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Shanghai Mansion BangkokvsThe Peninsula Bangkok
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, The Peninsula Bangkok ranks significantly higher than Shanghai Mansion Bangkok. The Peninsula Bangkok comes in at 92 with accolades from 18 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
Shanghai Mansion Bangkok
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DK Eyewitness
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Star Service
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Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
479-481 Yaowaraj Road, Samphantawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
From $25/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This newish hotel is a small but superb example of some of Bangkok's more character-filled boutique hotels that are springing up." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Once the home of a wealthy Chinese merchant, this charming hotel celebrates the colors and romance of Chinatown."
Rough Guide "The most design-conscious accommodation in Chinatown has embraced the modern Chinoiserie look with gusto."
Time Out "It's little overstatement to say this boutique hotel is electrifying, and it's not just the acidic colour scheme: it has a real buzz to it." Full review
Star Service "No Sukhothai, this place represents well the continuing wave of small, quality-driven boutique-hotels that are popping up around the country. " Full review
Gayot "This chic and contemporary boutique hotel is sure to make your experience in Bangkok one you will never forget."
Travel + Leisure "The hotel is tranquil, and the rooms have beautiful canopy beds and bright accents. Even though the décor skews more Chinese than Thai it’s worth booking a stay." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"In a city where hotel rates are competitive and there are hundreds of options to choose from, this intimate, 76-room boutique hotel still manages to stand out." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"China’s ‘Roaring Thirties’ come to life in a retrofitted, 70-year-old building in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Why book? Travel back to Shanghai in the 1930s, to the glitz and glamour, the mystery and romance, via one historic property set amidst the neon and hustle of Bangkok’s Chinatown.Set the..." Full review
The Peninsula Bangkok
Concierge
Fodor's DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Condé Nast Traveler Star Service Frommer's Oyster
Forbes Travel Guide Gayot 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."
