The Peninsula Bangkok

One of Bangkok’s best known hotels, whose reputation for the finest quality and excellent service is consistently well-deserved. Located on the banks of the Chao Praya river, the Peninsula enjoys uninterrupted views across the lifeline of this busy city. Use the hotel’s own teakwood barge service to hop between the Peninsula and nearby shopping complexes or the closest skytrain station.

All you would expect from a Peninsula property and more, the style is a blend of traditional Thai and international luxury. All rooms contain silk clad finishes and marble bathrooms which even feature a built-in television above the bathtub.

Hotel facilities include a magnificent three-tiered swimming pool, wonderful spa, beauty salon and fitness room. The Peninsula’s restaurants are world class and include Cantonese, Thai and international options, as well as the award-winning Jesters restaurant, which serves Pacific Rim cuisine.

One of the hotel’s most unique features has to be the services offered by the Peninsula Academy, which can arrange culinary experiences such as dim sum preparation, or lifestyle experiences such as introductory classes on Buddhism. Particularly successful are the Kids Programmes, which include Thai Dance, Junior Chef courses and even a Diva for a Day, allowing your daughters to sample the best of Bangkok’s shopping before finishing off with a manicure!

PRICES Prices start from £76 per person per night in a Deluxe room or £80 per person per night in a Grand Deluxe room, based on two people sharing, including breakfast. Upgrade to Premium Economy on EVA Air from as little as an additional £175 per person per way on the London-Bangkok sectors.