The Salil Hotel Riverside – Bangkok 

Go with the flow

This stylish lifestyle hotel has an enviable riverside setting, an array of imaginative dining options and superb facilities including a soothing spa.

At the Salil Hotel Riverside – Bangkok, everything is designed to make life as relaxing as possible, from the tailored therapies in the uplifting spa to the wonderfully diverse dining scene. The waterside location certainly helps, with terraces overlooking the river where you can graze on Asian snacks or sip a chilled craft beer from somewhere further flung, and attention-grabbing views from many of the rooms. There are plenty of reasons to linger, from the rooftop hydrotherapy circuit to the sinuous loungers beside the river-facing main pool. If you can tear yourself away, you’ll find hip eateries and trendy boutiques of one of the city’s oldest – and hottest – neighbourhoods just beyond your front door.

Why we love The Salil Hotel Riverside – Bangkok

  • It’s in a great location next to the river in one of Bangkok’s oldest neighbourhoods, which has recently had an arty facelift

  • You’ll be thrilled by the excellent dining options, from exquisite regional Thai cuisine to luscious cakes and trend-setting ice creams

  • You can shake off the city in the rooftop hydrotherapy pool and the serene holistic spa whose treatment list is beyond fabulous

  • There are cleverly designed rooms for couples and families, with options to interconnect for larger gatherings

5 stars
Nov - Apr
Bangkok
11½ hours
On the banks of the Chao Phraya River in the trendy Charoenkrung district, less than a mile from BTS Saphan-Taksin station
Approx. 30 minutes’ transfer from Bangkok airport
Suitable for children

Rooms

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Board
  • Spas & wellness
  • Activities
  • Diving & Watersports

There’s a dizzying choice of places to eat and drink at The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, from seafood restaurants to beer terraces and a rooftop cigar bar, so there will be something for every foodie mood.

Nava Sala
Perhaps the prettiest of the four Nava venues, the all-day Sala serves everything from Thai set menus to afternoon tea in a waterside glasshouse inspired by Wat Arun.

Nava Kitchen
Enjoy all-day dining from a relaxed signature breakfast to Thai dishes à la carte or something from the grill.

Nava Chef’s Table
For a special meal, enjoy a fabulous dinner cooked by a visiting celebrity chef in this intimate and exclusive show-kitchen setting.

Nava Terrace
Be sure to reserve a coveted table at this al fresco spot beside the river, where you can enjoy evening drinks and grown-up snacks.

Jumbo Lobster@ Riverside
Savour an array of seafood of all kinds, not just lobster, expertly prepared using recipes from around the world over a leisurely lunch or dinner.

Brix Dessert Bar
This relaxed all-day venue serves sweet treats, savoury bites, coffee and cold drinks.

Brix Minibar
Overlooking the pool, Brix Minibar has a rustic-luxe vibe and a menu of smoothies, cocktails and delicious snacks.

Taproom by the River
Stretch out on the terrace with an ice-cold craft beer, from bottled brands from around the world to an ever-changing selection of draft options.

Shaloba Boutique Coffee
Linger over a perfectly made coffee in this serene, light-filled cafe-style space anytime from 9:30am to 6pm.

Ray Cocktail & Bite
Open from 7pm until late, this intimate cocktail bar is designed to evoke the mood of a speakeasy with a dash of Japanese flair.

Mars The Wine Space
Part wine bar, part wine boutique, this atmospheric venue serves wine by the glass along with tasting platters.

Rintaro
Enjoy fabulous seasonal ice creams served in made-to-order waffle cones from the hip Japanese gelateria at its latest Bangkok outpost.

Pacific Cigar Divan
With its contemporary clubby decoration, the city’s only rooftop cigar bar is an appealing spot for a post-dinner whisky and fine cigar.

Nothing beats the indulgence of a beautifully flavoured gelato on a hot day, and the ones at Rintaro are particularly delicious.

What's included

Breakfast at Nava Kitchen

At the HARNN Heritage Spa Riverside, the soothing neutral décor provides an appropriate backdrop to an inviting menu of holistic Asian therapies. Its signature aromatherapy treatments take personalisation to a new level – you’ll emerge feeling thoroughly rejuvenated. For another restorative experience, head to the rooftop Rabbit Moon Aquatherapy pool with its nine hydromassage stations.

There is a modern fitness room complete with Technogym cardio equipment, free weights and resistance machines. There’s also a small studio for group classes.

Asiatique The Riverfront is within walking distance of the hotel. Here you'll find plenty of shopping and dining options.

Lined by loungers, the elegant ground-floor swimming pool has a children’s section, whirlpool feature and adjoining bar.