My boyfriend and I stayed in a riverview room for 3 nights at the beginning & end of our holiday in Thailand. Our flight was delayed by 14 hrs so we ended up arriving exhausted at 6:30am. Because of this we missed the allotted breakfast time of 7-10am but when we did surface they were happy to give us breakfast anyway. The staff could not be faulted.
Vivi where we had breakfast is a lovely outdoor cafe right over the river. They also do great coffee & cakes.
The room was adequately sized rather than palacial, but it was very nicely decorated with some lovely touches. We had no problem with the temperature of the shower unlike a couple of previous reviewers. The best thing about the room was the view over the river, which was superb. The room also had a balcony overlooking Vivi's. I know Bangkok is not known for its rooms with views except for the 5 star skyscraper hotels, so this was a bonus.
It was less than 5mins walk to Wat Pho for a massage, 5 mins from Tha Tien riverboat pier and 5 mins in the other direction to the flower market, which is definitely worth seeing. I agree with the previous reviewer that the Coconut Palm restaurant round the corner was an excellent budget choice.
Just one word of warning. Even if you give the taxi driver instructions provided by the hotel and tell them it's very near Wat Pho, because the hotel is so small & new, none of them know where it is, despite the place being very easy to find in the end.
I think if your main reason for visiting Bangkok is to see the major sites in Old Bangkok, there's no better location, but if you're more interested in downtown shopping, pick a hotel near the skytrain.

We had actually planned to stay at the nearby Arun Residence but they lost our booking and recommended we stayed here instead. My wife's sister had stayed at Aurum recently so we knew it would be ok and they agreed on the same room rate we would have paid the other hotel. When we checked out it was a bit inconvenient though because they would not take a credit card and insisted we paid cash because they had done a slightly lower rate. The staff were friendly and although the room was a bit small, it was clean, modern and finished to a high standard. You could catch a slight peek of the river from our side view room but if we were to return I would undoubtably choose a full river view. There was no bath but the shower cubicle was large, the water temperature goes hot and cold but not too suddenly so you get time to step out of the way. The hotel doesn't have a restaurant so don't expect room service. Breakfast is served at a nearby cafe and you have to order from the limited choice the night before. Due to the location, the attractions are busy in the daytime but in the evening you will find few options for eating and no entertainment. A good budget restaurant is Coconut Palm or 'The Deck' restaurant at Arun Residence is superb. If you walk up to Maharaj Pier just opposite Wat Mahatat past the Grand Palace complex there is an S&P bakery and restaurant or you can cross the river for a meal at Supatra River House. Aurum is in the northern part of Bangkok just across the river from Wat Arun and within easy walking distance of Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. Vimanmek Mansion, Wat Benchanabophit and Chinatown are just a short tuk tuk or taxi ride away. Having visited Bangkok several times before, we knew the Skytrain doesn't come anywhere near the area so many of Bangkok's other attractions are difficult to reach. I would suggest, if you have time, staying in this area for a couple of nights and somewhere near a Skytrain station for any further nights to see what the rest of Bangkok has to offer.

This immaculate hotel has a lovely atmosphere, in large part due to the quality and attitude of the staff. It's quite a change from the impersonal feel of Bangkok's giant international hotels.
Rooms are not large but they're very comfortable and pleasantly decorated. The location in the old city - close to Wat Pho and the Grand Palace - is a wonderful contrast to the madness downtown.
The nearby wholesale flower market is another treat to visit. We had the best meal of our stay at a street stall there - noodle soup with duck for less than $1 a head. There are not a lot of Western-style restaurants in walking distance and you'd have to hop in a taxi if nightlife's your thing. During the day it's easy to head downtown by river ferry -definitely the best mode of transport in Bangkok - and Skytrain.

Great location, excellent service.

The rooms are reasonable in size. They are spotless, service is prompt.
We paid a little over 106$. They offered a little discount for cash payments.
Breakfast was included and is at a cafe next door. Views of the river and all.

We have a 4 year old and the location worked great.
Wat Po and the grand palace are a short walk, tuk-tuk away. The boat pier is close by for trips to Wat Arun and other places.

Restaurant choices were very limited in the evenings, there is the "deck" nearby that another reviewer mentioned..but it isnt really a place to go with a 4 year old. (Its nice and romantic and has excellent views and really nothing for a 4 year old :) ).

The first few days that we were here we got the impression that Bangkok really was a sleepy town. A trip to the city proper changed that impression.