Peninsula Hotel Bangkok Info
With the brand new, 18-room, E-SPA completed December 1st 2006, the Peninsula Hotel is bound to win even more awards. Already voted the World’s Best Hotel Overall in ‘03, 3rd Best Hotel Overall in ‘04 and World’s Best Business Hotel in ‘05 by Travel and Leisure Magazine Readers’ Survey, the flawless service, charming design, and unique location keep visitors returning to the 5-star hotel. The "W" shape of the 39-story building avails each of the 370 rooms a panoramic view the Bangkok skyline over the Chao Phraya River. Though helicopter and car-services are available, a 5-min teak ferry ride will transport guests to the Skytrain for traffic-free access to central Bangkok or up the river to the many temples, restaurants, and markets. All rooms feature free internet and bathtub TV. Other highlights include the 6 dining outlets around the central quad, the 3-tiered 60m pool, tennis court, gym, cooking and religion classes, and access to the Thai Club golf course.
Area Attractions- Bangkok 0 Km Ayudhaya 76 Km Temple Of Dawn 5 Km Reclining Buddha 5 Km Vimanmek Mansion 10 Km Jim Thompson House 6 Km Marble Temple 8 Km Chinatown 1 Km Grand Palace 2 Km Queen Sirikit Convention Center 3 Km National Museum 3.5 Km Wat Pho 2 Km Royal Turf Club 8 Km Floating Market 20 Km National Gallery 3 Km
Rating
SD - superior deluxe rating - official hotel guide - 2005
Awards
Number 2 worlds best value - Travel/leisure - 2007
Worlds best value in Asia - Travel/leisure - 2007
Best Chinese restaurant in BKK - Bangkok dining - 2007
Best hotel in Thailand - Travel/leisure - 2004-2007
Number 3 hotel in Asia - Travel/leisure - 2006-2007
Number 1 hotel in Bangkok - Conde Nast - 2007
Number 3 Asia-pacific hotel - Conde Nast - 2007
Best se Asia city hotel - Gallivanters awards - 2007
number 3 Asian hotel - Conde Nast readers choice - 2006
Worlds best business hotel - Travel/leisure - 2006
Worlds best Asian business hotel - Travel/leisure- 2006
Number 6 hotel SPA Asia-Pac - Worlds best SPA - 2006
Number 4 best hotel in world -Travel/leisure - 2006
Top 10 intl business hotels - Celebrated living - 2006
Number 3 worlds best value - Travel/leisure - 2006
The Peninsula Bangkok offers the Peninsula academy programme offering junior hotel guests fun and education in unique and unforgettable ways. Children experience Thai culture,lifestyle, cuisine,arts and history through individualized tours , classes and activities.
Open daily from 09:30
Offered to children ages 4 through 12
Other services for families traveling with children-
Baby-sitting
Children's menu available in restaurants and room service
Children's DVD's/videos for guest use
From BKK - Don Muang international airport
Exit from airport car park - take a left onto airport boulevard - and onto the Don Muang tollway. Continue until Din Daeng - keep left and connect onto Rama 9 tollway. Continue on tollway until Chang Wattana. Exit at Chang Wattana , keep left and continue to Yom Marat. At Yom Marat , keep left and exit at Silom and get onto Silom road. Keep left and turn left at holiday inn and continue till end of the road. Right turn onto Sathorn road and continue up the Taksin bridge. Keep left and turn left after leaving Taksin bridge. Keep left and turn onto Klongsan road. After 2nd traffic intersection , keep right and continue for another 100 meters and turn right into the hotel driveway. Turn right into the hotel car park or proceed to hotel entrance for valet parking.
Business services
The Peninsula Bangkok offers a dedicated business center with a full selection of business services. The business
center is open Monday-Friday 07:00-23:00 Saturday 07:00- 19:00 and Sundays 08:30-17:30. Services available include facility fee
Fitness/health facilities
The Peninsula Bangkok offers a full service health club and fitness center from 06:00 to 23:00 seven days a week.
The Peninsula fitness center occupies 650 square meters/7000 square feet of space and has a fully equipped
gymnasium , aerobics studio , jacuzzi -,sauna and steam room along with a beauty salon and a range of massage
treatments. Facilities include an impressive 60-meter three-tiered swimming pool and two outdoor tennis courts.
Use of the fitness center is complimentary to hotel guests. Health and fitness facilities include facility fee
Cardio-vascular EQPT and fitness trainer , free weights , health food/juice bar , jacuzzi , life cycle , massage , pool - outdoor , recumbent bicycle, rowing machine ,sauna , steam room , treadmill , weight equipment , whirlpool ,
SPA facilities
The Peninsula Bangkok offers several SPA services at the hotel. Swedish - Thai and aromatherapy massages are all
available together with head and neck massage and reflexology treatments. Thai traditional massage is also available in the privacy of your own room. SPA services are available daily from 09:00-22:00.
Service fee
Algae body treatment , aromatherapy , facial treatments , exfolitants , exhaustion treatments , health food/juice bar , fitness trainers , hot stones , herbal treatments , seaweed therapy ,jacuzzi/whirlpool and massage - Swedish ,
mineral baths , pool - outdoor ,salt scrub , sauna
Accessible facilities
The Peninsula Bangkok can accommodate the needs of many guests with special accessible needs- With 72 hours prior notice.
Accessible facilities include -
4 specially-equipped rooms
All public areas accessible
Level entrance
Wheelchair ramps
Elevator access to all guestrooms
Public areas have accessible restrooms
Wide door entrances
Lighted fire alarms
Meeting and conference facilities
The peninsula Bangkok offers 7 meeting rooms with over 2000 square meters of function space that can accommodate a wide range of functions. The Sakuntala ballroom offers 520 sqm / 5597 sqft of adaptable function and meeting space. Featuring a magnificently adorned teak lattice ceiling and exquisite crystal chandeliers. The Pillar less Sakuntala ballroom can be subdivided into separate function rooms for added flexibility. with a capacity to accommodate up to 430 guests for a banquet and over 600 theater styleThe ballroom is the perfect venue for grand ballsWeddings and conferences. Six additional meeting rooms range from 37 sqm / 397 sqft to 163 sqm / 1751 sqft and are suitable for every type of meeting or function for up to 160 guests in a variety of configurations. An intimate boardroom is ideal for meetings for up to 12 people. The impressive Peninsula lawn area provides a beautiful and relaxing backdrop for outdoor entertaining. Also available are a broad range of wedding packages as well as a wide selection of creative and interesting theme parties that include chinese banquets for up to 400
guests. The Peninsula Bangkok has eight well-equipped meeting rooms suitable for a variety of meeting - banquet and special event needs. Total meeting space is 2000 square meters. The meeting rooms offer network high-speed
internet service.Many with natural daylight All in an air-conditioned environment. Most rooms are pillar-free.
meeting room capacities -
Contact the hotels sales office for additional information and availability.
Safety
Heat detectors in public areas
Audible smoke detectors
Doors have dead bolts
Doors have view ports
Emergency information in all guest rooms
Primary entrance accessible by interior corridor/atrium
Restricted access to room floors
Visual alarms for hearing impaired
Theme suites and balcony rooms have doors that open
24 hour security
Audible smoke alarms in hallways and guestrooms
Alarms have strobe lights
Audible alarms
Auto recall elevators
Auto link to fire station
Automatic fire doors
Electronic room key system
Emergency evacuation drill frequency - twice a year
Fire detectors in guestrooms
Fire detectors in hallways
Fire detectors in public areas
Fire extinguishers in hallways
First aid available
Hardwired smoke detectors
Meets fire safety code
Multiple exits on each floor
Parking garage or area attendants
Patrolled parking areas
Public address system
Secured floors available
Hard-wired smoke detectors in guestrooms
Smoke detectors in hallways
Smoke detectors in public areas
Sprinklers in guest areas
Sprinklers in hallways
Sprinklers in public areas
Staff trained in cpr and first aid
Staff trained in issuance of duplicate key
Uniform security on premises
Ventilated stair wells
Video surveillance in hallways
Video surveillance in public areas
Well lit exit signs
Well lit parking area
Well lit walkways
Alarms are contiunuously monitored
Automatic sprinklers
Fire safety system has back-up
Guestroom windows lock
Guestroom doors are self-closing
Guestroom doors have security chain and secondary lock
Guestroom doors have deadbolt lock
Guestroom doors have security viewer/peephole
Emergency evacuation plan in guestrooms and hallways
Emergency exits for each floor
Hotel has its own power generator
Emergency lighting
Building meets all local/state/national bldg codes
Medical facility on property
Basic medical equipmenty on site
Doctor on call 24 hours 7 days
24-hour uniformed security staff on duty
Security escort available to parking garage
Hotel has a formal security policy
Restricted access to guestroom floors
Primary guestroom entrance accessible from interior
Exterior doors require key access at night
Multiple exits all open 24 hours
Distance to nearest police station - 15 minutes
Video surveillance of parking areas/front entrance
Video surveillance monitored and recorded 24 hours
Hotel has a valid regulatory/insurance certificate
Parking
Both valet and self parking facilities are available at hotel. Parking is complimentary for hotel guests. Parking is available outdoors only. Bus/motor coach parking is also available.
Located on the legendary Chao Phraya river in the Thonburi district of BangkokThe Peninsula Bangkok's unique W-shape offers wonderful panoramic views from every guest room. The Peninsula Bangkok is near the Hawthorne bridgeOffering nearby access to river crossing as well as all of Bangkok's major tourist attractions and business addresses. The Peninsula Bangkok is located 37 kilometers southwest of Bangkok's Don Muang international airport.
Facilities include the Peninsulas own riverboat shuttle service and sky train that bring the hotel close to all major shopping areas and tourist attractions. The hotel offers five restaurants and two bars featuring many different types of local and international cuisine. A fully-equipped business center and 24-hour room service and concierge are also available. Recreation facilities include a fully equipped spa and fitness center - 60- meter three-tiered outdoor swimming pool and two floodlit tennis courts. Traditional Thai massage is also provided at the fitness center. Golf bookings and transportation can be arranged at Thai country club - A well-known golf course in Thailand. The Peninsula Bangkok has received numerous international awards including worlds best hotel-by travel and leisure and best hotel in Asia by Conde Nast traveler.
All river view guestrooms and suites including 308 spacious guestrooms , 62 one-bedroom suites and 5 theme
suites are equipped with a private fax machine ,dataport , complimentary network high,speed internet service ,
,bedside control panel , 110v/220v dualvoltage , safe , CD player , IDD telephone , voice mail ,luxurious marble bathroom with two vanity units ,hands free telephones and built,in TV over bathtub.
web url www.peninsula.com
Location -
Located on the legendary Chao Phraya river in the Thonburi district of BangkokThe Peninsula Bangkok's unique W-shape offers wonderful panoramic views from every guest room. The Peninsula Bangkok is near the sathorn
bridge offering nearby access to river crossing as well as all of Bangkok's major tourist attractions and business addresses. The Peninsula Bangkok is located 37 kilometers southwest of Bangkok s Don Muang international
airport.
All arrivals for new years period 28/Dec-01/Jan require three consecutive night stay.
For all other arrival dates - No minimum stay required unless otherwise stated in rate rules or availability.
Time zone GMT plus 7 hours Weather information
Monthly averages
Hi temp / low temp avg.
Rainfall
January 0 c 32 f -8 c 18 f 55 mm 2.2 in
February 3 c 38 f -4 c 24 f 45 mm 1.8 in
March 8 c 47 f 0 c 32 f 77 mm 3.0 in
April 15 c 59 f 6 c 42 f 93 mm 3.7 in
May 21 c 70 f 11 c 51 f 94 mm 3.7 in
June 27 c 80 f 16 c 61 f 109 mm 4.3 in
July 29 c 84 f 19 c 66 f 94 mm 3.7 in
August 28 c 83 f 18 c 65 f 98 mm 3.9 in
September 24 c 76 f 14 c 57 f 82 mm 3.2 in
October 18 c 64 f 8 c 46 f 69 mm 2.7 in
November 9 c 49 f 2 c 35 f 84 mm 3.3 in
December 3 c 37 f -4 c 24 f 67 mm 2.6 in
Frequent guest
The Peninsula Bangkok participates in the following airline frequent flyer programs
Ana airlines
British airways
Cathay pacific airways
Japan air lines
Singapore airlines
Seniors programs
No special programs for seniors are offered at this time.
General manager
Mr. Charles L. Morris
charleslmorris at peninsula.com
Executive assistant manager
Mr. Moky Lam
mokylam at peninsula.com
Resident manager
Mr. Hans Hordijk
hhordijk at peninsula.com
Director of sales and marketing
TBA
Rooms division manager
Mr. Christoph KLeonhard
cleonhard at peninsula.com
Front office manager
Ms. Vivienne Lam
vlam at peninsula.com
Reservations manager
Ms. suphawan tuntivuthipakorn
stuntivuthipakorn at peninsula.com
Director of revenue management
Ms. Gracia Tan
gtan at peninsula.com
Head concierge
Mr. Yudhadanai Vesarach
yvesarach at peninsula.com
Director of public relations
Ms. Sirinate Meenakul
smeenakul at peninsula.com
Corporate locations near property
Citibank 5 km
Standard chartered bank 5 km
Bayer 4 km
Daimler chrysler 5 km
ABN amro 5 km
Kpmg 5 km
Pricewaterhousecoopers 5 km
VBisa/travel requirements
Please check with your local consulate for the latest visa and other travel requirements that may be in effect for
travel to Thailand.
Travel agent rates
The Peninsula Bangkok offers reduced rate accommodation to bona fide travel agents subject to availability and
management discretion. All travel agent rate requests must be submitted on agency letterhead and sent to the hotel direct. No electronic requests can be accepted
- Simply Peninsula - Valid 02jan10 - 24dec10 Minimum 2 Night Stay Required Package Includes - - Chauffeur-Driven Mercedes-Benz S-Class Airport Transfer - Daily Full Breakfast For 2 Persons - Afternoon Tea For 2 Persons Once During Stay - Daily Sky Train Pass For 2 Persons - Unlimited Journeys - Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access - Taxes Not Included - Cancel 24 Hours Prior Except For New Years Period - See - Cancellation Policy For Details . - Value The Experience Package - Valid 02jan10 - 24dec10 No Minimum Stay Required
Guarantee Policy- Deposit Required For The Following Special Event Dates - All Stays Including 31dec - See Deposit Policy. Reservations For All Other Arrival Dates Require A Guarantee At Time Of Booking Accepted For Guarantee - Credit Card Or Deposit Guaranteed Reservations Are Held Until Midnight Of Local Time On Day Of Scheduled Arrival . Deposit Policy- For Arrivals Including A Stay Over 31dec A 3 Night Credit Card Deposit Is Required At Time Of Booking. See Cancel Policy For Cancellation Requirements. For All Other Arrival Dates Deposit Is Optional And May Be Used In Lieu Of Guarantee. Accepted For Deposit -
The lobby
The lobby is a lively meeting place featuring breakfast, light meals and afternoon tea both indoors and outside
on the terrace. Its prime location provides the perfect opportunity to see and be seen as the world glides by and
features live music. The lobby bar is an ideal place for friends to meet.Share snacks and the latest news or for
business associates to gather for a quiet meeting all against the magnificent backdrop of the Chao Phraya
river. The ambience is elegant yet casual offering a certain comfort and unrivaled distinction for which the lobby areas of the peninsula hotels are renowned.
Meals served
Breakfast, lunch , dinner
Open hours - Breakfast 06:00-11:00
Lunch 11:00-14:00
Dinner 18:00-23:00
Afternoon tea 14:30-17:30
Non-smoking section available indoors
Dress code - Smart Casual
Children are welcome
Special menus - Low calorie and vegetarian
Price range - From THB 190 plus tax/service w/o beverages
Seating capacity - 126
Mei Jiang
Offering fine Cantonese dining in a serene and elegant restaurant with a resident chinese chef who has devised
banquets for royalty and heads of state. The interiors of Mei Jiang are reminiscent of an exquisite chines teak
house. Sliding lattice panels on the windows open to reveal a tranquil water feature lush landscape and surrounding waters that can be viewed from the restaurant. Five private dining rooms are also available. Mei Jiang is located on the garden level.
Meals served -
Lunch, dinner
Open hours - Lunch 11:30-14:30 , Dinner 18:00-22:30
Smoking is not permitted in the restaurant
Dress code - Smart casual
Children are welcome
Special menus - Low calorie and vegetarian
Price range - From THB 800 plus tax/service w/o beverages
Reservations recommended
Seating capacity - 155
Thiptara
Nestled on the bank of the Chao Phraya river under a majestic Banyan treeThiptara offers authentic Thai home-style food in a comfortable outdoor residential style. Based on the concept of a relaxing evening at a Thai home recreated with legendary Peninsula service style. Five traditional Thai salas hand-crafted,teakwood pavilions from Ayudhya have been harmoniously placed around an antique water wall on a wood deck amongst lush tropical foliage ,bridges and canals to recreate an intimate Thai house compoundLit by the glow of candles and bamboo torches while live Thai classical khim music plays in the background.
Meals served - Dinner only
Open hours - 18:00-22:30
Smoking permitted in posted areas only
Non-smoking section available
Dress code - Smart casual
Children are welcome - Child menu available
Special menus - Low calorie / kosher / vegetarian
Price range - From THB 190-1500 w/o beverages
Reservations recommended
Seating capacity - 68
River cafe and terrace
Located beside the Chao Phraya river The river cafe and Terrace restaurant offers a uniqueAffordable all-day
dining experience for breakfast , lunch , dinner , dessert or drinks Offering both indoor and outdoor seating. The river cafe and terrace lets you create your own international culinary experience by choosing your own combination of flavors and ambience. You can decide on eating either buffet-style or a La Carte from the large variety of local and international fare. An updated buffet selection offers an impressive assortment of mouth-watering gastronomy from around the world in a refined and appetizing manner. Individually presented portions at the indoor buffet stations as well as the a La minute prepared dishes in the Asian and western outdoor open kitchens all ensure constant freshness. Buffet items are guaranteed to have been prepared within the last 10 to 15 minutes.
Meals served - Breakfast , lunch , dinner
Open hours -
Breakfast - 06:30-22:30
Lunch 12:00-14:30
Dinner 18:00-22:30
Non-smoking section available
Dress code -Smart casual
Children are welcome - Child menu available
Special menus - Low calorie and vegetarian
Price range - From THB 550 plus tax/service w/o beverages
Seating capacity - 192
Jesters
Jesters is one of Bangkok's most happening and exciting dining spots and offers an upbeat contemporary mood combining striking interior design with award winning eclectic pacific rim cuisine. The restaurant has both upper and lower dining room levels with impressive views over the Chao Phraya river and the towering skyline of Bangkok.
Meals served - Dinner only
Open hours - 18:00-22:30
Smoking not permitted indoors - Only on the outdoor terrace
Dress code - Smart casual
Children 12 years of age and under are not permitted
Special menus - Low calorie and vegetarian
Reservations recommended
Seating capacity - 105
C1d - Superior Room W/1 King - Partial River Views C2s - Superior Room W/2 Twins - Restricted Views B1k - Deluxe Room W/1 King Bed - Full River Views B2t - Deluxe Room W/2 Twin Beds - Full River Views A1k - Grand Deluxe Room W/1 King - Panoramic Views A2t - Grand Deluxe Room W/2 Twins - Panoramic Views C1k - Balcony Room W/1 King - Balcony River View C2t - Balcony Room W/2 Twins - Balc River View T1k - Deluxe Suite W/1 King Bed - Living Room T2t - Deluxe Suite W/2 Twins - Living Room S1k - Grand Deluxe Suite W/1 King - Panoramic Views S2t - Grand Deluxe Suite W/2 Twins- Panoramic Views P1k - Thai Suite W/1 King Bed - Panoramic Views P1d - Terrace Suite - 37th Floor- Panoramic Views P1q - Grand Terrace Suite - 2 Bedroom Suite / Views S1q - Duplex Suite -2-Level 2 Bedroom Suite / Views
Swimming Pool Information- The Peninsula Features A 60 Meter Three-Tiered Outdoor Freshwater Swimming Pool Open Year-Round. The Swimming Pool Offers Views Of The Chao Phraya River And The Bangkok Skyline. Located Poolside - The Sports Bar Offers A Refreshing Selection Of Fresh Fruits And Fruit Juices. Guests Can Replenish Their Energy Levels After A Hard Workout - While Enjoying The Latest In Sports Entertainment With Sporting Events Shown On The In-House Television System. Poolside Refreshments Services Are Available. Pool Use Is Complimentary To All Guests. Pool Hours - 0600-2300 Daily Pool Dimensions - 197 Feet / 60 Meters X 30 Feet / 9 Meters Pool Depth At Deepest Point - 1.25 Meters / 4.1 Feet
The Peninsula Bangkok offers a limousine service to and from Bangkok airports 24-hours 7 days a week for an
additional fee. Prices are one-way and subject to change as follows
Airport Mercedes rolls-royce
BKK THB 2700 THB 3900
DMK THB 2700 THB 3900
To request a transfer from the airport-
Please include the following information with your request
All requests must be made direct to the hotel.
No electronic request can be accepted
Airport name
Departure city
Flight number
Arrival date and time
Number of passengers
Guest name
Credit card number and expiration date
Number of bags/suitcases
Mobile phone number if available
After clearing immigration and customs at Don Muang international airport; guests should proceed to the arrival hall and look out for the hotel representative who will be holding a Peninsula Bangkok signboard. To safeguard the privacy and security of our guests. We do not publish their names on the signboard.
The Peninsula Bangkok has a heliport on site for helicopter transfers
The Peninsula Bangkok offers a shuttle boat service to 3 points on the other side of the Chao Phraya river
The Peninsula Pier
The skytrain station adjacent to Taksin bridge
The river city shopping center.
The shuttle boat service operates from 06:00-24:00 hours
