"It feels like you might be in London when you're at The Peninsula in Bangkok's Thonburi neighborhood, thanks to the British racing vehicles parked out front. But the hotel's custom tuk-tuk reminds you that you're in Thailand. Rich, warm, toffee tones carry throughout the lobby and lounges; the space offers grand views over the Chao Praya and the Thai river homes across the water. The Peninsula swimming pool is among the best in the city; there's no better way to beat the heat in this famously hot capital than by taking a dip right on the river." - Jenny Adams