The meandering river, clumps of water hyacinth, grand pleasure cruises and fat river barges. Busy express boats, long-tail boats, short-tail boats, fishing boats sparkling under the city’s neon glow, candles on the shore and the lustrous moon above.

The sun setting on birds returning to nest, sleepy Bangkokians speeding home on express boats, egg laying dragonflies, frolicking catfish and 30-storey condominiums. The golden spires of the Wats raised like skinny arms towards Heaven.

All glimpsed through the window of a 2-storey, 30-year-old teak house with a XL deck located on the grounds of Wat Pathumkongka. A place floating gently on the Chao Phraya, close enough for you to dip your feet into the cooling water.

Rustic, retro, charming: the seven rooms in this teak house lay claim to more than their share of personality. Occupying a prestigious location stilted over the Chao Phraya’s waters, it also has a hidden, almost secret, feel.

The hotel, offers seven rustic and spacious rooms clad in different colors. The common area is often taken over by locals and tourists in the know that come for a sundown cocktail. The private veranda on the first and second floors, however, have similarly striking views and are reserved exclusively for hotel guests.

Loy La Long Hotel puts everything the city has to offer just outside your doorstep. Both business travelers and tourists can enjoy the hotel’s facilities and services. To be found at the hotel are Wi-Fi in public areas, airport transfer, restaurant, safety deposit boxes, smoking area. Some of the well-appointed guestrooms feature television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless, non-smoking rooms, air conditioning, desk. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities.

Loy La Long Hotel is an excellent choice from which to explore Bangkok or to simply relax and rejuvenate.