Bangkok hotels near Wat Bowonniwet Vihara

Pros: Our first time in Bangkok was made so much better by staying at Riva Surya. Upon arrival we were immediately offered an upgrade to a suite at no additional cost and the staff were so friendly, efficient and caring to our needs (Kevin in particular). The place itself was beautiful, clean and really well located. Just a 5 minute walk from Koh San Road and around 10-15 minute to the Grand Palace, this is an idyllic tourist hotspot for sightseeing. We absolutely loved that the hotel was located on the river, and on our second day the hotel organised a private longboat round the river upon request. It was just my boyfriend and I, so it was very romantic as well as seeing parts of Bangkok we would have never seen otherwise - 100% recommend doing this on a beautiful, sunny day.

Cons: There was nothing to dislike about the property!

Pros: Location is good. Pool is always welcome with the view of the river.

Cons: None

Pros: Great location and the staff were fantastic.

Pros: The service was excellent, the location couldn't have been better and we thought the facility was very nice. We enjoyed the pool, the massages and the view from our balcony

Cons: The cost of buying drinks at the pool was higher then it needed to be. As great as the place was, I felt like we paid a lot to stay there

Pros: Location! Very close to the grand palace and Khaosan road. The street in front of the hotel is packed with good restaurants.

Pros: The breakfast is nice. The staff is very helpful.

Cons: We were given a room in 1/F with river view which is too close to the bar and everyone can see inside the room. We changed the room in 4/f the next day which is much better.

Pros: Brilliant service, very friendly without being fawning. Incredible location. Probably best boutique hotel I have ever stayed in, anywhere. Get

Cons: Nothing. We loved the place

Pros: Style

Cons: Cost for Bangkok very high as it’s not a great area. Dirty. Probably stay at airport for next stopover.

Pros: The position on the river front was lovely and the size of the hotel (68 rooms) meant it had much more atmosphere than the traditional chain hotels.

Cons: I liked everything. The staff were all very helpful. My only criticism is that the happy hour is way too late. They should bring it forward to 5 or even 6pm- not 8pm.

Pros: Tge consideration of the staff, the view, the attractive clean lines of the decor and design.

Cons: I liked everything.

Pros: Riverside location, pool area is very nice and comfortable Spacious rooms, big and comfortable beds Very friendly, polite and helpful staff including the manager who is very engaged

Cons: Location is near to grand palace and other sights, which is good, but other than that there is nothing in the surroundings except for the Khao San Road which is a backpackers area and which I didn’t like. I had to take a taxi every night to go to other parts of the city for diner or a drink. My street side room was very noisy because of the bar across the street having loud live music. I couldn’t sleep even with ear plugs. I complained and they gave me an other room but the noise didn’t become less. The next morning it appeared that my (new) room was in front of a construction site across the street where a hotel is built. The noise began early in the morning and was very bad. I complained again and they offered an other room which solved the problem. Thank you for that! Very appreciated. The price of the Riverside rooms are too high for this type of hotel. Bathrooms are getting old and need renovation Not all the staff in the restaurant speak English well which sometimes leads to errors and frustration

Pros: The staff was exceptional- very friendly and exceedingly helpful. The rooms are very nice, and the pool is great. Good food as well.

Pros: Stayed here for 4 nights, while visiting Bangkok. Very nice rooms, good variety of breakfast and the pool was super nice on the top floor. Location was good too!

Pros: The hotel serves pork in its restaurant, and as a Muslim, the restaurant was a no go zone for me because in the kitchen everything gets mixed.

Cons: The hotel serves pork on its premises.

Pros: Few mins on taxi bike to khaosan road. On site thai restaurant is good. Clean Friendly staff Easy to get taxi outside.

Cons: Room was a bit small for a suite. Not really a view from our room

Pros: Great place! Highly recommended

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The hotel is Brand new or recently renovated. Very modern design. I really liked the comfort and cleanness

Pros: Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely pool on the roof. Comfortable firm bed.

Cons: On a main road, however the hotel were very accommodating and moved us to a quite room on request.

Pros: Good location, condition and facilities

Cons: Staff weren’t very helpful, lacked any personality and the fire alarm went off twice and they didn’t explain it or apologise! Staff didn’t even really smile or say hello!

Pros: Good Location.

Cons: They charge everything in the room with over price.

Pros: The room is totally clean and the bed was really comfortable after all day walking I enjoyed too much my sleep!

Pros: Very comfortable soft bed. Friendly and helpful staff. We were very happy with our stay and highly recommend this hotel.

Pros: The Ambiance and boutique like look of the hotel in a secluded corner where it stands a lone in its own class

Cons: Design of the hotel and space

Pros: It was extremely clean The bed was massive and comfy The bathroom was amazing The shower was ok

Cons: Ermmmmm let me think ..... they charge too much for taxis (to and from airport)

Pros: Good location

Cons: Air con didn’t work, and was very noisy.

Pros: We stay here for four nights. Very nice staff, good breakfast, good rooms, very good located hotel to view the most importend sieghtseeing areas. We would prefer this hotel too other once. Thank You for your service. :)

Pros: I liked the big clean room. The staff where very friendly and helpfull

Cons: One problem was the cost of a taxi to the airport. As always tried to charge twice the price of a taxi meter

Cons: Air conditioning was extremely noisy, so if you wanted to sleep, you had to turn off. So, you have to chose between heat or noise. Besides, it did not seem work very properly, or we did not find out how to regulate temperature and power

Cons: Sometimes the plug is out of power

Pros: No good

Cons: Noises

Pros: The room was comfortable and we really enjoyed the roof top pool. The location was perfect for us. Very close to Khao San Road which has great restaurants, shops and nightlife.

Cons: The food at the restaurant wasn’t the best and a bit pricey! Not the best value for your money!

Pros: The stuff was kind and helpful at all times. The location has been great too...

Cons: Our room had a very strong mold smell... We asked for a new room and the stuff was very kind and we got a new one right after. But the other room smelled like mold too, just not as much as the first room.

Pros: The staff on the travel information were particularly unfriendly and unhelpful

Pros: Very friendly staff and perfect location. Very nice restaurant just in front of the hotel.

Pros: Location

Cons: Staff does not have service mind

Pros: Location good

Cons: Breakfast too expensive

Pros: Location, location, location. free car park, early check in everything is on the doorstep of the hotel

Cons: n/a

Pros: Staff were very helpful

Cons: Don't take any notice of revi ews because breakfast selection limited

Pros: Good price-value, good breakfast, perfect location (best street food, near metro station)

Cons: The staff at the reception was not really friendly . The way they communicated was rather rude.

Pros: Location

Cons: Staff

Pros: best location, in center of Chinatown, lots of delicious food just outside of the hotel.

Pros: Breakfast was ok, staff were friendly and very very helpful! Rooftop pool a lifesaver in the heat. Chinatown generally not a great place if travelling with a toddler, obviously not a reflection on hotel.

Cons: Pillows and bed were too hard but that is my own preference of course

Pros: Staff was very approachable, check in and out was very easy. Located in a busy street but my stay was very good. I stayed there for 3 nights. Lots street food around and shops. Hotel is very clean and tidy. There was no concern. Meal service is excellent. But breakfast didn't have much options.

Cons: No concern

Pros: Rooms are spacious comparing how central it is!

Pros: Room

Cons: Staff

Pros: everything was great in this hotel. Room was clean and big, staffs are very nice. The night maket is just downstairs. However, we didn't hear any noises during night time because it has a really good sound isolation system. We will definitively come back!

Pros: Rooms are amazing

Pros: The proximity to the nightlife. Back away from a main street. Housekeeping was quick and effective when asked to do a quick tidy up

Cons: The shower design was in such a way that a person who did this for a living would shiver. Water damage will be a problem in the future. You had to put in your wifi every time to log in. An auto log out is put in place for the customers safety.

Pros: The hotel is located basically two steps away from Khao San Road, but still, it feels like a calm oasis in all the BKK craziness. I loved the jacuzzi in the room and the rooftop swimming pool/gym/spa complex. Also, the bed was very comfortable and the staff was super nice - they stored my suitcase for the day and helped me get a reliable taxi at night.

Cons: I wish that the spa and the pool were opened longer. I always travel for work and getting a massage until 18:00 is not realistic for me. I wish I had a chance to book a later time and then relax in the pool with the view of the night city.

Pros: Rooms were lovely and modern and a good size

Cons: Nothing

Pros: We liked the location of the property, it is near Khao San road, but till very quiet. There were many restaurants and bars near by.

Cons: There was no bus station or BTS, MRT around there, so if we wanted to go to other places we needed to take taxi or tuktuk.

Pros: I loved the rooms specially the Jacuzzi bath, not a bad location.

Cons: The view wasn’t the best.

Pros: Loved the bath tub! Amazing! Room was upgraded upon arrival and petals on swan towels on bed - perfect for 1 year anniversary

Cons: The breakfast wasn’t great for the price. Could have been a larger selection of pastries and fruit

Pros: Everything

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Excellent hotel, very luxurious. The rooms were large and comfortable with a spa bath actually in the room which was good and bad.

Cons: Didn't realise the bathroom had no wall between the bedroom and bathroom just a curtain. I prefer more privacy when using the toilet! Great location in a quiet area yet within walking distance to Khao San Road.

Pros: Absolutely everything - especially my jacuzzi bath and how cheap it was.

Cons: Absolutely nothing.

Pros: The private bath and it was generally quiet in the evening. The airco was nice and quiet too.

Cons: Some very loud noises can be heard from inside the walls. Some sort of buzzing sound. Also the refridgerator makes quite some noise.

Pros: Chillax was a fabulous find In a quiet street, but close to Khosan rd Hotel was high quality, and had excellent places close by to eat and drink, especially Mr Lek at Jok Pochana and Cha’s Bar

Cons: Nothing