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The Peninsula – Bangkok, Thailand

The lap of luxury in Bangkok, Thailand, the Peninsula hotel is located along the shores of the Chao Phraya River and offers exquisite views from many of its rooms and suites. The Peninsula is a 5 star luxury hotel with the elegance and service Southeast Asia is known for. Much like the Leela Palace in Bangalore and the Taj Palace in New Delhi, every effort is made to make you feel like royalty during your stay. The staff is excellent and will cater to your every need and the Peninsula in Bangkok offers a good range of services and amenities for its guests. Those staying at the Peninsula in Bangkok will enjoy beds that can be electronically adjusted for the perfect sleeping comfort, walk in closet, and a large work desk.

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There is also complimentary shoe shine service, like at the Dorchester in London, as well as a complimentary fruit basket to greet and energize you each morning. Another nice touch that will be especially useful for business travelers, is the complimentary wireless and wired Internet access available to all guests. You’ll be able to get more work done this way and be able to type away and send emails if you have to from your balcony with a gorgeous view of the Chao Phraya River or from one of the Peninsula’s many restaurants and cafes.

Head down to the River Bar to refresh you mind while you work or simply refresh yourself and enjoy a few days off. You can order a number of tasty yet light appetizers from bar that overlooks the Chao Phraya River. There are also 3 other restaurants at the hotel to choose from alongside the option of 24 hour room service. For a taste of the local cuisine head to Thiptara, the restaurant that specializes in Thai food.

Rooms at the Peninsula in Bangkok start at $400 a night and go well up from there. Aside from what we’ve mentioned above, you’ll also get access to the Peninsula’s exceptional fitness center and pool. The fitness center opens early and closes late and has a number of new treadmills, bicycles, and other cardiovascular machines for your convince. There are also free weights and weight machines, in addition to service by the trainers on duty to help you make sense of the equipment or give you a spot if needed. Also inside the gym there is a whirlpool, sauna, and steam room which makes it one of the better fitness centers of all the best luxury hotels in the world. Although the gym closes at 11pm, if jet lag catches up with you and you feel like a workout, the concierge will open it for you if you ask.

Reservations at the Peninsula are best made through their website and a while there is usually room if booking up to 2 weeks in advance, it’s best to call ahead as far as possible if there is an event being hosted during the time you plan on staying.

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