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Sam Sen Sam Reviews

48 Samsen Rood, Soi Samsen 3 Banglampoo, Bangkok, Thailand

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93%

Lovely quiet place to stay, which is amazing considering the location. No social atmosphere, so good to get away from people.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Quiet, in a side street, calm and friendly atmosphere, staff is helpful - they even called at the bus station for us to check bus departure times. Very clean and the basic breakfast is good. We stayed at one of the rooms with shared bathroom - very clean too, with hot shower. An excellent place.


93%

Enjoyed our stay here!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


76%

The guesthouse looked very attractive in general but our room was lacking any character with the window looking onto a wall 3 feet away. Hopefully the other rooms were better. It didn't match up to my expectations based on previous ratings but the staff were helpful and it was clean and quiet.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


76%

IT WAS A DELUXE ROOM FOR 900 Baht per night (450 B per person). (-) Our room was very small - just a bed and maybe 50 cm from each side. We had literally NO view from the window (the window was facing a wall that was 30 cm away). The A/C was no quieter than a tractor There was no Wi-Fi coverage in our room (it was room A5) The breakfast was bird's-size (well, better than nothing) (+) The staff was helpful and friendly The hostel was extra clean 24h reception is a good thing


96%

I was very pleased with Sam Sen Sam, where I spent my first 2 nights ever in Asia! A convenient location (close to Khao San Road, tons of Wats, etc.) and great character and staff. Highly recommended

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


20%

Were very difficult in changing dates. Internet did not work. Had to go through the kitchen to get to room. Advise given by reception staff was not right.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


20%

Were very difficult in changing dates Internet did not work Had to go through the kitchen to get to room Advise given by reception staff was not right

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


83%

Amazing, helpful staff and nice clean rooms. Ok toilets and showers. It was a calm place to stay but the walls were thin so you could be disturbed by other guests if you are unlucky. Only 10 min walk to koh san road and a taxi to mbk shopping center cost around 70-80 baht. Stayed here 3 nights and would definitely go back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

A lovely hotel that is great value for money. Only about a ten minute walk to main backpacker spots - but so much better for it - quiet, but safe location, clean rooms and bathrooms, wifi throughout, very close to ferry pier for sightseeing. Helpful owners, basic breakfast included - but range of options available. The only (minor) problem is that the walls are thin, but not a problem at all in such a lovely place

  • Avid Traveller
  • 01 Jan 2012
  • AbbyStables
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (15 reviews)


83%

Great hostel, short walk from khao san road and the backpacker scene. Not on the road itself so the place is a bit nicer and quieter. Had a really nice room with all the facilites, cable TV, AC and managed to get wifi in the room. Rooms arent very well soundproofed so a bit of noise from neighbours. Guest house itself is a really nice building, with clean toilets and shower room. Staff were really friendly and helpful

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

this place is great stay there

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


90%

A nice place to get away from the madness of Khao San Raod. Great staff and fantastic food to be had locally.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


83%

Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was excellent and staff were accommodating for early departure. Booked tour through guesthouse as well. Great location away from noise but short walk to crazy Khao San Road. Looking forward to staying here again at the end of our trip.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


90%

I stayed here only one night but left wanting to stay longer. The staff are super friendly and the breakfast included in the price is amazing. This place has a great feel to it and is on a nice quiet street only a 15 minute walk from the craziness of the main hostel road in town. And they have some cute dogs that don't mind a cuddle. They recommend a good restaurant too!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (8 reviews)


86%

This was a very nice hostel in Bangkok. The free breakfast was really nice and having internet was a plus.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


80%

We really enjoyed our stay at Sam Sen Sam. It was a great location as it was not too close to Koh Sahn Rd but still an easy 5-10 min walk. The staff were really friendly and the room was clean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


80%

The rooms are super clean and we had a good wifi connection throughout our stay. We initially stayed in a fan room, then moved to air con, both of which were nice and when we wanted to extend our stay again we were told only a superior room was available which eventually we got down to a reasonable price as after seeing the room it would originally have been really overpriced. The staff were friendly enough but the hostel didnt provide the best atmosphere. Breakfast was small but nice enough.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


93%

Sam Sen Sam is a GREAT little guesthouse. We really enjoyed our time here and on our last night we were upgraded for free! The breakfast was really good and the staff are probably the best feature of the place! Would highly recommend this hostel. It is a short walk from Khao San Road so you can easily go down and enjoy all the shops and restaurants without having too much noise when you want to go to bed.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


100%

Sam Sen Sam Place is a lovely, lovely house. Staff are very helpful and friendly and offered to make all our train bookings for us, which working out wonderfully. Thank you Lek - you are amazing! We were only sorry that we didn't have the time to come and stay again st the end of our trip, but we will definitely be back!! Hope Potato and Phi Phi are well!!! Thank you again for a really memorable time in Bangkok.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • All Female Group 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


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  • 07 Feb 2012 (93%)
  • Lovely quiet place to stay, which is amazing considering the location. No social atmosphere, so good to get away from people.
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