Chann Bangkok Noi

Beautiful property, tranquil, with excellent views and really terrific design. The location forced me to leave the tourist ghettos, and see an interesting and different part of Bangkok. Also got me on the ferry, which is really neat. The staff are really sweet.

It’s a 10 minute walk to any possible dining alternative to the (very good) in house restaurant.

The river view from the property. The property terrace is direcly opposite the reputable, among Thais anyway, Siriraj Hospital, but it is practically on the bank of the Chao Phraya River. The other side of the river bank is Thammasat University, an old academic/political institute of Bangkok, and beyond that, Sanam Luang and the Grand Palace. At night you can see decoration lights from Maharaj Pier on the opposite side and from hotel/cruise boats on the river. The property is quite charming and would be perfect for a winter getaway (for people from Northern Hemisphere, of course) when it is not too hot outside. The property is not too far from the popular Wang Lang market, where you can find all sorts of local food and clothing, and from there you can hop on a barge crossing the river to the Grand Palace. It is also a short taxi ride away from Wat Rakung/Wat Arun temples, the Royal Navy Yard, or even the famous Icon Siam mall.

Although the location/view is a plus considering it is on a bank of a canal/waterway which feeds into the Chao Phraya River, the accessibility to the property may seem obscure and confusing to those who are not familiar with the area. It is not directly accessible by car/taxi. You still need to walk through a narrow alley to get there, unfortunately. Stray dog barking during the night can be bothersome by some; however, this is not exactly the fault of the property. It just cannot be helped due to its location nextdoor to local neighbours. Considering be warned. It is a bit inconvenient/annoying that, when I booked a room in advance, I specifically requested a room easily accessible for an elderly, and they did confirm they arranged a room on the ground floor for me, but when I got there they said all the rooms on the ground floor were fully occupied.