Bangkok Trip 2009

Located on the legendary Chao Phraya river in the Thonburi district of Bangkok, the 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 40 kilometers from Bangkok International Airport. Facilities include the Peninsula?s 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 The World?s 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 and wireless high-speed Internet service, dataports, bedside control panel, 110v/220v dual-voltage, safe, CD player, IDD telephone, voice mail, luxurious marble bathroom with two vanity units, hands-free telephones and built-in TV over the bathtub.

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and by far its largest city with an estimated population of over 10 million. Just under 14 degrees North of the Equator, Bangkok is a tropical metropolis that is also one of the most traveler-friendly cities in Asia.

Bangkok, for many, represents the quintessential Asian capital. Saffron-robed monks, garish neon signs, graceful Thai architecture, spicy dishes, colorful markets, traffic jams and the tropical climate come together in a happy coincidence. It is difficult to leave with lukewarm impressions of the city.

Most of Bangkok’s sights are concentrated in the “Old City” on Rattanakosin Island. Of Bangkok's many temples, Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn), The Grand Palace, featuring Wat Phra Kaew (The Temple of the Emerald Buddha) and Wat Pho are a must for any visitor.

Bangkok also is an extremely popular place for all sorts of pampering. The options available range from massages and spa treatments to haircuts and manicures and even cosmetic surgery, all at prices far lower than in the West.

This lively night market is located in Bangkok's principal red-light area, spilling over onto busy Silom and Suriwong Roads. By day it is vendor-free, but at night it turns into a crowded shopping area, teeming with stalls selling T-shirts, dresses, jeans, gemstones, antiques, handicrafts, Thai silk, electrical goods and many other items. The place is a gem for all-night revelers and tourists who like to splurge on branded goods. However, be wary of poor-quality products and counterfeits. Police patrols provide that added peace of mind. Just about anything and everything is available on this street.