Red Door Samsen Hotel, Bangkok
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Red Door Samsen Hotel is worth booking for travellers who want a quiet, well-rated base in the old town, close to the river and Khao San Road, with friendly staff and a pool. Check today's price against our Luxury pick, which was only slightly more expensive in the latest reference prices.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick for Bangkok. It is a 3-star hotel with a guest score of 8.8 out of 10 from 1,225 reviews, joint ninth of the 16 eligible hotels we compared.
It suits couples and solo travellers who plan to explore temples and the riverside on foot and by boat. An outdoor pool is listed.
Skip it if you sleep badly on a hard bed. Some guests found the mattresses very firm. Families should also note that family rooms are not listed.
Location and getting around
The address is 43/3 Soi Samsen 3, Samsen Road, Samphraya, Phranakorn, in Bangkok Old Town. The location score is 8.7. Walking times are straight-line estimates, not verified routes.
Wat Benchamabophit is 1.9 km away, about 24 minutes on foot. The Golden Buddha statue is 3.6 km, around 45 minutes, and Lumphini Park is 6.2 km, about 78 minutes. Those last two are far, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
Guests describe the area as quiet, near the river and Khao San Road, and walkable to temples and piers.
What guests say
Location and staff earn the most praise. Guests like the quiet street close to the river and describe the team as friendly, helpful and attentive.
Bed comfort is the main split. Some guests found the beds comfortable, others said the mattresses were very firm.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
When we made the selection, the reference price for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €49.77 per night for 2 adults, 61% below the sample median of €128.77. The latest reference price seen for the same stay was €136.84, about 6% above the median. Prices clearly move a lot here, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Regent Ramkhamhaeng 22 (4 stars, 8.5), was seen at €26.04 per night, but it is far from the sights. Our Luxury pick, Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn (5 stars, 9.4), was seen at €151.59. If Red Door is near the latest price when you look, the Luxury pick may be the better deal; if it is closer to the selection price, Red Door is strong value.
Listed facilities: free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and air conditioning. Breakfast options listed are Asian and buffet; inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 16 eligible Bangkok hotels. The Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price, so it does not have to be the cheapest.
Red Door combined an 8.8 score, more than 1,200 reviews and, at selection time, a price well under the median, plus a location guests rate highly for temples and the river.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check each on the booking page.
If you prefer a soft bed, read recent reviews on mattresses. Compare today's price with Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn before you decide.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Red Door Samsen Hotel close to Khao San Road?
Guests say it is in a quiet area near the river and Khao San Road, and walkable to temples and piers.
Are the beds at Red Door Samsen Hotel comfortable?
Opinions differ. Some guests found them comfortable, while others said the mattresses were very firm.
Does Red Door Samsen Hotel have a pool?
Yes, an outdoor pool is listed. Check opening hours for your dates.
Is breakfast included at Red Door Samsen Hotel?
Asian and buffet breakfast options are listed. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed.
Why did the price change so much?
We saw €49.77 per night at selection time and €136.84 later, both for 2 adults and 2 nights in November 2026. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price.