Aurum The River Place

Bangkok's riverside boutique hotel on the bank of the Chao Phraya River. Located in "Rattanakosin Island" the historical-cultural reserved area in the middle of Bangkok.

Few minutes walk to the Reclining Buddha Temple (Wat Pho), Watpo Thai Traditional Massage School, and the Grand Palace.

a few minutes walk from the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Po), Wat Po Thai traditional massage school, and the Grand Palace, as well as a myriad of other fascinating buildings dating from Bangkok's origins as a capital city.

Whenever you decide to spend some precious moments in Bangkok, make sure that you get settled near the Chao Phraya River, the area where you are close to many of the city's great historical, magnificent structures with fascinating stories behind them.

Tucked on "Rattanakosin Island" is "Aurum, The River Place" , a compact size boutique hotel on the bank of the river that is within a short walking distance to the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Reclining Buddha Temple (Wat Po) and a good number of impressive, interesting historical attractions that should not be missed.

"Aurum, The River Place" is a four-storey European style edifice stylishly crafted as a modern, yet classic, luxurious hotel with 12 rooms only. It has all the conveniences and comforts you can expect. At "Vivi, The Coffee Place", guests will have the stunning view, on the opposite side of the river, of the "Temple of Dawn" or "Wat Arun ", one of the best-known landmarks of Bangkok, and the neighboring temple as well. Watching the river life passing by--passenger, long-tail boats, luxury tourist boats, barges laden with goods, will give you a relaxed feeling of the peaceful pace of the Thai river life.

Aurum is a non-smoking hotel, and strives to minimize negative environmental impacts and wastage. Altogether there are 4 River View rooms, 4 Side-River View rooms, and 4 City View rooms.

Each room has its own air-conditioning, television, a refrigerator with mini-bar, hairdryer, safe box, and hot/cold water in bathroom. Free Wireless High Speed Internet Access is also available to all of our guests.

• - "Vivi" the Coffee Place commands the best view of the Chao Phrya River at sunset. It serves tasty espresso, variety of tea, bakery items, ice cream, and snacks. Breakfast for hotel's guests are served at Vivi as well.
• - Meals are available on request in advance
• - Free High speed internet access
• - Trips to various destinations can be arranged on request
• - Safe deposit box available in guestrooms
• - Mini Bar available in guestrooms

Aurum The River Place is situated on the Bangkok bank of the Chao Phraya River, the main artery of Thailand, within walking distance from the Grand Palace, the Emerald Buddha Temple, and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Po), to mention but a few.

It is part of the old Rattanakosin Island which came into existence at the beginning of the reign of King Rama I of the Rattanakosin (Bangkok) period over 225 years ago. Hence you will find in this area many historical sites - palaces, temples, shrines, markets, old communities and houses, with some areas still retaining almost unchanged traditional ways of living.

From the hotel, guests can enjoy the view of the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), one of Bangkok's best-known landmarks, located on the opposite bank of the river. Watching the river life passing by-passenger, long-tail boats, rice barges laden with goods, luxury tourist boats, and many more, you will easily feel the peaceful pace of the Thai river life style. When evening comes with a clear sky, you will be stunned at the sight of sunset against the backdrop of the glittering temples on the opposite side of the river.