Stay in Riverside

A budget river hotel on the Charoen Nakhon side, about a 10-minute walk to ICONSIAM. Rooms are small and plain in the usual ibis style but clean, and river-view rooms are available. You can walk or take the hotel shuttle to BTS Krung Thonburi, and a cross-river ferry pier is close by. A solid pick if you want a water view on a tight budget.

A large riverside hotel that's affordable for a 5-star, with most rooms facing the river for a full, open view. It has its own pier and a free shuttle boat to Sathorn Pier (BTS Saphan Taksin) roughly 08:00-22:00, plus a free tuk-tuk to Asiatique. Some reviews note the boat can run only once an hour at times, so build in a little buffer.

A spacious-room hotel that works well for families, with many units being suites that have a small kitchen and a river-facing balcony. It runs a free guest shuttle boat to Sathorn Pier (BTS Saphan Taksin) and the ICONSIAM pier, about a 15-minute ride. The large riverside pool and the river views are what guests mention most.

A 26-storey tower on the Klong San side, best known for its rooftop infinity pool and bar looking out over the river and the city skyline. There's a free shuttle boat to BTS Saphan Taksin and ICONSIAM, running about 08:00-23:15. A good match for couples who want a newer room and a high-up view.

A riverside resort that feels like an escape from the city, with green gardens, a large pool, and a lot of space considering it's still in Bangkok. A free shuttle boat to Sathorn Pier (BTS Saphan Taksin) runs roughly every 30 minutes, 08:00-23:15. Best for travellers who want to slow down and stay put rather than rush around sightseeing.

Its edge over the other river hotels is that it sits right by BTS Saphan Taksin, a few minutes' walk away, so you don't depend on a shuttle boat but still get full river views. It has riverside gardens, pools, and several restaurants. Ideal if you want both the water view and the convenience of the Skytrain in one place.

A legendary Chao Phraya hotel that's been running for generations and is known for its high level of service. It has a free shuttle boat across to BTS Saphan Taksin, and ferries guests across the river to its spa and restaurants on the far bank. It's the priciest option in the area, best for a special occasion or for travellers who want the hotel itself to be the destination.