TARA Bangkok Riverside Formerly GLOW Bangkok Riverside

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

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Children allowed

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
K
kim • couple • au
9
I enjoyed my stay
Pros:

Very clean. Excellent staff
Lovely setting

Cons:

Not close to much

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • solo_traveller • no
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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ismail • couple • ma
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Mclennan • solo_traveller • th
4
mediocre
Pros:

pool

Cons:

Very inefficient check in.Made me wait, no English, then said they upgraded me but the room was average and a caged rooster was outside - non stop noise.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Matteo • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Berreby • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Quarto • solo_traveller • it
9
Realmente fatto bene
Pros:

Molto
Riservata pulita e ben organizzata

Cons:

Non centrale

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • pl
10
Super
Pros:

Bardzo pomocna i sympatyczna obsługa, nie ma problemu by odstawić bagaże, wszystko jest jasne. Lokalizacja trochę daleko od centrum ale można z łatwością złapać graba lub użyć transportu wodnego po drugiej stronie mostu. Pokoje czyste i zadbane. Na śniadanie można zjeść pyszną zupę przyrządzaną przez kucharza. Basen super, w pobliżu jest miejsce na kawę oraz jedzenie

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff, room was clean and comfortable and great value for money.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Martijn • couple • nl
5
Verder was t gewoon vakantie, dus wat kan er mis zijn ;)
Pros:

Het bed was meer dan prima 👌

Cons:

1: dat je niet lekker kunt douchen. Warm koud, warm koud
2 dat midden in de nacht alle lichten ineens aan kunnen schieten
3: dat ze je voor t gemak in een kamer plaatsen die je niet hebt geboekt. Gedowngrade zeg maar

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • nl
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Haroune Lyes • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Marcello • family_with_children • ch
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
C
Cashmore • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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PRINCYL • couple • ca
7
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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louise • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Nice hotel, comfy beds. Good size room with balcony

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Ruge • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Todo, la posibilidad de desayunar buffet, muy completo todos los días, frente al río y la piscina con un personal atento y amable.

Cons:

No es culpa del hotel, pero a veces el río arrastra mucha basura, es un problema del país.
Pero hacen lo mejor

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Ruge • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee