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Ariyasom Villa
Bangkok
A restored 1940s villa in a garden off Sukhumvit, with a spa and a vegetarian restaurant.
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Boutique hotels in Bangkok
Bangkok's most characterful hotels are riverside teak houses and art deco estates facing the temples across the Chao Phraya.
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Where to stay in Bangkok
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Arun Residence
Bangkok
A small riverside hotel near Wat Pho with a terrace bar facing Wat Arun.
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Baan Wanglang Riverside
Bangkok
A Thai-styled boutique hotel on the Thonburi bank, with a panoramic suite over the river.
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Chakrabongse Villas
Bangkok
A handful of suites in the gardens of a 1908 royal residence, looking across the river to Wat Arun.
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The Siam
Bangkok
A Bill Bensley-designed art deco estate on the river in Dusit, filled with the owners' collection of Thai antiques.
Bangkok is a sprawling, energetic city of temples, street food and rooftop bars, and its river is its most beautiful side. Along the Chao Phraya, longtail boats and ferries pass the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and the spires of Wat Arun, and several small hotels occupy old houses right on the water.
Where to stay
The riverside around Rattanakosin and Dusit puts you close to the historic sights and the river ferries. Sukhumvit and Silom are livelier and better connected by Skytrain, with more restaurants and nightlife.
Good to know
Use the river boats and Skytrain to avoid the traffic. November to February is the most comfortable season; dress modestly for temple visits.
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Questions about Bangkok
How many boutique hotels are there in Bangkok?
We list 5 boutique hotels in Bangkok, including Ariyasom Villa, Arun Residence and Baan Wanglang Riverside.
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