Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok
Riverside hotel in Wat Phraya Krai offering spacious rooms with private balconies and complimentary shuttle boats.
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Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok provides a tranquil waterfront base featuring spacious rooms with private balconies and frequent shuttle boat connections. Guests consistently praise the comfortable beds, relaxing river views, and strong breakfast buffet spreads. However, the surrounding residential neighborhood offers minimal dining and shopping within walking distance, requiring guests to rely on transport. 258523
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers consistently praise the comfortable beds and expansive balcony views overlooking the river. 234
- The breakfast buffet draws wide acclaim for its varied spread, featuring dishes such as noodle soup and eggs benedict. 11
- Guests appreciate the reliable, high-speed Wi-Fi and large bathrooms fitted with separate showers and full-size baths. 2311
- The frequent complimentary shuttle boat provides an easy, breezy connection to the nearest BTS station. 2325
The catch
- While some guests enjoy the peaceful residential setting away from the busy city centre, others dislike having very few restaurants or shops within walking distance. 2225
- City-view balconies offer expansive urban outlooks, though some guests found the views distracted by construction cranes from the neighboring resort development. 23
Who it's for
- — Travelers seeking scenic river views
- — Guests wanting a quiet waterfront retreat
- — Visitors who value complimentary boat transit
Skip it if
- — Travelers wanting lively nightlife at their doorstep
- — Guests seeking extensive on-site restaurant variety
Seen on camera
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“there's so much stuff in this area it really is a prime location in the kind of Oldtown side of the city”
youtube.com1:50“he was just saying pillows are amazing on this bed but the whole bed itself is really really soft and I really appreciat…”
youtube.com6:29“The hotel is highly rated for service with a 9.2 score.”
youtube.com1:16“we have truly been loving our spot here and although it is definitely on the higher end budget wise if it is within your…”
youtube.com5:11“the restaurant is quite big there are plenty of seeds inside as well as outside but i like it out here it's it's really…”
youtube.com9:36“I've been here for a few hours and they've been the most polite staff I've ever encountered at any hotel so far friendly…”
youtube.com3:42“what a spread the hotel has prepared this romantic dinner right here on our balcony with the sunset wow amazing there ar…”
youtube.com6:53“i certainly had a very good sleep last night and it's so nice to wake up with this beautiful view of the river”
youtube.com9:22“here we have a little Lounge area Wi-Fi is really good in the hotel complimentary cakes and sweets”
youtube.com0:55“check out the view from their balcony this is the 13th floor and it's an absolutely incredible view Brad got a time laps…”
youtube.com5:13“one of the bad things about this hotel bad thing is that it's probably a little bit out of the way you have access to fe…”
youtube.com7:06“oh this balcony is huge look at this i cannot believe how big this balcony is there's so much space here and of course a…”
youtube.com2:37“one end of the hotel is on a quite a busy street which has got a few restaurants and cut little bars a 7-Eleven right at…”
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Score breakdown
How the 94/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
93Food
94Location
90Room
94Service
94- “As soon as the car pulled up, two valets were there to get our luggage and quickly led us to the lobby where we were assisted by a lovely man by the name of Jackie. His smile was infectious.” 26
- “Reply His smile definitely is infectious. His smile definitely is infectious. A really nice guy and he made us feel very welcome.” 26
Bed & Sleep
95Where it is, how to reach it
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Stay value
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Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 6 points above the modest median of 88, across 103 hotels in the same bracket. In Bangkok it sits 1 point above the local median of 93.
- This hotel
- 94
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 90
Based on 103 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
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- “The hotel's location by the waterfront in the more residential Wat Phraya Krai district towards the south of the city is a quiet one away from the busy centre of Bangkok. This makes it a pleasant place to retire to, but can make getting to other areas of the capital (especially with Bangkok's notoriously bad traffic) a bit of a chore.” 22
- “Very little within walking distance - the surrounding area is quiet with minimal restaurant or shopping options nearby. You're relying on the hotel or transport for essentially everything outside the property.” 25
- “there's so much stuff in this area it really is a prime location in the kind of Oldtown side of the city” On camera121:50
- “For someone who enjoys major walks (like me), it's not the most beneficial location, but unironically it did introduce me to a completely new neighborhood.” 8
- “The location is excellent. There is a 7:11 on the drive leading to the hotel where you can stock up on beers and snacks which are a little cheaper than the hotel!” 23
- “The riverside location is excellent - the hotel sits directly on the Chao Phraya with unobstructed river views from most rooms.” 25
- “In addition, you can drive 1 km from the Chatrium Hotel to the toll expressway, and it is also very convenient to go to Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi International Airport.” 4
- “All have large balconies with exceptional views out over the city - especially good considering the hotel's location right by the river - and most have separate living rooms...” 22
- “The bathroom features a separate bathtub and rain shower - practical for families.” 11
- “The air conditioner was solid, the pillows and bed fantastic, and shower water pressure quite good, too.” 8
- “i like these bathrobes and the towels are good too plus they have this cute little pillow for the bathtub very comfortable” 9
- “Untuk Chatrium Club Suite Two-Bedroom yang aku duduk nih, memang ada sorang satu bathroomlah. Yang dengan bathtub dengan shower, toilet lain, isk isk...mewah mewah.” 19
- “The bathroom was an excellent size, with a big separate shower and large bath.” 23
- “Another favorite part for me was the glass enclosed shower. It had a window shade that was pulled all the way down. If you notice, l pulled it all the way up so l could have the same awesome view while showering.” 26
- “the shower is nice and hot and i'm still amazed by how much space there is in this hotel suite” 9
- “Loved the view. Really couldn't get enough of it, from the little ones hauling along the huge ones loaded with goods tot he hotel boats to the speeding ones carrying tourists.” 26
- “The free food is great, but the best thing is the priceless view. Both bedrooms and the living room have vast views overlooking the Riverside Pier Night Market. It is highly recommended to choose the river view room when booking a room.” 4
- “Fabulous Hotel!!! The view is amazing...I love when hotels have floor to ceiling windows!!” 26
- “Loved the view. Really couldn't get enough of it, from the little ones hauling along the huge ones loaded with goods tot he hotel boats to the speeding ones carrying tourists. Fantastic area..and great hotel 🙂” 26
- “It did get busy but we always managed to find beds and enjoyed spending time here cooling off in the Bangkok heat. We had an excellent lunch around the pool too, the food was superb not cheap but worth it.” 23
- “Breakfast is also very good.” 10
- “Revisiting the River Barge restaurant for dinner time was even more impressive than breakfast. The buffet selection only got wider and the quality of food was quite good.” 20
- “Along with breakfast, and all-day coffee, tea, drinks and cookies, the lounge also offers an afternoon tea service that I highly recommend as well as cocktails and canapes from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.” 22
- “So our day bermula dengan breakfastlah, the in house breakfast, tahukah anda the hotel nih ada home made roti!! roti2 dia sedapppppppppppppppnya. Aku sampai dibungkuskan roti tu dek manager Chatrium bila dia tengok aku asyik makan roti tuh.” 19
- “The first meal we had there was a buffet which had so many different kinds of food including sushi and an amazing seafood soup.” 26
- “Along with all that, you still get a choice of main dish (we chose grilled prawns) and dessert. It was $20 per person for a meal that would have easily been at least quadruple that in the States for the quality and amount.” 26
- “Starting with the breakfast buffet, overall it was quite a good spread.” 8
- “the restaurant is quite big there are plenty of seeds inside as well as outside but i like it out here it's it's really cool sitting here right by the river” On camera99:36
- “The Chatrium Club Lounge is located up on the 36th floor. I had breakfast here on my second morning at the hotel and was impressed by the selection, though guests will certainly find a more comprehensive spread at the main restaurant.” 22
- “"Loved the variety of dining options, particularly the River Barge. Highly recommend!"” 17
- “There was a great selection of food, as you would expect at a 5 star hotel. It included all the english favourites and a continental selection, asian foods including curry and rice were also available.” 23
- “I loved the color in the dining area too, very vibrant.” 26
- “😉 The Restaurant at Chatrium Hotel Riverside: We ate at the main restaurant in the lobby area. We ate at the main restaurant in the lobby area. It was done in blue hues and blended quite nicely with the gold touches.” 26
- “what a spread the hotel has prepared this romantic dinner right here on our balcony with the sunset wow amazing there are some wonderful dishes here some macaroons some more dessert drinks” On camera96:53
- “With our Chang bottles empty, we resorted to coffee, which thankfully the hotel has an unlimited supply of.” 2
- “The buffet was well worth it, if just for those prawns and the buffet sushi alone which was excellent.” 26
- “Breakfast at Charount Restaurant offers live cooking stations with made-to-order Thai rice porridge, omelets, Eggs Benedict, and Pad Thai. The cold cuts and cheese selection ranks above average for Bangkok five-star hotels.” 11
- “I'm in love with the main restaurants interior design.” 26
- “More limited on-site dining - compared to the Shangri-La or Mandarin Oriental's extensive restaurant lineups, the Chatrium's dining is solid but less varied. You may find yourself venturing out more often for meals.” 25
- “The food was amazing as were the grounds.” 26
- “The dessert was excellent when l ate it separately.” 26
- “The breakfast buffet on the ground floor was enormous. They really filled up all of the space available with a very wide selection of items.” 20
- “i remember from when i stayed here seven years ago that the chatrium bed was really comfortable let's see if it still is yeah that's good” 9
- “he was just saying pillows are amazing on this bed but the whole bed itself is really really soft and I really appreciate that here in at Thailand as many of you will know” On camera126:29
- “i certainly had a very good sleep last night and it's so nice to wake up with this beautiful view of the river” On camera99:22
- “The bed was big and comfortable with luxurious sheets.” 26
- “As soon as the car pulled up, two valets were there to get our luggage and quickly led us to the lobby where we were assisted by a lovely man by the name of Jackie. His smile was infectious.” 26
- “"Just fantastic!!!!" - Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast, very clean.” 10
- “Fantastic views. It was really nice hopping on the boat which came so frequently.” 26
- “For further information for things to do in Bangkok, please do have a read of our Bangkok Post - What to do and not to do! We were very impressed with this hotel, the service, standard of breakfast, and in particular the location was excellent.” 23
- “After years in operation, the facilities remain well-maintained, the service is warm and attentive, and it maintains a stellar 8.8/10 on Google with thousands of reviews - a testament to time-tested quality rather than a marketing blitz.” 11
- “The service quality and process are mature and comfortable.” 4
- “Reply His smile definitely is infectious. His smile definitely is infectious. A really nice guy and he made us feel very welcome.” 26
- “The check in process went smoothly, so each of the hotel assistants bawak ke bilik kami.” 19
- “Even though it was quite busy everyday, the service was impressively good.” 20
- “The hotel is highly rated for service with a 9.2 score.” On camera181:16
- “"Comfortable stay with great amenities" - Very helpful staff, great facilities to enjoy, nice rooms.” 10
- “My stay at the Chatrium Riverside Bangkok was quite agreeable. Good room, good food, nice staff, and a practical shuttle boat.” 8
- “The lady at reception was helpful, and explained the benefits of my Club Lounge-access room.” 8
- “I've been here for a few hours and they've been the most polite staff I've ever encountered at any hotel so far friendly super helpful unbelievable just with the the breakfast alone they were coming refilling our coffees asking if we're okay full Smiles on their faces” On camera123:42
- “The check-in to the Chatrium Hotels and Residences was quick and efficient.” 26
- “Upon a quick and friendly check in process, I headed up to the 33rd floor to have a look at my massive suite.” 20
- “Swimming pool view is superb. We were upgraded to a 1 bedroom apartment and baby cot was a proper wooden cot, not a travel cot. Just great service.” 10
- “Maybe ada hiccups ke hapa kat sini, coz ada sekali waktu aku dalam bilik on the 2nd nite tuh, tetiba housekeeper masuk, salah bilik.” 19
- “Seeing how the staff interacted with the guests, yeah..you were made to feel very special indeed.” 26
- “Even with our huge dirty backpacks and dusty trek pants, Chatrium's friendly hotel staff immediately attended to us like we were in coat and ties and flowing dresses.” 2
- “And after a quick and painless check-in, we were scooted to our suite on one of the higher floors of the hotel.” 2
- “And from my own personal experience, Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok was really among the best Bangkok hotels. It's like a dream holiday 🙂 I m happy guest, either dari segi their rooms, services, its restaurant sampailah their helpful staff.” 19
- “"Exceptional service and the pool area was a perfect escape from the city hustle."” 17
- “"Superb Riverside Hotel" - Staff were amazing with us and our baby.” 10
- “Fortunately, the response of the hotel service staff is quite fast. After sending someone to check in person, they call again every few minutes to confirm whether the problem has been solved. The hotel service and process can be said to be quite mature and satisfactory.” 4
- “The living room was very comfortable. Connected to the living room was the biggest hotel balcony I think I've ever had.” 20
- “From the bedroom's desk, I enjoyed watching the boats go by as I got to my work.” 20
- “the favorable exchange rate which hovers at $1 to 35 Baht, 5 star luxury doesn't have to break the bank at all! You're right, the sunsets are absolutely magnificent and definitely one of our favorite things to do in the evening, sit on the balcony..free excitement 🙂 .” 26
- “We really enjoyed sitting on the balcony looking at the boats below and the sunsets were spectacular. Fantastic views.” 26
- “Since two rooms were too much for us, our friends from the Philippines were still en route to Bangkok, we settled in at the master's bedroom (with en suite toilet and bath and a private veranda, yeah) where a plush king-sized bed awaited our tired bodies.” 2
- “Fabulous hotel, the view, the huge room, the bed, the food...what is not to like.” 26
- “Sampai-sampai masuk je bukak pintu bilik hotel, ya besarnyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa bilik hotel nih! it's a suite hotel room! Since i m engaged under parenting blogger, depa bagi aku family room terus.” 19
- “The balcony wasn't very wide, the city view was ok, though next door there is a new Four Seasons resort being built, so you were a little distracted by the cranes!” 23
- “"The views from our suite were breathtaking! A fantastic stay in Bangkok."” 17
- “The bedroom was my favorite part of the suite. Very comfortable bedding with beautiful pillows.” 20
- “And after a quick and painless check-in, we were scooted to our suite on one of the higher floors of the hotel. Our jaws dropped at the same time as our backpacks did. Our room was huge! Like really, really huge!” 2
- “It took about an hour on a Saturday in transport to reach the hotel from the airport. We booked a Grand Room City View which we were really pleased with, it was huge!” 23
- “The sky burned with embers and the whole metropolis was bathed in warm golden light. Our balcony was the perfect place to capture everything and we snapped away until our fingers bled.” 2
- “The bed was big and comfortable with luxurious sheets. We really enjoyed sitting out on the balcony in the evenings looking at the lights and night boats. Very calming and romantic even :-).” 26
- “Connected to the living room was the biggest hotel balcony I think I've ever had.” 20
- “the shower is nice and hot and i'm still amazed by how much space there is in this hotel suite” 9
- “I also found that the air conditioning unit above the doorway leading to the bedroom was a bit drippy, meaning I occasionally found myself walking through a small puddle when going between the bedroom and bathroom.” 22
- “Reply We didn't want to leave the room either. We didn't want to leave the room either. It was that good! 🙂” 26
- “Hall besarrrrrrrrrrr, pastuh balkoni dia ya hampun boleh lagi buat lagi sebilik heh! I tell you the whole unit of this Suite is bigger than the 2 units of my condo!” 19
- “Through the sliding doors is the sizeable balcony with another two chairs and a small table, making this a great spot for enjoying a snack or drink while soaking in the view.” 22
- “Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok's rooms are huge - the smallest among them start at 60 sqm.” 22
- “The balcony wasn't very wide, the city view was ok, though next door there is a new Four Seasons resort being built, so you were a little distracted by the cranes! Our King Bed which was actually two single beds pushed together, which was really comfortable and plenty of pillows were provided.” 23
- “Welcome fruits and cookies are provided in the room, and the minibar also has various items. Free snacks and drinks are provided. The free food is great, but the best thing is the priceless view.” 4
- “We took off our shoes and savored the feel of soft carpet upon our bare soles as we checked out the floor to ceiling window that opens to the bustling metropolis below.” 2
- “There was a large room safe big enough for a laptop. We were very excited to find the work desk had a charge port which enabled all types of plugs, including english plugs and 2 usb ports to be used. This was great for charging multiple devices, simple things make us happy!” 23
- “International sockets are a little sparse, especially by the bed, and instead the hotel has opted to provide rooms with an extension box with two universal sockets and two USB ports on the desk. Functionally this is fine, though it isn't the most glamorous solution.” 22
- “check out the view from their balcony this is the 13th floor and it's an absolutely incredible view Brad got a time lapse last night and just absolutely amazing to check out at night” On camera125:13
- “oh this balcony is huge look at this i cannot believe how big this balcony is there's so much space here and of course as promised the view” On camera92:37
- “I would love to go back to Bangkok and would definitely want to stay by the river again. We really enjoyed sitting on the balcony looking at the boats below and the sunsets were spectacular.” 26
- “Strong value for a luxury riverside experience - regularly delivers a 4.5-star experience at 3.5-star prices compared to its riverfront neighbors.” 25
- “All-suite format at every room category - every booking gets a living area, separate sleeping space, and significantly more room than standard hotels at this price point.” 25
- “It did get busy but we always managed to find beds and enjoyed spending time here cooling off in the Bangkok heat. We had an excellent lunch around the pool too, the food was superb not cheap but worth it.” 23
- “Starting from €93 per night for a 5-star hotel rated 9.2/10 by 653 guests. Good value for the quality.” 17
- “Most definitely money well spent. Every possible thing you could need was provided.” 26
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- 1รีวิว Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok - โรงแรมติดแม่น้ำ ...wongnai.comReview siteDate not stated12 quotes usedRead originalwongnai.com
- 2The Chatrium Hotel Riverside, Bangkok from Abovelakadpilipinas.comReview siteDate not stated8 quotes used
“Since two rooms were too much for us, our friends from the Philippines were still en route to Bangkok, we settled in at the master's bedroom (with en suite toilet and bath and a private veranda, yeah) where a plush king-…”
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- 4Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok: A classic apartment- ...en.itravelblog.netReview siteDate not stated7 quotes used
“Chatrium Riverside Bangkok Hotel provides apartment-style accommodation with vast landscape and super large space.”
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“we have truly been loving our spot here and although it is definitely on the higher end budget wise if it is within your budget and you're just looking for somewhere to relax in the city and have like easy Transit access…”
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