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The Peninsula Bangkok | $$$$$
Directors favourite hotels, Great Spa, Honeymoon, Luxury
In the 10 years or so since the hotel opened, the lavish riverside Peninsula Bangkok has quickly established itself as not only one of Bangkok's premium hotels but one of the world's best hotels, winning many awards and honours along the way. Thanks to its unique design and location on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, every one of its large, luxurious guest rooms and suites offers uninterrupted panoramic views of Bangkok. Among the largest in Bangkok (averaging 46 sqm), each one of the guest rooms features pioneering technology, allowing hotel guests to control their environment with the touch of a fingertip.
Each room has;
- Comfortable sitting areas
- Luxurious marble bathrooms with two vanity units, built-in television in bathtub with fog-free screen, separate shower cubicle.
- Oversized executive desk
- Built-in fax machine with personal number
- High-speed Internet access - wireless available
- Electronic curtain control
- Large in-room safe
- Colour television with cable, satellite programs and pay-per-view
- CD player
- Minibar
- Individual thermostat control
- Hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers
- Complimentary fruit basket and daily newspapers
Dining at The Peninsula Bangkok is rated among the finest in the city and includes the contemporary, stylish Jesters for modern Pacific Rim cuisine and evening cocktails, the elegant Mei Jiang Cantonese restaurant, The Lobby, which serves a wide selection of light meals and the traditional Peninsula Afternoon Tea, accompanied by live classical music, as well as The Bar or The Pool Bar, both ideal for relaxing and unwinding.
A new Peninsula Spa by ESPA, opened early 2007, is housed in a three-story Thai-colonial building that combines modern touches with traditional charm and features 14 treatment rooms and four suites, two double and two VIP suites, all with en suite Jacuzzi. Signature treatments, created by ESPA exclusively for The Peninsula Spa, uniquely layer European, Thai and Ayurvedic philosophies for an entirely new, holistic experience. Every treatment is a completely personal experience delivered by highly trained, expertly skilled, multicultural and multilingual therapists. The spa is complimented by a fitness centre and an 88 meter, three tiered outdoor swimming pool.
The hotel also offers a range of culinary courses including a cooking course and a tea appreciation course, cultural experiences, a kids club and can arrange golf trips to the Thai Country Club (not available on Mondays). A fully equipped business is on hand if you feel the need.
Great views, best use of technology, impeccable service and a chic but yet traditional style make the Peninsula one of those hotels that makes you want to return, one of the directors favourite hotels!
This is just one of the hotels that we recommend in this area. If your favourite is not featured just let your consultant know - we will be happy to book it for you!
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