The Peninsula
Our 2026 review ranks all 11 Peninsula hotels across 7 countries, with scores averaging 8.2/10 and nightly rates from $157 to $3,895. The Peninsula Istanbul leads at 9.9/10, while The Peninsula Manila is the cheapest entry point into the brand. Use the data below to compare properties, decide if The Peninsula is worth the price, and find the best Peninsula hotel for your trip.
THE RANKING
The Peninsula hotels ranked by score
BEST IN CATEGORY · THE PENINSULA
Category leaders
Rooms
10.0
The Peninsula Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
Location
10.0
The Peninsula Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
Value
10.0
The Peninsula Beijing
Beijing, China
Service
9.4
The Peninsula Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
Food
9.3
The Peninsula London
London, United Kingdom
Ambiance
9.3
The Peninsula Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
BROWSE BY COUNTRY
The Peninsula by country
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the best Peninsula hotel in 2026?
The Peninsula Istanbul ranks highest at 9.9/10, making it the top-rated property in the brand for 2026. It outperforms The Peninsula Paris (9.0) and The Peninsula Chicago (8.6) and costs less than both, with rates from $648 to $1,886 per night. For travelers prioritizing review scores over brand heritage, Istanbul is the clear winner.
Which is the cheapest Peninsula hotel?
The Peninsula Manila in Makati, Philippines is the cheapest, with rates starting at $157 per night and topping out at $351. It scores 6.9/10, the lowest in the brand, so expectations should be calibrated accordingly. For a better balance of price and quality, The Peninsula Beijing starts at $366 and scores 7.4/10.
Is The Peninsula worth the price?
It depends on the property. The Peninsula Istanbul (9.9/10, from $648) and Paris (9.0/10, from $1,944) deliver scores that justify their rates, and location scores across the brand average a strong 8.6. However, The Peninsula Beverly Hills charges $3,395–$3,895 per night for a 7.4/10 experience, which is difficult to justify versus competitors in the same city.
How does The Peninsula compare to Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental?
The Peninsula operates a smaller portfolio of 11 hotels, compared to the larger Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental footprints. Its average score of 8.2/10 is competitive, with location (8.6) as the strongest category and ambiance (7.5) as the weakest. Peninsula tends to excel in flagship Asian and European cities but is less consistent in its US properties.
Which Peninsula hotels are best for first-time guests?
The Peninsula Istanbul (9.9/10) and The Peninsula Paris (9.0/10) offer the highest-rated introductions to the brand. If budget is a concern, The Peninsula Chicago (8.6/10, from $525) and The Peninsula Shanghai (8.5/10, from $454) deliver strong scores at roughly a quarter of Paris pricing.
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