The Peninsula Bangkok
Thailand
The Peninsula Bangkok occupies the Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya, placing river life at the centre of a stay in the Thai capital. The setting connects the hotel with an older part of the city while giving its outdoor spaces an outlook across the water. The riverside swimming pool is one of its defining features. Traditional Thai salas provide shaded places to settle between swims, with light food and drinks available from the pool bar. It is an appealing place to leave a clear stretch of an otherwise busy Bangkok itinerary. The spa occupies a separate three-storey building in a Thai colonial style. Private treatment suites include steam showers, while selected suites add whirlpools and river views. The wider wellness programme includes a fitness centre and daily activities. Dining spans Eastern and Western cooking across four restaurants. Thiptara makes especially direct use of the location, serving Thai food outdoors beside the river and extending the waterside atmosphere into the evening.