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most acclaimed spas, a legendary fine dining restaurant, a cooking school and the Bamboo
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Peninsula Hotel
HOTEL
$$$
( 0 2861 2888;
www.peninsula.com
; 333 Th Charoen Nakhon, Thonburi; r incl breakfast 14,000-25,000B, ste
70,000-130,000B; ; hotel shuttle boat from Tha Sathon (Central Pier))
After nearly 15 years
in Bangkok, the Pen still seems to have it all: the location (towering over the river in
Thonburi), the rep (it's consistently one of the highest-ranking luxury hotels in the world)
and one of the highest levels of service in town. If money is no obstacle, stay on one of
the upper floors where you literally have all of Bangkok at your feet.
Shangri-La Hotel
HOTEL
$$$
( 0 2236 7777;
www.shangri-la.com
;
89 Soi 42/1 (Soi Wat Suan Phlu); incl breakfast r 7600-11,300B, ste
12,800-120,000B; ; Saphan Taksin exit 1)
A recent facelift has the longstanding
Shangri-La looking better than ever. And a convenient location near the BTS, generous
rates, a resortlike riverside atmosphere and ample activities and amenities make it a clever
choice for families.
Millennium Hilton
HOTEL
$$$
( 0 2442 2000;
www.bangkok.hilton.com
; 123 Th Charoen Nakorn, Thonburi; incl breakfast r 10,000-12,000B, ste
13,000-13,800B; ; hotel shuttle boat from Tha Sathon (Central Pier))
As soon as you enter
the dramatic lobby, it's obvious that this is Bangkok's youngest, most modern riverside
hotel. Rooms, all of which boast wide-screen river views, follow this theme and are
decked out with funky furniture and Thai-themed photos. A glass elevator and an artificial
beach are just some of the fun touches.
