The Chao Phraya River, the River of Kings, flows through the heart of Bangkok. Hotels along the river provide a relaxing alternative to staying within the busy city center and offer the opportunity to use the water taxis and witness everyday life along the river. Some of Bangkok's best hotels are located on the river and offer a wide variety of luxuries and amenities to help make your stay in this exotic city relaxing and memorable.
The world famous Mandarin Oriental Hotel has hosted royalty, heads of state and celebrities. Luxuriously appointed guest rooms, most with river views, and opulent suites include private butler service, personal mini bars, fresh fruit and flowers refreshed daily and much more. Ten restaurants provide guests with options that range from French dining at Le Normandie, a dinner buffet at Riverside Terrace, riverside Italian dining at Ciao and classical Cantonese cuisine at The China House. In their free time, guests can enjoy the Mandarin Oriental's luxurious spa, lounge by one of the pools or work out in the state-of-the-art gymnasium.
Mandarin Oriental
48 Oriental Ave.
Bangkok, 10500, Thailand
66-2-659-9000
mandarinoriental.com
The Peninsula Bangkok's W-shaped design ensures river views from every room. All rooms feature a walk-in closet, an oversized executive work desk, dual voltage (110V- 240V) sockets, daily fruit basket and marble bathrooms with TV and radio systems. With seven bars and restaurants and room service, the Peninsula provides guests a variety of dining choices ranging from authentic Cantonese cooking to Thai home-style cooking paired with world-class wine and impeccable service. Relax at the hands of the highly trained therapists at The Peninsula Spa by ESPA, work out with a personal trainer at the fitness center or lounge by the three-tiered swimming pool.
The Peninsula Bangkok
333 Charoennakorn Road
Bangkok, 10600, Thailand
66-2-861-2888
peninsula.com/Bangkok
Every room and suite in the Royal Orchid Sheraton has floor-to-ceiling windows with a view of the river, flat-panel cable television, spacious bathroom, Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed and an in-room electronic safety box. Suites provide all the luxuries of the guest rooms along with sweeping river and city views and exclusive service and amenities including complimentary fresh fruit daily and complimentary breakfast. Five restaurants and bars provide guests with options such as a "world cuisine" buffet at etc...on the river, royal Thai cuisine at Thara Thong and alfresco dining along the river at Sambal Bar and Grill. For leisure time, visit the Mandara Spa for a variety of spa and beauty treatments, enjoy the two swimming pools or spend time in the shopping arcade where you can purchase made-to-order clothing, authentic local giftware and gems.
Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Towers
2 Charoen Krung Soi 30 Siphya Bangrak
Bangkok, 10500, Thailand
66-2-266-0123
royalorchidsheraton.com
