They say Wat Arun is the best place to see the sunset in Bangkok – but it has a rival in Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel. Up on the rooftop of this central urban retreat, just moments from Riverside Plaza, the infinity pool appears to teeter over the vast Chao Phraya River, letting you gaze out over life on the river in the daytime, and watch the bright lights of Bangkok glittering as night draws in. You can also catch those skyline views from your guestroom and from the roof-capping SEEN Restaurant & Bar, where the al fresco dining deck is scattered with nightlights and lanterns.
Amenities
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Where is it
Overlooking Bangkok’s bustling Chao Phraya River and within walking distance to Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort for dining and entertainment.
Hotel information
250 rooms and suites. All with river views, mini bar*, tea/coffee making facilities, LCD TV, WiFi, IPTV - Internet Protocol Television, an interactive live TV-based service.
River View Rooms with 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Panorama River View Rooms on the 16th floor and above with 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
River View Junior Suite with 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child (on a roll away bed)
SEEN restaurant and rooftop bar (Brazilian and Portuguese), THE PANTRY (open daily 7.00am-7.00pm), Skyline (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Longbar (snacks and afternoon tea). Rooftop infinity pool. Avanifit*. Complimentary internet WiFi. Complimentary shuttle boat service to Saphan Taksin skytrain station (20 minutes). Riverside Plaza for shopping and entertainment (within the hotel building).
Minimum 3 night stay 28 Dec - 2 Jan.
*Denotes local charge
Based on 5320 reviews
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Wonderful 3-day getaway. Think I have any of the room
Nov 17, 2024123Dance
Comfortable rooms with all amenities you need. And a beautiful view of the river. Plenty of options for dining, and wonderful River service. Staff is so friendly and Incredibly helpful. Breakfast was a delight. Five stars for this beautiful location.
Great place to stay when in BKK
Nov 15, 2024Ginnie2019
I have been staying at Avani Riverside since 2020 on every visit to Thailand. Our experiences have never been nothing but elevated with joy and pleasantness. Everyone at the hotel has effortlessly made our stays pleasant and enjoyable, with their smiles and professionalism. I/we can’t expect more. Thank you and well done…..and see you in 2025 :)
beautiful hotel
Nov 14, 2024Tour13265595251Jeonju, South Korea
It was the 5th day of my trip to Bangkok and this hotel was the most beautiful and nice. The view of the cool river was impressive and the friendly staff welcomed me, so I was comfortable. The room condition was excellent and the breakfast was delicious. I will come back again next time. Thank you irene
Great hotel; location, service, quality are all spot on.
Nov 13, 2024Resort08726846322Paisley, United Kingdom
We’re first-time visitors to Bangkok, and chose this hotel based on reviews and general advice from friends about the merits of staying by the river.
First things first, the ride from the airport is about an hour and cost us 600BHT. On arrival at the hotel your bags are swiftly collected; reception staff (up on floor 11 via the…
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We’re first-time visitors to Bangkok, and chose this hotel based on reviews and general advice from friends about the merits of staying by the river.
First things first, the ride from the airport is about an hour and cost us 600BHT. On arrival at the hotel your bags are swiftly collected; reception staff (up on floor 11 via the deliciously-fragrant lobby!) couldn’t have been more helpful and efficient.
We were on the 19th floor; with a ‘Panorama’ room. It has everything you need, enough but not excessive space, efficient air conditioning, comfortable beds, and very nice Malin+Goetz toiletries.
The rooftop pool is pretty special; there are no changing facilities or lockers, so leave valuables in the room and go ready to get straight in the water; towels are available to help you dry off. The adjacent rooftop bar is pretty exclusive; if you want to fit in, you might want to change your clothes and dump your shopping bags before you head up there; but again the service and drinks are spot on, and the view is beguiling. It’s pricey but worth it.
The free boat shuttle service to Sathorn Pier in the centre of Bangkok deserves special mention; it runs like clockwork every half hour til 11pm, and only takes 15 minutes pier-to-pier. The crews are friendly, and moist lemon-scented towelette provided when you’re heading back to the hotel after a long, hot day sightseeing is appreciated. The quality of the shuttle service also totally negates the fact the hotel is slightly to the south of downtown and beyond easy walking distance from the main attractions. From Sathorn Pier it’s easy to transfer to other boats and points of interest up river (I’d recommend the all-day hop on hop off “Chao Phraya Tourist Boat” for 150BHT) or to get on the BTS above-ground railway (which also links into the metro)
Anyway, back to the hotel; breakfast is amazing value; with an unparalleled selection of food (certainly based on my own experience), and efficient, friendly service. It really did set us up for the day.
And on check out, the service was as efficient and pleasing as it was on our arrival.
We’d go back to this hotel without hesitation!
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Fab stay!!
Nov 11, 2024VickidobNorwich, United Kingdom
Just returned from a 3 night stay here…it’s an absolutely gorgeous hotel with great amenities…the staff are lovely and always willing to help and offer suggestions…Roger was particularly friendly and helpful during our stay…his service was fab up on the rooftop bar…he made an extra effort to check in with us each time he saw us…it’s great that you…
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Just returned from a 3 night stay here…it’s an absolutely gorgeous hotel with great amenities…the staff are lovely and always willing to help and offer suggestions…Roger was particularly friendly and helpful during our stay…his service was fab up on the rooftop bar…he made an extra effort to check in with us each time he saw us…it’s great that you can use the hotel opposite which doubles the facilities you have access to. Beautiful views of the river and an added bonus of having the free river shuttle to use
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Wonderful 3-day getaway. Think I have any of the room
