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06/01/2020

Detailed review & photos “The Peninsula Bangkok”

Review Contents
Stay Info
Room type：Grand Deluxe King Room
Stay nights：1 night
# of people：1 person

I decided to stay at "The Peninsula Bangkok," because you can stay at this hotel at a more reasonable price compared to other countries. Also, all rooms have a river view and the spa is said to be one of the best in the world. This time I was staying in Bangkok for work, but I had time to spare, so I decided to stay at a hotel located in the area across the river. I was curious to ride the free shuttle boat across the Chao Phraya River.

Hotel Shuttle Boat

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From Saphan Thaksin BTS (elevated train) station to the boat station on Chao Phraya River, a boat exclusively for guests of Peninsula will pick you up. The dock is also used by the Mandarin Oriental guests, so you will have to tell the staff that you are staying at the Peninsula Hotel.
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Free shuttle boat.
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You can sit in a chair.

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The give out bottles of water for free.

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Hotel dock.

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A cute statue of an elephant.

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You can go down to the lobby by taking these stairs or the elevator.

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What is the appearance of the hotel? Check the entrance and reception

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Hotel exterior.

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This is the main entrance, but many of the guests ride the shuttle boat, so there were not many people arriving by car.

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The main entrance was not crowded.

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There were statues of a large white lion at the entrance. The staff waiting at the entrance were very friendly and asked if I needed any assistance.

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The lobby had a high ceiling with live music playing. It was a very classic and relaxing atmosphere.

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Front desk.

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Lobby floor elevator hall.

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After check-in, a staff will guid you to your room.

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What is the Grand Deluxe King Room like?

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Guest room entrance door.

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The living room seen from the bed.

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There was a sofa and a table. The classical painting hung above the sofa created a nice atmosphere.

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There were sweets prepared on the table.

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There was a desk next to the window. The view was so nice from the window I had trouble focusing on my work.

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Outlets on the desk.

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The king size bed was big and comfortable to sleep on.

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There was a phone, control panel and water prepared next to the bed.

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The control panel.

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There was a window next to the bed as well. The window was hidden behind a sliding door, so I did not notice it at first. It was nice to be able to enjoy the view while laying down on the bed.

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TV across the bed.

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All rooms have a view of the river, and this time I decided to stay in the Grand Deluxe Room for the best scenery. My room was a corner room with two windows, so I could enjoy the view of the city from different directions.

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There were no buildings blocking my view.

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I could see cruise ships that were lit up passing by the hotel.

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Bathroom

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There was a bathtub and two sinks. It is convenient to have two sinks if you are staying with more than two people.

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I was able to stretch my legs and relax in the bathtub.

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There was also a TV next to the bathtub.

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There was an over head shower and a hand shower. The water pressure was strong.

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There is a place to sit as well.

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Toilet.

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The sink on the left.

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The sink on the right.

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Soap.

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Peninsula Hotel original brand; “Oscar de la Renta.” Shampoo, conditioner and body shower gel were prepared in the shower room.

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There was also toothbrush, nail care set and a sewing kit in the drawer.

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Above the sink was body lotion, shower cap, cotton and jell.

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Hair dryer.

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There were towels prepared above the bathtub.

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There was a bathrobe. You can buy this bathrobe at the “Boutique.”

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Closet and Safe

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There was a closet with plenty of hangers prepared inside.

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Laundry menu, laundry bag and a pen.

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They have a shoe shine service. If you leave your shoes here, they will shine your shoes for you.

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This is where the staff pick up your shoes.

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Mini Bar and Cafe

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There was an electric kettle and a tea set.

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Drinks prepared in the fridge.

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Snacks in the fridge.

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There were also chips and other snacks above the fridge.

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Glasses.

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There was alcohol as well. All drinks cost extra money.
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Popular Room Types
Deluxe King Room Room offers a cable/satellite flat screen TV, a sofa and a seating area. En suite bathroom features a bathtub, a hairdryer and shower facilities. G... Check details »
Grand Deluxe King Room Luxurious room offers a cable/satellite flat screen TV, a sofa and a seating area. En suite bathroom features a bathtub, a hairdryer and shower fac... Check details »
King Room with Balcony Spacious room features a private balcony with river views. It offers a cable/satellite flat screen TV, a sofa and a seating area. En suite bathroom... Check details »
Deluxe King Suite Spacious Suite offers a living room with a sofa set and a dining area. En suite bathroom features a bathtub, a hairdryer and shower facilities. Gue... Check details »
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Restaurants in the Hotel

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Entrance to “River Cafe & Terrace.”
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An open kitchen.

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The restaurant was out in the open with nice breeze coming through. You can have breakfast here.

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Chinese restaurant “Maijang” on the ground floor. They serve traditional Cantonese cuisine.
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Entrance to “Maijang.”
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Lobby Lounge “The Lobby.”
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It is an all day dining with live piano playing in the back ground. lunch and tea time is especially popular.

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Sofas.

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At “The Peninsula Boutique,” you can buy original Peninsula products.

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There were many hotel original goods being sold at this shop.

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Shopping arcade.

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There were many shops in the arcade.

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Facilities in the Hotel

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There is an outdoor pool on the ground floor which is open from 6am to 11pm. In addition to deck chairs, there are also arbors with a ceiling fan, so you can relax in your own private space.
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The pool was not crowded at night, but the arbors were popular during the day. You can enjoy the view of the river while relaxing by the pool.

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There were towels prepared on each deck chair.

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“The Peninsula Spa” on the ground floor.

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Sauna.

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Jacuzzi.

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Steam sauna.

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There was also a gym.

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They have a yoga class from 5:30 in the morning which is very early.

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There was a beautiful flower arch in the courtyard.

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The courtyard lit up at night.

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Hotel Surroundings

I traveled around the city by car, but I did not see any homeless people on the streets and it seemed like a safe neighborhood. There were no shops around the hotel, so you will need to get across the river to go shopping and so on.

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Staff and Guests

I asked to make a reservation at the spa and the staff told me that there was an opening on the last day, but called me after 10 minutes to tell me that they were fully booked after all. I was able to make a reservation after all, but I wished that they would be more careful.
As for the guests, I saw a small groups of Westerners and families in the lounge, pool and restaurants.

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Popular Room Types
Deluxe King Room Room offers a cable/satellite flat screen TV, a sofa and a seating area. En suite bathroom features a bathtub, a hairdryer and shower facilities. G... Check details »
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King Room with Balcony Spacious room features a private balcony with river views. It offers a cable/satellite flat screen TV, a sofa and a seating area. En suite bathroom... Check details »
Deluxe King Suite Spacious Suite offers a living room with a sofa set and a dining area. En suite bathroom features a bathtub, a hairdryer and shower facilities. Gue... Check details »
Grand Deluxe King Suite Located on the higher floor, this spacious suite offers a living room with a sofa set and a dining area. En suite bathroom features a bathtub, a ha... Check details »
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Access

It said on the website that it takes about an hour to the hotel from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the hotel, but I got caught in traffic and arrvide at the hotel in two hours after all. If you cross the Chao Phraya River on the free shuttle boat from the hotel, there was BTS (Elevated Railway) Saphan Thaksin Station on the opposite bank, and also a department store called Robinson. There were many tourists in the area.

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The department store is not big, but there was a supermarket in the basement. There was also a McDonald’s open 24 hours on the first floor, so I didn’t feel any inconvenience even though it was on the opposite bank from the hotel.
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Summary

I would love to stay at this hotel again. Traveling by boat to get to the opposite shore excited me. Above all, I never got tired of the night view from my room. The cruise ships passing by the hotel, the cars on the bridge, everything about the scenery was perfect. There was a refrigerator, TV stand and printer with fax machine in the drawer of the work desk which was very convenient to have. This classical design made me feel as if I was in a movie. This time, I did not get a chance to eat at any of the restaurants, but next time I would love to have dinner at the Chinese restaurant “Maijang.”

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Popular Room Types
Deluxe King Room Room offers a cable/satellite flat screen TV, a sofa and a seating area. En suite bathroom features a bathtub, a hairdryer and shower facilities. G... Check details »
Grand Deluxe King Room Luxurious room offers a cable/satellite flat screen TV, a sofa and a seating area. En suite bathroom features a bathtub, a hairdryer and shower fac... Check details »
King Room with Balcony Spacious room features a private balcony with river views. It offers a cable/satellite flat screen TV, a sofa and a seating area. En suite bathroom... Check details »
Deluxe King Suite Spacious Suite offers a living room with a sofa set and a dining area. En suite bathroom features a bathtub, a hairdryer and shower facilities. Gue... Check details »
Grand Deluxe King Suite Located on the higher floor, this spacious suite offers a living room with a sofa set and a dining area. En suite bathroom features a bathtub, a ha... Check details »
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