sala rattanakosin

Short version - our second stay at this property, and we will not hesitate to book here again for another trip to Bangkok ... Great location with a stunning view of Wat Arun - watching sunset from our room (or the rooftop bar) was the highlight of each day. The breakfast options - both Thai and Western - were all well prepared, but the blue crab omelet was a clear winner for us. Front desk were very helpful in providing advice on activities and timings, and all staff were friendly and helpful at all times. Wifi worked well throughout our stay and was quick to connect. The hotel was already in a great location, but now with a nearby metro/MTR stop the location is even better!

Very welcoming boutique hotel with cute amenities and stunning rooftop bar. It's in Old Town, so don't expect a modern property, but it has great charm!

Totally amazing staff. The best service I've ever experienced in a hotel. He happened to mention to each other that we had sensed a weird smell in our room. However it didn't bother us. The staff heard this and upgraded us immediately to another room. When we wanted to take a long-boat tour on the Kolong River the staff called the company and organized so that we got our personal boat AND they accompanied us to the docks and didnt leave until the boat had taken off. AMAZING! The food in their restaurant was very good and the view was exceptional!

Sala Rattanakosin is the perfect location to take in all Bangkok’s Old City has to offer. From its pricessless riverfront location to its (beyond) incredible breakfast spreads, I’m definitely looking forward to my next stay and am definitely turned on to the Sala family of properties. One note - be advised of the tours + do your homework. Booked a tour from the front desk (trusting the staffer’s pick without my own research) and it turned out to me a whole mess. Ended up wasting half a day and a lot more money than discussed with hotel staffer. Definitely not on the staffer, but on the person they booked. Would have expected differently for the credibility the Sala offers.

The room was small with a funky layout (shower in one corner, toilet in another corner and sink in a third corner). We wanted to go to a night market and they put us in a taxi to one that was closed (We wasted money on 2 taxis). We told them and they said, “oh, sorry.” They tried to put us in a taxi to the airport for 600 bhat, but we grabbed her own for 400 bhat. The view and rooms can be nice, but we did not get one. The breakfast was delicious.

Stayed here before and just as great this time. Approach to the front door is through a number of warehouses and a couple of cafes but do not be put off. Staff are great, food is great too but the best of all is the roof terrace which opens at 1700 (5pm). When the sun goes down, the lights come up and there is a 360 degree view of the temples and river. Combined with lovely food and wonderful cocktails (not the cheapest but you pay for what you get) and you have a perfect evening. Been here before, will be back again.

Lovely hotel and great location for the Grand Palace amongst other places. A little out of the way in terms of central Bangkok but that adds to the quiet evenings that allows you to relax - small boutique hotel which makes you feel very welcome during your stay.

Great boutique hotel excellent location next to wat po and near boat pier to wat Arun . Could do with a lift though as access is stairs only . Porter helped with bags so wasn’t a problem for me personally. Approach to hotel is through a market street so not the greatest but the rooftop bar and restaurant have fantastic views across the river sliding door between loo and shower is interesting

This hotel offers an amazing view of the Wat Arun. Whether sunrise or sunset, I appreciate the amazing river view. The room was clean, AC was great and bed linens was comfortable. Upon checking out, I was told that a bottle of orange soda was missing from the mini-bar. I don’t like sugary drinks, hence I only drink water on a regular basis. While I didn’t mind to pay 100baht for the bottle soda that I didn’t drink, i did not appreciate the level of customer service I received from the front desk. They told me that their staff would never mis-count; they could show photo of the mini-bar as proof. I felt as a customer, I should not be subjected to this level of back and forth over a bottle of soda, not to mention making me feel that I was trying to lie. At the end of the day, I think the hotel’s goal should be providing excellent customer service. Even if they have to take a loss of one bottle of soda, that should be well worth it. That would make the customer feel honored. When I asked to speak to the manager, I was told the manager was resigned 2 days ago and there was no-one I could talk to. What an answer! Obviously, I paid and left. Front desk staff are definitely in need of some additional training.

There are two primary reasons why someone should choose to stay at this hotel. First, it's location is literally within 100 meters of Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. I'm not sure there are any other hotels that close which match the quality of Sala Rattanakosin. You'll be able to visit many of the major tourist spots easily from this hotel, often without having to use a taxi/tuk tuk and getting stuck in traffic. If you are wanting to travel somewhere else, there won't be any problems finding transportation. Secondly, depending on which room you book (not all rooms face the same way), you will have a spectacular view of Wat Arun and the river. The hotel can be a little difficult to find as it is at the end of a crowded and busy alley and there are not many large signs pointing out it's location. But once you're in the hotel, you don't really hear any noise from outside. The hotel is located in an old warehouse style building and they intentionally left some of the walls and concrete exposed for an artistic feel. Breakfast was outstanding, and I appreciated that it was menu based instead of a buffet. My room was large and extremely comfortable. The shower was great for me as a tall individual as well. AC and wifi worked as expected. TV channels were a bit limited, but who's staying here just to watch TV? Depending on what I'm in Bangkok for in the future, I will stay here again if it matches my needs. Oh, and the rooftop bar had a good selection of beers.