Fortune River View, Chiang Kong

From just USD 40 per night in the low season, with regular specials on, it is surely one of the cheapest luxury resorts you will find in Thailand. The hotel is a short walking distance to the town centre where you can see the procession of monks in the early morning.

Overlooking Mekong River, this polished, informal hotel is 2 km from Krai Beach and 23 km from Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge.


Relaxed rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Most have balconies or terraces, and upgraded rooms add seating areas.

Amenities include a lush courtyard with a contemporary pool surrounded by a wooden deck with sunloungers. There’s also a buffet-style restaurant with a terrace overlooking the river.