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COMO Metropolitan BangkokvsRiva Surya Bangkok
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, COMO Metropolitan Bangkok scores significantly higher than Riva Surya Bangkok. COMO Metropolitan Bangkok comes in at 92 with recommendations from 16 reviews including Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
COMO Metropolitan Bangkok
Concierge
Rough Guide
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
Gayot Show All Reviews
27 South Sathorn Road, Tungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
From $170/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "The Metropolitan... strives to be the epitome of modernism, with its Mies van der Rohe–style façade and staff dressed in black and white Comme des Garçons uniforms."
Rough Guide "The height of chic, minimalist urban living, where the rooms are stylishly decorated in dark wood, creamy Portuguese limestone and lotus-themed contemporary artworks."
Time Out "Owner Christina Ong forged a sleek, oriental look from the former YMCA, birthing a sister hotel to London's pioneering minimalist icon." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Housed inside a former YMCA building, the Metropolitan Bangkok has a refreshingly hip aesthetic." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The Metropolitan by COMO Bangkok is a luxury property that blends the intimacy of a boutique hotel with the amenities and services of a large-scale resort." Full review
Star Service "This design-conscious high-rise is across the road from one of its closest competitors, the equally style-conscious Banyan Tree." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Talk about making a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. Who else but Christina Ong could have turned a former YMCA into what is hands-down Bangkok’s hottest hotel?" Full review
Jetsetter "Stylish sleep in Bangkok’s business district with minimalist interiors, a sultry members-only bar and a yoga studio." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Refined and minimal, sparse but not bare, the Como Metropolitan Bangkok hotel is an exclusive boutique with a sophisticated Thai restaurant and dimly lit bar." Full review
Gayot "These luxurious business and leisure accommodations showcase a modern Asian aesthetic."
Riva Surya Bangkok Jetsetter Star Service Travel + Leisure Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
