Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately THB 450 per person.

Are pets allowed at the property?

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 14:00 and check-out is at 12:00. Guests must contact the property in advance for early or late check-in/check-out arrangements.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Bangkok City Centre, steps from Wat Pho and 4 minutes by foot from Museum of Siam. It is 0.4 mi from Grand Palace and 0.9 mi from Temple of the Emerald Buddha.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Riva Arun Bangkok Hotel - Stunning Views Await

What guests think

At Riva Arun Bangkok, guests describe a charming boutique stay by the Chao Phraya River with memorable cityscapes, easy sightseeing access, and a personable atmosphere that makes short visits and first-time trips to Bangkok feel smooth, scenic, and welcoming.

Service is widely praised as exceptionally warm and attentive, with staff frequently going above and beyond. Rooms deliver striking river or temple outlooks but are often compact with limited seating or storage, and some guests report river noise at night. Breakfast and the rooftop restaurant are well regarded for taste and setting, though a few mention slow pacing or average breakfast. Expect a view-led, service-focused boutique stay ideal for temple-hopping if you are comfortable with smaller rooms.

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Facilities

The rooftop bar/restaurant is a clear highlight, offering panoramic river and temple outlooks used for breakfast and dinner.

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Joel

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This charming boutique hotel has a dramatic view of Wat Arun and The Chao Praya River. Located in Tha Tien and close to the Flower Market and Wat Po, ferries, subway, and taxis of all types are also convenient. Attentive staff made this stay a pleasure. Roof top bar should not be missed. We look forward to returning.

10

kim

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This area is very convenient in Bangkok Close to some of the major sights to see. MRT and river transport easily accessible from here The staff is great - very helpful and with that unique blend of Thai elegance and hospitality. The rooftop restaurant is very good and the staff here is charming and elegant A gem on the riverside!

10

Cheryl

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great home base for exploring Bangkok! We were within walking distance to many popular sites. The food and views from the rooftop restaurant were incredible.

10

Marta

Jan 24, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning views, the location couldn't be better for a first time visitor. The staff were exceptional with their service. Roof top patio at night gives you perfect views of all 3 temples in the area. Pier in front of hotel makes it support simple to get across to Wat Arun. Very safe and walkable area.

10

Michael

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Fantastic location in the heart of the Grand Palace and Wat Po Temple. Beautiful property with modern rooms and a great view from the rooftop for breakfast and dinner.

10

Barbara S.

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a lovely hotel with a rooftop restaurant that had an incredible view! The staff were very accommodating and the location was great.

10

Mark

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable room and friendly staff. Great views from roof to restaurant.

10

An H

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location to all nearby temple attractions. Staff very helpful with taxi setup and guidance on using metro and ferry service. Amazing view of the temple light show at night. Lovely breakfast buffet selections. Good location for first time visitors to Bangkok

10

elizabeth

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful views of the river, the hotel was so clean and the staff were super nice and friendly and welcoming!! The breakfast on the roof top was excellent and the staff was super helpful!! Had a wonderful time and hope to visit w!!

8

Gail

Mar 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property overlooked the river and temples. The temples were all lit up at night and the view was stunning. The hotel was within walking distance of The Grand Palace and ferry stops. There was a really lovely rooftop bar too.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the hotel and rooms as very clean, with attentive housekeeping; a few note stained shower curtains or minor wear.

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Derek

Jan 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is very clean, the staff are polite, attentive and always greet you with a smile. The location is excellent if, like me you want to see the Grand Palace, The Reclining Buddha and other nearby temples. The location is safe. I would definitely stay here again.

10

Jost

Mar 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Klasse Lage, sehr sauber, freundliches Personal, gutes Preis- Leistungsverhältnis.

10

Carl

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic. Couldn’t have asked for more. Kind staff beautiful views. Clean rooms.

10

Jeffrey

Jan 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This is the very best hotel I’ve ever stayed in, in all my travels around Asia. The staff are incredibly kind and guest-obsessed. As a boutique hotel with only 25 rooms, they are able to learn about each guest, like remembering 2 nights later that hubby & I like our cocktails with less/ no added sweetness. The reception staff are friendly and welcoming and the housekeeping team keep the room spotless. The crisp, freshly pressed bed linens are sure to impress! Would live here if I could. ❤️

8

Mark

Dec 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

For tourist purposes, this was a great location with most of the main tourist sights within walking distance. The room is smaller than it appeared in the pictures - especially the bathroom. I was not a fan of all of the mirrors but I guess it does help make the room reel a little bigger. Our room did have an amazing view of Wat Arun across the river which is why I am giving this place 4 stars instead of three. It is located on little one-way street, and it seemed like we had to walk past a lot of garbage on the block to get to our hotel. In hindsight, I would have made the taxi driver take us to the front door of the hotel when we first arrived so we would have had a better first impression. The room was cleaner than it felt at first too. There was discoloration on the door and frame which may have been just a poor choice in paint colors. I wiped the room down with cleanup sheets, and it was still pretty clean afterwards. The toilet and shower in the small bathroom are separated by a shower curtain which also looked dirty. With all of the negative stuff out of the way, I have to say that the staff was amazingly helpful with any questions about the hotel, restaurants, and visiting the nearby sites. Speaking of restaurants, there two really good ones right across the street; Supanniga and Rongos. I have to say that if I were to return to Bangkok, I would try to find a more modern hotel in a different location.

10

David

Dec 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

One of the best hotels I've ever stayed in. Rooms were very clean, pretty, and functional. Service was top-notch - better than I've had at the Ritz Carlton Hong Kong, various other 5 star hotels, etc. Extremely generous and kind staff.

10

Marissa

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful stay at Riva Arun. The staff greeted us immediately after our car arrived, and served us some Thai tea as we checked in. The staff were so kind, friendly and extremely helpful. The room was comfortable and clean. The location is superb - walkable to the Flower market, Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. A ferry stop was just a few steps away from the hotel entrance and took you right across the river to Wat Arun. Plus there are many restaurants to choose from. So convenient! Highly recommend!

10

Scott

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

By the pics online I thought the hotel was right on the water, it is not. There is a restaurant in front of it. The hotel rooftop view is the view online. Great view from up there. Staff was helpful, room was clean and the shower was great. No problem getting hot water.

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Abby

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

First of all, the location can’t be beat. The rooms are clean and bed was comfy. There is just no space for luggage. No luggage rack. Feng shui of rooms is terrible. We had to get creative to access our clothing. Other than that, we really liked it.

8

Sandrine

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is very great. The view from some rooms of the hotel and from the restaurant is wonderful. The staff is so kind and helpful! But the curtain in the shower was stained. And at the 3rd floor, you can hear the boats on the river, even during the night! The A/c in the first room was

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Rooms

Rooms showcase impressive river or Wat Arun vistas, and some categories include private jacuzzis; many are compact with small bathrooms, limited storage or seating, and occasional river noise at night. A few report layout quirks or fluctuating shower temperature.

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Michael

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Small rooms tastefully done. Bathroom not suutabke for large people or people who have mobility problems

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Sandrine

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is really well placed! So close from the temples!! The view was excellent from some rooms and restaurant in rooftop. Be aware the as from the 3rd floor, you will hear the traffic on the river, even at 4AM…

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AKIRA

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

スタッフの皆様には大変素晴らしいおもてなしをいただき、2泊3日とても快適に過ごさせていただきました。チャオプラヤー川を挟むワットアルンの絶景、スタッフの皆さまの笑顔、朝食のクオリティ。本当にありがとうございました。一つだけ、ぜひご検討いただければと思いました。 402号室のトイレのドアがかなり重く、開閉に男性の私でもかなりの力が必要でした。重厚な素材で作られているのはデザイン的にも素敵だと思うのですが、女性やお年寄りのお客様だと手首を痛めてしまう可能性もあるかと思いました。ドアクローザーの調整や蝶番に油を差す、またはスローダウン機能付きのものに交換するだけでも、かなり滑らかに開閉できると思います。改善できれば、さらに良くなると思いました。

10

brian

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Jacuzzi room was amazing and the place had a beautiful aroma

8

susan

Nov 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice! The only thing was my shower would Get hot and cold and the water would go towards the toilet. I learned to not Point the water out but stood directly under

10

Anne

Jan 13, 2023

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Stayed 19,370 nights

The property is lovely and the staff very friendly and helpful. The studio room we had was very small with little room for our two pieces of luggage and two carry-one. I’d stay here again if a larger room were available. The property has fantastic views of Wat Arun and the rooftop restaurant is wonderful.

8

Abby

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

First of all, the location can’t be beat. The rooms are clean and bed was comfy. There is just no space for luggage. No luggage rack. Feng shui of rooms is terrible. We had to get creative to access our clothing. Other than that, we really liked it.

10

Tony

Mar 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Top class service from the staff. An issue with the first room meant I was immediately moved to another of the same type, premium jacuzzi suite. The whole stay was just amazing and relaxing, just what I needed. The view of Wat Arun of course stunning. My only small moan would be that the wonderful rooftop restaurant was always somewhat chaotic. The staff always seemed in a flutter, getting your first drink seems to take a long time, and food service can be very slow...there are only 15 ish 2 seater tables so the reason for the above mentioned is not obvious. Having said that, the staff are very helpful, the Thai fusion food is excellent but the limited menu seemed to run out of some items very early in the evening. Overall definitely worth a visit, I certainly will stay again. It beats a lot of the high priced hotels on the river in BKK

8

Sandrine

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is very great. The view from some rooms of the hotel and from the restaurant is wonderful. The staff is so kind and helpful! But the curtain in the shower was stained. And at the 3rd floor, you can hear the boats on the river, even during the night! The A/c in the first room was

8

Elizabeth

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient location with beautiful views from rooms and rooftop restaurant! Room are small but have everything you need and the staff is incredibly dedicated and helpful.

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Service

Service is a major strength—friendly, proactive, and accommodating, with staff often going the extra mile. Occasional negatives mention slow rooftop or check-in service.

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Teresa

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our 3 night stay immensely. The staff is outstanding.

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T

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was first class and the staff went above and beyond to take care of you. I highly recommend staying here!

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SALVADOR

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

La ubicación excelente ,muy cerca del Palacio real y el Buda acostado , el hotel es pequeño y los alrededores son de un barrio de escasos recursos y la habitación pequeña, no es para disfrutar de ella , solo para dormir y tomar un baño. La atención del staff del sky bar debe mejorarse, poca gente y muy lentos

10

David

Dec 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

One of the best hotels I've ever stayed in. Rooms were very clean, pretty, and functional. Service was top-notch - better than I've had at the Ritz Carlton Hong Kong, various other 5 star hotels, etc. Extremely generous and kind staff.

10

Billy

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing! The customer service is top notch here and the happy smiles made our stay the best ever. Thank you to all the staff.

10

Marissa

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful stay at Riva Arun. The staff greeted us immediately after our car arrived, and served us some Thai tea as we checked in. The staff were so kind, friendly and extremely helpful. The room was comfortable and clean. The location is superb - walkable to the Flower market, Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. A ferry stop was just a few steps away from the hotel entrance and took you right across the river to Wat Arun. Plus there are many restaurants to choose from. So convenient! Highly recommend!

10

Marissa

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The service was absolutely amazing

10

TONY

Dec 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great small hotel, the premium jacuzzi rooms are superb. The only letdown is check-in, it took almost hale an hour. There were at least six staff there more interested in serving iced coffee. I had to ask FOUR times before someone finally did what was needed, three minutes work took half an hour, very poor front of house with staff acting like children and no-one knowing what anyone was doing.

10

Lane

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazing!!! The staff is fantastic! Welcoming and helpful on every level. Our room was originally on the floor-level with the rooftop restaurant across the little road. Uncomfortable for us if we had the curtains open to see the view Wat Arun. When I called the desk and asked if we could be moved they said while they were full that night if we packed our bags and left them in the room when we went out the next day they would move us as we were there 4 nights. Smooth as clockwork. Definitely recommend a stay

10

Tony

Mar 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Top class service from the staff. An issue with the first room meant I was immediately moved to another of the same type, premium jacuzzi suite. The whole stay was just amazing and relaxing, just what I needed. The view of Wat Arun of course stunning. My only small moan would be that the wonderful rooftop restaurant was always somewhat chaotic. The staff always seemed in a flutter, getting your first drink seems to take a long time, and food service can be very slow...there are only 15 ish 2 seater tables so the reason for the above mentioned is not obvious. Having said that, the staff are very helpful, the Thai fusion food is excellent but the limited menu seemed to run out of some items very early in the evening. Overall definitely worth a visit, I certainly will stay again. It beats a lot of the high priced hotels on the river in BKK

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Location

Exceptionally convenient for sightseeing—within walking distance of Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and ferries/MRT—making temple-hopping easy. A few guests felt photos implied rooms sat directly over the water or found nearby lanes a bit gritty.

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Michelle

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved staying at the Riva Arun. The location fantastic. Easy walk to many temples and right in front of the water taxi. Highly recommend staying here.

8

Emanuel

Jun 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel, beautiful views of Wat Arun & Presidential Palace. Located on river in a very dirty area with few dining options. On Saturday & Sunday, not a single front desk staffer spoke a word of English. Nice, but probably many better choices in Bangkok.

10

mitchell

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy access to the temples, palace and water taxis. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Wide array of dining options nearby. An excellent value.

8

Mark

Dec 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

For tourist purposes, this was a great location with most of the main tourist sights within walking distance. The room is smaller than it appeared in the pictures - especially the bathroom. I was not a fan of all of the mirrors but I guess it does help make the room reel a little bigger. Our room did have an amazing view of Wat Arun across the river which is why I am giving this place 4 stars instead of three. It is located on little one-way street, and it seemed like we had to walk past a lot of garbage on the block to get to our hotel. In hindsight, I would have made the taxi driver take us to the front door of the hotel when we first arrived so we would have had a better first impression. The room was cleaner than it felt at first too. There was discoloration on the door and frame which may have been just a poor choice in paint colors. I wiped the room down with cleanup sheets, and it was still pretty clean afterwards. The toilet and shower in the small bathroom are separated by a shower curtain which also looked dirty. With all of the negative stuff out of the way, I have to say that the staff was amazingly helpful with any questions about the hotel, restaurants, and visiting the nearby sites. Speaking of restaurants, there two really good ones right across the street; Supanniga and Rongos. I have to say that if I were to return to Bangkok, I would try to find a more modern hotel in a different location.

10

Marta

Jan 24, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning views, the location couldn't be better for a first time visitor. The staff were exceptional with their service. Roof top patio at night gives you perfect views of all 3 temples in the area. Pier in front of hotel makes it support simple to get across to Wat Arun. Very safe and walkable area.

8

Stephanie

Mar 14, 2023

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It was a lovely hotel and staff were pleasant however having turned up to the property it wasn’t like the photos. I thought this was right on the river whilst it is literally a short walk you are surrounded by small local shops and 2 overprices restaurants over the road. It’s in a good location as we did an excursion and we only had to meet over the road but it wasn’t how the photos portray but nevertheless it was still a pleasant stay.

10

Brian

Apr 27, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, easy walk from Sanam Chai station. Our room had a great view of the highly entertaining Chao Phraya river. We enjoyed the rooftop restaurant for both breakfast and dinners. Also close to Grand Palace. Glad we chose the Riva Arun!

10

An H

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location to all nearby temple attractions. Staff very helpful with taxi setup and guidance on using metro and ferry service. Amazing view of the temple light show at night. Lovely breakfast buffet selections. Good location for first time visitors to Bangkok

10

Don

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Spectacular property right on the Chao Praya River..Walking distance to The Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and the Flower Market diagonally across from Wat Arun.. River Ferries and the Tourist Boat make convenience access to a good portion of Bangkok

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Anna

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pictures on line showed us beinf in the water. That was not accurate. Our room faced the river but not right up to the river

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Dining

Breakfast and on-site dining receive strong praise for taste and the rooftop setting; many guests recommend eating here. Some mention average breakfast or slow pacing and limited menu items in the evening.

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Alice

Jul 6, 2023

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Amazing place! Unbeatable location with fantastic views of Wat Arun. We wanted to stay here when we returned to Bangkok but they were all filled up so the staff helped us find and alternative option and even transported some of our luggage for us. The staff was wonderful and extremely helpful. Breakfast on the rooftop in the morning was delicious!

10

kim

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This area is very convenient in Bangkok Close to some of the major sights to see. MRT and river transport easily accessible from here The staff is great - very helpful and with that unique blend of Thai elegance and hospitality. The rooftop restaurant is very good and the staff here is charming and elegant A gem on the riverside!

10

Cheryl

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great home base for exploring Bangkok! We were within walking distance to many popular sites. The food and views from the rooftop restaurant were incredible.

10

Vicki

Dec 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

All of the food we had was fabulous and on Halloween the staff provided really cute drinks and desserts with the Halloween theme. At the end of the trip they gave each of us a hand drawn, thank you card that was priceless. The staff was invaluable during the entire trip And we really appreciate everything they did for us.

10

Michael

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Fantastic location in the heart of the Grand Palace and Wat Po Temple. Beautiful property with modern rooms and a great view from the rooftop for breakfast and dinner.

10

Françoise

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptionnel ! La vue bien entendu... Compliments aux chefs, les repas étaient délicieux et les équipes au top. La décoration est de très bon goût. Rien à redire.

10

An H

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location to all nearby temple attractions. Staff very helpful with taxi setup and guidance on using metro and ferry service. Amazing view of the temple light show at night. Lovely breakfast buffet selections. Good location for first time visitors to Bangkok

10

elizabeth

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful views of the river, the hotel was so clean and the staff were super nice and friendly and welcoming!! The breakfast on the roof top was excellent and the staff was super helpful!! Had a wonderful time and hope to visit w!!

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Marion

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Joli hôtel , vue exceptionnelle, situation en plein cœur du quartier historique . Chambres jolies mais très petites, ok pour une nuit mais pas bcp plus Petit déjeuner de qualité très moyenne

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Tony

Mar 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Top class service from the staff. An issue with the first room meant I was immediately moved to another of the same type, premium jacuzzi suite. The whole stay was just amazing and relaxing, just what I needed. The view of Wat Arun of course stunning. My only small moan would be that the wonderful rooftop restaurant was always somewhat chaotic. The staff always seemed in a flutter, getting your first drink seems to take a long time, and food service can be very slow...there are only 15 ish 2 seater tables so the reason for the above mentioned is not obvious. Having said that, the staff are very helpful, the Thai fusion food is excellent but the limited menu seemed to run out of some items very early in the evening. Overall definitely worth a visit, I certainly will stay again. It beats a lot of the high priced hotels on the river in BKK

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $140	2 $246	3 $123	4 $148	5 $151	6 $172	7 $147
8 $151	9 $253	10	11 $118	12 $117	13 $148	14
15 $151	16 $190	17 $161	18	19 $156	20 $148	21
22 $147	23 $148	24	25 $142	26 $150	27 $150	28
29 $154	30 $159

Riva Arun Bangkok

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Riva Arun Grand Deluxe, River View

Riva Arun Studio

Riva Arun Superior

Riva Arun Deluxe

Riva Arun Grand Deluxe Jacuzzi

Riva Arun Premium Jacuzzi Suite

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