Hotel
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Bangkok's grand old riverside hotel, first opened in the 1870s, with a historic Authors' Wing, acclaimed restaurants, a renowned spa and the Bamboo Bar.
Loy La Long
A tiny teak guesthouse perched over the Chao Phraya within the grounds of Wat Pathum Khongkha, with six colour-named rooms and riverside verandas.
At a glance
- Type
- Riverside teak guesthouse
- Area
- Talat Noi, Bangkok, Thailand
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- loylalong.com
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Breakfast included
- River views
- Bicycle tours
- Free Wi-Fi
Why we recommend it
Loy La Long is one of Bangkok's most unusual places to stay: a weathered teak house built out over the river within the grounds of Wat Pathum Khongkha, at the edge of Chinatown. The house appeared in the 2009 Thai film Bangkok Traffic Love Story, and its quirky charm has made it a favourite with independent travellers.
There are just six room types, each named after a colour, from a compact single to a duplex family room, most with river views. Breakfast is included, and the riverside living room and verandas are lovely places to watch boats go by. The guesthouse can arrange bicycle and canal tours. Book early, as availability is limited, and note that check-in is from 14:00.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Loy La Long FAQs
Where exactly is Loy La Long?
It sits inside the grounds of Wat Pathum Khongkha on Songwat Road, on the river at the edge of Chinatown.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, breakfast is included in the stay.