Ibrik Resort by the River

Rooms

There are only 3 rooms here, all surprisingly well-appointed for such a low-key joint. They're decorated slightly differently, but all have charm and light. Find rickety, ebony-legged four-poster beds decorated with crisp Jim Thompson linens, Thai silk cushions, teak wardrobes, and small TVs with cable access.

The ground-floor River Room has twin beds, although it's the largest room. You can stand on your tiny, sunny private terrace which actually projects over the water and watch people messing about in boats. By night, open the heavy green curtains and marvel at the lights that illuminate the Grand Palace directly opposite, and Wat Arun, a small distance downstream.

The first-floor, double-bedded, garden-and-rooftops-view Moonlight Room has a large terrace and less noise from the river, and reveals an outdoor shower. Next door, also with a double bed, river-view Sunshine Room is detached from the river only by height.

Through white sliding wooden doors, the bathrooms are thoughtfully decorated with a pastoral ambience. In the River Room is a deep, Japanese barrel-style bath with excellent water pressure in the shower attachment. The upstairs rooms have showers only. All bathrooms feature exclusive-to-Ibrik shampoo and conditioner.

On our first visit we preferred the River Room because of its proximity to the water and its bathtub; during our second stay the Sunshine Room caught our eye due to its river views and direct access to the rooftop terrace, where you can tuck into an al fresco breakfast or sip a glass of wine in the evening. Whichever room you choose, though, you'll be greeted by cool, calm interiors and simple, stylish design.