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Anantara Riverside Resort and Spa is a city resort with a difference. The resort has facility that a business or leisure traveler could wish for; yet with its classical Thai architecture, lush gardens and cool river breezes, it offers all the tranquility of a resort. Enjoy expansive waterside frontage with fragrant gardens and a canal running through the grounds. All the main areas of the city are easily accessed. You can also enjoy the pleasurable experience of traveling on the river as the resort operates its own shuttle boat service to the nearest Sky train station every 15 minutes. Set within the resort gardens and surrounded by tropical greenery, the Mandara Spa has every amenity to relax and rejuvenate you, with our specialists offering treatments that skillfully blend ancient and modern practices. Let us enrich your visit to Thailand with a memorable experience at the Bangkok Marriott Resort and Spa.

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Building Area

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Garden 

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Upper Lobby

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Lower Lobby
ACCOMMODATION
Deluxe Room
Finely appointed Deluxe Rooms provide an elegant environment accented with the colours and textures of Thailand. With floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto city view balconies, the rooms are awash in stunning natural light. Hardwood floors, cozy sitting areas, and luxury baths bolster the room's atmosphere of modern tranquility.

Deluxe Room feature:
  • - 38sqm of living space
  • - 1 king or 2 double beds
  • - City or garden view balcony
  • - In-room bar
  • - Tea and coffee making facilities
  • - Internet access via LAN and WiFi
  • - LCD TV and DVD player
  • - iPod dock
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Deluxe Room Premier
Enjoy restful views of tropical gardens from your private balcony. Step inside beautifully appointed space, accentuated by high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and contemporary Thai style. A magnificent bathroom with marble features and an exotic rain shower is designed with sliding doors connecting to the bedroom, providing even greater openness, as well as the option of privacy. The bedroom itself reflects traditional Thai culture in a modern, abstract expression, through backlit mirrored panels, etched inscriptions, and the warmth of solid makha wooden flooring balanced by the softness of rich Thai silk.

Deluxe Room Premier feature:
  • - 38sqm of living space
  • - 1 king or 2 double beds
  • - City or garden view balcony
  • - In-room bar
  • - Tea and coffee making facilities
  • - Internet access via LAN and WiFi
  • - LCD TV and DVD player
  • - iPod dock
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Deluxe River View
Step out onto your own private balcony, soaking in the view of the majestic Chao Phraya River and the city beyond. Deluxe River View Rooms combine elegant design with touches of Thai style. Awaken each morning to sparkling vistas framed by the room's floor-to-ceiling windows.

Deluxe River View feature:
  • - 38sqm of living space
  • - 1 king or 2 double beds
  • - River view balcony
  • - In-room bar
  • - Tea and coffee making facilities
  • - Internet access via LAN and WiFi
  • - LCD TV and DVD player
  • - iPod dock
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Deluxe River View Premier
Wake up each morning to exceptional Chao Phraya River views and a refreshing breeze from your private balcony. Hideaway in contemporary Thai style, designed with backlit mirrored panels, etched inscriptions, and the warmth of solid makha wooden flooring balanced by the softness of rich Thai silk. Space is redefined by floor to ceiling windows and high ceilings, while a marble adorned bathroom with rain shower offers total privacy, with sliding doors that open onto the bedroom for an extension of wonderful space.

Deluxe River View Premier feature:
  • - 38sqm of living space
  • - 1 king or 2 double beds
  • - River view balcony
  • - In-room bar
  • - Tea and coffee making facilities
  • - Internet access via LAN and WiFi
  • - LCD TV and DVD player
  • - iPod dock
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Junior Suite
Designed in a modern Asian aesthetic, the luxurious living space of the Junior Suites is decorated in tranquil wood and earth tones. Ease into your own private oasis boasting spacious interiors and balcony views over the city and the Chao Phraya River. Toast to cosmopolitan days well spent and evenings defined by absolute relaxation.

Junior Suite feature:
  • - 46sqm of living space
  • - Private balcony
  • - King-sized bed
  • - Separate living area
  • - In-room bar
  • - Tea and coffee making facilities
  • - LCD TV and DVD player
  • - Internet access via LAN and WiFi
  • - iPod dock
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RESTAURANTS & BARS
Benihana

Teppanyaki-style dining, where "An Experience at Every Table"
Where enjoyment of a good meal begins even before your food is served. It starts when our chefs, famous for their culinary and entertaining skills, prepare Teppanyaki at your table. An evening with our Benihana chefs is always an event. A terrific show as always, ideal for a gathering of family and friends. Available for lunch and dinner, set meal or a la carte.

Open for lunch 11.30 - 14.30 hrs and dinner 18.00 - 22.30 hrs
Location : South Wing/Ground Floor
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Riverside Terrace

Magical Riverside Memories Spectacular Thai Classical Dance
Feast on fresh prawns, oysters, mussels, BBQ seafood, sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki, spit roast chicken, pork, Mongolian wok, Thai, Indian, Italian and Western favorites, all prepared right in front of you. A truly international and BBQ Seafood buffet.

Finish with the greatest selection of desserts and fruits. Enjoy the evening entertainment performed on our unique stage with a back drop of fire and the "River of Kings".

Open daily 18.00 - 22.30 hrs
Location : North Wing/ Ground Floor
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Trader Vic's

Tropical Pacific Rim Bar & Restaurant
Experience an exotic cuisine on the bank of the Chao Phrya River while savoring the Polynesian ambience. Enjoy food cooked in the only Chinese wood-fired oven in town.

After dinner, relax to the sound of music or sit outside on the deck with our famous cocktails from Mai Tai Bar while enjoying the sights and sounds of the river. On Sunday, don't miss the Mai Tai Jazz Brunch. Step into our Wine Cave and explore our delightful wine collection.

Sunday Brunch 11.30 - 15.00 hrs
Dinner 18.00 - 23.00 hrs
Mai Tai Bar 18.00 - 01.00 hrs
Location : South Wing/ Ground Floor
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Brio

The Italian way of life
Savor authentic Italian cuisine in a pure casual Tuscany villa setting. Meet our resident Italian Chef who will recommend you endless choices of fresh homemade pastas and home cooking Italian dishes. Or simply choose from our extensive pizza selection menu and be entertained with our Pizza Chef at the wood fired oven dining table. Peruse over one the largest selection of Italian wines in Bangkok or simply relax with a glass of Campari cocktail.

Sunday Brunch 11.30 - 15.00 hrs
Lunch 11.30 - 14.30 hrs.
Dinner 18.00 - 22.30 hrs
Location : North Wing/ Ground Floor
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The Market

Multi-ethnic buffets for breakfast, lunch and a la carte for dinner
A contemporary Asian décor with a rustic touch restaurant serving multi ethnic breakfast and lunch buffets daily including a wide cross section of dishes as well as healthy selections plus exotic desserts and fruits. For dinner, we provide you with fabulous choices of Asian and Western a la carte menus to choose from, and Asian seafood Sunday brunch.

Breakfast 06.00 - 10.30 hrs
Daily Buffet Lunch 11.30 - 14.30 hrs
Dinner 18.00 - 22.30 hrs
Location : North Wing/ Ground Floor
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Elephant Bar

The Place to Unwind Casual Meetings or After Dinner Drinks
The Elephant Bar is a perfect place to relax with your favorite drink or pre-dinner cocktail in air-conditioned comfort. Enjoy the cozy and warm feeling of modern Asian ambience. It is the most comfortable and relaxing place to unwind.

Operating Hours 10.00 - 23.00 hrs.
Location : Main Wing/ Upper Lobby Level
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Numero Uno

A Deli with an International Flair
Drop in for freshly brewed coffee, tea or espresso or have a typical French breakfast or coffee and croissants. Apart from a wide array of mouthwatering cakes, chocolates and pastries, special orders for cakes can be made. Numero Uno is an ideal place for casual business discussions and busy executives pressed for time.

Operating Hours 06.00 - 23.30 hrs
Location : Main Wing/ Ground Floor
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Manohra


Beautifully restored, turn of the century, Rice barge boat dining cruises on the Chao Phrya river.
no visit to Bangkok is complete without a trip on the historic Chao Phrya River Manohra Song and Manohra Dream, our beautifully restored river rice barges, are available for sunset cocktail, dinner cruises and private charters.

Open for dinner
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Longtail Bar

Swing by the Long-tail bar for a refreshing riverside cocktail before you take off on a Manohra Cruise or hop on our water shuttle service. This is a great place to watch the sun go down and the world go by on the Chao Phrya River.
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Loy Nam Bar

Swim-up or walk-up to our Pool Bar and enjoy snacks, drinks and salads or choose from our restaurant menu and dine alfresco.

Open for breakfast and lunch
MEETING ROOM
:: Conference, Incentive & Banqueting Facilities ::
Meeting and incentive travelers will be impressed by the upgrade of the business facilities with new cutting-edge audio-visual systems, Thai silk wall-padded coverings and larger entrance doors for the grand ballroom. The meeting and banquet space has been increased by more than 1,500 square meters, and there is also an outdoor function space that can accommodate up to 300 guests. The design was created by Abacus Design.

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FACILITIES & SERVICES
The state-of-the-art Mandara Spa at Anantara Riverside Resort and Spa was purpose built to create a city spa with a tropical resort feel. Two luxury Mandara Suites and four deluxe rooms look into the spas tropical gardens. While the three newly added deluxe rooms have unsuited waterfall, steam and shower room. The Deluxe Suites have two treatment beds, a large private bath, a steam/shower room and change room. The Mandara Suites open into a private tropical garden with outdoor shower and traditional Thai Sala. The standard rooms, both with unsuited bathrooms, offer air-conditioned comfort and traditional Thai décor. The Spa also has full service hair salon. This is one of Thailands most sophisticated spas, offering a harmonious blend of modern facilities and traditional rejuvenation therapies.

Traditional Thai massages can be enjoyed outdoors by the swimming pool under the shade of tropical trees. In-room massage is also available.

Facilities: Sports & Recreation:
  • - Steam Rooms
  • - Beauty Salon
  • - Relaxation Area
  • - Spa Cuisine
  • - Retail Sales
  • - Mandara Academy
  • - Fitness Center & Sauna
  • - Tennis Courts (2 floodlit)
  • - Adjoining Shopping Center
  • - Outdoor Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi
  • - Changnoi Kid's Club

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Mandara Spa Fitness Center Club Lounge
 
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Pool Jacuzzi Swimming Pool Jacuzzi
 
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Sun Bed Mandara Academy Manohra Cooking Class
LOCATION MAP
Anantara Riverside Resort and Spa is a modern Asian style resort located majestically on the bank of the Chao Phrya River with nearby access to the expressway system and just 45 minutes from Bangkok International Airport by car. Guests also have easy access to the downtown areas via our complimentary river shuttle boat service that leaves every 15 minutes and connects to the Saphan Taksin skytrain station.img

:: Suvarnabhumi Airport - BKK ::
  • Hotel direction: 30.4 miles E
  • Driving Directions: Connect to the Expressway from Rama IX, you will pass the Yomaraj Exit, Rama IV Exit and Silom Exit along the way, keep left and exit at Chan Road Exit. Pass the first minor intersection and go straight on to the major junction. Turn right on Rama III Road, keep left to Thanond Tok intersection and cross the Krungthep Bridge. Turn right at Bookkalo intersection. Keep right 200 meters to the Hotel's entrance.

:: Don Mueang International Airport - DMK
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  • Hotel direction: 22.4 miles N
  • Driving Directions: Connect to the Expressway from Rama IX, you will pass the Yomaraj Exit, Rama IV Exit and Silom Exit along the way, keep left and exit at Chan Road Exit. Pass the first minor intersection and go straight on to the major junction. Turn right on Rama III Road, keep left to Thanond Tok intersection and cross the Krungthep Bridge. Turn right at Bookkalo intersection. Keep right 200 meters to the Hotel's entrance


:: Other Transportations ::

  • Bus Station
    - Ekkamai Bus Station (outside shuttle service, fee)  (11.2 miles S)
  • Subway Station
    - Silom MRTA Subway
    - Shuttle service, for a fee
  • Train Station
    - Hua Lamphong Train station (12.4 miles NE)
    - Shuttle service, for a fee


Location Map of Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

257 Charoennakorn Road,
Bangkok 10600
Hotel Category : 5.0 Star

8.4 out of 10 (63 reviews)

Rates from 89 US$
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Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa, Bangkok

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa is probably the only city resort in Bangkok. Set amidst very lush tropical gardens, built in traditional Thai architecture and located directly on the riverfront, the hotel has every facilities business or familiers on leisure traveler could wish for. At the same time it offers the tranquility of a tropical resort. All main areas of the town are easily accessible, either by taxi or with the hotel's own shuttle boat service connecting to the Skytrain (BTS) every 15 minutes. Also set within the resort gardens and surrounded by tropical greenery, the Mandara Spa has every amenity to relax and rejuvenate you, with our specialists offering treatments that skillfully blend ancient and modern practices, making this property an alltime favourite for travellers to the City.


Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
Отель соответствует ожиданиям. Красивый. С чудесным садом и зеленый.Действительно забываешь, что в Бангкоке. Много семей с детьми резвятся в бассейне. Но все не шумно и комфортно. Из минусов. Несколько дороговато питание в отеле.Но все красиво. Цены на уровне Петербурга.Но рядом находятся места с доступными ценами на перекус. Нет бесплатного интернета. Хотя 10 минут мне сделали бонусом. И далековато от шопинга и прогулочных зон.

Reservation service:
отлично

Date: 3rd February, 2012
Written by: Yashina Anastasya




8.2
Room 10
Location 4
Facilities 10
Service 10
Date of stay: 31st January, 2012

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
Hotel very good, but. Ordered a Deluxe river-view premier, the view was a garden view, with very little river to see. Later after a water leak from the bathroom above, we had to change rooms. They told us they would upgrade us, but as far as I am concerned, it was actually the room that we ordered from the beginning. After complaining, the manager and everyone else could not be nicer. Also on the last day because of a late flight,they also gave us a room to shower and change before going to the airport. Breakfast very good,but room service I would not recommend. The tour desk, could or would not organise a trip that we wanted, they were more interested in trying to sell us something that they wanted and not us. I organised this in a different hotel with absolute no problems and cheaper.

Reservation service:
Help all the way. Also when I complained to the hotel about the river-view, they contacted the hotel immediately. Thank you, and I will book again with you in the future.

Date: 31st January, 2012
Written by: Meldrum Hardy




6.6
Room 8
Location 6
Facilities 6
Service 6
Date of stay: 28th January, 2012

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
Quiet place, but not more than a short trip by scuttel boat, and we Are in the middle of Bangkok and a few steps up to sky train. We love this hotell along the shao phraya river, and recommend it. All rooms have see wiev.

Reservation service:


Date: 11th July, 2011
Written by: Gro Ekkje




10.
Room 10
Location 10
Facilities 10
Service 10
Date of stay: 3rd July, 2011

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
Very good hotel

Reservation service:


Date: 30th April, 2011
Written by: Perrigueur Gogeandeau




10.
Room 10
Location 10
Facilities 10
Service 10
Date of stay: 18th April, 2011

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
This was our second stay at Mariott Resort&Spa. We like the atmosphere at this hotell.

Reservation service:
SiamWebHosting.com allways work perfectly!

Date: 8th March, 2011
Written by: Liselotte Lundqvist




6.0
Room 6
Location 6
Facilities 6
Service 6
Date of stay: 15th February, 2011

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
Overall nice resort. Popular among families with kids. Good shuttle boat arrangement over the river. Food served from pool bar could be of better quality. Very friendly and greeting staff but a cold towel would have been nice on arrival.

Reservation service:
Booking ok.

Date: 17th January, 2011
Written by: Capt. Tore Strom




6.4
Room 6
Location 6
Facilities 8
Service 6
Date of stay: 12th January, 2011

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
Very good hotel, perfect pool area in the middle of Bangkok. Very good resturant at the hotel, especially the Italian is very good

Reservation service:
Very good, easy and good prices.

Date: 10th January, 2011
Written by: Henrik Felixon




8.6
Room 10
Location 8
Facilities 8
Service 8
Date of stay: 5th January, 2011

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
During the past 10 years I and friends have stayed at the Spa seven times. The staff persons are fantastic as always. It seems that the management felt it necessary to roll back some of the services, due to the decrease in guest. I guess was due to the economy, It was most apparent in the complimentary breakfast service areas, only half of the stations were open. While the number of guest and the service was reduced there was no similar reduction in price. It seems to be common problem with not getting the type of room requested. I had requested and paid for a jr suite, river view, non smoking. Upon arriving at the room at 0200, no river view. When I advised the desk after awaking I was promptly moved to a river view, but it was NOT like any of the previous suite or jr suites I had been in at the Spa, neither in size nor furnishings. This similar thing had happened previously and I spoke to two other guest on this stay who had the same problem and the same observation. I pointed this out when I got up, was told that it was indeed a suite.. I shall no longer return to the MRS, on my two trips since the last stay, I have stayed across the river in a true suite with two large rooms and wonderful views from both rooms at about 100 usd per night less. Same good food, same great type of service staff, and I did get the room requested on the first try. Oh and the Marriott River Spa does not give rewards points for reservations booked thru Siamservices. Lovely buildings and very good working staff, poor local management decisions will lead to a death of a thousand cuts if persons making these types of decisions do not re evaluate. My and friends shall book across the river, overprice for not receiving a jr suite and to think I should not know the difference. Reduction is service maybe, but do not increase the prices of already rather pricy rooms in conjunction. sadly van

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Date: 28th June, 2010
Written by: Vannie Dean Melton




8.4
Room 6
Location 10
Facilities 8
Service 10
Date of stay: 5th November, 2009

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
A great hotel, very service minded staff, good food and relaxing atmosphere

Reservation service:
good

Date: 28th May, 2010
Written by: Gunther Warris




9.4
Room 10
Location 8
Facilities 10
Service 10
Date of stay: 5th May, 2010

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
For 13 years, at regular intervals, always happy at the Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa. Bit off but very easy to reach with the Sky Train to Saphan Taksin and then with the free hotel shuttle to the hotel. Very nicely appointed rooms, many good restaurants and a very nice pool. recommended in every respect

Reservation service:
Because of the unrest in Bangkok, it was necessary to change the hotel. The responsible people at SiamWebHosting. Com professionally were very straightforward and helpful in the transfer. Also SiamWebHosting.com is recommended in every respect.

Date: 2nd May, 2010
Written by: Christian Peer




9.4
Room 10
Location 8
Facilities 10
Service 10
Date of stay: 30th April, 2010

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
Great hotel. Riversideview or poolview i awesome. North building is the best to stay in. Expensive to eat and drink on the hotel, but you have this shopping and food center right behind the hotel if you want cheaper but still great food. The service i good and the hotel i luxury, but the staff is not so smile and polite they use to be. Have upgraded to riverside room, 3 times now.

Reservation service:
Good as always.

Date: 9th March, 2010
Written by: Maria Norman




9.2
Room 10
Location 10
Facilities 8
Service 8
Date of stay: 7th March, 2010

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
Schönes Hotel,service hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend,gut situiert und küche sehr gut...komme gerne wieder zurück !

Reservation service:


Date: 3rd March, 2010
Written by: Fresenga Ciro




10.
Room 10
Location 10
Facilities 10
Service 10
Date of stay: 27th February, 2010

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
For me the best Hotel in Bangkok, stayed there now the fourth time and the quality is always the same good level. Like an oasis in the jungle of the city.

Reservation service:
Booking with SiamWebHosting was very easy, simple and very good.

Date: 14th December, 2009
Written by: Peter Scharf




9.4
Room 10
Location 8
Facilities 10
Service 10
Date of stay: 12th December, 2009

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
Very good place to stay in BKK.Away from the intensity of the city. Boat shuttle works perfectly. Breakfast woks as brunch. Very recommendable

Reservation service:
works effiviently

Date: 6th December, 2009
Written by: Tjero R. Zomer




7.2
Room 6
Location 10
Facilities 6
Service 6
Date of stay: 26th November, 2009

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
This hotel was chosen based on having facilities suitable for travelling with a 6 year old ie western food on menu and large swimming pool - in these terms the hotel delivers well enough although I am not entirely convinced we received the Junior Suite we had booked (compared with internet photos) - but the room was clean and large and suited us fine so we didn't follow this up. The hotel lacks atmosphere being a large chain hotel, but the facilities are good and the resort is spotlessly clean. Breakfast was also a highlight even compared with other Thailand Hotels in which we have stayed including the Mandarin Oriental.

Reservation service:
Easy and reliable

Date: 24th October, 2009
Written by: Katharine Fraser




6.0
Room 6
Location 6
Facilities 6
Service 6
Date of stay: 18th October, 2009

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
This was our first time to Thailand (Bangkok) and were really pleased with the hotel overall. True to its resort name, the Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa is a great oasis/getaway. The room was clean and quite, the view (we chose a deluxe river view room and were lucky enough to get a corner) was good for what it was, and the bed was quite comfortable. The hotel staff were all very friendly and understood English (for the most part), and the concierge was especially helpful in helping us plan out tour/shopping routes--including helping give us approximate taxi/Tuk-tuk fair prices--which you'll quickly learn is very useful. In terms of facilities, we used the pool (6:00am--11:00pm) almost every day, and took advantage of the poolside Happy Hour (2-for-1 of the same drink, 4:00--6:00pm) more than once. The pool was also never really that crowded, which was nice. If you re really eager I suggest you try swimming at 6:00am or so--it's like having a private pool to yourself. Breakfast (included with our room) was buffet-style, but included an ample selection of both western and Thai food to make it appealing even over five days. The only restaurant in the resort we went to was Benihana, which was overpriced (and is NOT Japanese food) but was tasty and provided a great show. The fitness facilities are 24 hours, and offer a proper selection of machines, free weights and weight machines (I ve stayed at a lot of hotels and I was quite pleased with these ones). The mini mall directly across the street from the hotel was great, and includes three massage places that offer good service for a cost that a sixth of that at the hotel. Similarly there are a few Thai restaurants that offer good value and great portions . During our stay we also attended the Cruise run by the hotel--and while it is expensive (drinks are not included in the ticket price), the meal was good, the volume great, and the tour memorable. In terms of location, as the hotel is located away from downtown (but easily accessible via the free shuttle boat), I would also recommend that one takes advantage of the fact and go on a speedboat tour to the Wat Po and the Imperial palace. We took the long way around, and got to experience the back rivers and slums, which we both felt were an important part of our experience. Overall I d rate the resort 4.5/5--definitely good value for your money, a memorable experience, easily accessible (via boat/monorail or taxi) to downtown and all of the major historical/sightseeing locations.

Reservation service:
While there were some slight communication problems, email responses were always quick, courteous and professional.

Date: 8th August, 2009
Written by: Jeremy D. Thomson




8.2
Room 6
Location 8
Facilities 10
Service 10
Date of stay: 6th August, 2009

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
Great room, beautiful grounds/gardens. A great place to stay.

Reservation service:
Easy booking.

Date: 27th July, 2009
Written by: Robert Woytovich




10.
Room 10
Location 0
Facilities 10
Service 10
Date of stay: 17th July, 2009

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
Voila 4 années de suite que nous nous rendons dans cet hotel. Toujours aussi agréable avec un super petit déjeuner, rarement égalé par rapport à beaucoup d autres hotels de cette categorie. L unique reproche que l on puisse lui faire est le manque de WIFI gratuit et la mise à disposition d un ordinateur pour la clientele dans le hall de la reception.

Reservation service:
Excellent service

Date: 12th July, 2009
Written by: Aliette Vetter




0.0
Room 0
Location 0
Facilities 0
Service 0
Date of stay: 8th July, 2009

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
This was our 2nd visit to this hotel. Our previous visit was 18 months ago and based on the exceptional experience then, we decided to select this hotel again on our visit to Bangkok. This time, the hotel was exceptionally busy and looked like it was fully booked. This impacted our experience at breakfast where we had to wait for up to 10 minutes to be seated every morning during our stay. Also this resulted in people crowding over the various food stations at breakfast, which made breakfast a rather frenetic and stressful experience. The food however was of an exceptional standard and plentiful. Management was always visible during breakfast times and regularly interacted with guests. Due to the number of guests, service by staff was poor (probably due to the Sonkrang festival)and we had to constantly flag down a waiter. The furnishings in the hotel was not as plush as it was 18 months ago (probably due to wear and tear)and detracted from the 5 star experience. Our room was exceptionally clean, but there was a damp smell after using the shower. Due to this experience, I would probably use another hotel next time I visit Bangkok. I would still recommmend the hotel for the resort feel, but it needs to be refurbished.

Reservation service:
Booking service was excellent, offered very good rates,was efficient and easy to use. Would definitely use this service again.

Date: 20th April, 2009
Written by: Ma Hoosain




0.0
Room 0
Location 0
Facilities 0
Service 0
Date of stay: 14th April, 2009

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
Lovely hotel set on the river with great boat link to the skytrain which is pretty important for getting around bangkok. We has a good room overlooking the pool area and onto the river which was well supplied and spacious. Breakfast wasa good experience and sadly missed when we left. On the down side EVERYTHING was soo over priced! I know this should be expected at a city hotel but it put us off eating and drinking at the hotel as the up mark was soo extreme. A bit of a let down but still a good hotel in a nice location.

Reservation service:


Date: 18th March, 2009
Written by: Geoffrey Rose




0.0
Room 0
Location 0
Facilities 0
Service 0
Date of stay: 2nd March, 2009

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
Top of the range hotel with excellent facilities including very handy free boat service. On-site bars/restaurants great but can be expensive.

Reservation service:
Faultless as ever

Date: 4th February, 2009
Written by: Mr Nigel Ashford




0.0
Room 0
Location 0
Facilities 0
Service 0
Date of stay: 27th March, 2007

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
It was our most wonderful stay in Thailand so far. Very nice hotel, beautiful room and very friendly staff as well.

Reservation service:


Date: 15th January, 2009
Written by: Oliver Schefer




0.0
Room 0
Location 0
Facilities 0
Service 0
Date of stay: 4th January, 2009

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
Really an oasis in this exiting but also exhausting megacity! Great room and service, wonderful gardens, including the impressive monitor lizards on the trees.

Reservation service:
Perfect.

Date: 14th January, 2009
Written by: Barbara Karpf




0.0
Room 0
Location 0
Facilities 0
Service 0
Date of stay: 7th January, 2009

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
nice place, good people family friendly. lovely breakfast. Thanks

Reservation service:
great , thanks!

Date: 13th January, 2009
Written by: Manolis Florides




0.0
Room 0
Location 0
Facilities 0
Service 0
Date of stay: 5th January, 2009

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

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Good place to stay with great food and service. Rooms are spacious and well set out. We stayed for two nights to take our young children to DreamWorld (worth a visit for a good inexpensive day out) but is more suited for couples then young families for a longer period. This is the second year we have stayed there for a short period and would do so again.

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Usual high standards, easy and hassle free

Date: 17th October, 2008
Written by: Mr.john Weir




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Date of stay: 14th October, 2008

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fantastic hotel, staff very helpful, we had deluxe room overlooking pool and river area and it was gorgeous, best breakfast choice we have ever seen and it was delicious. great restaurants within hotel also. hotel very well situated as free river ferry to Sathon pier and then sky train to anywhere in city. beware of rip off tuk tuk drivers!!!!! all great fun though.. definately be back to stay here if in Bangkok again... well recommended..

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excellent, no problems and will definately use again in future...

Date: 22nd September, 2008
Written by: Miss Pamela Anne Wilson




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Date of stay: 20th September, 2008

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the best!!!

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very good

Date: 8th September, 2008
Written by: Bertoli Marco




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Date of stay: 21st August, 2008

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WOW. Professionnal, Helpfull, Friendly The best bed in Bangkok, The best breakfast. Everything is very expensive ($9.00US) for beer BUT. This is a 5 STAR.

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ALWAYS PERFECT

Date: 14th August, 2008
Written by: Michel Robillard




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Date of stay: 25th July, 2008

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

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Excellent hotel. GR8 food, excellent service, nice pool. Minuses: Very expensive, if you eat or drink at the htl. Room air not completely fresh. Shuttle to skytrain st very handy and feels luxurious to wipe urself with a fresh towel on a boat, after a hard days shopping in town. Small minus: staff was constantly asking for written feedback but did not have too much coordination about our needs, resulting in asking for more coffee 4 times in a row in 10 minutes. Would recommend and come back again.

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Date: 10th July, 2008
Written by: Rossi M




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Date of stay: 6th July, 2008

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What an excellent place to stay! Friendly staff, immaculate facilities, good sized rooms, huge pool, lovely balconies so you can sit outside and watch the action on the river. Most hotels in Bangkok are like office towers with no opening windows or balconies so the Marriott is special in this regard. The restaurants/bars are superb. The health spa was excellent although had spa prices. Make sure you book a river view room as the balconies are a good size and the view out over the pool to the river is so relaxing. I highly recommend this resort - even though it is on the other side of the river from the shopping and temples, it makes up for that in luxury and space. And the ferry/skytrain makes it very easy to get around and a nice way to see Bangkok. We have stayed at the Marriott twice and each time it was excellent.

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Very good.

Date: 30th June, 2008
Written by: Megan Jane Mcewin




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Date of stay: 19th June, 2008

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THE HOTEL IS MARVELOUS, THE VIEW IS FANTASTIC,THE STAFF IS HELPFUL, THE FOOD IS EXCELLENT AND DEFINETALY WHENEVER I GO BACK TO BANGKOK I WILL STAY IN MARRIOT RESORT AND SPA

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The booking through siamwebhosting.com was secure and I found exactly what I had chosen

Date: 27th June, 2008
Written by: Mohammed Ahmed Hassan




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Date of stay: 20th June, 2008

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Super Hotel freundliches Persol, sehr sauber, Preis/Leistung stimmt, kann es nur empfehlen.

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Date: 26th June, 2008
Written by: Ivana Cvoric




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Date of stay: 25th May, 2008

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It's always a pleasure to stay at the Marriott in Bangkok. You can't find a similar atmosphere in another Hotel in this area. Very kind staff, good facilities.

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Always kind, fast and without any problems.

Date: 23rd June, 2008
Written by: Dan Saladin




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Date of stay: 16th June, 2008

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5 Star all the way. Staff very helpfull. Beautifully appointed hotel

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Excellent as always

Date: 19th June, 2008
Written by: Wayne Thomas-king




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Date of stay: 7th June, 2008

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Third time stay, exellent hotel even with children. Will stay again next time in Bangkok.

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Exellent, will use again

Date: 16th April, 2008
Written by: Bernt Abelseth




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Date of stay: 12th April, 2008

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Third time at The Marriot R&S. Always the best service. Cannot find any complains, only good memories(Traders Vic's might adjust their wine celler 4 degrees down to 17 deg C. but that is a minor thing). The breakfast is fantastic, people friendly and the pool is open until late. Also a great place for kids.

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Used it many times, always 100% correct

Date: 16th April, 2008
Written by: Bernt Abelseth




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Date of stay: 11th April, 2008

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Absolutely the best hotel in Bangkok. Having just spent 3 nights there I would most definitely recommend this hotel for many reasons. The service is excellent; it's location by the river and it's free shuttle boat service to Centre Pier which gives immediate access to the Tourist Boat and to the BTS Skytrain is brilliant. Breakfasts are to die for and the swimming pool area is breathtaking. We enjoyed a deluxe double room with river view. Don't hesitate - book it if you re planning on visiting Bangkok.

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We booked with SiamWebHosting and they were excellent.

Date: 16th April, 2008
Written by: Jillian Margaret Graham




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Date of stay: 9th April, 2008

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The hotel was very pleasant and the people lovely, nothing was too much trouble for them. I enjoyed the pool area, the Spa experience and dinner on the river was a bonus. Would be happy to visit again

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Easy to use.

Date: 30th March, 2008
Written by: Anne Welburn




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Date of stay: 23rd March, 2008

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

Accommodation and facilities:
nice spacious rooms, excellent breakfast and an outstanding pool and garden area. the hotel's ferry service to the skytrain station makes transport to the main shopping aereas easy.

Reservation service:
fast, easy and reliable.

Date: 18th February, 2008
Written by: Heidi Kuttler




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Date of stay: 11th February, 2008

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My comments on this hotel (my preferred since 5 years) are always the same: great location, great food, great staff, great pool and great coffee at Numero Uno. If I am in Bangkok, I just stay at Marriott Resort & Spa.

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Great job!!

Date: 17th December, 2007
Written by: Patrizia Dell`orto




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Date of stay: 30th November, 2007

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

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The Bangkok Marriott Resort and Spa is truly amazing. Away from the noise of the city on the banks of the river but the city itself is easily reachable with a complimentary shuttle boat every 15 mins takes you to the skytrain which is easy and very cheap under £1 for 2 of us to get to the main shopping area. The hotel grounds are massive and plenty of bars and restaurants in there a bit pricey but worth it all the same. I recommend this hotel very much and when i go back to Bangkok will be going back there

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SiamWebHosting.com is a fantastic company i used these also for my reservation for Krabi as well. The cheapest i found for such a high degree of professionalism also. When i book up for Thailand again i will be using this company they are fantastic and highly recommended

Date: 26th October, 2007
Written by: Michael John




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Date of stay: 19th October, 2007

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Wery good choise if you bring children to stay in Bangkok. We had a nice stay at Marriott, and feelt there was a wonderful service. The room was a big jr.suite in the corner with wery good standard. Big balcony around, you cold look at the river and relax. Quiet place. Our two children (1,5 and 3,5 years) liked it because of playroom and nice swimmingpool. Good restaurants, -the best choise of breakfast we have seen in Thailand! If you think about enjoy dinner at the river boats, -be aware you have to order at hotel wery early. This hotel is absolutley recomended. We come back next time in Bangkok.

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Wery good. Easy to use. We'll use again next time.

Date: 26th October, 2007
Written by: Olianne Og Asgeir, Norway




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Date of stay: 26th September, 2007

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Beatiful hotel. A remote paradise in the middle of a bustling city. Simply excellent

Reservation service:
easy, secure and well informed

Date: 27th September, 2007
Written by: Brian Carroll




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Date of stay: 8th September, 2007

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

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A very enjoyable stay. Staff were excellent even with Tea, Coffee & Juice to the room after a very early morning wake up call to get flight home. Excellent facilities within the Hotel Grounds. The shuttle boat to and from the other side was excellent and the cool hand towells and chilled water were greatly appreciated after hot days out. Breakfast was first class and even allowed early entry when going on tours. Staff allowed us to go in at 5.40am when breakfast did not officially start until 6.00am. Very conviently located shopps across from Lobby with Sizler, Macca s, KFC and Pizza Shop if you want Western style food. Will definitely stay again when back in Bangkok.

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Excellent Booking Service - No Problems with Hotel booking.

Date: 3rd June, 2007
Written by: Brenton Daniel




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Date of stay: 25th May, 2007

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Good facilities and efficient staff. Would recommend for a relaxation break but a little far from the centre of town and not really suitable for sightseeing tourists.

Reservation service:
Efficent and effective. I would use this service again with no hesitation.

Date: 26th May, 2007
Written by: Paul Barry




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Date of stay: 23rd May, 2007

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I think I managed to find the best hotel to stay at for the short time that we had in Bangkok. Great location, free boat to sky train & river boat transport (100baht for whole day unlimited travel on river boat) made our time for sightseeing & shopping easy, especially the cold towels & drink provided on the boat at the end of the day. The Marriot is a beautiful hotel, our room was very comfortable & clean. The only small problem we had was the price of a Singha Beer in the Elephant Bar $$$?? Aside from that, an enjoyable lovely stay. Thankyou.

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Great Service with prompt replies & questions answered. Thankyou

Date: 17th May, 2007
Written by: Jessica Covich




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Date of stay: 10th May, 2007

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Wonderful hotel, assuming you are ok with european prices for everything. We got upgdraded to a junior suite and had nearly two days use of pool, restaurants, fitness club etc despite a one day stay - ideal place if you are checking out at 12.00 but not flying out of bangkok until the evening. Food buffets, facilities and service were all great. Worth splashing the extra out for 1-2 nights if you already budgetted for the 100 euro+ category.

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Date: 4th May, 2007
Written by: John.bridger




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Date of stay: 9th March, 2007

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A tryly wonderful place in almost every respect! Big with lots of everything. Several good resturants. Nice garden, excellent big pool! Good ferry service to the Sky Train. Good roooms, although our AC broke down once. As a compensation we got a bigger room and a free buffet dinner, which was among the best food we ever had (and we have been around the world...). Lots of staff and very nice staff too, with good command of english. Not really anything to complain about except that we had to leave after four nights...

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Excallent, as usual

Date: 25th April, 2007
Written by: Henrik & Karin Karlsbro




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Date of stay: 16th March, 2007

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This is where i always stay when i visit Bangkok. This hotel got it all and more. But one negativ thing: this is the only hotel (4-5 stars) who take money for internet, i have been to at least 9 other hotels in Thailand.This is not a cheap hotel and this should be free. But i love this place and i will be back next year.

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Date: 24th April, 2007
Written by: Nina H Ruud




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Date of stay: 9th April, 2007

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Great Hotel! so beutiful, great swimming pool and rooms. Many resurants though expensive. not placed at the center but has great, free boat-shuttle service every 15 minutes. We stayed at the jr.suite which is great, but regular room is also fine.

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Ver easy, Good prices

Date: 16th April, 2007
Written by: Adi Domb




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Date of stay: 8th April, 2007

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

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Wonderful hotel. More than what we expected. The artwork and carvings around the hotel grounds were awesome. The kids (age 4 and 2) loved the kids club. We will return to this hotel when we are in Bangkok again.

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Excellent...We booked 2 other hotels through siamwebhosting and had no problems.

Date: 16th April, 2007
Written by: Patrick Grant




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Date of stay: 15th January, 2007

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

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Excellent resort experience in Bangkok. Ferry to sky train is pleasant experience but would become tiresome if you make more than a couple trips. Breakfast buffet is better than at more expensive hotels. Constantly pleasantly suprised by nice little touches (chilled towels, free massage by pool, welcome fruit) that did not expect at this price point.

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Date: 12th April, 2007
Written by: Jay




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Date of stay: 9th April, 2007

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All previous reviews were correct. Tropical feel of the resort, cool towel and water on the way back from a hectic day of shopping was great! Food was expensive, service at the Trader Vics was EXTREMELY POOR. Took almost an hour to receive the entree, dishes fell to the floor twice and wrong food order was delivered to our table. Other than that, I would definitely recommend this hotel!

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Date: 29th March, 2007
Written by: Naomi Kahumoku-ahuna




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Date of stay: 18th March, 2007

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

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Was a bit disappointed to be honest. Room had two double beds joined when we asked for a king size. They were permanent in room so guess thats what you get if you ask for king size. Room was bit old for price. On the other hand breakfasts were nice. Good location and excellent free boat ride every 15min to Bangkok. Staff very friendly. There is a local shopping mall with very cheap food about 2minutes walk away and also has KFC, Sizzlers, Pizza Place etc for those who need a break from Thai food. Thai places in mall are great. Restaurant food expensive but has good variety. Recommend Thai Kitchen Cooking Class in Bangkok. Very handy with skytrain about 1min walk from pier. Also dental work VERY cheap and worth doing if you can squeeze in one day. (About 1/4 price of in NZ and good service-Silom Dental where we went and would recoommend them). Marriott is in great location. Was a bit overcrowded in pool etc for our liking but for big resort pretty good. Gym facilities pretty good too! And they were happy to let you use shower etc prior to late checkout.

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Date: 26th March, 2007
Written by: Karen Lyttle




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Date of stay: 18th March, 2007

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A fantastic hotel with staff that treated all vistors like royality.The location is ideal for a relaxing stay and fine for visiting the sites as it is only 15 minutes by a free Marriott ferry to the centre.The Marriott dinner cruise is a must.

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A very efficient way to book and very competitive. Every detail was correct and we received the services ordered.

Date: 22nd March, 2007
Written by: Mr.richard Cowlard




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Date of stay: 1st March, 2007

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I and my family liked the Hotel very much. The breakfast was great. You could stay in this hotel for a week not leaving it at all, just laying at the pool sunbathing and swimming all day. Very good service.

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Great. No problems, cheaper than the hotels own webreservation.

Date: 2nd March, 2007
Written by: Tom Sundberg




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Date of stay: 19th February, 2007

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Very excellent hotel: nice garden, good location, great breakfast, very professional and friendly staff. We will be back again !!!

Reservation service:
excellent booking service, any problem anywhere I booked

Date: 23rd February, 2007
Written by: Germann Elena




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Date of stay: 15th February, 2007

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The hotel was exellent! All the arrangements were really well done!Everything was just marvellous!Thank you, we will remember our honeymoon for ever! We love you

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The booking service worked exellent, just great! We will trust you in the future sure!

Date: 18th February, 2007
Written by: Linda & Benjamin Andberg




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Date of stay: 19th January, 2007

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One of the best hotels we ve ever stayed at. Breakfast is great, service is exellent. It's definitely worth the money.

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Quick and safe. No problems at all. Will definitely use it again.

Date: 5th February, 2007
Written by: Are And Anja Garstad




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Date of stay: 10th January, 2007

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Very nice hotel, service and staff was great. Well worth the price which I don't consider that high compared to what one recieves here.

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Smooth and easy as always.

Date: 28th January, 2007
Written by: Mats




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Date of stay: 19th January, 2007

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Excellent hotel, clean, confortable, excellent customer service cannot fault. Free ferry service very handy, nice welcome on return trip with cold water and face towels, just what you need after wandering the hectic streets of Bangkok.

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Excellent booking service, simple to use, efficient confirmation etc, will definately use again.

Date: 17th January, 2007
Written by: Craig Sharp




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Date of stay: 20th December, 2006

Anantara Riverside Resort & Spa

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für bangkok eine oase der ruhe mit sehr gutem service.schön ist auch der ca.10 min.boottransfer zum skytrainpier.Zimmer sehr sauber und geraeumig. lecker fruehstueck. leider waren schon morgens die poolliegen mit Handtuechern belegt(ohne gaeste versteht sich)aber man kann ja auch im dunkeln baden!

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sehr guter service,sicher und schnell in der bearbeitung

Date: 11th January, 2007
Written by: Viola Wiedemann




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Date of stay: 22nd December, 2006

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It is the best hotel in Thailand, i think! i enjoyed my stay there a lot. Staff are extremely friendly and the breakfast is wonderful.

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Date: 9th January, 2007
Written by: Amy




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Date of stay: 26th December, 2006