TARA Bangkok Riverside Formerly GLOW Bangkok Riverside

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

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Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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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Thu • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Godei • family_with_children • nl
10
Prachtig hotel
Pros:

Mooi schoon hotel. Personeel uitermate vriendelijk. Grand deluxe kamer zijn groot.

Cons:

Niet rokers hotel

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • extended_group • nl
9
Super mooi hotel
Pros:

Mooi hotel ligt mooi aan de rivier
Fijn zwembad
Ontbijt heerlijk
Vriendelijk personeel

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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karine • family_with_children • fr
9
Magnifique séjour
Pros:

La propreté , le personnel, le dépaysement , le calme à Bangkok .. je reviendra ..

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Frédéric • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

NIce swimming pool. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Our room was in the back building, with now view over the river.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Frédéric • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Nice location next to the river. Nice swimming pool.
Nice room with view over the river.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Isabella Sofia • solo_traveller • be
8
Normal business hotel in Bangkok
Pros:

L’hotel é bello, ha piscina e grande area per colazione / bar / ristorante vista fiume. La stanza era bella e di una grandezza normale (né grande né piccola). Ho apprezzato che ci fosse phon, shampoo, balsamo e vari asciugamani, incluso telo piscina, nonché flip flops. Ottima l’area per lavorare nella stanza, decisamente apprezzata. Anche il WiFi funziona ovunque in hotel

Cons:

Il primo giorno mi sono addormentata e svegliata alle 10.30 perdendo la colazione. Fino alle 11.30, neanche pagando o con room service l’hotel non è stato in grado di fare un cappuccino. Il terzo giorno, non funzionava la macchina e non sono stati in grado di farmelo.
La colazione ha una vasta varietà di cibo thailandese che però noi europei non siamo abituati a mangiare per colazione. Ad esempio non ci sono cose per farsi un toast, o non c’è crema spalmabile per il pane, non c’è caffè in camera (macchinetta).
L’acqua dalla doccia non usciva molto calda.
In una città come Bangkok l’aria condizionata dovrebbe poter rimanere accesa anche quando si esce dalla camera. Ogni volta che tornavo era un forno.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Gabrielle • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • extended_group • gb
9
Good location, excellent food
Pros:

Clean, spacious and comfortable

Cons:

No issues

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • ie
9
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Edita • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Stephane • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Le charme la qualité du service

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Yann • family_with_children • re
8
Pros:

C’est mon troisième séjour dans cet hôtel. Il n’est pas particulièrement bien situé, mais la vue sur le Chao Phraya est très appréciable et apporte un vrai charme au séjour. La piscine est également plaisante, et la chambre est spacieuse et très propre. La salle de sport est bien équipée, ce qui est un vrai plus.

Cons:

Nous avions demandé en amont une chambre avec deux lits simples, demande qui avait été confirmée par l’hôtel. Cependant, à notre arrivée, la chambre n’était finalement pas disponible et il nous a été demandé de payer un supplément pour obtenir cette configuration. J’ai trouvé cela particulièrement décevant, puisque notre demande avait été validée au préalable.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Damion • couple • us
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Mattias • couple • se
9
Toppen!
Pros:

Fina rum, välstädat, bra frukost, bra poolområde,trevlig personal.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • couple • fr
9
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina • family_with_children • gb
8
Cons:

The location

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Messaoudi • couple • tn
10
Pros:

Chambre confortable

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Imane • couple • ma
7
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee