Chakungrao Riverview Hotel — a riverside city hotel where every room has a river-view balcony
In the heart of Kamphaeng Phet, right by the Ping River and Sirichit Park, sits a long-established hotel locals know well: Chakungrao Riverview Hotel. It is a riverside property of around 111 rooms whose clear selling point is that every room has its own private balcony overlooking either the Ping River or the city, decorated in a simple Thai style with wooden floors. It has a swimming pool, an on-site restaurant and free parking. What reviewers consistently praise is the central riverside location, within walking distance of the night market and old town. The overall score sits around 7.4 from real reviews, with rooms from about ฿850/night.
Chakungrao Riverview Hotel is a 3-star riverside hotel on the Ping River in the centre of Kamphaeng Phet, on Thesa 1 Road in the Nai Mueang sub-district. It is a long-running property of around 111 rooms that locals know well, set right beside the riverfront and Sirichit Park, within easy walking distance of the night market and old town. Most guests who choose it are people in town on business, travellers who want a central base that is easy to explore on foot, and visitors heading to Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park, which is only a few minutes' drive away.
Rooms come in two main types: Superior at around 30 sqm with a double or twin beds, and the roomier Deluxe at about 35 sqm. The detail every review mentions is that every room has its own private balcony looking out over the Ping River or the town, decorated in a simple Thai style, with many rooms featuring warm wooden floors. All rooms have air conditioning, a TV, a fridge and a private bathroom with a shower. Guests frequently praise the clean rooms, comfortable beds, and the pleasure of sipping morning coffee on the balcony overlooking the river.
"A room right by the Ping River, a balcony you can relax on, friendly and helpful staff, a central location you can walk to the night market and the riverfront from, easy parking, and good value for the price."
The facilities are well-rounded for this class of hotel. There is a swimming pool, an on-site restaurant serving Thai and international dishes, a buffet breakfast, free parking, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. It also has meeting rooms and handles banquets, so you will see both leisure guests and people in town for conferences. The one thing to accept is that the hotel has been open for a good while, and parts of the building and some rooms look dated compared with newer hotels, even though it has been renovated in phases.
Location is the hotel's strongest card. It sits right beside Sirichit Park and the Ping River, about 100 metres from the Kamphaeng Phet night market, and within walking distance of the old town and riverside eateries. Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park is around a 5–10 minute drive away, and it is an easy onward drive to Sukhothai. It suits anyone who wants to stay in the centre and explore at night without driving. The overall score sits around 7.4 from real reviews, with platforms mainly praising the location and river views, while the points it loses come from the ageing condition of some rooms.
To be straight with you, Chakungrao Riverview Hotel is a central riverside hotel that sells its location and Ping River views, not a brand-new property with sleek modern rooms. If you expect rooms as crisp as a newly opened hotel, some may feel dated, and room standards are not always consistent. But if you see it as a central riverside stay where every room has a river-view balcony, with a pool, a restaurant and free parking at an affordable starting price, all within walking distance of the night market and old town, it stands out for value and location among Kamphaeng Phet's city-centre hotels.
Tips from reading through the reviews: request a river-facing room when booking if you want the best view and a quieter side, since some rooms face the city or the interior. Ask to see a recently renovated room before checking in if that option is available, to avoid the more dated ones. Having your own car is convenient thanks to the free parking, but even without one you can comfortably explore the centre on foot. In the evening, walk out to the nearby night market and riverfront for plenty of good local food. And always compare the live price on Agoda and Booking before you book, as rates shift with the season and promotions.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Central riverside location, walkable to the night market and old town
- ✓ Every room has a river-view or city-view balcony
- ✓ Friendly, helpful staff
- ✓ Free parking and free Wi-Fi, good value
- ! The building and some rooms look dated — it has been open a long time
- ! Room standards are not consistent across all rooms
- ! The pool and some areas show their age
- ✓ Lovely Ping River views from the balcony, riverside atmosphere
- ✓ Thai-style decor with wooden floors, a warm feel
- ✓ Has a swimming pool and an on-site restaurant
- ✓ Near Sirichit Park and the historical park
- ! Some rooms are dated — ask for a renovated one
- ! Best for those who value location over plush rooms
- ! River-view rooms fill up fast in high season
- 💡If you expect crisp, brand-new rooms like a freshly opened hotel — this is a long-established property and some rooms look dated → choose a newer hotel in town, or ask to see a renovated room before checking in.
- 💡If you want a river-view room — not every room faces the river; some face the city → specify a river-facing room when booking.
- 💡If you are travelling with family and want a larger room — choose the 35 sqm Deluxe over the Superior → it is more spacious and comfortable for several people.