Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel

Overlooking the Chao Phraya River, this sleek, upmarket hotel is 8 km from both the Wat Arun temple and the Grand Palace. Refined, modern rooms with river views feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Suites add kitchens, wet bars and dining/living areas; some have 2 or 3 bedrooms. Room service is available. There's a trendy top-floor bar serving Asian tapas, plus an elegant international restaurant, a lobby bar and a deli. Other amenities include a spa, a fitness center with yoga classes, and a rooftop infinity pool. Parking is free.