Picolo recommends · Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand
Capella Bangkok
A bath by the window, a terrace above the water and boats drifting past: Capella turns all of its rooms towards the river.
Step onto the terrace and the river is right below you, close enough to hear the boats. Capella is built low, and every room and villa faces the Chao Phraya rather than a street or a car park.
It is one of the newest hotels on this stretch, just downstream from Mandarin Oriental. The pool follows the riverbank, and the restaurant has earned a good deal of attention since opening.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Capella Bangkok
Our romantic pick. Capella gives couples the river at its most intimate, in big rooms with deep tubs at the window and terraces almost touching the water. It feels private in a way the larger riverside hotels do not.
Expect to pay a great deal. The streets around it go quiet after dark, so nights out mean a taxi or a boat. Families wanting space to run around may prefer a hotel with a bigger garden.
What you get
- Every room faces the river
- Pool along the riverbank
- Villas
- Large rooms with tubs by the window
- Much-discussed restaurant
A day at Capella Bangkok
- Morning
- Breakfast on your terrace with the river waking up.
- Midday
- A boat to the temples of the old city.
- Afternoon
- A slow swim in the pool by the riverbank.
- Evening
- A long dinner as the lights come on across the water.
Location
Charoen Krung, Bangkok, Thailand
Open in MapsQuestions about Capella Bangkok
Where is Capella Bangkok?
It is on the east bank of the Chao Phraya, a short way downstream from Mandarin Oriental, in a calm stretch of the riverside.
Do all rooms at Capella Bangkok face the river?
Yes. Every room and villa looks onto the water, and many come with a terrace and a bathtub by the window.
Is Capella Bangkok good for couples?
It is our romantic choice in Bangkok. The hotel is small and quiet, so it suits couples better than groups looking for nightlife.
Other hotels nearby
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
For gardens and art a little further along.
Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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