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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Oğuzhan • couple • tr
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
M
Moritz • couple • de
7
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • couple • au
10
Excellent
Pros:

I could not complain about anything, Tina and staff were extremely helpful and polite

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • couple • au
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
E
elles • family_with_children • nl
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Laura • extended_group • ie
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Sophia • solo_traveller • pl
10
Pros:

It's literally the best hotel I've ever stayed. The staff is super friendly, polite and helpful. Food is absolutely delicious, the pool and the gym are fantastic and it's a pretty good location. Definitely coming back in a future trip.

Cons:

Nothing to complain about

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
D
Danssen • couple • ca
9
Enjoyed our stay.
Pros:

Great staff and great breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
J
JAVIER • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

Limpieza y personal

Cons:

La ubicación no es muy buena con respecto al centro

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
R
Rajvinder • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
D
Dorothée • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
V
Verhoeff • couple • nl
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
B
Birt • solo_traveller • id
9
Pros:

Very clean and spacious.
Friendly staff

Cons:

Wimdow blinds flimsy and hard to operate

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
D
Damian • couple • pl
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Niek • family_with_children • nl
8
Was erg leuk
Pros:

Ontbijt was prima. Mooi zwembad. Ligging aan de rivier was mooi

Cons:

Eigenlijk niets

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
K
kisese joardao • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Die Ausstattung und das Frühstück war ok.

Cons:

Die Lage war nicht so gut wenn man etwas mit dem Taxi Unternehmen möchte. Zu viel Stau. Warte Zeit über 1 Stunde. (Grab)
Das Personal sollte besser Englisch sprechen. Der Kanal in der Nähe sollte öfters gereinigt werden.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Matthijs • extended_group • nl
9
Super lodges en super aardig personeel.
Pros:

De lodges zijn schoon en geweldig ingericht. Personeel is super aardig!

Cons:

Heerlijk verblijf.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
L
Lina • extended_group • fr
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
A
Aly • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
L
Leonardo David • couple • de
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee