About
Praya Palazzo is a 15-room boutique hotel in an Italian-style riverside mansion on the Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya, reached only by the hotel's own boat. The house was built for a noble family in the early 1900s, later served as a school, and was restored and opened as a hotel and restaurant in 2009.
It suits couples looking for a quiet, romantic retreat with old-Siam atmosphere, a short boat ride from the Grand Palace area. The hotel barge crosses from the Phra Athit side, near the backpacker lanes of Banglamphu, and the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and the National Museum are a few minutes' ride downriver.
Rooms and suites
The 15 rooms combine modern comforts with Siam-era décor. Superior Double and Twin rooms are about 25 square meters with Harnn bath products, Deluxe rooms add garden or river views, and the Junior Suite and the Chao Phraya Suite, with a living room and river views, are the most romantic options.
Dining and the pool
The restaurant serves Thai and Western dishes, breakfast is served in the dining room, and there is an outdoor riverside pool with a pool bar. The hotel also has a library and offers afternoon tea on the terrace.
Royal Barge Procession 2026
The Royal Barge Procession returns to the Chao Phraya on November 6, 2026, with 52 ceremonial barges heading to Wat Arun. Praya Palazzo sits directly on the route and sells riverside lunch and afternoon-tea packages for the rehearsal days in October and for the procession day itself.
Getting there
Guests reach the hotel by its private barge from the pier across the river; confirm the pickup point when you book. By road, it is about 2 kilometers from Thonburi railway station. A taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport takes about 45 to 75 minutes.
Who it suits
Praya Palazzo is best for couples and travelers who want peace and atmosphere over convenience. The boat-only access is part of the charm, but it also means planning taxis and boats around the barge schedule, and evenings are spent at the hotel rather than out on the town. With only 15 rooms, it books up on festival dates and weekends, so reserve early.
Nearby
Across the river, the backpacker lanes of Banglamphu and Phra Athit Road have cafés and bars, the Golden Mount is a short taxi ride, and the Chao Phraya Express Boat links Phra Athit pier with Tha Chang for the Grand Palace and Tha Tien for Wat Pho.
Before you book
Check-in is at 2 p.m. Because access is by boat, travel light and tell the hotel your arrival time so the barge is waiting. Reservations: +66 81 402 8118, +66 2 883 2998 or reservation@prayapalazzo.com.
Sources: Praya Palazzo, rooms, offers, Royal Barge Procession 2026. Checked October 11, 2026.
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Bangkok, 10700
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About Praya Palazzo
Quick answer: Praya Palazzo is a hotel at 757/1 Somdet Phra Pinklao Soi 2, Bangkok, 10700. A 15-room boutique hotel in a restored Italian-style mansion on the Thonburi riverbank, reached by private barge, with a riverside pool.
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Praya Palazzo is a 15-room boutique hotel in an Italian-style riverside mansion on the Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya, reached only by the hotel's own boat. The house was built for a noble family in the early 1900s, later served as a school, and was restored and opened as a hotel and restaurant in 2009.
It suits couples looking for a quiet, romantic retreat with old-Siam atmosphere, a short boat ride from the Grand Palace area. The hotel barge crosses from the Phra Athit side, near the backpacker lanes of Banglamphu, and the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and the National Museum are a few minutes' ride downriver.
Rooms and suites
The 15 rooms combine modern comforts with Siam-era décor. Superior Double and Twin rooms are about 25 square meters with Harnn bath products, Deluxe rooms add garden or river views, and the Junior Suite and the Chao Phraya Suite, with a living room and river views, are the most romantic options.
Dining and the pool
The restaurant serves Thai and Western dishes, breakfast is served in the dining room, and there is an outdoor riverside pool with a pool bar. The hotel also has a library and offers afternoon tea on the terrace.
Royal Barge Procession 2026
The Royal Barge Procession returns to the Chao Phraya on November 6, 2026, with 52 ceremonial barges heading to Wat Arun. Praya Palazzo sits directly on the route and sells riverside lunch and afternoon-tea packages for the rehearsal days in October and for the procession day itself.
Getting there
Guests reach the hotel by its private barge from the pier across the river; confirm the pickup point when you book. By road, it is about 2 kilometers from Thonburi railway station. A taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport takes about 45 to 75 minutes.
Who it suits
Praya Palazzo is best for couples and travelers who want peace and atmosphere over convenience. The boat-only access is part of the charm, but it also means planning taxis and boats around the barge schedule, and evenings are spent at the hotel rather than out on the town. With only 15 rooms, it books up on festival dates and weekends, so reserve early.
Nearby
Across the river, the backpacker lanes of Banglamphu and Phra Athit Road have cafés and bars, the Golden Mount is a short taxi ride, and the Chao Phraya Express Boat links Phra Athit pier with Tha Chang for the Grand Palace and Tha Tien for Wat Pho.
Before you book
Check-in is at 2 p.m. Because access is by boat, travel light and tell the hotel your arrival time so the barge is waiting. Reservations: +66 81 402 8118, +66 2 883 2998 or reservation@prayapalazzo.com.
Sources: Praya Palazzo, rooms, offers, Royal Barge Procession 2026. Checked October 11, 2026.
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