The Peninsula BangkokvsBanyan Tree Bangkok
The Peninsula Bangkok and Banyan Tree Bangkok are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Peninsula Bangkok is the choice of most reviewers compared to Banyan Tree Bangkok. The Peninsula Bangkok ranks #3 in Bangkok with approval from 18 reviewers such as Fodor's, Gayot and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Peninsula Bangkok Show All Reviews
333 Charoennakorn Road, Klongsan, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
From $330/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Another of Bangkok's riverside bastions of luxury, this Peninsula stares down its rivals—the Shangri-La and the Oriental—across the Chao Phraya from the Thonburi side."
Fodor's
"Because the hotel is in Thonburi, its spacious rooms have impressive views of the Bangkok skyline." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located across the river from Bangkok on the Thonburi side, this oasis of luxury offers a river view from every room and suite."
Rough Guide
"Service is flawless, the ultra-luxurious decor stylishly blends traditional Western and Asian design, and every room has a panoramic view of the Chao Phraya River."
Condé Nast Traveler
"This geometric tower on the west bank of the Chao Phraya was designed so that all rooms have river views." Full review
Star Service
"Facing The Oriental from the western bank of the Chao Praya, this is the best hotel on this side of the river, which is the forgotten side as far as tourists are generally concerned." Full review
Frommer's
"From its exclusive top-floor lounge, right down to its velveteen lawns at ground level, the Peninsula proves it is as classy as the rest." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Peninsula is one of Bangkok's more elegant luxury properties. Traditional ... rooms feature marble bathrooms with large tubs, living quarters with writing desks, and excellent river and city views." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"First opened in 1998, The Peninsula Bangkok is a well-loved luxury property in the Thai capital." Full review
Gayot
"Legendary luxury welcomes guests in a cosmopolitan setting on the Chao Phraya River."
Banyan Tree Bangkok
21/100 South Sathon Road, Thai Wah Tower, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
From $103/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"This immense all-suite skyscraper hidden behind Thai Wah Tower provides the city's most exceptional panoramas, a plethora of trendy dining venues, and a chic spa with spacious suite." Full review
Jetsetter
"Towering above Bangkok’s city center, the 327-room Banyan Tree takes sultry luxury and unabashed pampering to new heights. After checking in, take the elevator straight to the 61st floor,..." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"All-suite skyscraper that’s also home to the popular 61st-floor Vertigo Grill & Moon Bar and a signature spa." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located near the Silom business district, the Banyan Tree bills itself as an urban spa."
Time Out
"This all-suite hotel with stylish rooms and great service occupies a distinctive, wafer-thin tower with an enormous central atrium." Full review
Star Service
"This is the flagship of this homegrown but far-reaching chain, and the urban panoramas from both the rooms and the rooftop event space are fantastic." Full review
Fodor's
"After checking in on the ground floor, you soar up to your room at this 60-story hotel. The light-filled suites in the impossibly slender tower all have sweeping views of the city." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The luxurious Banyan Tree Bangkok offers 327 rooms and suites in a modern tower with gorgeous views of the city." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Banyan Tree’s stately accommodations with spectacular views of their own make the hotel a great pick for stays in Thailand’s capital." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Offering sumptuous Thai elegance, excellent service and all the amenities one might expect from a five-star hotel, including a pool, gym and spa. " Full review