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“An intimate, elegantly designed boutique hotel, set on the historic Ratanakosin Island. Rooms are simply dressed yet chic with dark polished wooden floors, patterned tiled bathrooms and private terraces. The restaurant offers fabulous river views and serves traditional fare. Charming.”

“An intimate, elegantly designed boutique hotel, set on the historic Ratanakosin Island. Rooms are simply dressed yet chic with dark polished wooden floors, patterned tiled bathrooms and private terraces. The restaurant offers fabulous river views and serves traditional fare. Charming.”

Recommended For

  • Local exploring
  • Located on historic Ratanakosin Island it is ideally placed for those wanting to explore the capital's historic sites on foot
  • Value chic
  • Smart accommodation at very reasonable prices
  • Sights nearby
  • Just 100 m from Temple of Reclining Buddha and the Temple of Dawn is just on the other side of the river
  • Local markets
  • The Flower Market is a 5-minute walk from the hotel, and a 10-minute drive from the famous Khaosan Road
  • Cycling
  • Hiring bicycles can be easily arranged, and there are some good cycle routes spanning the area
  • Great walks
  • Ideally placed for visitors who want to explore the Thai capital's historic sites on foot
  • Romantic Break
  • Hideaway
  • Museums
  • Close to nightlife
  • City Style
  • Artworks
  • Vietnamese art, classic Thai furnishings, Turkish design elements, and modern amenities combine to create a tasteful ambience
  • Traditional
  • The hotel's exterior blends in perfectly well with the surrounding heritage architecture
  • Intimate
  • With just nine rooms this is an intimate base
  • Riverside
  • Right on the banks of the Chao Phraya river
  • Lively area
  • Roof terrace
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Airport
  • Less £
  • Romantic
  • Charming
  • On an island
  • Child friendly
  • Chic
  • Restaurant
  • Townhouse

Facilities

  • No pets
  • Airport transfer
  • Roof terrace
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Wifi
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Room service
  • Child friendly
  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Sights nearby
  • Just 100 m from Temple of Reclining Buddha and the Temple of Dawn is just on the other side of the river
  • Local markets
  • The Flower Market is a 5-minute walk from the hotel, and a 10-minute drive from the famous Khaosan Road
  • Cycling
  • Hiring bicycles can be easily arranged, and there are some good cycle routes spanning the area
  • Great walks
  • Ideally placed for visitors who want to explore the Thai capital's historic sites on foot
  • Theatre
  • Museums
  • Close to nightlife

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Sala Arun

Sala Arun is a delightful riverside Boutique property housed in an 80-year-old Chinese shophouse opposite iconic Wat Arun. With just nine smart rooms, a decent restaurant and a great roof terrace, this intimate hotel is a perfect fit for visitors interested in Bangkok's historic heritage.

Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)

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