Riva Arun Bangkok, Bangkok: from $114 a night

From $114 a night at Riva Arun Bangkok, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 8–9, 2026, 2 adults: $114 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $285 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $323 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Riva Arun Bangkok is a small, upscale riverside boutique hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.

Address: 392/25-26 Maharaj Road, Bangkok. Property ID: 1049831.

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Total price: $414 USD

2026-11-11 to 2026-11-14 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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About Riva Arun Bangkok

• Property type: Hotel
• 4-star hotel
• 392/25-26 Maharaj Road, Bangkok
• City page: Hotels in Bangkok

Axel's take: 8.9/10

It's a strong riverside choice for temples, views and personal service.

• Choose it for: Wat Arun views, rooftop dining and a small-hotel base beside Bangkok's historic sights.
• Skip it if: You need an on-site pool, spacious entry-level rooms or nightlife on the doorstep.

Axel's opinion of Riva Arun Bangkok, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

Room types

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Superior Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Superior Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

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Grand Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

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Grand Deluxe Jacuzzi Double room (full double bed)

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Premium Jacuzzi Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Double Studio (full double bed)

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Twin Studio (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Location

Historic riverside Bangkok for temple sightseeing, not a shopping-and-nightlife base.

• The block: The entrance is tucked into a small lane off Maharaj Road on the river side, near Wat Pho. Riverside restaurants share the immediate surroundings; Wat Arun stands across the water, not across a road. Wat Pho and the Grand Palace define the walks here, while Wat Arun requires a river crossing.
• Getting around: Use nearby Sanam Chai MRT for trips beyond the old town and boats for riverside sightseeing. Walk between the nearby historic sights rather than treating the hotel as a base for walking across Bangkok. Airport transfers can be arranged by the hotel; taxis are the straightforward luggage option.
• After dark: Evenings centre on river-view dinners rather than a dense nightlife district. Don't equate the small lane with guaranteed quiet: restaurant noise and sound through corridors appear in guest feedback.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com.

Best areas in Bangkok for travelers on a budget

• Chinatown & Hua Lamphong: 8.3/10 for travelers on a budget. The highest value score pairs with strong hotel reviews, food streets and useful Blue Line access.
• Old City & Khao San Road: 8.0/10 for travelers on a budget. Strong value and historic sights support a budget stay, provided you accept party noise and limited rail access.
• Ratchada & Rama 9: 7.1/10 for travelers on a budget. Typical hotel rates are lowest here, but weaker sightseeing access and fewer nearby options keep it behind Chinatown and the Old City.
• Silom & Sathorn: 5.2/10 for travelers on a budget. Dining, character and strong hotels earn fourth place, but its value score is well behind the three budget leaders.
• Siam, Ratchaprasong & Pratunam: 4.6/10 for travelers on a budget. Strong hotels and shopping convenience help, but weak value makes it a compromise rather than a natural budget choice.
• Nana & Asok (Sukhumvit): 4.4/10 for travelers on a budget.
• Phrom Phong & Thong Lo (Sukhumvit): 4.3/10 for travelers on a budget.
• Chao Phraya Riverside: 4.1/10 for travelers on a budget. Where to stay in Bangkok for travelers on a budget

Hotels around Riva Arun Bangkok

• Royal Rattanakosin Hotel (Sanam Luang, toward Khao San Road). Royal Rattanakosin wins when: A basic sightseeing base when access to Khao San matters more than boutique character, accepting worn rooms and recurring housekeeping complaints. Keep Riva Arun Bangkok when: Keep Riva Arun for its riverside setting, small scale and much stronger cleanliness and service evidence.
• Grand China Bangkok (Chinatown, near Yaowarat). Grand China wins when: Chinatown as the main destination, rooftop bars and family-suite choices, accepting dated interiors and maintenance issues. Keep Riva Arun Bangkok when: Keep Riva Arun for a smaller hotel, temple-focused days and its rooftop river panorama rather than a Chinatown base.

Alternatives for the same trip

• Dusitd2 Samyan Bangkok (Silom & Sathorn). dusitD2 Samyan wins when: Modern comfort, standout cleanliness and attentive service when the historic riverfront is not the reason for your trip. Keep Riva Arun Bangkok when: Riva Arun wins when Wat Pho, the Grand Palace and rooftop views of Wat Arun are the point of staying here.
• Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok (Silom & Sathorn). Eastin Grand Sathorn wins when: Direct BTS access, dependable five-star service and a swimming pool, accepting that the pool can get crowded. Keep Riva Arun Bangkok when: Riva Arun wins for a 25-room setting and historic sightseeing on foot rather than a larger, transit-led city hotel.

What guests say

Four displayed October 2026 Expedia reviews praise staff; 3 describe clean rooms. One flags restaurant noise, another restricted views and unreliable Wi-Fi.

Good to know

• Parking: THB 0 for self-parking. The hotel has 6 spaces in front, allocated first come, first served.
• Check-in / checkout: Check-in from 14:00; checkout by 12:00.
• Breakfast: Breakfast is available but is not included in every room rate.
• Room views: Studios face old-town streets. Superior rooms have partial river views; Deluxe rooms have river-facing mini balconies.

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

• Rooms: Studios are 22 square metres; Deluxe rooms are 25–27 square metres with mini balconies overlooking the river and Wat Arun. Superior rooms overlook a side street with partial river views.
• Cleanliness: Booking.com gives cleanliness 9.4/10; Tripadvisor gives it 4.9/5. Those aggregates outweigh an isolated report of shower mildew.
• Service: A defining strength: staff score 9.7/10 on Booking.com, and Trip.com's review summary identifies 83 reviews praising attentive, friendly service.
• Amenities: Rooftop restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi, room service, an elevator and selected Jacuzzi suites. No on-site pool or gym.
• Fees and surprises: Self-parking costs THB 0, with only 6 spaces available first come, first served. Breakfast is not included in every rate.
• Hotel policies: Deposit: ฿1,000 per room per stay

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