The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok
5-star hotel · Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok
Long Weekend score
StrongNo serious reports. in 268 reviews
Guests rate nearly every hotel highly: half the hotels in Bangkok are rated 8.4 out of 10 or more. So our score shows how a hotel compares with the rest, not how luxurious it is.
- Rated higher than 84% of Bangkok hotels
- 92% of guest comments are praise
- 98% of guest photos show no damage
How this score is made
- Rated higher than 84% of Bangkok hotels. Compared with 1,626 hotels in Bangkok. Counts for 50% of the score.
- 92% of guest comments are praise. 456 praise, 42 complain. Counts for 30% of the score.
- 98% of guest photos show no damage. 59 of 60 photos. Counts for 20% of the score.
- Serious reports are never counted in. They are flagged beside the score, because one matters even when everything else is good.
- $127 a nighttypical for two, before tax · from $107
- 2 min walkto 7-Eleven
- 268 guest reviewsfrom the last 2 years
- 60 guest photostheirs, not the hotel's
At a glance
For
- Swimming pool8 guest photos show it
- Staff202 praise · 12 complain
- Cleanliness43 praise · 4 complain
- Location39 praise · 0 complain
- Food29 praise · 4 complain
Against
- Breakfast is the weakest point10 of the 49 guests who mention it complain
- Most common complaint: not as shown or bookedRaised by 1.5% of guests
What guests reported
What guests say
268 reviews from the last 2 years. Most praised: staff (202 guests). Weakest: breakfast, where 10 of the 49 who mention it complain.
Location390Strength
Fantastic hotel, beautiful by the river, very good service from the receptionist Scale and Pugkad who helped me well.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Nice location with beautiful atmosphere, room clean and tidy
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Views261Strength
I loved the hotel, the pool, the spa; it overlooks the river and a shuttle is provided to travel around Bangkok on the river, access to Siam Icon, this hotel is luxurious and the rooms are luxuriously decorated.
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Had a lovely greeting at the door and a quick check in time, Ploy was very kind and sweet to me and the other visitors that evening, the pool view was amazing and the room was so clean.
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Staffcomplaints rising: 2.3 in 100 a year ago, 4.9 now20212Strength
Guide was incredibly kind and helpful throughout our stay.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Staff are friendly, polite and attentive.
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
but the Facebook admin is incredibly slow to respond.
Google, August 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Room condition161Strength
An elegant, modern hotel that stands out primarily due to its location right on the riverbank.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
I love it so much because it's a brand new hotel!
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
it was a little tired in places but always clean and tidy.
Booking network, February 2025, rated 8/10 by this guest
Room size111Strength
The rooms are large and the shower is one of the best I’ve ever used.
Tripadvisor, June 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Rooms: The rooms were large and comfortable, with a large bathtub.
Google, October 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Cleanliness434Strength
Room is clean and quiet, Breakfast is wonderful.
Tripadvisor, October 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Rooms excellent and cleaned daily.
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Food294Strength
The NAVA restaurant had delicious food with excellent taste.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Great amenities and food, excellent service and I had the most fun with my fairy team bew and chanin they got me dressed to perfection !
Google, October 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Value142Strength
From the welcoming staff to the precisely curated spaces, it was well worth it.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The Salil Hotel is an Oasis on the Riverfront it offers great value and every service is at your Leasure the Staff are great and help you in everything
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
A beautiful and wonderful hotel; the design of the rooms, corridors, and river view is excellent, but the prices are high.
Google, August 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Pool285Mostly good
The swimming pool is a must-see for stunning shots.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The pool was great for the kids.
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The only very small issue was the limited number of sun loungers around the pool.
Booking network, March 2025, rated 10/10 by this guest
Quiet at night92Mostly good
Hotel was quiet, good view of the riverside
Tripadvisor, October 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Beautiful pool and quiet location on the river.
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
I thought there wouldn't be a problem, but unfortunately, the guests in the other room were very noisy at night.
Google, September 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Breakfastcomplaints falling: 6.8 in 100 a year ago, 3.1 now3910Mostly good
Wonderful breakfast and outstanding service from Mekki at the Concierge .
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Great stay with excellent breakfast and a lot of nice aervices.
Google, October 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
However, the breakfast buffet mainly consisted of pork dishes, with only one chicken option available and no halal choices.
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
Too few mentions to judge: beds.
Who stays, and their score out of 10
From every review of the last two years that gives a score and says who travelled, including those with no words.
All 5,465 Google ratings
Problems guests raised
Raised most: not as shown or booked, in 4 of 268 reviews.
Not as shown or booked4 of 2681 in 67 reviews
I was just a little disappointed with the pool - it is smaller than what it looks in the photos, and there aren’t a lot of poolside loungers.
Booking network, May 2025, rated 8/10 by this guest
Unexpected charges and refunds4 of 2681 in 67 reviews
A week has passed and the deposit has not been returned.
Google, October 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
I asked if there was any in the room, and they said yes, but I had to pay extra for cream or fresh milk.
Google, August 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
Complaints the hotel left unresolved4 of 2681 in 67 reviews
When I called reception and asked for the dirty dishes to be removed, I was told that the room had not been cleaned because the “Do Not Disturb” sign was on when housekeeping came past.
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
When we asked housekeeping to clean it, they simply shrugged and said they couldn't clean it.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Problems in the bathroom3 of 2681 in 89 reviews
Also, some showerheads were broken, leaking water from the joints.
Google, August 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
The shower water pressure is weak.
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
Something broken in the room3 of 2681 in 89 reviews
When I first checked into the hotel, the hairdryer in my room was not working.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Serious reports
None found in 268 reviews.
Photos, checked
1 of the 60 guest photos we checked show damage or dirt (2%).
What it advertises, against the photos
Guests’ photos confirm: swimming pool (8), restaurant (5), bar (1), bathtub (4), private balcony (1), water view (4), event space (1).
Price, place and rooms
Price
$127 is a typical night, from 303 dates checked in the coming year.
Weekends cost the same as weekdays
A typical night, month by month
Cheapest month: Apr 2027, $116Dearest month: Nov 2026, $135
Prices on booking sites, the day we checked
What each seller advertised on the one day we checked, so these sit outside the year-wide figures above and can fall below the typical price.
- onboard.triptease.io$142
- Agoda$143
- Vio.com$146
- deals.etrip.net$146
- deals.goseek.com$146
- Priceline$155
- Trip.com$160
- evendo.com$166
Lowest advertised nightly rate for two adults; taxes and local fees are not included. Shown in US dollars.
Nearby
No landmark, beach or station is within a half-hour walk; the closest is Wat Arun, 7.0 km away. There are 2 bars or clubs within 200 metres.
- Nearest shop: 7-Eleven2 min walk185 m by road
- Wat Arun7.0 km
- Khao San Road7.6 km
- The Grand Palace7.7 km
- Chatuchak Market12.7 km
The lines are 5, 10 and 15 minutes on foot.
Distances follow the streets, not straight lines.
Rooms
12 room types, from 30 to 157 m².
- Deluxe Pool View30 m²Sleeps 21 Twin bedBathtubA view, going by the room's name
- Deluxe Atelier30 m²Sleeps 21 Twin bed
- Deluxe River View33 m²Sleeps 31 Twin bedBathtubSea or water view
- Grande Deluxe Balcony37 m²Sleeps 21 Twin bedBathtubBalcony
- One Bedroom River View40 m²Sleeps 3BathtubSea or water view
- Riverfront Balcony Suite46 m²Sleeps 21 Twin bedBathtubBalconySea or water view
The other 6 room types
- Family Room48 m²Sleeps 41 King bed + 1 Bunk bedBathtub
- Club Grand Deluxe Balcony63 m²Sleeps 21 King bedBathtubBalcony
- Club One Bedroom River View63 m²Sleeps 2BathtubSea or water view
- Club One Bedroom Riverview Suite63 m²Sleeps 2BathtubSea or water view
- Presidential Suite77 m²Sleeps 31 King bedBathtubSea or water view
- The Penthouse Two Bedroom Suite157 m²Sleeps 6BathtubSea or water view
From the hotel's own room descriptions, checked against each room's photos.
How it compares
How it ranks
Guests who booked rate it 9.2 out of 10. 84% of the 1,626 hotels in Bangkok are rated lower, and a typical one is rated 8.4.
Every review site, out of 100
Tripadvisor rates it 98 out of 100 and Booking network rates it 92. Booking network only takes reviews from people who booked and stayed, while Tripadvisor takes them from anyone.
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How we know
268 reviews counted · 100 photos checked · updated 11 October 2026
- We collected this hotel's 432 most recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and the Booking network. 268 of them describe a stay in the last 2 years and are the ones counted here; the rest were 71 older, 2 in other languages, 60 with a score but no words and 31 about the restaurant rather than a stay.
- The hotel replied to 198 of its 200 newest Google reviews.
- 39 in every 100 reviews thank a staff member by name.
- 21 reviews mention a free upgrade, a cake or a gift.
- We looked at 100 photos: the first 40 of the hotel's own and the 60 newest from guests.
- Every number on this page is counted, not estimated. Anything in quotation marks is a guest's own words.