs, side table and chairs

The Duplex Suite

One Unit. Upper Level: 140 square metres / 1,500 square feet Lower Level: 190 square metres / 2,000 square feet.

Comprising:

• Master bedroom (Upper Level) 
• Guest bedroom (Lower Level) 
• Living and dining rooms 
• Vestibule Private study and den 
• Terrace with sundeck and Jacuzzi

The most arresting feature of the Duplex Suite is its beautiful wooden staircase, which leads to the upper level, and the magnificent ceiling height of the two-story entrance hall. The view of Bangkok is breathtaking from either of the suite's two terraces. Located on the top floor of the hotel, the suite features a personal outdoor Jacuzzi, surrounded by rich teak furniture and a terrace, two rich bedrooms, and a formal living room and dining room, plus a private study. The suite is beautifully decorated with a mix of traditional and contemporary artworks by Asian artists.

Master Bedroom, Private Study & Den

• In-room safe
• Super king-size bed
• Private study area and den
• Electronic bedside control panels
• Separate dressing area and two walk-in closets
• Master marble bathroom with whirlpool tub, two separate vanity counters, shower cubicle, two telephones and two-lines hands free telephones, one television and valet call button
• Customs designed armoire with music system which includes a radio, cassette and CD player, a colour television, multi-laser disc player, multi -system VCR and camcorder video playback facilities

Guest Bedroom

• In-room safe
• Queen-size twin beds
• Private study area and den
• Electronic bedside control panels
• Separate dressing area and walk-in closet
• Marble bathroom with a whirlpool tub, two separate vanity counters, shower cubicle, two telephones and two-lines hands free telephones, television and valet call button
• Customs designed armoire with music system which includes a radio, cassette and CD player, a colour television, multi-laser disc player, multi-system VCR and camcorder video playback facilities

Study & Den Area

• Executive desk with a data port and high-speed internet access
• Armoire with a television, a hi-fi stereo system and surround speaker

Formal Living and Dining Room

• Pantry for private functions
• Armoire with hi-fi stereo and surround speakers
• Dining room or boardroom set-up to ten persons
• Sitting areas with sofa, armchairs, side table and chairs

The Thai Suite

One Unit. 150 square metres / 1,600 square feet.

Comprising: 

• Pantry
• Thai-style bedroom 
• Formal living room 
• Separate lounge area 

The Thai suite is a unique blend of contemporary and traditional Thai style. The beautiful wood detailing on the floors, walls and ceilings recalls old Thai crafts, provides a comfortable, traditional experience, all overlooking the bright lights of Bangkok. The furniture is all handcrafted from local woods, bringing together the designs of the East and West. Exquisite original Thai artifacts, some of them antiques, are all throughout the suite, while silk and other natural, locally produced fabrics enhance its comfort

Appointments:

• A formal living room
• Pantry room for private functions
• A separate lounge area for viewing
• One Thai-style bedroom with walk in closet and bathroom

Master Bedroom

• In-room safe
• Super king-size bed
• Electronic bedside control panels
• Separate dressing area and walk-in closet
• Master marble bathroom with whirlpool, two separate vanity counters, shower cubicle, two telephones and two-lines hands free telephones, television and valet call button
• Customs designed armoire with music system which includes a radio, cassette and CD player, a colour television, multi-laser disc player, multi -system VCR and camcorder video playback facilities

Living and Dining Room

• Separate guest toilet
• Pantry for private functions
• Sitting areas with sofa, armchairs and side table and chairs
• Armoire with hi-fi stereo and surround speakers

Other in Room Features:

• Hairdryer
• Dataport
• Voicemail
• CD player
• Mini bar
• Wake-up call
• In-room safe
• Color television
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Comfortable sitting areas
• Oversized executive desk
• Electronic curtain control
• Illuminated cosmetic mirror
• Overnight dry cleaning service
• High-speed Internet connection
• Built-in fax machine with personal number
• Modem pin sockets for personal computer
• Dual-voltage, multiple format electrical sockets
• Multifunction bedside electronic control panels
• Cable / satellite programs / pay-per-view
• Outdoor temperature and humidity indicator
• Computerized electronic room key system
• Complimentary fruit basket and daily newspapers
• A full range of Peninsula Bangkok toiletries
• Luxurious marble bathrooms with two vanity units, hands-free telephones, built-in television in bathtub with fog-free screen, separate shower and toilet cubicles, valet call / emergency button, weighing scale, and mood lighting

• Helicopter service
• Butler service
• 24-hour room service
• Private pier & river shuttle boat service
• Shoeshine, garment mending and repairs services
• Fleet of Rolls-Royce and Mercedes S Class limousines
• Laundry and pressing service available 24 hours with both normal and express delivery times

Business / Meeting Facilities:

• State of-the-art business centre 
• Boardroom for meetings of up to 12 people
• Ballroom with capacity of 400 for banquet, 800 for cocktails
• Five meeting rooms with capacity of 16-84 persons classroom style

Recreation Facilities:

• Beauty salon
• Two outdoor floodlit tennis courts
• Golf bookings can be arranged through the hotel’s Concierge
• Three-tiered outdoor swimming pool with Thai Salas and sundeck areas
• A fully equipped fitness centre with aerobics classes and traditional Thai massage

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.