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Riva Surya Bangkok

Name: Riva Surya Bangkok
Address: 23 Phra Arthit Road, Pranakorn, Bangkok, TH

★★★★·9.4/ 10Excellent

·Hotels

📍23 Phra Arthit Road, Pranakorn · Bangkok ↗

📞006626335000 ext 7301·Official site ↗

2012 opened · 2012 renovated· 68 rooms· Check-in 02:00 PM / out 12:00 PM

Fitness facilities (surcharge)Guest education on local ecosystems and cultureAir conditioningSwimming poolLift / ElevatorSafety deposit boxAll 43 facilities +

Review

Official

Situated in the heart of Bangkok, right on the bank of the Chao Pharya River, this boutique hotel is surrounded by some of the city's most treasured historical sites. The Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and the bustling Khao San Road are all within walking distance, and Wat Arun is only three kilometres away. The hotel's deliciously stylish rooms are designed for both business and leisure travel. Each comes with an airy balcony with scenic city views, a plump bed with 400-count linens and complimentary Wi-Fi. The trendy onsite restaurant serves rustic Thai, pan-Asian and European cuisines made with fresh, organic and locally-sourced ingredients, while the sunny terrace and bar offer a selection of wines and cocktails as well as river views. Business travellers might make use of the business centre and multifunctional meeting room, and everyone can enjoy the hotel's sparkling outdoor pool and fitness centre.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 205 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-17

Guests praise the riverside location, convenient boat transport, and exceptional staff service. Rooms are spacious with great breakfast. Minor drawbacks include lack of BTS access, slippery pool tiles, and inconsistent restaurant value.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Surroundings9.6

Service9.4

Cleanliness9.4

Location9.3

Facilities9.0

Value8.9

Rooms8.8

＋ PraisedPrime riverside location & views · Exceptional staff service · Spacious, clean & comfortable rooms · Delicious & varied breakfast/dining

－ ComplaintsSlippery pool tiles · Average soundproofing · Construction blocking views · Breakfast booking misunderstandings

KEYIdeal for those valuing river views and service. Book river rooms, beware of wet pool tiles, and consider direct booking to avoid platform discrepancies.

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DiningSights

Jay Fai

Street Food, Thai · ★ Michelin

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There are some things in life worth queuing for. Welcome to one of them. Jay Fai has long been a street food icon, and for good reason — the begoggled chef’s signature crispy, golden-brown crab omelettes are wonderful and will remain long in the memory of everyone who’s tried them. If you’re looking for another reason to love the local legend, then also try her stir-fried prawns in yellow curry or one of the many noodle dishes. The queuing system is well organised but arrive knowing you’ll have to spend time standing in line – and bring cash.

1.6km

Nusara

Thai contemporary · ★ Michelin

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Nusara pairs refined cooking with a mesmerising view of Wat Pho, best admired from the softly lit rooftop. Olive-green interiors with gold accents set a quietly elegant tone. The journey begins with welcome bites, before guests descend to the main dining room. Highlights include a stellar Thai Wagyu stir-fry with holy basil and a delicate quartet of regional relishes – each dish telling its own story. One of Bangkok's most intimate Thai dining experiences.

1.8km

Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu (Phra Nakhon)

Noodles · Bib

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The tempting scent of sizzling pork greets you at this vibrant restaurant by chef Andy Yang. Their signature dish features nicely char-grilled pork loin slices atop savoury Pad Thai. Another recommendation is the Pad Thai with fresh prawns, stir-fried in their shell for sweet, delicious meat. For top-notch Pad Thai and skilled wok-based cooking at a fair price, this is your spot.

1.1km

Ten Suns

thai · Bib

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This popular old town stand sells legendary braised beef noodles soup; choose from multiple juicy, slow-cooked cuts like cheek, tongue, tendon, shoulder and shank – or go for the mixed beef option. The aromatic and salty broth is what makes this version stand out from the crowd, delivering a wonderful mellow flavour. The meatballs are well worth ordering too, offering a rich, meaty taste and accompanied by more broth.

1.2km

Kolun.h

Noodles · Bib

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Renowned for Hainanese-style rice noodles, Kolun.h has been serving locals since 1997. The signature dish comes with rich or clear broth, braised pork, radish and crispy pork belly. Don't miss the peppery-flavoured goat meat in an aromatic herb soup. Expect long queues at peak times.

1.2km

Thai Tham

Thai-Chinese, Small eats · Bib

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This well-loved little shop has been passed down the generations for over a century. They specialise in offal, and their signature dish showcases stewed pig's brain, which is prepared fresh each morning by octogenarian owner Sudjit Suranan. Try the starter of Chinese liver sausage, too.

1.2km

K. Panich

Street Food · Bib

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This iconic family-run eatery serves delectable mango sticky rice made to a recipe that has been handed down the generations for 80 years. Their preparation is masterful: the flavour of the steamed sweetened sticky rice is enhanced by the richness of coconut milk.

1.2km

Potong

Innovative · ★ Michelin

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Traditional and novel converge at this Thai-Chinese fine dining restaurant from chef Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij. Set in a historical Sino-Portuguese building that once housed Pam's family’s Chinese pharmacy, Potong blends rustic and modern décor from the ground-floor bar to the rooftop chill space. Her progressive tasting menu, offered as a single set with optional upgrades, is infused with storytelling and showcases creative use of Chinese ingredients. To make it even better, ask the sommelier for a wine pairing.

3.0km

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Riva Surya Bangkok

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 4

Premium Riva Room with River View and Balcony

Deluxe Riva Room with River View and Balcony

Urban Room City View and Balcony

Riva Room with River View No Balcony

Facilities · 43

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