Navalai River ResortvsThe Peninsula Bangkok
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, The Peninsula Bangkok ranks significantly better than Navalai River Resort. The Peninsula Bangkok comes in at 92 with accolades from 18 reviewers including Time Out, Jetsetter and Frommer's.
Navalai River Resort
45 / 1 - 2 Phra Athit Rd, Phra Nakorn, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
From $35/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
"Perched between the banks of Mae Nam Chao Phraya and arty Th Phra Athit, this busy 74-room boutique hotel delivers on location, style and space." Full review
Rough Guide
"Style-conscious riverfront hotel, with an elegant rooftop pool, modishly–furnished rooms, and river views from the most desirable."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range hotel is located directly next to the Chao Phraya River in a central district of Bangkok, within walking distance of the Indian market and popular Khao San Road." Full review
Frommer's
"This place offers the chance to enjoy river views without breaking the bank...it's a decent mid-range choice, and rooms are decorated in bright colors with eye-catching artwork on the walls." Full review
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."