The Peninsula Group Set to Open The Peninsula Bangkok in 1998

Scheduled to open in 1998, The Peninsula Bangkok is situated on the west bank of the scenic Chaophraya River in Thonburi, close to the Sathorn Bridge. Its ideal riverside location inspired its unique 39 storey W-shaped design, capitalising on the uninterrupted panoramic views, whilst adding a distinctive architectural statement to the Bangkok skyline.

At an average of 46 sq. m. net, guestrooms will be among the largest in Bangkok. All guestrooms and suites will face the river, and there will be just 10 guestrooms and two one-bedroom suites per floor.

Rating: 5-star deluxe Number of Guestrooms/Suites: 370 (including 61 one-bedroom suites, four grand deluxe suites; of which are one contemporary Thai suite and one duplex suite plus one Presidential suite).

IN-ROOM FACILITIES / AMENITIES

Distinct sleeping and sitting areas luxurious five-fixture bathrooms, with two vanity units, bathtub and separate shower and WC, plus TV and three telephones oversize desk ideal for business travellers handicapped rooms/facilities private fax machine CNN/Cable/Satellite TV laser disc/video player inroom safe voice mail mini bar

RESTAURANTS & BARS

• The Restaurant and Garden Terrace, all-day dining in a relaxed atmosphere.
• The Lobby, for snacks, light meals and afternoon tea.
• Mei Jiang, Chinese Restaurant, offering the finest Cantonese cuisine, with private dining facilities for up to 60.
• River Terrace, for barbecues overlooking the Chaophraya River.
• The Bar, perfect for pre-dinner cocktails.
• Pool Bar, enjoy light snacks and drinks by the pool.
• New Wave Restaurant, serving Asian and Continental cuisine.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

• swimming pool
• sundeck
• health club with aerobics
• tennis courts
• beauty parlour

OTHER FACILITIES / SERVICES

• Ballroom with capacity for 400 guests banquet style (Western and Asian), and four pre-function rooms; business centre with state-of the-art facilities;
• boardroom for meetings of up to 12 guests.
• airport pick-up/car hire
• 24-hour Concierge
• 24-hour Room Service
• babysitting; butler service
• foreign exchange
• laundry/valet.

TRANSPORTATION

Fleet of limousines helicopter service river boat with private pier for transfers to and from the airport.

About the Peninsula Group

Established in Hong Kong in 1973, The Peninsula Group is the operations and marketing division of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH), a publicly-listed Hong Kong company whose principal business is the ownership and management of prestige deluxe hotels, commercial and residential properties.

HSH's involvement in hotels dates back to 1866, when its predecessor, The Hong Kong Hotel Company, owned some of the finest hotels in China as well as in Hong Kong and operated what was, in effect, the first major hotel group in the Far East.

The Peninsula Group today comprises The Peninsula and The Kowloon Hotel in Hong Kong, The Peninsula Manila, The Palace Hotel Beijing, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Beverly Hills and The Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club at Carmel. The 370-room Peninsula Bangkok is scheduled to open in 1998, whilst hotels in Sydney, Jakarta and Hanoi, part of multi-use complexes, are scheduled to open in 1999.

The Group's hotels are represented by 9 regional sales offices in London, Frankfurt, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Tokyo, Singapore and Sydney, as well as The Peninsula Group Reservations Centre in Hong Kong.

In addition, The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Manila, The Palace Hotel Beijing, The Peninsula New York and The Peninsula Beverly Hills and Quail Lodge are all members of the Leading Hotels of the World and Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, while The Kowloon Hotel in Hong Kong is a member of Steigenberger Reservations Service, and UTELL International represents all hotels.