The Peninsula Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand
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Is The Peninsula Bangkok good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.3/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: riverside shuttle to Iconsiam; lovely gardens and pool; repeat-worthy service. Main complaint: breakfast skews Western.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Riverside ritual, classic Peninsula polish”
The Peninsula Bangkok is a repeat ritual for loyal guests — every few months — set on the Chao Phraya with a shuttle boat to Iconsiam, pretty gardens to wander, a good pool and comfortable, quiet, spacious river-view rooms. Staff are kind and professional, with named employees thanked for careful check-ins, and a 7-Eleven sits just outside. The older building is very well maintained, and the breakfast is loved — especially mango and papaya — though one regular wishes it leaned less Western. Overall it is called unmissable.
- Rooms
- Comfortable, spacious and quiet river-view rooms.
- Service
- Kind, professional staff remembered by name.
- Location
- On the river with a boat to Iconsiam.
- Food
- A loved breakfast leaning somewhat Western.
- Facilities
- Gardens, a pool and shuttle boats.
- Riverside shuttle to Iconsiam
- Lovely gardens and pool
- Repeat-worthy service
- Strong value feel
- Sauna
- Gym
- Public parking
- Breakfast skews Western
- Older building
Best forRelaxing getawaysCouplesRepeat stays
How it compares
The Peninsula Bangkok ranks #30 of 404 hotels Staylist lists in Bangkok and #26 of 136 5-star hotels there. At about $387 a night it is 133% above the median for 5-star hotels in Bangkok ($166). The closest listed alternative is Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, 300 m away (score 8.9).
About the hotel
- Address
- 333 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khlong San, Bangkok, 10600, Thailand
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Chain
- The Peninsula (Peninsula Hotels)
- Opened
- 1997
- Renovated
- 2013
- Check-in / out
- From 14:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 4.5 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Don Mueang Intl. Airport (32.08 km) · Train Station: Wongwian Yai Station (3.2 km) · Metro: Saphan Taksin (1.21 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Mandarin Oriental Bangkok300 m · 8.9 · $863
- The Langham, Custom House, Bangkok400 m · 7.6
- Shangri-La Bangkok500 m · 8.0 · $219
- Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Riverside500 m · 6.2 · $123
- Ibis Bangkok Riverside600 m · 6.9 · $47
Amenities
- Sunbathing area
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Public parking
- EV charging station
- Airport pick-up
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Tennis court
- 6 Restaurants
- Taxi booking service
- Airport drop-off
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Business center
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Laundry room
- Pool with view
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at The Peninsula Bangkok?
- Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does The Peninsula Bangkok have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool, pool with view.
- Is there parking at The Peninsula Bangkok?
- Yes: public parking.
- Does The Peninsula Bangkok offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does The Peninsula Bangkok have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is The Peninsula Bangkok from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Don Mueang Intl. Airport, about 32.08 km away.
- How far is The Peninsula Bangkok from the centre of Bangkok?
- About 4.5 km.
- Is The Peninsula Bangkok suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.