More about hotels in Somdet Chao Phraya
Somdet Chao Phraya sits on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River, in Khlong San district - an old riverside neighbourhood that's become one of Bangkok's most convenient bases since ICONSIAM, one of the city's largest riverfront malls, opened right on its doorstep. The area takes its name from a canal dug in the 19th century for the Bunnag family, who held the noble title "Somdet Chao Phraya" - a reminder that this is a genuinely old part of the city, not a new development built purely around the mall.
What the area is known for
ICONSIAM is the obvious anchor - hundreds of shops, a large food hall, and a floating-market attraction inside the building itself - but the neighbourhood around it still has real riverside character, including old shophouses and Wat Kalayanamit's giant seated Buddha nearby. The BTS Gold Line, a short automated line built specifically to serve this side of the river, connects the area to Krung Thon Buri station and the rest of the BTS network, and free shuttle boats run between ICONSIAM and Saphan Taksin on the main Sukhumvit Line.
Where to stay near Somdet Chao Phraya
The Lair Bangkok - 3 mins walk to ICON SIAM
The Lair Bangkok - 3 mins walk to ICON SIAM is exactly what the name says - a small apartment-style stay a few minutes' walk from the mall.
7 Days Premium Hotel at Icon Siam Station
7 Days Premium Hotel at Icon Siam Station sits right by the BTS Gold Line's ICONSIAM stop, a straightforward budget base for the area.
Icon Dome Bangkok
Icon Dome Bangkok is a small service apartment in Khlong San, another simple option close to ICONSIAM.
Getting there
The area is a short BTS Gold Line plus Skytrain combination from Silom, Sathorn or Siam, or a longer taxi ride if you're coming straight from Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airports (40-60 minutes depending on traffic). The Chao Phraya Express Boat also stops nearby for a slower, scenic route into the old city.




































