Chiang Rai, Thailand
Positive section of review
I travel to Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai several times per year with my girlfriend to visit her parents so I have stayed in almost every hotel in the area. The Riverie is a safe choice for anyone visiting the city because it ticks nearly all the boxes for an enjoyable stay. I have stayed here probably 10 times of the last 3 years living in Thailand and this hotel is consistently very good.
Negative section of review
Why not excellent you may ask? Because on almost every occasion I have stayed here, I have always been disturbed by noise of some kind. The most common noise in this hotel is screaming children running around, banging from the room above or to the side but also there is always some form of industrial drilling or metallic banging in the area near the hotel. You would think that there might be some form of noise insulation but there is not, everything can be heard from outside and in the next room. I do like this hotel because it is the only one in Chiang Rai which really knows how to look after their guests, unfortunately, the designers/owners of the building didn't invest in soundproofing of any kind which really affects the whole experience. My advice is don't stay any longer than 2 nights because the inter-room noise, even in an almost empty hotel (which was the case for my latest visit) is always present. The hotel has also recently reduced the size of and moved its fitness room in favour of more child-related entertainment which is a real shame because the original fitness room was a good size and very well equipped. Now it is smaller with far less equipment and very little space to exercise. On my most recent visits I have felt that there is a definite move by the hotel to attract families rather than couples or singles travellers. So you might want to check out the other riverside hotel nearby if you want a peaceful relaxing hotel, unless of course you don't mind kids running around and screaming in literally every part of the hotel including right outside your room.
Ko Lanta, Thailand
Positive section of review
First private room in a while and I really enjoy it. The bed was really confortable and the breakfast was good. They make your stay easy and it was nice. I recommand.
Patong Beach, Thailand
Positive section of review
Great location and proximity to beach and Bangala Street. Easy walking to enjoy whatever takes your fancy.
Negative section of review
Bed was hard.
Krabi town, Thailand
Positive section of review
Everything was great! Location was poor but ideal for a nights stop over as not far from airport
Ko Lanta, Thailand
Positive section of review
Great hostel. The free perks were amazing and the yoga was really nice!
Jomtien Beach, Thailand
Positive section of review
Concierge service in reception very polite friendly and helpful.
Negative section of review
Everything needs to be fully refurbished. Everything was old and tatty.
Ao Nang Beach, Thailand
Positive section of review
The staff were friendly except receptions staff
Negative section of review
The pool was dirty the bathroom was stinking , there was a leakage in the bathroom that was creating the bad smell and no one fixed it
Pai, Thailand
Positive section of review
Mountain view of chill space
Bangkok, Thailand
Positive section of review
Very good location
Ao Nang Beach, Thailand
Positive section of review
Breakfast good
Negative section of review
The bathroom could have cleaner