Opened in 1992, Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort has remained one of the most popular riverside hotels thanks to its contemporary Thai charm, lush landscape, a throng of dining option and its luxurious cruises along the Chao Phraya.

This sizeable property houses three connecting colonial-style buildings that are home to 376 rooms and suites from 38sqm to the massive 114sqm two-bedroom suites; all come with relaxing view of the verdant gardens or the river. Unlike guestrooms in most older hotels, that tend to be stuffy, those here are spacious and airy, thanks to the resort-style design and layout, with amenities and technology that cater very well to modern travellers. 

Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort offers diverse dining styles and experiences across its many food and beverage outlets. These include homemade Italian restaurant Brio, Thai buffet outlet Riverside Terrace, which also hosts traditional performances, Trader Vic’s with its Pacific Rim cuisine and fun tiki-style Sunday brunch, Japanese teppanyaki restaurant Benihana, regional Chinese restaurant Spice & Barley, and various cafés and lounges that guests can enjoy from early morning till late night. 

But for a truly unique eating experience, be sure to book the three-hour Manohra Cruise, a voyage aboard a beautifully refurbished antique rice barge, and enjoy a Thai dinner as you cruise past famous royal sites, centuries-old temples and striking landmarks. The hotel also teams up with Loy Pela Voyages to offer overnight cruises luxurious sleeping chambers, ensuite bathrooms, sun decks and, of course, delicious, indulgent Thai breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

Of course, no riverside retreat is complete without a little pampering. Anantara Spa, which is nestled among verdant tropical greenery, offers an array of spa treatments inspired by Asian healing arts and Thai ingredients. Over at BDMS Wellness Clinic Retreat, guests can receive preventive healthcare with a wide range of wellness, aesthetic and diagnostic programmes from a team of medical professionals from Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, one of Thailand’s leading wellness providers.

Other facilities include a fitness centre, tennis court, daily Thai cultural show, Muay Thai boxing class, the Spice Spoons cooking school, the Chang Noi kids’ club and nightly live music. And for those visitors who can’t go more than a day or two without swinging a club, don’t worry: there are eight golf courses nearby.