Anantara Riverside Bangkok

Overview

Antara Riverside Bangkok is an 11-acre resort (now we don't tend to measure things in acres, but we know that's BIG) on the edge of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. It's mahoosive, but there are maps dotted about the place so, don't worry, you won't get lost. Although, if you were to get lost, the outdoor swimming pool would probably be the best place to do that. You could just sit among the palm trees, sipping a cocktail from the pool bar, without a worry in the world. Sounds bliss to us.

Location

• The Grand Palace - 15 minutes away by taxi, and it's right next door to the Reclining Buddha, too! Or if you ask at reception, they'll organise a tour for you

• Khaosan Road - around 20 minutes' drive away, for souvenirs and cheap beers

• Lumphini Park - only a 15-minute taxi ride

• Bangkok Airport - 40 minutes' drive away

Rooms

• Choose from their Deluxe Rooms, Deluxe River View Rooms, Deluxe Riverfront Rooms and a range of Suites

• Every room type comes with...

  • Air conditioning

  • Furnished balcony or terrace area

  • LCD TV with DVD Player

  • FREE high-speed Wi-Fi

  • Rain shower and bathtub

Food & Drink

• Benihana - Teppanyaki restaurant where the chefs do all sorts of tricks as they cook up a storm right in front of you

• Riverside Terrace - banquet-style buffet (it's huge) by the river with Thai cultural performances in the evenings

• Trader Vic's - riverside dining in a tropical restaurant, Trader Vic's is the home of the Mai Tai cocktail... so it would be rude not to try one

• Spice & Barley - located on the 3rd floor with city views, this gastro lounge cooks up Pan Asian dishes in a boujee setting

• Brio - this Italian restaurant and pizzeria has all your favourite holiday staples (namely, pizza and pasta)

• SEEN - you'll definitely want to be seen at this rooftop restaurant and bar

• There's also the Maa Laa Café for coffees and pastries, Longtail riverside bar and Loy Nam pool bar for all-day drinks and the Lost & Found underground night club with live performances from musicians and drag artists

Sports & Entertainment

• Outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and plants, and who doesn't love plants?

• The garden room - the perfect place to chill out

• Anantara Spa - herbal steam rooms, rice scrubs and oil massages for the ultimate relaxation

• For a cultural experience, head to the Grand Sala (next to the pier) on a Friday morning to offer food to the monks of the Ban Nam Chon Temple