The Peninsula Bangkok
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The Peninsula Bangkok is the Riverside's grande dame in a modern tower — a wave-shaped landmark on the Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya where every one of its 370 rooms faces the river. The hotel runs its own teak shuttle boats across to Saphan Taksin BTS, afternoon tea in the colonnaded lobby is a Bangkok institution, and the three-tiered riverside pool is among the city's most photogenic. Service is the true signature: The Peninsula routinely trades places with the Mandarin Oriental at the top of Bangkok's luxury rankings, at rates well below what either name would command in Hong Kong or Singapore.
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The Peninsula Bangkok: Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Peninsula Bangkok worth visiting?
The Peninsula Bangkok holds a 4.7★ rating from 4,904 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated hotels & resorts in Bangkok.
When is the best time to visit The Peninsula Bangkok?
The best months to visit Bangkok are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December & January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April – May (peak heat).
Where is The Peninsula Bangkok located?
The Peninsula Bangkok is at 333 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Ton Sai, Khet Khlong San, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
Location Info
333 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Ton Sai, Khet Khlong San02 020 2888www.peninsula.com/en/bangkok/5-star-luxury-hotel-riverside?htl=pbk&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=googlemybusinessVisitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (peak heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
25°C – 34°C(77°F – 93°F)
Crowds
Peak: December & January
Getting there
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports serve Bangkok with direct flights from most major cities.
Getting around
- •BTS Skytrain (most central areas)
- •MRT Metro (underground)
- •Airport Rail Link (ARL)
- •Chao Phraya Express Boat
- •Grab (ride-hailing app)
- •Metered taxis — always use the meter
Tips for Visiting Hotels & Resorts
Book Shoulder Season
May–June and September–October offer dramatic discounts (30–50% off peak rates) with fewer crowds. Weather is mixed but rarely a washout — afternoon showers clear quickly.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (peak heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
25°C – 34°C(77°F – 93°F)
Crowds
Peak: December & January
Getting there
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports serve Bangkok with direct flights from most major cities.
Getting around
- •BTS Skytrain (most central areas)
- •MRT Metro (underground)
- •Airport Rail Link (ARL)
- •Chao Phraya Express Boat
- •Grab (ride-hailing app)
- •Metered taxis — always use the meter