Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel
Hand-painted silk ceilings from Bangkok's original 1978 Peninsula landmark
About the Property
Originally built in 1978 as the Peninsula Hotel Bangkok, this landmark property features hand-painted silk ceilings, Jim Thompson silk throughout, and Thai art preserved since its opening. Operated as Regent, then Four Seasons, now Anantara.
Original Purpose
Purpose-built luxury hotel (Peninsula Hotels)
Highlights
History Timeline
King Rama I establishes Bangkok as the capital of the Rattanakosin Kingdom on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River.
Ratchadamri Road in Bangkok's Pathum Wan district develops as a prestige commercial and diplomatic corridor adjacent to the Royal Bangkok Sports Club.
The Peninsula Hotel Bangkok opens on Ratchadamri Road with hand-painted silk ceilings and bespoke Jim Thompson silk furnishings throughout its public spaces.
The Regent Hotel Group takes over operations, continuing the property's reputation as one of Bangkok's leading luxury addresses.
Four Seasons Hotels assumes management, maintaining the Thai classical interiors and expanding the restaurant and spa offerings.
Minor Hotels rebrands the property as Anantara Siam Bangkok, completing a full restoration that preserves the original Thai classical murals and silk décor.