Boutique Hotels near Wat Pho, Bangkok

The former guest house of a Thai Prince, with the best river view in the city. Only 7 suites, set in a tropical garden built in 1908. The private dining deck sits directly on the water facing Wat Arun. Tha Tien (River/Grand Palace side) is deeply historic and minutes from the Reclining Buddha. Note: It is a family estate, offering personal service on a more relaxed schedule.... Read More

Designed to frame the Temple of Dawn across the river. The Above Riva rooftop and river-facing rooms use chino-colonial green interiors, but the real design is the window frame around Wat Arun. Tha Tien is a bustle of dry seafood markets and tourists, very authentic but chaotic during the day. Note: The rooms are compact (space is tight on the river), and the rooftop restaurant gets crowded with non-guests at sunset.... Read More

A raw, industrial hotel where the view is the main focus. Exposed brick walls, cement floors, and black iron fixtures create a stark contrast to the glittering temple across the water. Located in same riverside market area as Riva Arun, sharing the energetic but crowded alleyways. Note: The industrial look is intentional, featuring cement floors and exposed beams; there is no elevator.... Read More

A modern hotel in an old Sino-Portuguese building, centered around an open-air pool. The facade preserves the old Sam Yot architecture, but the inside is stark white, modern, and centers entirely on the weeping willow and pool. Sam Yot is the gateway to Old Town, famous for its breakfast spots and minutes from the Golden Mount. Note: The courtyard design means rooms face inward towards the pool.... Read More

A family-run heritage home filled with vintage bicycle decor. Ideally positioned as a small boutique hotel in the Old City, rooms feature heirloom furniture and parts of vintage bikes (wheels as lamps, frames as decor), plus a fleet of classic bikes for guests to borrow. Phraeng Phuthon is one of the most charming, preserved old neighborhoods, full of legendary street food. Note: It is a small inn with steep stairs (no elevator).... Read More

A bold, red hotel on the riverbank inspired by the Rama V era. The entire exterior is a custom vermilion red, and the interiors mix Chinese, Thai, and Western antiques with a dark, intimate mood. Chiang Mai Road in Khlong San is quiet and local, a ferry ride away from the main tourist hubs. Note: The Red theme is intense and pervasive; the lighting is atmospheric but dark. Best for couples, not work.... Read More

Designed like 1930s Shanghai with birdcages and heavy velvets. As a standout boutique hotel in Chinatown, the atrium features a water garden with a red bridge, and rooms have four-poster beds draped in deep red curtains. Located right in the middle of Chinatown's Yaowarat Road, you step out directly into street food stalls and neon lights. Note: Being on the main road means street activity is audible, though the atrium rooms are quieter and darker.... Read More

An Italian-style mansion reached only by boat, feeling separate from the rest of the city. This riverside boutique hotel features Palladian architecture from 1923 with lava-tile swimming pool and restored teak doors. Physically on the Thonburi side but accessible only by the hotel's boat; you are effectively on an island. Note: The hotel is exclusive and private, accessible only via the hotel shuttle boat.... Read More

A quiet, low-rise hotel that feels more like a home than a business. The rooftop pool is compact but lined with greenery, and the interiors use muted earth tones with traditional Thai wall art. Samsen Road is the quiet neighbor to Khao San Road—close enough to walk to the party, far enough to sleep. Note: There is no Skytrain station nearby; you will rely on taxis, Tuk-tuks, or river boats to get around.... Read More