Riva Surya BangkokvsBuddy Lodge Hotel
Both Buddy Lodge Hotel and Riva Surya Bangkok are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Buddy Lodge Hotel scores slightly higher than Riva Surya Bangkok. Buddy Lodge Hotel comes in at 78 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers including Oyster, Time Out and Rough Guide.
Riva Surya Bangkok
23 Phra Arthit Road, Pranakorn, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
From $49/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Jetsetter
"Colonial-style crash pad near Bangkok's Grand Palace, with poolside sofas overlooking the Chao Phraya River." Full review
Star Service
"While W and the Renaissance have all the modern trappings, this boutique hotel combines it with Thai culture and heritage from the architecture to the staff uniforms." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This modern boutique hotel is set right along the river and near some of the city’s top attractions." Full review
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Families needing extra space should book Premium Riva rooms for their adjoining doors.
Oyster
Upscale
"Situated in the Pra Athit/Khao San district of Bangkok, the upscale Riva Surya Bangkok stands out from nearby properties with its sophisticated style." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Riva Surya is a smart 'flashpacker' hotel by the Chao Phraya river, close to Khao San Road" Full review
Lonely Planet
"A former condo has been transformed into one of the more design-conscious hotels in this part of town." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The hotel’s design takes proper advantage of its waterfront position, featuring several terraces and an inviting wooden deck with a swimming pool. Guest rooms and suites all have river views, too." Full review
Buddy Lodge Hotel
265 Khaosan Rd. Taladyod Pranakorn, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
From $39/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"This is one of the area's best-known, smaller-size hotels providing upscale accommodations." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This small, boutique hotel on Khao San Road houses only 76 rooms in two styles, standard and deluxe." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Right in the middle of Bangkok’s famous Khao San Road and originally a backpackers’ haven, this hotel is rapidly becoming upscale but still retains its youthful and vibrant feel."
Rough Guide
"The most stylish and expensive hotel on Khao San and right in the thick of the action."
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Specify an upper-floor location away from Khao San to ensure a quieter night’s sleep.
Time Out
"Buddy Lodge's red brick façade hides modern rooms with wooden floors, writing desks, old-fashioned lamps and white timber walls." Full review
Fodor's
"This boutique hotel has contributed greatly to the trendiness of Khao San Road." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 76-room Buddy Lodge Hotel is a solid mid-range property smack dab on Bangkok's Khao San Road." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This gigantic complex, which includes a pool, fitness room and, ahem, a branch of McDonald’s, is – as far as we’re aware – the most expensive place to stay on Th Khao San." Full review