The Peninsula BangkokvsThe Siam Heritage
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Peninsula Bangkok ranks significantly better than The Siam Heritage. The Peninsula Bangkok is ranked #3 in Bangkok with positive reviews from 18 publications like Hideaway Report, Lonely Planet and Jetsetter.
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."
The Siam Heritage
115-1 Surawong Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
From $24/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"The family that runs the Siam Heritage has created a classy boutique hotel with a purpose—to preserve and promote Thai heritage." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Right around the corner from the raucous streets of Patpong, the serene and traditional Siam Heritage provides an interesting contrast."
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale, 73-room Siam Heritage uses antique handicrafts and paintings from northern Thailand to inject charm into an otherwise aging hotel." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Tucked off busy Th Surawong, this classy boutique hotel oozes with homey Thai charm – most likely because the owners also live in the same building." Full review