The hotel was totally charming. The staff welcoming and the breakfast was fabulous. Our bed was huge and extremely comfortable. We had a city view room, but we should have booked a river view room, as the views are really stunning. The hotel organised us a taxi to the airport for the end of our trip, this was also very smooth and reasonably priced.

Our only issue was finding somewhere very local to eat late on our arrival evening. The area is quiet after 9pm, so we should have set out earlier - or taken a tuktuk.

We loved the amazing Location, overlooking the river and nearby the palace. We were able to take nearby river boat taxis and the blue line metro to many of our destinations. The staff were helpful and friendly. The breakfast was good. The flower market is only a few blocks away. You also avoid the crazyness of Kao San Road further north.

Some taxi drivers aren't familiar with the hotel. We solved this problem by mentioning the nearby Siam Museum, abd Watt Pho. Nearby streets are a bit dark at night, but it is still a safe location.

Pan, the lady on reception, was so warm and welcoming when we arrived, which was such a lovely way to be received after a long flight and our first time in Thailand. The hotel is in a perfect location for the temples, palace etc. also for river transport to numerous tourist places. It is virtually on the river bank and breakfast is served in their little cafe overlooking the Chao Phraya river with Wat Arun directly across the river. The breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. The room was very clean and comfortable. Pan went above and beyond to ensure our stay was first rate, charming polite and super helpful. She is a credit to the hotel and we can't thank her enough for making our stay so enjoyable.

In an excellent location. Very short walk to the ferry to Wat Arun and even less to the meeting point for our longtail canal cruise at the end of the road. The Grand Palace and flower market were a short walk away too, we didn't need to use tuk tuks. Breakfast was a pleasant surprise: a riverside table at the cafe next door with plenty to eat though you do have to select the cooked element the night before. They arranged a taxi to the airport for 500 Thai baht cash, cheaper than anything I'd found online.

The room safe. We put iPads, passports etc in then found we couldn't open it! Only the manager could help and he wasn't due in until the next day. So beware, apparently they've had problems with iPads before, hopefully they will put a warning notice up.

Aurum was the perfect place for a first time trip to Bangkok and Thailand. The hotel sends you a print out to give to the taxi at the airport, or can even arrange a pick up for you. Once at the hotel, you’re in the middle of the main tourist sites. It’s a very quick walk to the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, the 24h flower market is right there. If you’re lucky enough to book early enough and get a river view, you’ll see Wat Arun perfectly. Breakfast is RIGHT on the water and was delicious. I loved the butterfly juice. The receptionist — and everyone says this! — is so kind. She was very funny and helpful. There’s a metro entrance right there, too — maybe a 5 minute walk, which is helpful to explore the rest of Bangkok.

Great place to stay overlooking the river with a biig comfy bed and lovely breakfast. Close to temples we wanted to visit. Great food close by and lots of coffee shops and ATMs. Now let's talk about Pan. We met her on day 1 when she greeted us for breakfast. Happy, warm, friendly and very informative. She made our stay all the better. She was there in the morning and there when we get back, warm and welcoming with a smile on her face. She treated us like her family. We thank you Pan.

There was nothing we didn't like.

The hotel is very well located close to Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Royal Palace. So you don’t lose time in traffic but you can walk from the hotel to these places. The owner/receptionist is very friendly and helps you with tips and suggestions. You felt as if you were home. The coffee at breakfast was tasteful as well as the omelette. The breakfast place was next to the river. The other staff members are also very helpful. One of our rooms had an amazing view on the river. The shower had a very good temperature and we slept very well.

As others mentioned, staffs are so friendly and helpful. I forgot to ask her name but the lady at the front desk is so sweet and nice. We were able to check in really early as our rooms were available at the time we arrived. Traveling with my 67 and 73 years old parents and 2 little kids, Aurum The River Place made my stay in Bangkok so much easier for so many reasons: comfort stay, close to everything, 5 minutes walk to Wat Pho, you can see Wat Arun from the hotel, Grand Palace just 1km away, for old parents that can’t walk that far under the heat you can take tuk tuk there, just 5 minutes ride and super cheap, super fun. Staff is always there, happily answer all of your questions and give you all the information/advice you need. Definitely will be back ;)

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Nice little hotel tucked away in a small alley close to the river, so no car traffic noise. Also, location is good to do sightseeing. Comfortable bed, and very good breakfast served outside in front of the river. The owner (Phan) is so sweet and makes you feel at home. Perfect!

Maybe the AC is a tiny bit noisy for sleeping with it switched on. And yet, nothing too bad.

Hotel located right at Wat Po temple and the Palace. Rooms are quiet as the hotel sits in a small alley right at the riverbank. Rooms were spacious for two but facilities are slightly outdated. Excellent breakfast with choices for Western or Thai menus. Staff was very friendly and helpful, thanks in particular to Mrs Pan!

Neighborhood is touristy; restaurants, massage salons or souvenir shops are a little bit too commercial. Especially Wat Po is over commercializing the brand for its famed massages; staff at one of the premises was unfriendly and indifferent to customers. Beware of the usual group of youngsters around the temple and palace trying to sell services to visitors.