Thonburi

Ibrik Resort by the River
256 Soi Wat Rakang
+66 2 848-9220
4,000 baht
Wang Lang Pier

A luxury boutique resort with only three private double rooms. Each room is beautifully decorated in a chic style with modern white walls and wooden floors. Two of the rooms offer a view over the Chao Phraya River. It is a good way to escape the chaos of the city, yet it is only a 15-minute ferry ride to the Grand Palace. Breakfast included.

Marriott Resort and Spa
257 Charoen Nakhon Rd
+66 2 476-0022
6,000-11,000 baht
shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier

The Mariott is one of the best hotels in Bangkok. Its off-central location is actually a downer, but it does bring a relaxed ambience that makes it feel like a resort hotel. Also, there are shuttle boats to BTS Saphan Taksin station, so you still get to downtown relatively quickly. Rooms are magnificent, there's a tranquil pool and a good breaskfast.

River Side Bangkok
195 Ratchawithi Rd
+66 2 883-1588(-20)
800-2,500 baht
Krung Thon Bridge Pier

This two-star hotel has 262 "superior" and "deluxe" rooms. Rooms are fully equipped with modern facilities and some include a room-service breakfast. Many of the rooms have a nice view over the Chao Phraya River.

The Royal River Hotel
219 Charan Sanitwong Soi 66/1
+66 2 422-9222
2,200-2,700 baht
Krung Thon Bridge Pier

This is a good hotel near the Krung Thon Bridge. Rooms are large, comfortable and clean. The deluxe rooms of this hotel have a big balcony with a nice view over the river. It is relaxed to splash into the pool after a hot day of temple tramping.

Millennium Hilton
123 Charoen Nakhon Rd
+66 2 442-2000
5,000-10,000 baht
shuttle boat from River City Pier and Sathorn Pier

Obviously a very luxury hotel at the Chao Phraya river, offering a working desk, living room, high-speed internet, two LCD televisions, jacuzzi, rain shower and pool. There's a shuttle boat to River City pier and BTS Saphan Taksin station.

The Royal City Hotel
800 Borommaratchachonnani Rd
+66 2 435-8888
2,200-2,600 baht
about 500 metres further down the road from Central Plaza Pinklao

This is a decent hotel near Central Plaza Pinklao. Rooms are spacious, comfortable and clean, but also quite old, dark and uninspiring. Facilities are plentiful, including a pool, fitness and massage. The staff is really nice and helpful. There is not that much to do in the area though, except for the nearby 7-Eleven.