TARA Bangkok Riverside

Hotels
196/1 Ratchawithi Road Khwaeng Wachira Phayaban, Dusit District , Bangkok , th

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Non-smoking throughout
Smoke alarms
24-hour security
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Large, new and comfortable rooms
Excellent pool and pool-area amenities
Good value noted by several guests
Nice river views and calm atmosphere
Cons:
Location is far from city center / hard to find
Inconsistent cleanliness in some buildings/rooms
Breakfast and some food reports average or poor
Occasional room issues (sewage smell, leaking shower seal)
Limited nearby restaurants and traffic on access road

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Mixed comments: several reviews praise new, clean rooms, but multiple notes of poor cleaning (hair, dirty floors, soiled slippers), and one report of sewage smell in a room.
Service
1
Consistently very positive: staff repeatedly described as polite, friendly, helpful and welcoming across many reviews.
Location
1
Frequently criticized: described as far from city center, hard to find, down a narrow alley, limited nearby restaurants and difficult access/traffic.
Room Quality
1
Generally positive: rooms described as new, big, clean, comfortable beds and good river views; occasional issues like shower silicon needing repair or isolated smells.
Amenities
1
Strongly positive for pool and related facilities: amazing pool, good cafe/bar, enjoyable pool-area atmosphere; minor mosquito issue noted.
Value for Money
1
Generally positive sentiment: some guests explicitly state it is good value or 'worth every penny', despite location trade-offs.
Food and Beverage
1
Mixed to negative: several comments call breakfast average or poor and one says food 'not ok', though a few diners praised fresh and tasty meals at the hotel restaurant.
Overall Experience
1
Overall mixed: many guests highlight excellent staff, pool and comfortable rooms, but repeated location, occasional cleanliness and food issues reduce the overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-06 21:29

Property Description

Discover a serene escape at GLOW Bangkok Riverside, perfectly nestled along the majestic Chao Phraya River.

Luxurious Accommodations
Each thoughtfully designed room boasts modern amenities, including a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a private bathroom complete with complimentary toiletries. Many rooms also feature private balconies for enjoying stunning riverside views.

Indulgent Dining Options
Start your day right with our sumptuous buffet or à la carte breakfast, catering to all your culinary desires. Later, unwind at our on-site restaurant and bar, where delectable dishes and refreshing cocktails await.

Convenient Location
Just a short distance from iconic attractions like Khao San Road, the Grand Palace, and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, our hotel positions you ideally to explore the best of Bangkok.

Experience the ultimate comfort and convenience—book your stay at GLOW Bangkok Riverside today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Rajam • family_with_children • gi
9
Pros:

It being on the river. The staff were very polite and friendly.

Cons:

Breakfast. It was average.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Francesc • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Salvador • solo_traveller • us
10
Worth every penny!
Pros:

Was a be scary coming to hotel late. It’s down the narrow alley! But once you see the hotel. It’s amazing! Clean! Quite! Safe! Good value for the price. Just take a bit to get to city center. Other than that! It’s a great hotel! Staff friendly! Even quicker to fix any issue you had! Amazing pool! And cafe was good! Prices well also! Would stay again!

Cons:

Location is far from city!

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
D
Dietrich • family_with_children • de
9
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Lena Marie-Kristin • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Alles top!🥰

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
พูล​ศรี​ • family_with_children • th
10
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Felipe • family_with_children • br
10
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Felipe • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Perfecto para una pausa en Bangkok

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Chantara • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Everything, was perfect

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Lidia • couple • pl
9
Nice, clean rooms, friendly staff. Location not great. Quite far to everywhere. Needed grab all the time.
Pros:

Big, clean room.

Cons:

Location. Hard to find. Also the name on booking.com is misreading as the hotel has been renamed to Glow.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
J
Juan • solo_traveller • es
10
Hotel nuevo y cómodo
Pros:

Me encantó la habitación, todo nuevo al igual que las instalaciones y la piscina bien grande ,el personal muy amable :)

Cons:

Que está un pelín alejado de las cosas pero con un Grab llegas a todas partes sin problema

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Nanou974 • couple • fr
8
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Karakoc • family_with_children • tr
8
Yatakları rahattı genel olarak temizdi.
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Nawaf • couple • ae
10
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Juraj • family_with_children • sk
10
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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KB73 • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Super schönes Zimmer mit Blick auf den River. Betten sehr bequem. Wunderschöner Pool zum Entspannen am Abend mit köstlichen Cocktails.

Cons:

Es gibt fußläufig kaum Restaurants

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
G
Gabriel • family_with_children • at
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Kim Isabel • couple • de
10
Wahnsinn
Pros:

Das Hotel ist relativ neu, entsprechend ist es auch sauber! Das Personal ist wirklich der Hammer! Man fühlt sich so sehr willkommen! Ganz herzlichen Dank besonders noch einmal an Pim ❤️

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Otto Zell • family_with_children • at
9
Schönes Hotel Am Fluss
Pros:

Schönes und ruhiges Hotel mit Pool.
Die Zimmer waren sauber und geräumig.

Cons:

Die Zufahrt zum Hotel führt über eine Hauptstraße die fast immer sehr stark befahren ist. Mann muss dadurch immer mit längerem Stau rechnen

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
S
Sarah • couple • gb
9
Lovely place and staff
Pros:

Staff really friendly, lovely pool

Cons:

Floor felt a little dirty in room

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee