Situated along the Chao Phraya River and surrounded by Bangkok's heritage sites, the Riva Surya is a beautiful boutique hotel with a riverside swimming pool. All rooms have aery balconies and views of the river or the old town, and there are three restaurants. The hotel is within walking distance of the Grand Palace and Reclining Buddha, and right next to the Phra Arthit pier, where you can catch river boats to all the major temples.