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River View Guest House

768 Soi Phanurangsri, Songwad Rd. | Talad Noi, Sampanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
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River View Guest House
Ranked #363 of 730 hotels in Bangkok
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UK
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We booked for 11 nights and stayed for 1 and that was only because we arrived late. They must have spent all the money on the photographer for the website because everything else was shabby. We stayed in the Oriental whatever and it was basic, very basic. The fridge was the size of a postage stamp and shut off with... More

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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Stayed there in March before the planned renovations going on in April and have been staying there a few times before during the past 20 years. But time has outrun this place. The terrace is absolutely great and one of the few places in Bangkok with some air that isn't 5-star. The restaurant is good too and Chinatown is still... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

My husband Graham and I stayed here in late February, arriving in Bangkok at 1:30 am after very long flights. We were greeted by the night staff, and taken care of very efficiently. The staff were very friendly and helpful. In spite of the late hour, we sat on our deck overlooking the Chao Praya River, soaking in the sights.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Is located in the heart of Bangkok China Town, with nice and friendly stuff, most of them English speaker, clean and with a great asset: the roof terrace and restaurant. The view of Chao Praya River is absolute fabulous, in the day and in the night to. Prices are good and the hotel is close to the river boat stations,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

I haven't stayed at this guesthouse purely because I live in Bangkok BUT.... If you're looking for a great breezy view of the river, good food and reasonable pricing , the rooftop terrace here - Rivervibe - is a must. Not at all pretentious, one can enjoy a panoramic view of Bangkok and all the dynamic activity on the Chao... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

Our room was a dump, smelt like sewer was dirty and NOT cheap. The guesthouse itself was a dump. The ONLY redeeming quality of this guesthouse was their rooftop bar. I would not recommend this place nor will I go back.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

Spent there a few nights. the location is near the riverside 5 minutes from the boat stops, easy to get by boat to the royal palace and temples. Very difficult to get there as Bangkok is a little bit crazy, but once we was there was ok to go back to the train station by foot. 15-20' walk. The area... More

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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

I stayed 3 different times in December and January and had a wonderful time, from the first arrival through to the final check out. The staff were friendly and helpful and the location was spectacular Just a short walk to either the train station or the pier to catch the river ferry. As others have said, the neighborhood is a... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

This is not a review of the guest house, only its restaurant on the top floor. The view over the river is very good - and that is about the end of the positive stuff. First, this is a 100% tourist place, hardly a Thai guest in sight. You can guess what implications this has. The district is dirty and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

I ended up staying at River View Guest House for a total of about 5 weeks (since I was living in Bangkok briefly). I think I can give a fair review of the place since I stayed there for so long. The place was both well located and poorly located in my opinion. The location near to the MRT, main... More

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Also Known As:
River View Guest House Hotel
River View Guest House Hotel Bangkok
River View Hotel
River View Bangkok
Address: 768 Soi Phanurangsri, Songwad Rd. | Talad Noi, Sampanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Region: Thailand > Bangkok
Amenities:
Pets Allowed Restaurant
Hotel Style:
#11 Best Value Hotels in Bangkok
Price range (per night): RM45 - 112
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Newly renovated "River Vibe Restaurant & Bar" is open. With Thai and European menu, extensive cocktail and wine lists, you can enjoy the moment with definitely 7-star view over Chao Praya River. "See.., feel.., and breath REAL Bangkok living." Established in early 1980s, River View Guest House is a family-run budget guest house which offers a truly unique experience. It is hidden among small alleys of Chinatown’s Talad Noi area, but it is very famous the breath-taking view over Chao Praya River. Serves International tourists for decades, River View Guest House is recognized world-wide and honored to be listed in world’s most respectable guide books such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, Frommer’s, Guide Routard, Fodor’s, so as to be named. ... more   less 
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