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Riverside
Accommodation on either bank of Mae Nam Chao Phraya tends to diverge between up-
scale and hostel, with little in between.
River View Guest House
HOTEL
$
( 0 2234 5429;
www.riverviewbkk.com
;
768 Soi Phanurangsi, Th Songwat; dm 250B, r 400-1500B; ;
Tha Marine Department)
After 20 years, this towering budget staple is finally receiving a much-
needed renovation. The rooms that have been renovated are spacious and relatively mod-
ern, although the halls and exterior remain in a rather gritty time warp. To get there, head-
ing north on Th Charoen Krung from Th Si Phraya, take a left onto Th Songwat, then the
second left onto Soi Phanurangsi. You'll start to see signs at this point. Has a rooftop bar,
River Vibe (
Click here
)
.
Swan Hotel
HOTEL
$$
( 0 2235 9271;
www.swanhotelbkk.com
;
31 Soi 36, Th Charoen Krung; r incl breakfast 1200-2000B;
; Tha Oriental)
The 1960s-era furnishings date this classic Bangkok hotel despite recent
renovations. But the rooms are airy and virtually spotless, and the antiquated vibe
provides the Swan, in particular its pool, with a funky, retro feel.
P&R Residence
HOTEL
$$
( 0 2639 6091;
www.pandr-residence.com
; 34 Soi 30, Th Charoen Krung; r 900-1800B; ; Tha Si
Phraya/River City)
There's nothing fancy about the P&R, but its 20 rooms are comfortable and
clean, if a bit frumpy, and it's very fairly priced for this atmospheric corner of town.
Mandarin Oriental
HOTEL
$$$
( 0 2659 9000;
www.mandarinoriental.com
; 48 Soi 40, Th Charoen Krung; incl breakfast r 15,150-30,000B, ste
27,500-160,000B; ; Tha Oriental, or hotel shuttle boat from Tha Sathon (Central Pier))
For the
true Bangkok experience, a stay at this grand old riverside hotel is a must. The majority of
rooms are in the modern and recently refurbished New Wing, but we prefer the old-world
ambience of the Garden and Authors' Wings. The hotel is also home to one of the region's
