The Best Hotel in Thonburi, Bangkok

Getting to Anantara is a pleasant adventure in itself—free boats shuttle guests down the Chao Phraya from Saphan Taksin Pier—and once there, the large pool and garden area on the riverside make you feel a long way from downtown's bustle. All rooms are spacious and well furnished, but remember to ask for a river view. The only downside to the hotel is its distance from attractions.