10/10
“Great stay from beginning to end. Excellent service. You know that you will be spoilt when you stay at St Regis.”
Attention to detail
A little too Much attention. Sometimes good service is also about discretion.
Bangkok · head to head
The St. Regis Bangkok vs The Peninsula Bangkok
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: The Peninsula Bangkok is $48 a night less. They are 3.6 km apart.
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The honest take
Book the Peninsula. It costs less ($365 vs $419), rates slightly higher with guests (9.3 vs 9.2) over a far larger review base (1,404 vs 426), and it sits directly on the Chao Phraya rather than inland on Rajadamri Road. The St Regis holds its own with butler service and a golf facility the Peninsula lacks, but for most travellers that's a narrow edge against a clear one. The two are 3.6km apart and in different worlds: one is glass towers and traffic, the other is a private pier and open water.
The look and the feel
The St. Regis Bangkok
The St Regis Bangkok occupies a tower on Rajadamri Road in the thick of the retail and business district, opposite the Royal Bangkok Sports Club. Rooms lean on warm colour, textured rugs and Thai artwork rather than the cooler marble-and-brass St Regis house style seen elsewhere; the effect is plush but corporate-adjacent, built for guests who want the Chit Lom and Siam malls at the door. The lobby is formal, butler desks and low lighting, and the whole building reads as a hotel for people doing business in Bangkok who want five-star comfort without leaving the CBD.
Business travellers and shoppers who want to be walking distance from Bangkok's malls, BTS and offices.
The Peninsula Bangkok
The Peninsula sits across the Chao Phraya in Klongsan, reached by the hotel's own boats, which changes the whole character of a stay: rooms face the river and the old city skyline rather than a street. It's part of the Peninsula group's house language of restrained Asian-influenced luxury, wood tones and generous glass, with the water doing the work that a view of a shopping street cannot. The pool and outdoor terraces sit right at the river's edge, and evenings there have a stillness that the CBD side of town doesn't offer.
Anyone who wants Bangkok to feel scenic rather than transactional, and doesn't mind a short boat ride to get to the shops.
The Peninsula, despite being cheaper, gives up nothing on the facility list except a golf amenity the St Regis has; the real trade is location, since Klongsan is quieter and requires a boat or car to reach the main retail core.
The Peninsula is the more beautiful place to be, simply because the river does more for a room than any lobby chandelier can.
The numbers
| The St. Regis Bangkok | The Peninsula Bangkok | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $427 | $379 |
| Guest rating | 9.2/10 | 9.3/10 |
| Reviews | 426 | 1404 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 3.6 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only The St. Regis Bangkok has
- Golf
Only The Peninsula Bangkok has
Nothing on our list that The St. Regis Bangkok lacks.
What guests actually say
The St. Regis Bangkok
- excellent attentive service
- room size and quality
- exceeds expectations
- service almost too attentive
“Great stay from beginning to end. Excellent service.”
The Peninsula Bangkok
- attentive friendly staff
- tasty breakfast and food
- immaculate presentation
- hotel feeling old
“We had the best stay , we look forward to returning next year :)”
Peninsula guests seem happier overall, praising warm staff and food with only one note about the building feeling dated, whereas St Regis guests loved the service but a couple mentioned it being slightly too intrusive.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
The St. Regis Bangkok
- Deluxe Room, 2 Double BedsRoom Only$421
- Deluxe Room, 1 King BedRoom Only$426
- Deluxe Room, 2 Double BedsRoom Only · free cancellation$426
The Peninsula Bangkok
- Deluxe Twin RoomBreakfast Included$370
- Deluxe King RoomBreakfast Included$370
- Deluxe KingBreakfast Included$391
In guests' own words
The Peninsula Bangkok
10/10
“We had the best stay , we look forward to returning next year :)”
Pure class
Immaculate presentation , great food and hospitality from all staff.
About each
The St. Regis Bangkok
Luxurious Accommodations Experience elegance at its finest at The St Regis Bangkok, located in the heart of Bangkok's commercial district. Each spacious room is adorned with warm colors, stylish rugs, and Thai artwork, offering a truly luxurious stay. World-Class Amenities Indulge in pampering at Clinique La Prairie Aesthetics & Medical Spa or enjoy…
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The Peninsula Bangkok
Luxury Accommodation with River Views The Peninsula Bangkok - SHA Extra Plus offers luxury guest rooms with stunning views of the Chao Phraya River. Each room is equipped with modern amenities and elegant decor, ensuring a comfortable stay. Top-Notch Facilities for Relaxation and Recreation Guests can unwind at the outdoor pool, stay active at the fitness…
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Facilities, in full
The St. Regis Bangkok
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
The Peninsula Bangkok
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Terrace
- Garden
- Lift / Elevator
Where they are
159 Rajadamri Road333 Charoennakorn Road, Klong-Tonsai, Klongsan
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