Arun Residence


this place sounds really cool for a romantic nite or meal

A true boutique hotel with just five rooms, Arun Residence (36-38 Soi Pratoo Nok Yoong, Maharat Rd., 02-221-9158) sits on the edge of (and partly over) the Chao Phraya, directly across from Wat Arun, and it’s set up to take full advantage of the view. Three of the four regular rooms have big windows onto the river. The two-level, mostly alfresco restaurant, The Deck, serves high-end Western and Thai food at reasonable prices (about B100 for most Thai dishes, B650 for foie gras).

Standard room: B2,950

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From Time-Asia

Housed in a beautifully restored 80-year-old building, this riverfront property,has just five rooms because co-owner Piyanuj Ruckpanich wants every window to open to a view of the famed Wat Arun, or Temple of Dawn. The noise from the Chao Phraya might frustrate light sleepers, but the views of this watery thoroughfare—especially from the patio of the Arun Suite—are too enjoyable to pass up. So is a dinnertime reservation at the Deck, the hotel's Thai and Western restaurant. Peruse the menu of chef Thanunya Kaikaew, who has a cookbook of healthy recipes to her name, and take in the fabulous sunset.

I dont fancy the menu though, seems kinda mostly "fusion" food.