The staff was all excellent - constantly going out of their way to help us. The view from our room (of Wat Arun and the goings-on on the river) was nothing short of extraordinary. We paid extra for that, but it was totally worth it. We will remember that for the rest or our lives. I loved living along Maha Rat Road, which became a truly beautiful, atmospheric place after dark. I did not expect candle-lit outdoor restaurants, but there they were. The views of Wat Pho, along Maha Rat Road are breath-taking, especially at night. It's a constant feast for the eyes as you do basic things like walk to the 7-11 or the 3 block commute to get your 4th massage at the Wat Pho Massage School. The rooftop restaurant is terrific, but there are plenty of other excellent little Thai places in the neighborhood, including the justifiably famous, Michelin starred Rongos. Don't miss the pad thai lady at the corner of Maha Rat Road. 50 baht for excellent sidewalk pad thai. Huge thanks to the young, enthusiastic Wat Arun staff for looking after us so graciously. This was a truly unforgettable experience. I wish I could be there right now.

This place is not like every hotel. First of all, it's a walk-up - which was fine for us but might not be for everybody. It's on a great little alley, but alleys aren't for everyone. The area is a little scruffy, but totally safe, atmospheric and 100% worth it. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Location - 5/5. 10 mins walk from Sanam Chai Exit 1. There is a seven eleven within 2 mins walk. 3 mins walk to Wat Phra. The property is on the opposite riverside of Wat Arun and has famous postcard view. Breakfast - 5/5. Upon checkin, the receptionist will provide the list of breakfast so that you can tick which breakfast you would like (range from Egg Benedict to Pad Ka Pao). You can choose as many as you want. Egg Benedict is even more tasty than what I had in Europe so far. Room facility - 5/5. Bed is so comfy. I had a very sound sleep. The room I got has an exclusive landmark view of War Arun and a balcony with table and chairs. You can have breakfast delivered to your room and enjoy the breakfast while viewing Wat Arun. Good WIFI and functioning A/C (easy adjusting temperature) Services - 5/5. Very smooth checkin. The welcome drink is so tasty as well. No deposit required. Staff are very friendly and speak English well. The property does not have a lift but the staff will help you deliver luggage to the room via luggage delivery box.

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Great location and best view! It was easy to visit the historical part of the town, by foot, tuktuk or ferry. Plenty of good restaurants right outside, and shops. The staff was very friendly and ready to help. They let us leave the luggages there until the room was ready. We were offered a welcome drink, and water bottles were always available for free. We felt comfortable and happy. During the night it was very quiet.

The breakfast is limited and not the greatest, ok for a couple of days. There is a rooftop bar and it’s noisy when people walk on the stairs, but it closes at 10pm and after that it was fine.

From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed with refreshing drinks, seasonal fruits, and big smiles from the staff. Our luggage was taken up to our room via a small elevator platform, which was very convenient. Just a heads-up: there’s no full-sized elevator, so you’ll need to use the stairs, but we didn’t find this to be an issue. Our room featured a balcony with a truly breathtaking view of the Wat Arun across the river. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and we loved that the large TV came with its own Netflix subscription, perfect for relaxing after a day of sightseeing. We also appreciated the unlimited supply of bottled water. The breakfast was delicious and beautifully decorated. The hotel’s location was ideal, with many of the temples we wanted to visit just a short walk away. Every staff member we encountered was genuinely friendly and attentive, but we especially want to thank Nu, who went above and beyond to make our stay special. Not only did Nu help arrange a massage and our airport shuttle, but Nu also remembered that we had been looking for dragonfruit at breakfast the day before and made sure to save some for us the next morning. That thoughtful gesture truly touched us! Overall, this stay exceeded our expectations in every way. We’ll always remember the warm hospitality and exceptional service!

Although the ARUN Riverside is off the main road down a side alley, the hotel was fabulous. We were greeted by Nu, who took care of registration and then showed us to our room, which overlooked the river directly across from Wat ARUN. You could not ask for a better location to watch the boats traveling up and down the busy waterway. At the top of the ARUN is a rooftop bar where you can watch the sunset and enjoy a wide variety of drinks. The hotel is very well located: An easy ride across the river to Wat ARUN, easy access to many markets, close to many restaurants and bars, with tuk tuks ready to take you anywhere in the city. Very close to the Reclining Buddha and the Royal Palace. The staff here were incredible; friendly, very helpful, and ready to accommodate your needs. Our room was spotlessly clean, with a well-stocked mini bar. Nu, especially made our stay enjoyable. He brought fresh coffee to our room, arranged for a taxi, and had a lot of recommendations for things to see and do. We would most definitely stay here again!

The only downside for people with limited mobility was no elevator. The hotel only has 5 rooms. We were on the third floor and didn’t mind the stairs.

Location and view stunning. Birthday decorations lovely and special. Staff helpful and friendly.

Would be better if there was a way for people visiting the restaurant to get to the rooftop without having to walk past all the hotel rooms.

Situated in a wonderful location on the river directly opposite Wat Arun and a minute’s walk to Wat Po. So lovely to sit on the balcony at any time of day and night, enjoying the view. I loved eating breakfast watching boats go by. Great roof top bar and restaurant with lovely food and amazing views. Nothing was too much for the staff and after a long day travelling they greeted me like a long lost friend.

It’s a ‘boutique’ hotel and isn’t manned 24 hours. The rooms open directly onto the staircase up to the roof top restaurant. Breakfast was plentiful but only ok.

They told us we didn't have a view, but we had a FABULOUS view of Wat Arun (right across the river). Hotel was very clean, the food was amazing, the rooftop restuarant is also amazing. "Nu" was the manager and he was so helpful and polite in checking us in and making sure we also had a taxi to the airport (with all tolls included, on time). The hotel is in an amazing location to walk to Grand Palace, Flower market, take 5 Baht ferry to Wat Arun; shops and eateries were very close by. It is also close to several boats and ferries making it even more appealing.

No elevator.

We had an amazing stay at ARUN riverside. The staff, especially Nu was absolutely amazing. The hotel is a beautiful boutique hotel right on the water facing the temple with stunning views at night. The LOCATION cannot be beat! You are minutes from most of the temples in Bangkok and a 15min subway ride to Chinatown which has the best food in Bangkok. Traffic is bad in Bangkok so it’s great to stay in a central location with easy access to Chinatown via subway but without the crazy traffic in Chinatown at night. We cannot rate the hotel highly enough. We had earlier morning excursions and Nu was amazing at having our breakfast hot and ready for us each morning. The Thai food for breakfast was SO good. We especially enjoyed having cocktails from the bar brought to our room so we could enjoy the sunset in private The morning we checked out, Nu (manager) organized our taxi at a very good price and even had the taxi driver take a picture of us to confirm that we arrived safely. We had an amazing time and will absolutely be back to support this wonderful hotel.

I have no negative feedback.

Arun Riverside Hotel exceeded all our expectations and left us wishing we could have stayed longer! We splurged for the best views of Wat Arun, and it was absolutely worth it—truly the highlight of our Asia trip. The luxurious and elegant room, complete with a stunning balcony view, made our stay unforgettable. We also loved relaxing on the rooftop, which offered another incredible perspective of Wat Arun. The hotel's location was perfect, with plenty of stores and restaurants nearby and just a short walk to Wat Pho. The customer service was outstanding; they arranged a convenient trip to Ayutthaya for us the next day, making everything so easy. We can't wait to return and stay even longer next time! 🇹🇭