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River Kwai Hotel
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Kanchanaburi

River Kwai Hotel

3.8(1,156 reviews)

River Kwai Hotel occupies a convenient position in the heart of Kanchanaburi town, placing guests within easy walking distance of the famous River Kwai, the Death Railway Bridge, the night market, and the Sky Glass Walk. For travellers using Kanchanaburi as a base to explore the region's significant historical sites and natural attractions, the central location is one of the hotel's strongest practical advantages. The property is a sizeable hotel offering a range of rooms and suites with an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, and two on-site restaurants serving buffet breakfast daily. Guests generally find the beds comfortable and the staff friendly and helpful. The hotel has a laid-back atmosphere that suits the relaxed pace of Kanchanaburi. Some visitors note that the facilities and room fittings are showing their age, and the breakfast spread, while convenient, is described as modest in variety. Good to know: the hotel is well-positioned for travellers arriving by bus, as the Kanchanaburi bus terminal is close by. Prospective guests should be aware that reviews are mixed on consistency of service, so it is worth reading recent feedback before booking. Checking the hotel's official website at riverkwai.co.th for current room rates and packages is recommended, as pricing is not publicly listed on third-party directories.

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Visitor Reviews

Lovely stay! Delicious every day breakfast, fantastic daily room service and friendly staff made our stay wonderful. Great location, Just a short walk to, the night market, Kwai River, Sky Glass Walk, and floating restaurants. Thanks to your warm hospitality

The hotel is convenience for traveler! Location is in the center, easy go to Kanchanburi bus terminal, Death bridge, musium! The staff are friendly. The hotel has GYM club, swimming pool, restaurent for breakfast.

This hotel is big, however, maybe much dated. The buffet breakfast is also missing a lot, not very big spread. I also see lacking of pork dishes. The toilet is quite old, though clean, water in the tap was sometimes erratic. The Bed was huge. Comfortable puffy pillows. The location is right in the middle of Kanchanaburi makes it quite close to many town amenities especially the night market. The staff are very friendly.

Visitor Information

Best time to visit

November – February

Avoid: April – May (extreme heat)

Rainy season

May – October

Avg. temperature

20°C – 38°C(68°F – 100°F)

Crowds

Moderate

Peak: November – February

Getting there

Train from Bangkok Thonburi station (~3 hrs, scenic). Minibuses from Mo Chit take ~2.5 hrs. Car hire recommended for exploring beyond town.

Getting around

  • Bicycle rental (town is flat)
  • Motorbike rental
  • Songthaews along the river
  • Long-tail boat tours on the river

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