Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort

Bangkok, Thailand

Virgin rating

The hotel

Anyone who's ever been to Bangkok will no doubt appreciate the sublime riverside setting of this fabulous resort and if you're hoping to find an oasis away from the bright lights then the Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort is the perfect solution. Offering no end of peace and tranquility, a combination of city life and resort luxury, Anantara Riverside harmonies the best of both worlds. Only 20-minutes by luxury shuttle boat to the heart of the City of Angels and directly opposite Bangkok’s largest night market and entertainment area, Asiatique, the resort overlooks the majestic Chao Phraya River. Thanks to an amazing 10 restaurants and bars at the resort you will no doubt enjoy deciding where to eat, whether its dining at the resort Japanese Teppanyaki - Benihana, serving a surprising menu of cocktails to wash down the sushi and sashimi, or book a table at the al fresco Riverside Terrace, whilst watching the evenings lights twinkling on the water beyond, the Anantara Riverside promises an entire world on your doorstep and with numerous bars thrown in for good measure you'll quite literally be spoiled for choice. After taking the complimentary shuttle boat into the bustling heart of Bangkok there's just one more thing left to do and if you're hoping to experience the best in spa treatment, scrubs and rice rituals then the Anantara Spa provides the perfect conclusion to your day.

Amenities

  • Tennis
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Situated on the bank of the Chao Phraya River in the Thonburi district, opposite Asiatique The Riverfront market and entertainment area. Transfer time from Bangkok Airport: 1 hour.

Hotel information

376 rooms and suites located in all 3 of the resort's main buildings. All spacious with natural light, Thai-inspired designs, floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies (with city, river or garden view), hardwood floors, sitting areas and luxury bathrooms. All feature air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, DVD player, WiFi access, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar*, and marble bathroom with rain shower. 

Double or Twin Deluxe Room with city or garden views, private balcony, and 1 x king-size bed or twin beds sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Junior Suite Deluxe with garden views, private balcony, and 1 king-size bed or twin beds sleeping maximum 3 adults. 

Deluxe River View Room with private balcony, partial river views and 1 x king-size or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Junior Suite River View with extra living space and river views and 1 king-size or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Kasara Benefits (applicable to Junior Riverview Suite only)
  • Personalised express check-in and check-out at Kasara Lounge
  • Complimentary breakfast buffet from 7:00am - 10:30am at The Market
  • Complimentary refreshments of non-alcoholic beverages, tea and coffee from 11:00am to 8:00pm
  • Complimentary Afternoon High-Tea with pastries and tea and coffee from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Complimentary pre-dinner sundowners with Mocktails, selected beverages and set of canapes from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
  • Unlimited WiFi throughout the hotel
  • Unlimited garment pressing service
  • Complimentary iPad, available for use at the Kasara Lounge only
  • Complimentary late check-out at 2:00pm (subject to availability)
  • 25% discount for any laundry and dry cleaning services
  • 25% discount at the Elephant Bar from 7:00pm til late
  • Personalised service by a Kasara Concierge

Benihana (Japanese Teppanyaki steakhouse, open for lunch and evening meals), Spice & Barley (modern Chinese cuisine, open for lunch and dinner). Brio (Italian restaurant, open for lunch and dinner), Trader Vic's (Pacific Rim cuisine; open for evening meals, Sunday brunch and evening cocktails), Riverside Terrace (barbecue buffet dinner with contemporary Thai classical performances. Open for evening meals), The Market (International buffet restaurant, open for breakfast). Elephant Bar (lounge bar), Mocha & Muffins (open all-day), Longtail by The River (open all-day, à la carte barbecue bites), Loy Nam swim-up bar (open all-day for International snacks and cocktails). Manohra Thai Fine Dining Cruises* (operating daily - two hours river cruise) and Dining by Design* (personal dining experience). 

Outdoor swimming pool (one of the largest in Bangkok), Jacuzzi and decking area. Anantara Spa*. 24-hour fitness club*. 2 tennis courts. Thai cooking classes* (held aboard the Manohra Cruise boats or at purpose-built cooking school at the Market Restaurant).

Business centre (fax, phone and Internet) and WiFi Internet access. Complimentary WiFi access throughout the hotel. Complimentary luxury shuttle boat service to Saphan Taksin Sky Train Station and ICONSIAM, Bangkok's newest night market (open until midnight).

3 nights between 28 Dec - 2 Jan.

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Cozy and Comfortable Stay

Dec 17, 2024 Joefrezzo

Overall its a well spent nights in this hotel. The environment are cozy while staff are very friendly. Breakfast are excellent with variety of choices.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A wonder hotel cursed by a poor locatoin

Dec 17, 2024 Dream14573527240

The hotel is beautiful and modern, Food is good and the staff is great. The nicer rooms have balconies with a fantastic view of the river and bridges. The downside to the hotel is location - everything is a 20+ minute taxi ride just to get started. The hotel could fix this with a 24 hours, every 15 minute shuttle" that runs to the nearest… Read more
The hotel is beautiful and modern, Food is good and the staff is great. The nicer rooms have balconies with a fantastic view of the river and bridges. The downside to the hotel is location - everything is a 20+ minute taxi ride just to get started. The hotel could fix this with a 24 hours, every 15 minute shuttle" that runs to the nearest train station, to Chinatown, and possibly up to Sukhumvit. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Sustainable - Convenient

Dec 15, 2024 428thuy

Very nice place to stay even for business or family holiday. Convenient for travelling to city though it seems to be separated to the noisy world. Considerate staff Sustainable concept has been displayed thoughtfully
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best hotel iv stayed in

Dec 14, 2024 Q2719KEsusanh Derbyshire, United Kingdom

The Anantara riverside is a beautiful hotel, great location overlooking the river, our room was lovely everything you needed, staff were friendly, nice restaurants, the breakfast buffet was nice, plenty of choices, lovely pool area, they provided free boat to cross the river, definitely recommend this hotel, and will be going back
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful oasis in Bangkok

Dec 14, 2024 346fabians Toorak, Australia

This was my first time at this Resort and I thoroughly enjoyed the 3 nights I was there. There was river transport supplied to shopping centres and to the railway station. Food was fresh and good. The facilities were great and there was always a chair available at the pool. Overall a great experience and I will certainly stay there again when next… Read more
This was my first time at this Resort and I thoroughly enjoyed the 3 nights I was there. There was river transport supplied to shopping centres and to the railway station. Food was fresh and good. The facilities were great and there was always a chair available at the pool. Overall a great experience and I will certainly stay there again when next in Bangkok Read less