Recommendation for hotel to watch fireworks 31 Dec 2026

[jason1975]

I am planning in advance a New Year Eve's party (end of this year 2026) for some favourite boys and me.

Anyone here has recommendation for hotel where there are rooms with view of fireworks?

[vinapu]

14 minutes ago, jason1975 said:

I am planning in advance a New Year Eve's party (end of this year 2026) for some favourite boys and me.

Anyone here has recommendation for hotel where there are rooms with view of fireworks?

that's farsighted indeed

[ichigo]

6 minutes ago, vinapu said:

that's farsighted indeed

I think you need to be, especially for new year's. And especially for hotels on the river where the price gets quite inflated.

[vinapu]

Just now, ichigo said:

I think you need to be, especially for new year's. And especially for hotels on the river where the price gets quite inflated.

I was not trying to be sarcastic. You absolutely right.

[hank75]

1 hour ago, jason1975 said:

I am planning in advance a New Year Eve's party (end of this year 2026) for some favourite boys and me.

Anyone here has recommendation for hotel where there are rooms with view of fireworks?

I like Chatrium Riverside. It is on the same stretch of premium riverfront as Four Seasons and Capella, but fraction of the price. There were very reasonable rates to be had for NYE as late as November 2025. 

The best part is that it comes with a balcony, ideal for hosting. 

If you’re willing to splurge on the 1 BR suite, this is a serviced apartment set up with kitchen unit for cooking and spacious living room. I paid 6000 baht in September. Most are corner units I think, with front facing view and also clear side view of Asiatique and Rama III bridge. 

For some reason the official site is suggesting the suite is 18,000 baht for 31 Dec 2026 but I remember clearly that I checked in Nov 2025 for this past NYE and it was not more than 10,000. I suspect dynamic pricing and maybe people have blocked multiple hotel options that they will then cancel mid year. Also it seems longer stay = better price. 

If you want a view of IconSiam then Royal Orchid Sheraton. Floor to ceiling window but no balcony, has a very nice restaurant on the riverfront though. You will need to manually arrange with hotel to give you a room with best view of IconSiam. 

[jason1975]

6 minutes ago, hank75 said:

I like Chatrium Grand. It is on the same stretch of premium riverfront as Four Seasons and Capella, but fraction of the price. There were very reasonable rates to be had for NYE as late as November 2025. 

The best part is that it comes with a balcony, ideal for hosting. 

If you’re willing to splurge on the 1 BR suite, this is a serviced apartment set up with kitchen unit for cooking and spacious living room. I paid 6000 baht in September. Most are corner units I think, with front facing view and also clear side view of Asiatique and Rama III bridge. 

For some reason the official site is suggesting the suite is 18,000 baht for 31 Dec 2026 but I remember clearly that I checked in Nov 2025 for this past NYE and it was not more than 10,000. I suspect dynamic pricing and maybe people have blocked multiple hotel options that they will then cancel mid year. Also it seems longer stay = better price. 

Thanks for recommendation! 

[ichigo]

I stayed at Pullman Bangkok Hotel G for new year 2025 and whilst it was a little further back from the river, the fireworks were still visible (would be better closer I think). I'll be staying at Shangri-la (Krungthep wing) shortly where each room has a balcony with a river view, so I'll let you know how that goes. Another option you may consider are hotels that are near to Central World as there are fireworks there as well I believe. 

[spoon]

15 minutes ago, hank75 said:

with front facing view and also clear side view of Asiatique and Rama III bridge

I believe you are talking about chatrium riverside. Chatrium grand is near siam 

[jason1975]

10 minutes ago, spoon said:

I believe you are talking about chatrium riverside. Chatrium grand is near siam 

Yes you are right. Rooms and views look great! I love kitchen!

[hank75]

16 minutes ago, spoon said:

I believe you are talking about chatrium riverside. Chatrium grand is near siam 

You are absolutely right, I have edited my post. 

[jason1975]

40 minutes ago, ichigo said:

I stayed at Pullman Bangkok Hotel G for new year 2025 and whilst it was a little further back from the river, the fireworks were still visible (would be better closer I think). I'll be staying at Shangri-la (Krungthep wing) shortly where each room has a balcony with a river view, so I'll let you know how that goes. Another option you may consider are hotels that are near to Central World as there are fireworks there as well I believe. 

Do take video if possible.

[hank75]

34 minutes ago, ichigo said:

I'll be staying at Shangri-la (Krungthep wing) shortly where each room has a balcony with a river view, so I'll let you know how that goes. 

I am interested to read your review too, as I have looked at this balcony room before. Room looks very nice. I’ve stayed in a non balcony room before, years ago. 

[hank75]

36 minutes ago, jason1975 said:

I love kitchen!

I thought you might as I recall you are fortunate enough to have boys cooking for you. I think they would love the riverfront pool too. The hotel is by no means “high end luxury” and not new, but it is very comfortable and well maintained. 

The 1 BR has a slightly strange layout, the bathroom divides the bedroom and living room, and the washbasin is outside the shower/toilet area. Check the layout and photos carefully to make sure this is fine for you. I found it awkward but not a big issue.  

Edit: there is also a 7-11 & Starbucks right downstairs which is very convenient for buying of snacks, drinks, mixers and condoms 😂

[mauRICE]

2 hours ago, jason1975 said:

I am planning in advance a New Year Eve's party (end of this year 2026) for some favourite boys and me.

Anyone here has recommendation for hotel where there are rooms with view of fireworks?

An interesting idea and no harm booking a hotel room if there is no prepayment or penalties for cancellations but need to consider your guest list as it's a time of year when traditionally there's a lot of movement. And if we're talking about bar workers here, well, it's a very busy time for them with more potential customers....OR they might have quit and gone back home or visa rules may have changed yet again... They're a transient lot working in a very fickle environment and a year is an eternity for them.

 

[jason1975]

30 minutes ago, mauRICE said:

An interesting idea and no harm booking a hotel room if there is no prepayment or penalties for cancellations but need to consider your guest list as it's a time of year when traditionally there's a lot of movement. And if we're talking about bar workers here, well, it's a very busy time for them with more potential customers....OR they might have quit and gone back home or visa rules may have changed yet again... They're a transient lot working in a very fickle environment and a year is an eternity for them.

 

I am pretty sure my regular guy will be working. The only thing that might prevent him will be visa issues.

As for guest list, he and I have many friends whom we can invite!

Given a choice between countdown to New Year in bar with customer or countdown with fireworks, most guys will choose the 2nd option!

[jason1975]

57 minutes ago, hank75 said:

The 1 BR has a slightly strange layout, the bathroom divides the bedroom and living room, and the washbasin is outside the shower/toilet area. Check the layout and photos carefully to make sure this is fine for you. I found it awkward but not a big issue.

No issues. I am used to seeing my guy brush his teeth! Hehe.

[jason1975]

58 minutes ago, hank75 said:

Edit: there is also a 7-11 & Starbucks right downstairs which is very convenient for buying of snacks, drinks, mixers and condoms 😂

Very handy indeed! I was thinking more about getting cooking oil, eggs, bread, other ingredients for the kitchen!

[mauRICE]

3 hours ago, jason1975 said:

Given a choice between countdown to New Year in bar with customer or countdown with fireworks, most guys will choose the 2nd option!

Wow, that's great! I don't know "most guys" or what they will choose and can't speak for them. Hope everything works out and you guys have a lot of fun, nearly twelve months from now! 🎉🕺🕺🎊  Meanwhile I'm looking forward to this year and the challenges and opportunities it promises to offer. 🥰

[kram987]

3 hours ago, jason1975 said:

Given a choice between countdown to New Year in bar with customer or countdown with fireworks, most guys will choose the 2nd option!

On New Year’s, my guy from Freshboys Commented as not many boys, many at family or friends party.

[Keithambrose]

10 hours ago, jason1975 said:

Very handy indeed! I was thinking more about getting cooking oil, eggs, bread, other ingredients for the kitchen!

Yes, i was interested by 'mixers and  what do you mix with a condom?

[mauRICE]

10 minutes ago, Keithambrose said:

Yes, i was interested by 'mixers and  what do you mix with a condom?

Condiments? 🤷

[Keithambrose]

56 minutes ago, mauRICE said:

Condiments? 🤷

Clever!

[mauRICE]

11 minutes ago, Keithambrose said:

Clever!

Thank you. A little bird told me you were going to Cambodia. Have a safe trip!

[hank75]

1 hour ago, Keithambrose said:

Yes, i was interested by 'mixers and  what do you mix with a condom?

A cute willing boy and some spice 

[floridarob]

17 hours ago, mauRICE said:

if there is no prepayment or penalties for cancellations

I was going to say the same thing... most Hotels with revenue managers will usually will throw a rate on the room that is high enough not to sell it too cheap this far out, not only NYE but other known high occupancy nights.

Then you'd need to monitor the rate to watch for its sweet spot, just like airfares..... if there's not much booking activity, they'll drop the rate for a bit to get some bookings and then raise it to where they think it needs to be, more realistically.

Hotels without revenue managers, sometimes forget this and you could find a great deal with their standard rack rate because no one thought about next year yet, rates are usually loaded a year ahead by default by the system.

Make sense?