Fortune Riverview Hotel Chiang Khong

We stayed only a night, so cannot judge a lot about this place. It had all we needed. The staff was nice and played with our kid while we were eating - great service so we can have 5min in rest. You can borrow umbrellas and it is in walking distance from the Chiang Mai/Chiang Khong bus stop in Chiang Khong (400m). We booked the agency for slow boat to Luang Prabang recommended by the hotel and it worked out smoothly.

I hope the management of this hotel recognizes how lucky they are to have such exceptional staff - absolutely committed 100% to supporting their guests. The score of our review would be much, much lower if not for the staff working so hard to take care of us in every way. We were so grateful they were there and would certainly come back because of how well they took care of us. What really struck us (especially here in 2025 when such experiences are so rare) was how deeply the staff's heart was in their work. Sometimes, you can feel that staff are only taking care of you because it is their job. Every single staff member we interacted with at the hotel - from front-desk staff to restaurant staff to housekeeping and maintenance - it was clear they were taking care of us because their heart was committed to caring for their guests. We felt truly like guests visiting distant family rather than customers of the hotel. It was a warm, welcoming feeling that's almost impossible to find in the modern age. The beds are super comfortable, with luxury mattresses and sheets. The air conditioning was cold (after cleaning, see below) and the shower was hot with good water pressure. The Hotel sits on the Mekong river and offers gorgeous views from the rooms, the balconies of the rooms, the restaurant, the lobby seating areas and the veranda. Bicycles are offered free of charge for riding around the local area - where there is a 7eleven, a few places to get traditional Thai massage and a few small markets, restaurants and family-owned general shops. There is a boardwalk in front of the hotel along the river that runs for several hundred meters in both directions - great for sunrise or sunset walks. Also - don't miss the "Tom Yom" restaurant about 200m north of the hotel along the riverfront road. We particularly enjoyed an evening meal at sunset here, where the food was tasty and the staff was kind.

Once you get past the facade of the exterior and the lobby, the hotel presents as much older than it actually is due to a lot of deferred maintenance and neglect. It is clearly the nicest hotel in the rural area and it seems ownership has rested on those laurels (perhaps tragically, like many places, out of necessity while recovering from the consequences of COVID lockdowns). The air conditioning initially did not blow cold, and upon checking the filter was filthy with a thick layer of dust and dirt. We asked for it to be cleaned and the staff eagerly did so while we enjoyed a walk and dinner at a restaurant along the river. It was spotless upon our return, with the air blowing strong and cold. The executive suite I booked was a single room (making it not a suite, but a standard room) and did not have a desk (making it not very "executive"). I booked this type of room because I work nights and sleep days, and naively assumed there would be a separate sleeping space (implied by suite) and a dedicated workspace / desk (implied by "executive"). Finding neither, I asked for permission to use the smallest vacant meeting room in the basement to work at night, so as not to keep my wife awake or disturb other guests with late-night online meetings (I even offered to pay for the privilege). This was summarily denied (I believe due to hotel policy) but the staff did eagerly try to accommodate me in many other ways. They offered me a place to work in the lobby, brought a fan out for me, offered me bug spray and the very next morning brought a rolling table and a convention-style high-backed chair to my room so I could work in my room in the early evening until my wife went to sleep. This was not ideal - but clearly the staff did their best to creatively accommodate me within the bounds of policies set by ownership and management, which was endearing. Ultimately, it worked out just fine for me.

Decent room and balcony overlooking the river. Good price, good breakfast.

Not much to do in the local area, very little English spoken

My room looked out over the Mekong so it was great to just sit and enjoy the view. Staff were also very helpful and helped me check in earlier than anticipated. Food in the restaurant was very good for lunch and evening meals.

Executive room was probably a bit over priced for what it was but I still enjoyed it. Breakfast is quite basic buffet and was ok.

Great place, all clean and good. Annoying, random loud click from my air con kept me awake though. Bed was very Comfy,breakfast was standard Thai / European fair.

Overlooked the Mekong River, great walking track along the river, street markets, good breakfast.

Nothing

What a view. Great breakfast. Nice staff. Nice pool Good location Nice lace relax