Hotel Riva Arun, Bangkok

392/25-28 Maharaj Road Bangkok 10200, Thailand (show on map)

Expert reviews

The Guardian review:

“With floor-to-ceiling windows in its 25 rooms and a lively rooftop restaurant with river views, the new Riva Arun makes for a great spot to soak in the scenery.”

Telegraph review:

“Riva Arun is a small, smart riverside boutique property, located in a historic Chinese shop house right in the heart of Bangkok’s historic centre, facing spectacular Wat Arun. It features just 25 bright rooms and a beautiful roof terrace restaurant with a tasty Thai-Western fusion menu.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Hotel Riva Arun, Bangkok. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 10th in Bangkok

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What guests liked

All you need to know

This 4-star hotel offers stylish and luxury accommodation for visitors and travelers in the city. The hotel is strategically set across the Chao Phraya which provides the most scenic and beautiful views for guests staying in the hotel. Another spectacular view is the Wat Run which is located near the hotel. The hotel is located near some notable places in the city; Tha Tien Pier is within walking distance from the hotel while the Museum of Siam is a short 5-minute walk away from the hotel premises. Suvarnabhumi Airport is the nearest airport and is located 35 km from the hotel.

The hotel offers stylish rooms that feature modern decorations and furnishes. The rooms are fitted with modern furniture and fully equipped with the best hospitality amenities such as full air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi for internet connection to stay connected to the rest of the world, room service and an en-suite bathroom that has some of the best shower amenities. Guests can enjoy breakfast provided by the hotel to start their day on the right note. Various dishes are offered on the menu which changes with the season.

This non-smoking hotel provides access to free Wi-Fi not only in rooms but other public areas of the hotel. The bed options offered and provided by the hotel are some of the best modern premium bedding options.

Delicious food is served in the on-site open-air restaurant where guests can enjoy local and international cuisines served in the most stylish of settings.

Enjoy all the excitement of the city from the rooms of Riva Arun.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.5
Noeleen

2 December 2023

Great location, lovely staff, good value.

Great location, very friendly and helpful staff.

More storage for clothes, not just hanging space.

4.5
Nicola

24 November 2023

Fantastic hotel in brilliant location

Hotel is in a fantastic location opposite Wat Arun. It’s perfect for visiting Wat Pho and the Grand Palace.

5.0
Somruetai

22 November 2023

The staff are so king so helpful so so so good, they are all so nice I would like to give 100/100 ❤️❤️❤️

Hotel has parking, elevator and very good staff all are so kind

Nothing

5.0
Seung

18 November 2023

Exceptional

Definitely will use this hotel again when I visit Bangkok later. Great location, stunning view with very supportive staffs

4.0
Amram

15 November 2023

Very good

outstanding location

the airconditioner in the lobby does not cool enough, the little rooms are tiny

5.0
Julia

11 November 2023

Exceptional

View from the room and location.

5.0
Kerry

8 November 2023

Amazing views, perfect location for sight seeing, friendly staff, fantastic food.

The location was perfect for the view of Wat Arun and the goings on of the river. Easy access to The Grand Palace and many temples. The staff were friendly, helpful and polite. The hotel was very clean and the room was well equipped. The food in the restaurant was especially good as was the service.

Nothing.

5.0
Fausto

31 October 2023

Above the rest Riva Arun for discriminating boutique guests.

True boutique small hotel. Staff is incredible nice . Historical area of Bangkok..all within walking distance and the river at your doorstep.

Older area/neighborhood some run down buildings… but also beautiful historical sites…

5.0
David

20 October 2023

Great wee hotel, right in the river. We loved it. David Cranmer

Very modern with lovely, helpful staff.

Nothing.

4.5
Justin

11 October 2023

Great service, value and location.

Outstanding location to see sights and access ferry. Rooftop views across river towards wat Arun. Easy walkability to other sights.

Room is compact but the bed was excellent. Really no negatives and it’s a struggle to even say anything neutral. The staff are incredible

4.5
Manoshi

7 October 2023

Amazing location, comfortable and great staff!

Location, Staff, Roof top restaurant, view of Wat Arun across the river, close to Grand Palace and Wat Pho, great massage in next alley, good access to ferry

Lighting at the bathroom mirror could be better

5.0
Lakmini

16 September 2023

Indulge yourself with a view to die for!

The view is spectacular and gets better and better as night draws in. The staff are very helpful. Hotel does decent room service and is directly opposite a Michelin rated restaurant. The flower market and reclining Buddha are in walking distance.

Would be nice to have an outdoor table to eat my room service dinner and breakfast whilst taking in the view. The coffee machine didn’t work so well.

5.0
Michael

6 September 2023

Great location, Great staff, Great views

Everything was really nice and the staff were excellent and always looking to take care of the customer. The staff were also very fluent in the English language so communication was no issue. The view from the rooftop bar and restaurant was great.

One small issue to note. Being able to make tea or coffee in the room was great, even having a room service option available was great to have, however there were no chairs or tables in our room which made these options all less practical.

5.0
Huebner

2 September 2023

Excellent, will come again

What a location for breakfast, friendly efficient service, good food

4.0
Chutanuj

23 August 2023

All staffs and house keeping team are very nice,friendly and excellent hospitality..

Very good location for visiting the temples and the Grand Palace. Wonderful views of the Chaophaya river and the Temple of The Dawn.

The hotel restaurant's menu does not provide enough varities of foods and the quality are not reasonable.

4.0
Expert

19 August 2023

Perfect choice for a first time visit

The location is fabulous, you can walk to many of BKKs great sites. The bed is super comfortable and the rooftop view is lovely. There is an MRT stop and a river ferry stops about 7 minutes' walk away. Both Wat Pho and Siam Museum (which is fabulous) are just a couple of minutes walk away.

The room is small and there is not much room for even average size luggage. Make sure you request a high floor to get a view, we booked months ahead but ended up on the first floor with a partial view. It's a bit quiet at night so if you like to eat later than 9pm you might like to be someone busier.

5.0
Jan

21 July 2023

Exceptional

Very helpful and nice hotel staff. Well equipped and spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Beautiful view of the river, Wat Phra Chetuphon and Wat Arun.

5.0
Jan

21 July 2023

Exceptional

Very helpful and attentive hotel staff. Excellent breakfast. Beautiful view of the river and Wat Arun.

5.0
Jan

21 July 2023

Exceptional

Very helpful and polite staff. Excellent arrangement of transfers to other parts of Thailand and to the airport. Nicely and practically furnished rooms. Breathtaking view of Wat Arun.

5.0
Francisco

2 July 2023

Amazing place, Well located and cozy!

The Warm staff and cozy boutique hotel, Love the location! Restaurant roof top so beautiful!

Prices on food are a little high, but worth it. at the restaurant.

4.5
Patricia

1 July 2023

Our stay was very enjoyable and a good experience

The location was great. We loved the staff. They were helpful and efficient

All was ok

4.5
Jill

28 June 2023

Excellent - especially the views from the rooftop restaurant

Location and rooftop restaurant

No pool

5.0
Vlad-gabriel

11 June 2023

Like the lotus flower it is all about new beginnings and standing up fresh

This was my first time travelling to Thailand and I am glad I made the choice to stay at Riva Arun in Bangkok. The heat was a huge shock for me after I landed, but I did not feel bothered by it during my stay in the hotel. Tobey and Pim did a wonderful job assisting me throughout my stay as I felt well welcomed and well informed. The amenieties in the room, the cold towels or lotus tea at the reception, the rooftop restaurant with a clear view to Wat Arun and the Chao Phraya river added so much value to my stay. I was happy that so many touristic spots were in walking distance, and otherwise I could hop on the boat or take the metro to reach out further. Thank you for having me!

The lightswitches in the room felt a bit confusing to me especially if I woke up in the middle of the night. Wifi coverage was a bit bad inside of my room.

4.5
Liza

6 June 2023

wonderful, staff was quite helpful and friendly

great location ,, modern yet comfortable

just first night lost power had to change rooms in the middle of the night

5.0
Franciane

25 May 2023

Nice room with vue

Great location with a superb vue

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar

Services

  • - Room service
  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Air conditioning

Activities

  • - Cooking class (additional charge)
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