On the Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya River, The Peninsula Bangkok faces the towers of central Bangkok from a stepped riverside building. Every room and suite looks towards the river, with marble bathrooms, sitting areas and Thai details incorporated into the interiors. Three tiered outdoor pools descend through the gardens, and the Peninsula Spa includes treatment rooms and a fitness centre. Thiptara serves Thai food in teak pavilions beneath banyan trees, while Mei Jiang specialises in Cantonese cooking. Hotel boats cross the river to the Sathorn pier, connecting with the BTS Skytrain and the opposite bank.