Anantara Riverside is Bangkok's classic river resort: a low-rise, garden-filled property on Charoennakorn Road in Thonburi, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya. The booking page is clear about its class, a five-star property, and about its scale: 376 rooms set across eleven acres of gardens, a layout that feels more like a tropical retreat than a city tower. Facilities are extensive. There is an outdoor pool with spa jets, a children's pool, a swim-up bar and a poolside bar. The full-service spa has eight treatment rooms, a Thai herbal steam room and a health club. Dining ranges across Benihana for Japanese teppanyaki, the Manohra Dining Cruise, a Riverside Terrace, The Market buffet and Trader Vic's, with three bars and lounges and a coffee shop. The hotel lists an airport shuttle at 2,500 baht per vehicle each way and an area shuttle for a surcharge, and guest reviews describe a shuttle boat to the BTS and to ICONSIAM, though does not confirm the schedule, so ask before you rely on it.
Location math
The booking page gives Riverside Plaza as a two-minute walk, Asiatique The Riverfront as a fifteen-minute walk, The Mall Tha Phra as a three-minute drive, and ICONSIAM about 2.8 miles away. The river itself is a twelve-minute walk, so the sense of being on the water comes from the gardens and the boat rather than from every room.
Wat Pho and Asiatique are listed within six miles. The resort is not walkable to the temples, which are across the river and on the old-town side, so plan on the boat, taxis or the BTS for sightseeing, and treat the resort as a place to come back to.
Who it suits
Families, honeymooners and travellers who want a resort-style break in the middle of a big city, with a pool, a spa and several dining choices without leaving the property. It is especially good in the hot afternoons, when many visitors need to rest. The dining cruise is a signature experience for an evening on the river, and the spa is a strong choice for a day of recovery between busy sightseeing days.
If you prefer a vibrant, walkable neighbourhood with street food at the door, the old town or Chinatown is a better fit.
Practical notes
Ask which wing and view your room has when you book, because the property is large and the experience varies by building. Confirm the boat shuttle times and the pier you will use, and note that the airport shuttle is priced per vehicle rather than per person, which is good value for a family.
After the September 2026 floods and high-tide warnings, riverside properties are worth checking with the hotel about any lingering advisories for your dates. For a balanced trip, spend a few nights here and a few in the old town, so you get both the resort and the temples.
Why stay here
- ✓Eleven acres of riverside gardens
- ✓Outdoor pool with swim-up bar
- ✓Children pool
- ✓Spa with eight treatment rooms
- ✓Manohra Dining Cruise
- ✓Benihana, The Market and Trader Vics
- ✓Health club
- ✓Airport shuttle available
Good questions
How many rooms does Anantara Riverside have?+
The booking page gives 376 rooms across 11 acres of gardens on the west bank of the Chao Phraya.
Is it close to the old town temples?+
No. It is in Thonburi, and places Wat Pho and Asiatique within about six miles. Plan on boats, taxis or the BTS for sightseeing.
Is there a shuttle boat?+
Guest reviews describe a shuttle boat to the BTS and ICONSIAM, but does not confirm the schedule, so ask the hotel before you book.
