Riverside Bangkok, Thailand
Renovated
2025
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage ClassicOutside the door
The house
Mandarin OrientalStoried riverside salon
White wicker armchairs fill the Authors' Lounge, jasmine garlands greet arrivals, and round-the-clock butlers attend every floor.
“the hotel’s recently revamped Garden Wing now competes to be the main draw.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Round-the-clock personal butler service for every guestroom, custom Jim Thompson silks, and private teak shuttle boats.
Exceptional
Original 1876 Victorian Authors' Wing preserving turn-of-the-century architecture alongside historic suites named after visiting literary icons.
Exceptional
Riverside fixture since 1876 where daily afternoon tea and nightly live jazz have anchored milestones for generations.
What they say
Three Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Southeast Asia
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery and Wallpaper*.
The renovated and restored historical hotel is looking as elegant as ever, and it’s joined by two 20th-century additions; together they make up what might be Bangkok’s most storied hotel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along the river in Bang Rak, the hotel sits steps from the historic shophouses, street food stalls, and galleries of Charoen Krung Road.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Chao Phraya River, complemented by carved teak furnishings, rich silks, and marble bathrooms with soaking tubs.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two landscaped riverside pools sit among tropical gardens, bordered by cushioned daybeds and private cabanas.
The spa and gym
A teak shuttle boat crosses to treatment suites in a restored teakwood house. The gym faces bamboo gardens.
At the table
Classical Thai dancers perform nightly inside Sala Rim Naam, and open-air terraces serve dinner beside the water at dusk.
The lobby is a palace of lattice woodwork, cascading florals, giant birdcage-style chandeliers, and printed sofas.
How it began
Founded in 1876 on the Chao Phraya River, the original Victorian wing welcomed literary figures including Somerset Maugham, Joseph Conrad, and Graham Greene.
“For over 150 years, this Bangkok institution has played host to VIPs from across the world.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.