On arrival we were upgraded from G D/L room to a G D/L suite. This was a very impressive space with an exceptional view of the river and sky line on the opposite side. The service was impressive. The pool amenities top notch as was the food on the riverside patio. If I can find a negative, it is the lack of sit down space inside the front door as this is used to serve breakfast and afternoon tea. This must rank as one of the best hotels anywhere.

During 2008 business and leisure persuits have called me to Bangkok for three months. I've made the Peninsula my home for these three month of 2008 and it has been an incredible experience.

Service:

From the valet boys at the front door, bellmen, concierge, etc all I can say is "wow". Superbly efficient and genuinely concerned for their guests satisfaction. The Peninsula staff are very well trained and take guest service very seriously. Service requests are excecuted quickly and efficiently with a warm Thai smile.

The staff of the Peninsula Bangkok are world class and will attend to anything you may need.

Rooms:

The Peninsula Bangkok is celebrating it's 10th anniversary this year and I must say rooms are very well maintained and "fresh". Housekeeping is impeccable. All rooms offer sweeping views over the river to the city skyline. It is one of the greatest urban skyline views and it's at your window when you have the pleasure of staying in the Peninsula.

Suites are well worth the splurge offering a seperate living room with a small dining table, comfortable sofa and 2 side chairs. Additionally an adequate sized desk for work station is provided. Decor is restrained in a classical luxury hotel manner with wainscotted walls, oatmeal colored wool carpeting, harwood floor entryways and lavish marble ensuite bathrooms.

Rooms overall are very well designed and supremely comfortable even for a long term stay. Please note that they are lacking flat screen televisions and sound systems urgently need updating. Additionally in room internet (while free) can be erratic and very slow at times.

Pool, Spa & Gym:

Fabulous - a resort feel in a city hotel. The pool is stunning right on the Chao Praya River. The long pool with Thai Salas is a true oasis in the heart of the city with fantastic waiters offering top quality poolside food and beverage. A great place to relax and pass the day.

The Spa is gorgeous with sumptious treatment rooms and highly skilled therapists. Well worth doing!

The gym while a bit small is rarely crowded and adequate for a good work out. Personal trainers are always on standy by in the gym.

Dining Venues:

Thiptara, the Peninsula's signature Thai restaurant is not to be missed. Stunning garden setting right on the Chao Praya river. Delicious food served by a delightful and professional staff.

Afternoon Tea in the Lobby Lounge is a scrumptious must do experience. Don't miss it!

Most other meals I enjoy via room service which is always prompt and professional. The food quality is good and special requests are happily catered to.

Overall I can't stress enough how exceptionally comfortable, warm and inviting this world renowned hotel is. The Thai staff really make it feel like home. I can't imagine staying anywhere else in Bangkok. Highly recommended!

We spend three nights here and thought it was the best hotel we have ever stayed in.

Our room was amazing with a lovely river view and balcony.

The staff were extremely helpful and could not do enough for you. The water taxi was always there when we needed it and access to the sky train and shopping is very easy.

We ate all meals in the hotel. Breakfast was included in our rate and was very good.

We ate in the Chinese restaurant which was good and the Buffet in the evening was also the best we have ever seen.

Will return when we next have the opportunity.

I was a bit reluctant to stay at the Peninsula despite the favorable reviews and the Peninsula Group's reputation for great properties, but I decided to take the plunge and was extremely pleased with my decision. This is a great hotel. Impeccable service, great facilities, excellent food & beverage outlets, relaxing views across the river (in a city that is not exactly "relaxing). The hotel also has a very nice pool area with very attentive staff. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

With respect to location, some people have expressed concern about its location on the other side of the river from the Mandarin Oriental, Shangri-La, etc. This is really not an issue. The hotel has a shuttle boat that drops you off at the Skytrain station. The shuttle runs every 10 minutes, so you won't have to spend an excessive amount of time waiting on either side of the river. In fact, the ride across the river is quite pleasant.

Overall, I highly recommend this hotel and also feel that you get good value for money in comparison with some of the other luxury hotels in Bangkok.