Sala Rattanakosin Bangkok

Hotels
8.7 (700 reviews)
39 Maharat Road, Rattanakosin Island, Bangkok , Bangkok , TH

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Laundry
Luggage storage
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location with direct views of Wat Arun/temples
Very friendly and helpful staff; welcoming service and luggage assistance
Outstanding breakfast with river/temple views
Rooftop terrace/bar with panoramic views
Good restaurant and food quality
Comfortable beds and well-provisioned room amenities
Cons:
No elevator (stair-only access up to top floors)
Small rooms and compact/odd bathroom layouts
Old building and dirty stairwell reported
Perceived as overpriced for what is offered
Limited nightlife or local attractions outside the temple area
Occasional restricted balcony/access issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.9
Several reviews note an old building, a dirty stairwell and cramped bathrooms; guests on upper floors found stairs/cleanliness awkward. Mixed room cleanliness but common areas and stairwell received negative mentions.
Service
10
Consistently praised: welcoming, very friendly and helpful staff; personalised welcome (Sam mentioned), complimentary arrival drink and assistance with luggage, prompt service on terrace and restaurant.
Location
9.9
Outstanding riverside location with direct views of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Grand Palace; ideal for temple visits. Some noted limited nightlife and that the immediate area is less lively than nearby Khao San.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms vary: comfortable beds and good in-room amenities (mini-bar, toiletries) and some rooms offer spectacular temple views; however many guests reported small rooms and compact/odd bathroom layouts.
Amenities
9.5
Strong rooftop terrace/bar with panoramic temple views, attractive restaurant and notable riverside breakfast. Main downside: no elevator and older building infrastructure.
Value for Money
6.6
Multiple guests commented that the hotel feels overpriced for what it offers compared with nearby alternatives (e.g., Khao San area); price seen as high relative to room size and facilities.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Breakfast repeatedly described as excellent with variety and great views; restaurant food praised. Some mention limited bar food choices on the rooftop menu.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall very positive stays driven by location, views, breakfast and attentive staff; drawbacks include small rooms, occasional cleanliness/building issues and perceived high price.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 03:49

Property Description

Riverside Gem with Modern Comforts

Prime Location: Situated by the Chao Phraya River, Sala Rattanakosin Bangkok is a short stroll from iconic landmarks like the Grand Palace and Wat Pho Temple.

Comfortable Accommodation: The hotel boasts cozy rooms with contemporary decor, air conditioning, and sleek en suite bathrooms for a relaxing stay.

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, and assistance from the tour desk for seamless sightseeing. Indulge in international and Thai cuisine at the on-site restaurant and unwind with drinks at the Roof Bar.

Book now for an unforgettable riverside experience at Sala Rattanakosin Bangkok!

Important information:

Please note that the property does not have a elevator. Staff are on hand to assist guests with luggage, if needed.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BKK

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 700 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.9
Service: 10
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 9.5
Value for Money: 6.6
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 8.8
F
Freda • solo_traveller • tw
10
Pros:

房間乾淨，早餐非常好吃選擇多，浴室水壓也非常足。但是燈光有點偏暗。

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Racquel • couple • us
9
We enjoyed our stay, will come back in the future.
Pros:

The location is wonderful! The rooftop views and the friendly staff.

Cons:

The smell sometimes and no elevator.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
P
Phatcharin • couple • de
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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KaaN • solo_traveller • tr
8
Kısa ziyaret için idare edilir seviyede.
Pros:

Grand palace, wat pho ya olabilir yakınlığı. Wat Arun manzasarası oldukça iyi. Çiçek pazarına da ulaşım oldukça yakın.

Cons:

Odalarda minik böcek (tahta kurusu gibi) var, havalandırma gürültülü çalışıyor. Araç park yeri ya da taksi buluşma noktası olarak ara sokakta kaldığı ve çevresinde bolca toptancı olduğu için zor. Personellerin İngilizce anlama seviyeleri çok değişken. (Bir resepsiyonist ile iyi iletişim kurarken diğerini anlamıyorsunız)

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Markus • family_with_children • de
9
Tolle Lage für Sightseeing
Pros:

Lage für Besichtigung (Wat Pho, Königspalast in unmittelbarer Nähe, Wat Arun auf der anderen Seite des Flussufers mit der Fähre über die Bootshaltestelle Tha Tien auch nur ein paar Meter), Frühstücksraum, Rooftop-Bar und Personal: alles top

Cons:

Sehr kleine Zimmer, kein eigenes Bad, kein Aufzug, dunkles Treppenhaus, europäische Preise

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
N
Ninnate • couple • fi
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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marika • couple • fr
10
Un très agréable séjour dans un hôtel idéalement situé avec une vue magnifique sur Wat Arun
Pros:

L’emplacement est exceptionnel, avec une magnifique vue sur Wat Arun. Le personnel est très accueillant et disponible. La chambre était confortable et nous avons beaucoup apprécié le rooftop et l’ambiance de l’hôtel.

Cons:

La chambre manquait un peu de lumière. Un éclairage plus important ainsi qu’un miroir supplémentaire seraient vraiment appréciables.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
G
Guillaume • extended_group • fr
10
Magie de la vue sur le wat Arun la nuit
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel, la qualité de l’accueil et la qualité de la cuisine.
Les chambres donnant sur la rivière rajoute de la magie au séjour.
Je recommande.

Cons:

Pas d’ascenseur, mais rien d’insurmontable.
Un personnel prévenant qui vous monte les bagages en chambre

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
U
Ulrich • family_with_children • de
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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My Anh • couple • de
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Wanda Y • couple • us
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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ZIYAD • couple • sa
8
جميلة
Pros:

الإطلالة

Cons:

عدم وجود مصعد

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
E
edyta • couple • pl
10
Cudowny pobyt
Pros:

Widok

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
P
Prasomrat • solo_traveller • th
10
ดีใจที่ได้มาพักที่นี่
Pros:

การบริการ ห้องพัก เยี่ยม

Cons:

มีแต่ชอบๆๆ

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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VIRGINIE • couple • fr
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
S
Sabrina • family_with_children • it
9
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • couple • us
10
Beautiful hotel on the river
Pros:

The location was great for the old town area. Easy walk to the temples, Grand Palace, Wat Arun. They had a great breakfast that was made to order and the restaurant has a view of the river. The rooftop bar is great and we got a free welcome drink up there. Great to watch the sunset over the river.

Cons:

If you want to visit other areas of Bangkok it is not as centrally located. You can take a Grab, but is not right by the subway or skytrain.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
T
Thi Hieu • extended_group • vn
5
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • se
10
Indulgence, Sublime Luxury and Location
Pros:

Staying here was a spontaneous decision which turned out to be a great choice. Our room was the Wat Arun Suite and when you opened the curtains you had the view of the temple from across the water below in direct line of sight. The staff here are always fantastic and they arranged us a late check out. The beds are incredible and so comfortable. The coffee machine came in handy for us and the breakfast buffet downstairs by the river is out of this world.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
D
Daniela • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

A parte la strada dove è ubicato e l'ingresso veramente brutto, all interno tutto cambia. Stanza pulita, spaziosa e con bellissima vista. Noi eravamo al 4 piano. Rooptof molto suggestivo, ristorante molto buono ma anche con prezzi decisamente alti per lo standard thailandese. Naturalmente la vista ripaga di tutto. Colazione non a buffet ma servita a la carta. Buona e varia. Posizione ottima per visitare il palazzo reale, e tutta la zona dei templi.

Cons:

L'ingresso, la scala che porta ai piani. L'esterno per niente curato. Prezzo eccessivo per ciò che offre.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee