The modern Riva Surya hotel in central Bangkok is set on the riverside in the popular Khao San Road district, making it an ideal base from which to explore the main highlights of this exciting city. Many rooms offer river views and each is beautifully designed with contemporary bathrooms and Thai furnishings.
The indoor/outdoor babble and rum restaurant and adjacent pool area offer guests an escape from the busy Phra Arthit Road outside, while the breezy deck of the Mezzanine Bar is the ideal spot from which to enjoy sunset cocktails. With a good selection of rooms and facilities the Riva Surya is a convenient base for visitors seeking a central location and comfortable stay.
OUR OPINION:
The Riva Surya is a friendly and stylish hotel, and in our opinion one of the best located boutique properties in Bangkok. The breakfast spread is excellent and the riverside pool and terrace perfect after a day's sightseeing.
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Pool at dusk, Riva Surya
Rooms
The hotel offers four room choices, each designed in a modern style with Thai touches, and all with an en suite bathroom. The Urban rooms are the smallest and look over the tree-lined Phra Athit Road. They can be set up with a king or twin beds. The Riva rooms are slightly smaller king rooms but offer lovely views of the riverside, making them perfect for couples. The Deluxe Riva rooms offer more space and the choice of a king or twin beds, plus a balcony overlooking the Chao Phraya River, while the Premium Riva rooms provide similar facilities over a larger space.
Location
The Riva Surya is around ten minutes’ walk from the famous Khao San Road, with a wide selection of dining options in the surrounding area and close to the Bangkok National Museum and Democracy Monument. The river ferry terminal (Phra Arthit) is nearby, from which you can catch boats along the Chao Phraya to many of Bangkok's highlights including the Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Asiatique night bazaar.
Food and drink
Breakfast each morning can be enjoyed outside or inside the modern restaurant, with a wide selection of Asian and continental delicacies on offer as well as fresh tropical fruits and hot drinks. The babble and rum restaurant offers Western and Thai dishes throughout the day, while freshly-made cocktails and snacks can be enjoyed at The Garden or in the elevated Mezzanine Bar.
Families
Interconnecting rooms are available for each room category, making the Riva Surya very accessible for families with children of all ages. The swimming pool also has a shallow children’s section for younger guests to enjoy during their stay.
Facilities and activities
The Riva Surya’s oval swimming pool overlooking the Chao Phraya River is perfect for cooling off after a day in the bustling heat of central Bangkok, with a shallow children's pool attached for younger guests. There's also a well-equipped gym, two restaurants and a mezzanine bar for sunset cocktails.
Accessibility
The leisure facilities, restaurants and rooms are all wheelchair accessible, with lifts to all floors.
Tour ideas in Bangkok
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Riva Surya as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Bangkok city safari ![Grand Palace in Bangkok]()
Bangkok city safari
Bangkok city safari
Travelling by tuk-tuk, Skytrain, or water taxi, you’ll see Bangkok through local eyes. Along the way, you’ll take in the city’s landmark sites and experiences, from golden Buddha statues and royal palaces to chanting monks and lively markets.
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Eco-friendly canal cruise through Bangkok’s historic khlongs ![Historic Bangkok khlong (canal)]()
Eco-friendly canal cruise through Bangkok’s historic khlongs
Eco-friendly canal cruise through Bangkok’s historic khlongs
After exploring the quiet bakery-lined streets of Bangkok’s Portuguese quarter, you’ll step aboard a solar-powered longtail boat to experience life along the historic Thonburi canals. Wooden shophouses on stilts, gilded temples, and a towering golden statue all line your route.
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Experience the secret garden of Bang Kra Jao by bicycle ![Getting off-the-beaten track in Bangkok is worlds away from the busy city]()
Experience the secret garden of Bang Kra Jao by bicycle
Experience the secret garden of Bang Kra Jao by bicycle
Just across the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok lies the city's secret garden — Bang Kra Jao. Only accessible by boat, you must cross the river on a small ferry to reach this beautiful area full of small villages, temples and tropical flora.
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Bangkok and nearby places
- Ayutthaya 42 miles away
- Amphawa 43 miles away
- Kanchanaburi & The River Kwai 68 miles away
- Khao Yai National Park 82 miles away
- Koh Samet 106 miles away
- Koh Munnork 116 miles away
- Phimai 168 miles away
- Phanom Rung 173 miles away
- Koh Kood 203 miles away
- Sukhothai 229 miles away