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Anantara Riverside Bangkok ResortvsAriyasomvilla

Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort ranks marginally higher than Ariyasomvilla. Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort has a TripExpert Score of 80 with accolades from 8 sources including Jetsetter, Frommer's and Fodor's.

Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
8/10
257/1-3 Charoennakorn Rd, Samrae Thonburi, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
From $151/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Part of Bangkok’s charm is the fact that it overwhelms. But along the Chao Phraya River, life decelerates. Tap into that spirit at the 408-room Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa,..." Full review
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Stroll the grounds, which are full of open-air corridors (lit by torches in the evening) and covered bridges beneath canopies of flowers.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Located south of the city on the banks of Mae Nam Chao Phraya, ‘resort’ is in this case at least an accurate moniker for this expansive, relax-oriented hotel."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A true resort in more than name, with great tropical gardens perfect for relaxing after a day spent sightseeing."
Star Service Star Service
"Downriver from the upscale Shangri-La and Peninsula hotels, this hearty hotel attracts business and leisure travelers with its comprehensive facilities, resortlike atmosphere and great rates." Full review
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The hotel has a pleasant social resort hum to it, nicely suited for families; the Millennium Hilton just up the river might appeal more to the hip crowd, but anyone who wants to avoid the hassle of crossing the river will look to Silom or Sukhumvit roads.
Oyster Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"A luxury resort perched along the river outside central Bangkok, and a free, 20-minute ferry ride from the capital's bustling downtown." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Anantara Riverside’s immense grounds of tropical gardens make it feel a bit like a resort escape, even though it’s a hotel in the middle of one of the world’s most nonstop cities." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This is more a resort than a hotel, with many restaurants and a small mall connected." Full review
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There are a wide range of room types, but standard fare has hardwood floors, Thai alphabet designs on the walls, and epic views of the river (if you ask for this).
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Sits on the banks of the Chao Praya...and offers 396 elegant, contemporary style rooms with balconies arranged around a decent-sized pool, great amenities and a plethora of eating options. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Staying at this riverside resort with its holiday mood and big pool feels like being at the beach, and it's a great place for families" Full review
Ariyasomvilla
8/10
65 Sukhumvit Soi 1, Klongtoey Nua, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
From $192/night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Star Service Star Service
"The property comprises a beautiful teak Tudor villa built in 1942 that is the core of the hotel, and a four-story annex. The latter frames the resortlike pool and spa." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Owned and operated by the same family since the 1940s, the 25 rooms here are filled with a well-curated collection of Thai antiques." Full review
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Be sure to make time for a traditional Thai massage at the hotel’s spa.
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 24-room Ariyasomvilla is an upscale boutique hotel, hidden away at the end of a dead-end street off busy Sukhumvit Road, with its hundreds of restaurants, bars, and shops." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Located in an old, tranquil family home built during the Second World War, this is a fine heritage hotel in Bangkok's bustling downtown area." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This place is a manicured gem with lush gardens, a small pool, meditation space, and one of the top vegetarian restaurants in town. Rooms have teak wood flooring, sofas, Thai silk curtains." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"So, what's the story behind this place?Built in 1942 by the family that designed Bangkok’s National Stadium two years earlier, AriyasomVilla was formerly a private home.Cool. Can you..." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Nestled in the popular area of Sukhumvit, this authentic boutique Thai hotel is close to a bedrock of shopping malls such as Emquartier, Siam Paragon, and Central world"
Frommer's Frommer's
"This place is a manicured gem with lush gardens, a small pool, meditation space...rooms have teak wood flooring, sofas, Thai silk curtains, and comfortable beds" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Located at the end of Soi 1 behind a virtual wall of frangipani, this beautifully renovated 1940s-era villa is one of the worst-kept accommodation secrets in Bangkok." Full review

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