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When it comes to Five Star Hotels, Bangkok is one the world's best destinations. Not only does this famous capital of Thailand have a reputation for being one of the world's most desirable places to visit, but many of its hotels have earned high ranking positions on some of the globe's most prestigious lists. Aside from places to stay, the city boasts its famous river, wonderful food and a wealth of cultural curiosities and historical sights, altogether affording it a reputation as being one of Asia's top destinations for travellers of every variety.
The Chao Phraya River is considered the life line of the city. Many Bangkok Five Star Hotels enjoy a position of great prominence along its river banks, both east and west. Bangkok’s Peninsula Hotel is a good example of all the discerning traveller can expect from this intriguing city.
The city is well known for its seamless mixing of the new with the ancient. Voted by the readers of Travel and Leisure magazine as the 'World's Best' in 2003, those who find their way to the Peninsula, a wonderful paradise of luxury and style, will not be disappointed. Unusually for establishments of such prestige, the Peninsula is located on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River, while almost all of the other riverside Bangkok 5 star hotels lie on the west bank.
This location offers guests fine panoramic views of the cityscape across the river. As a 39-storey building, it's easy to understand why many comment on the spectacular vista from the rooms and suites, but a view alone would not have earned this great place the numerous awards and accolades which it has added to its long list of achievements.
While the building speaks of contemporary sophistication and design elegance, there is a touch of the tropical, oriental beauty and heritage about it. That guests can simply enjoy a five-minute boat ride across the river to find themselves in the bustle of the city with all its delightful food vendors, markets and temples (Wats), is only part of the attraction.
From the three-tiered swimming pool to the wealth of health and spa facilities, to the clever incorporation of the latest technology into the rooms, this is as sumptuous and luxurious as Five Star Hotels in Bangkok get. That is without even drawing attention to the food. All over Thailand food is enjoyed with a relish to rival any nation. It is such an important aspect that one of the accepted customary greetings translates into 'have you eaten?'
Those who appreciate exotic cuisine are likely to have sampled a few Thai delights in one of the many restaurants which have opened all over the world to meet the demand for the unique and delicious morsels. Kaeng Khiao Wan Kai is a chicken green curry and is one of the better known dishes, but food eaten in the country origin, especially food with such regionally specific ingredients and flavours, always compares favourably to the imported variety.
In addition to great accommodation, these luxury hotels often offer spa facilities, boutique shopping malls, fine restaurants and all contained within air conditioned opulent surroundings. Five Star Hotels in Bangkok are no different and have no has some truly delightful restaurants in addition to unparalleled standards of accommodation.
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