The Peninsula BangkokvsGrand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
The Peninsula Bangkok and Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok are both praised by professional reviewers. Overall, The Peninsula Bangkok scores significantly better than Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok. The Peninsula Bangkok has a TripExpert Score of 92 with endorsements from 18 publications like Lonely Planet, Concierge and Fodor's.
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."
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Show All Reviews
494 Rajdamri Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
From $76/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"It enjoys a great central (if smog-bound) location, though pool loungers and residents of the delightful spa cottages are regularly looked over by commuters on the BTS." Full review
Concierge
"One of the top reasons to stay here is the I.Sawan spa tucked away from the noise of Bangkok among the gardens on the hotel's fifth floor."
Fodor's
"This stylish hotel hovers over the auspicious Erawan Shrine." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located on Rajdamri Road, the Grand Hyatt Erawan overlooks the city’s famous Erawan Shrine and is convenient to shopping at Siam Paragon and a BTS Skytrain station." Full review
Time Out
"Behind the brash façade, welcoming, business-like rooms offer spacious marble bathrooms, modern Thai art and sleek furnishings." Full review
Star Service
"Located between the Erawan shrine and the Peninsula Plaza shopping center, this hotel remains one of the pre-eminent large-scale properties here." Full review
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An extensive list of treatments and massages are on offer in private treatment bungalows and cottages for those requesting them.
Condé Nast Traveler
"This tower is located among the shops and businesses of Rajdamri Road, next to the Erawan Shrine." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Erawan’s neoclassical lobby, embellished with mature tropical trees, sets the tone in what is one of Bangkok’s most respected hotels."
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Excellently located right across the street from the largest mall in Bangkok ... the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok is a luxury hotel that has rooms with marble bathrooms and huge windows." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Grand Hyatt Erawan is quintessentially modern Bangkok: big, busy, and as central as central gets." Full review