The Peninsula Bangkok

The Peninsula Bangkok

Hotel

Going on holiday to Thailand’s thrilling metropolis Bangkok? – We highly recommend the Hotel Peninsula Bangkok that unites the celebrated Peninsula Hotels’ dedication to perfection with traditional Thai design and service with a smile.

 

The Peninsula Bangkok’s architecture is a strikingly ingenious: Laid-out in the shape of a large W, it commands a breathtaking view of the Chao Phraya River from almost all of its rooms. A vast, glassed front floods the interior with light and looks out read more » over the Bangkok skyscrapers.

 

Ask us about the rooms and suites that boast the best view of Bangkok. Picture yourself sipping a freshly-brewed cup of coffee on your balcony in the morning with the city at your feet. Or ask to have a chilled bottle of champagne brought up to your room while taking a leisurely soak in the Jacuzzi on your private terrace.

 

Stylish, elegant and yet traditional – the Peninsula Bangkok’s rooms and suites strike the perfect balance. Make yourself comfortable on the couch or stretch out on the extra-large beds for a restful night’s sleep at the heart of the multi-million metropolis.

 

Indulge in the most exquisite gourmet cuisine without even having to leave the Peninsula Bangkok. The luxury hotel’s countless restaurants and bars offer a refined ambience and culinary delights par excellence.

 

And then, there is the state-of-the-art spa with its wonderfully diverse and endlessly long treatment menu. Spoil yourself with a professional massage applied by caring hands or take it slow with a foam-topped bath.

 

Having mentioned the lip-smacking cuisine … it would not be fair of the hotel not to provide the effective counter-measures: The fully equipped gym invites you balance the calorie temptations with a training session.

 

The Peninsula Academy is a unique programme: In a charming, entertaining and educational way you will be introduced to the Thai traditions and customs. Join the various classes, courses and cultural encounter opportunities!

 

Open yourself up to these new experiences. The Peninsula Academy promotes interactivity and discoveries made with all five senses. Sports, history or cooking? The Academy’s programme introduces you to various aspects of Thai life.

 

Test your agility and perseverance with a Thai boxing lesson or learn the Thai gourmet trade secrets from the highly acclaimed chefs. Set off down the intricate path of Thailand’s complicated history or find out more about the country’s lively art scene. A lot of fun with a tremendous educational value! « show less

Living

The Peninsula Bangkok’s Deluxe Rooms are generously spacious and stylishly decorated. Moreover, the large windows command a magnificent view out over the Chao Phraya River and the city’s glittering read more » lights.

 

Featuring an identical range of comforts and décor, the Balcony Rooms, as the name suggests, additionally offer a large balcony that lays Bangkok down at your feet.

 

The Grand Balcony Rooms command the same magnificent view of the city and the lush hotel gardens. However, the rooms are considerably large and include a separate dressing area as well as a walk-in wardrobe.

 

High up, located between the 24th to the 35th floor, the Grand Deluxe Rooms’s most striking feature is the clever V-shaped windows. The peculiar shape affords you with a sensational perspective of Bangkok’s skyscrapers.

 

Relish the elegant flair of the traditional Thai design. Every Deluxe Suite radiates its own, special ambience. However, a common feature is the invaluable Thai silk upholstery. Located between the floors four and nine, the Deluxe Suites offer a large bedroom and separate living room.

 

The tenth floor is home to Peninsula Bangkok’s individually designed Grand Deluxe Suites. Absolute privacy is the first priority: Request to have your dinner served in the sanctuary of your suite and enjoy a mouthful with an eyeful of Bangkok’s blinking lights and the majestic Chao Phraya River.

 

One of the Peninsula’s most requested suites is the Thai Suite – it perfectly unites contemporary style with traditional Thai charm. Just picture the private dining room’s table, which has been elegantly draped in precious, golden silk!

 

Nothing is left to chance at the Thai Suite: The modern sound system has been discreetly hidden behind the teak panelling and does not interfere with the overall ambience of a Thai palace.

 

 

Step up the level of luxury and choose the Terrace Suite. The spacious bathroom includes a whirlpool-tub. Then again, you may prefer the Jacuzzi spectacularly set on your private terrace.

 

Let yourself sink deep into the bubbling water and rest your eyes on the city view below. Another charming detail is the terrace’s telescope that invites you to bring the city lights or the stars up close.

 

Super-size the Terrace Suite and discover unbridled creature comforts at the 240 square metres large Grand Terrace Suite. Of course, the luxury unit includes a terrace complete with an outdoor Jacuzzi.

 

Only the finest and most precious furniture and interior décor has been chosen: Stretch out on antique Thai furniture and run your hands along the soft, Thai silk. However, the place you will always come back to is the wonderful terrace with its comfortable sun-loungers.

 

Stately splendour becomes a form of art at the Peninsula Bangkok’s Duplex Suite. The two spacious terraces invite you to sunbathe or soak in the Jacuzzi with a view of either Bangkok or the mighty Chao Phraya River.

 

The large bedroom is furnished with king-sized beds. The dining and living room are equally generously proportioned. Classic paintings and select pieces of art underpin the elegant flair – a supremely stylish retreat!

 

And then, to top it all –literally- there is the Peninsula Suite located on the top floor 34! Far above it all, you enjoy absolute peace and quiet, not to mention the privacy. You may easily arrange to have a helicopter drop you off atop your suite.

 

It will be a pleasure for the butler to serve a glass of champagne while you step out onto the terrace to enjoy the panoramic views. Three hundred and sixty four square metres hide the one or other luxury including welcoming king-sized beds and a Jacuzzi with a view! Welcome to the top of Bangkok, to the top of the Peninsula Hotel! « show less

Activities

A hot recommendation goes to the Peninsula Bangkok’s Peninsula Academy programme: With its entertaining hands-on approach it represents a unique introduction to the Thai cultures, offering courses, encounters read more » and excursions.

 

Quite a combination… craziness that borders on genius and results in a lot of fun: Hop atop a gentle giant and ride an elephant through Thai vineyards that provide most of the hotel’s bottled treasures. Look for the excursion titled “Fine Wine meets Adventure”!

 

It all starts with a private helicopter flight to Hua Hin, the royal family’s favourite holiday destination. Your sure-footed, good-natured elephant will already be waiting for you to take you to the Hua Hin vineyards.

 

Are you interested in the Thai kingdom’s fascinating history? Join the workshop “Footprints from the Past”! Take a boat ride down the Chao Phraya River and into the country’s past. Countless of ancient monuments like the Grand Palace flank the riverside and it will be a thrilling, historic tale that your knowledgeable guide will have to tell.

 

Then again, you might decide to start the day with a punch and a lesson at the Peninsula’s Thai Martial Arts Boxing School. An experienced trainer will teach you perfect body control and the traditional techniques.

 

The Peninsula Academy has also given caring thought to the smallest guests: The Thai Painting Classes introduce the children to Thai arts in a playful and creative way. And, of course, the kids get to take their personally designed umbrellas or bags home with them as a souvenir.

 

Have you always been curious about how the Thai chefs achieve that lip-smacking, fiery, creamy perfection? Join one of the Peninsula Academy’s cooking classes and chop up a range of exotic ingredients.

 

Back home, you can recreate the Thai recipes to relive your holiday for a delicious moment. A special kids’ cooking class addresses the skills and tastes of the small guests: entertaining, educative and sooo yummy! « show less