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The Peninsula BangkokvsNarai Hotel
Both The Peninsula Bangkok and Narai Hotel are endorsed by writers. On balance, The Peninsula Bangkok ranks significantly better than Narai Hotel. The Peninsula Bangkok scores 92 with approval from 18 publications like Wallpaper, Star Service and Rough Guide.
The Peninsula Bangkok
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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."
Narai Hotel Frommer's Fodor's
Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness Oyster
222 Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
From $66/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The larger, much-older Narai Hotel is a clean, comfortable standard hotel, popular with tour groups." Full review
Fodor's "Dating back to 1969, this is one of Bangkok's older hotels, but it's well kept up and conveniently located by the business district on Silom Road." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Narai is a slick establishment that lacks the shabby feel so prevalent among mid-range options." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Once a top level venue, this hotel is now overshadowed in ambience and price by its more modern neighbors."
Oyster Mid-Range
"This 475-room, mid-range hotel offers plain, comfortable rooms and a convenient Silom location 15 minutes' walk from the night market and red light district." Full review
