The lovely staff accommodated our late arrival and greeted us with a refreshing welcome drink. In room Thai massages were world class. Don’t skip the delicious breakfast overlooking the river, it’s a perfect way to start the day. This is an historic building constructed in 1908 by a royal prince to use while attending events at the Grand Palace. It has boutique feel, with established gardens, pond, gazebo, walkways and pool. But mostly, location, location, location. Right on the river with amazing views, just up the road from the Grand Palace and Green Buddha, perfect for sightseeing on foot (or tuktuk)!

The street side of the property is not luxurious, and at first glance it felt not-great. But once inside the villa walls, the magic happens.

Wonderful quiet oasis in the heart of Bangkok's tourist center. A few rooms/villas nestled in a park-like setting facing the river, Wat Arun right across. The moment the gate shuts behind you, birds replace the sounds of the city and everyone seems to want to make the entire experience nothing but pleasant and relaxing. "Ohm" took fantastic, personal care of us, "Natt" added a very personal touch to the superb dinner experience. The river-view villa was comfortable, the front room an unexpected little haven. A variety of seating outside with views of temples, the river, and at night bats above. Right in the city and yet seemingly so removed. Breakfast was a perfect start for every day and our trip to Thailand, the pool an opportunity to refresh each morning.

All the staff were very nice and the receptionist very kind, helpful and friendly. Amazing breakfast, you can eat while enjoying the beautiful waves from Chao Praya river. The Wat Pho and the Grand Palace are like 5 minutes and 15 minutes walk. They can get a personal canoe for you if you want for a one hour of the river. Alternatively a walk of less than ten minutes can take you to where you can take a canoe to cross the river and visit Wat Arun. The room is clean and tidy. Great standing bath, but if only there was a shower curtain it would be perfect. I did not want to flood the whole bathroom so I didn't shower the way I would love to.

The location is ideal. In the middle of the key historic sites in Bangkok. A short walk or ferry to Wat Arun or Wat Phra or the Grand Palace. The breakfast sitting by the water looking at Wat Arun temple was an extraordinary way to start the day. Ohm, who was the person who we met and who looked after us during our stay, was wonderful. We are curious people and it was the first time here so we had many questions and he took the time to go above and beyond answering our questions. He explained local food, local traditions (we arrived during Thai new year in April). He also organized a private boat tour for us.

We ate dinner one evening at the hotel. The food was delicious however the price was a bit too expensive in our opinion for what we got. It was 2500 baht per person which converts to 70€. This is similar to a high quality meal in France and the products and the salaries cost significantly less in Thailand so the tourist tax is a bit too high on this one. A three course meal at the Four Seasons cost us less.

Lovely garden setting - a hidden oasis in bustling Bangkok. Pool was refreshing. Quick response to any request. Filling breakfast and they had gluten-free toast. Breakfast served beside the river. Location was convenient, especially for the metro and the ferry from Rajinee. Beautiful room - The garden room.

Bed could have been softer. Same breakfast menu for four days. Eggs undercooked. Minor complaints. We loved the place. We could hear neighbors above us walking around but we got used to it,

This was the second year we stayed at Chakrabongse Villas, and again it didn't disappoint. Although this year we booked (again) through a third party, the hosts knew who we were and welcomed us back when we arrived. We'd also been assigned the same room as last year, which we were very happy with. Chakrabongse Villas is a beautiful, calm oasis in the middle of the hubbub of Bangkok, but just a few steps to the main sights and ferries. A delicious breakfast is served in the morning on the terrace overlooking the Chaopraya River and Wat Arun. The pool is a perfect slice of heaven in the afternoon when the temperatures soar. Next time we return to Bangkok we will definitely stay here again (if they have availability that is: there are only a handful of rooms and you have to book early).

Where do I start? The location, right on the river overlooking Wat Arun. The privacy, there are apparently 6 villas on the grounds - but we barely saw anyone else, we had private breakfast on the deck in the morning, the pool all to ourselves in the afternoon, watched the sun go down over the river on our own. The staff were friendly & treat us like royalty. They have the biggest catfish I’ve ever seen! It was the most expensive place we stayed in our 3 week trip - it was worth every penny!

The shower head was a little cumbersome for me to use - but I’m really grasping to think of anything I didn’t like!

Suite on the river is lovely. Spacious, huge terrace on the river, lovely to sit and watch the river at times vibrant and others dead silence. If you want to feel the pulse of the river, this is the place to stay. It’s an elegant property. Owner has great taste. Staff accommodating on everything. For those that want an authentic, classy experience, stay here.

Can’t really think of anything. All works well

We had an amazing stay at these villas, and the staff went out of their way for us, especially to help celebrate my husband's birthday. It has a lovely view of Wat Arun with lots of private little spots to enjoy the view while sipping a cocktail or having a meal. There are only 6 rooms, so the vibe was very intimate. The pool was lovely and relaxing. There were so many nice little details in the decor to reflect Thai culture and history. The owner's story is very interesting, and we even picked up a book she wrote about her family's past and connection to the royal family. I'm so glad we chose this place over some of the other hotels in the area. I don't think we would have gotten the same experience.

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Excellent location, close to the Royal Palace and Wat Pho. Right on the river, so perfect view across to Wat Arun and to enjoy the busy river traffic. Delightful staff...could not do enough. Small, intimate, but the down side being it lacked a buzz. Calm retreat around a secluded pool after walking in the heat. Rooms were very clean; somewhat rustic rather than ultra modern utility that seemed in keeping.