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Jaybee77 posted
"Any info on the soi 13 construction? Anyone stayed at Sand Springs lately? is it noisy?"
Lots of noise as they are building a new condo project on the same side of the Soi next to PBC Building. And another project across the street from Sandy Springs.
Sexreview
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The Residence Garden is exceptional if you don't mind spending a few extra baht - about 1800 baht in the high season. All suites, either one or two bedroom, two pools, great poolside bar and restaurant, great service and guest friendly - no joiner fee.
Fr. Lust
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Gentlemen,
I'll be in Pattaya mid August. Do most of the hotels have wireless LAN conectivity?If not, how do most of you get on the net when your in LOS and particular Pattaya? Thanks in advance for the info.
JtownJoe
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I stayed in Roofgarden Inn, all I can say it was excellent for that price.
I stayed for a week and each day cost 650 Baht. When I first checked in there wasn't any customer at all, however at the 7th day it was completely full.
It is a very clean and new hotel with TV, split aircon, and a high pressure hot water shower room. It is girl friendly and they do not charge extra for girls stay.
The receptionist girl was really cute, and helpful indeed to all my questions about the action. And she was very talkative and friendly. Don't be shy, just ask her or scotch owner, both would reply.
Beware of the hotels in Thailand in general. They look fabulous in internet but when you arrive you might be disappointed to find a shithole as most of the hotels are at least 20-30 years old. And somehow they launch very nice pictures both in internet and guidebooks, however they are really oold. Above hotel was newly renovated as far as I know.
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jtownjoe
no wireless lan in any hotel i know, at least i never asked, no need for it. there are internet cafes almost everywhere, around 1b/min. some are a bit cheaper, others bit more expensive. depends on location, equipment and internet speed.
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Gents,
I will be visiting LOS for the first time next month and would like some help with accommodation. I have read extensively through this forum, as well as my own research on the net, but have a few questions remaining. Basically I am after a nice clean hotel, (kind of four star resort type) with a nice pool, balcony in rooms, and preferrably with some sort of view. If this were near the action that would be great. I like the look of the Welcome Plaza on 2nd street down near soi post office. So here are the questions.
Is this hotel GF?
Is it as nice as the pics seem?
Is this a good part of town for action, or should I stick to the other end?
Any help would be appreciated.
By the way I have RTF, but no postings on this hotel.
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Pork Sword
I doubt that the Welcome Plaza is a 4 star hotel. I was once staying there. The Welcome Plaza is mostly occupied by chinese and korean group tours. These people talk loud and talk a lot. Walls are thin and they stand up early.
Rooms are ok and big enough but definately not 4 star and a bit worn down. There are better hotels and cheaper than that.
To answer your questions :
Yes, it is girl friendly.
No, it's not that nice.
Location is good.
If you really need a 4-5 star hotel try the Dusit or Montien. Great hotels, superb service but a bit on the expensive side.
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I am planning a trip in August for a few weeks. Is there any place I can find a good list of hotels with the daily/weekly/monthly charges?
So far, I have just come across bits and pieces of information from people asking about a specific hotel or some web sites that resell the hotel rooms at inflated prices.
If there is a list somewhere which provides good number of hotels with their charges, please let me know the URL.
Thanks
Assman
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I agree with the positive comments on Residence Garden, I've stayed there times. All rooms have separate bedrooms with in-room safe, balcony, 2 TVs with lots of channels. Living rooms have kitchenette. Staff is very attentive and will take care of any problems quickly (I had a problem with one of the ac units). You can book on a pattaya web site and get a discount of 1350. See
http://www.pattayapages.com/residence/
Breakfast not included, but the hotel has Captains Corner All U can eat BBQ for 295.
It's about a 15 minute walk to the action, but the baht bus stops in front of the hotel.
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Hi gang
I've never been to Pataya before and so in Aug it will be my first trip. I have read all the posts here but still unconvinced about where to stay.
I kinda want to stay away from the action where it will be quieter and close to the ocean. Not sure if the weather is going to be so bad that it is a waste of time. I also want something that is not a "dump". I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Central Wong Amat Beach resort. I want to keep a girl with me for a few days (I have known her previously and want it to be a positive place). I hope it is gf? Thanks for your feedback here. What about the CHolchan Pattaya Hotel?
Thanks for the advice. Also plane comes in about 2 p.m. in BK - do you advise picking up a taxi at the airport and going straight to Pattaya from there - or some other option?
Thanks again
Hank
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Hank Stram,
I'll be getting in to BKK at about 1:00 PM on Aug 16. I've got a Limo reservied to pick me up around that time to take me to Pattaya for 1300 baht (about $33.00 US) plus parking and tolls. If your coming in on that day maybe we can share the limo and cost. This is my first trip to Pattaya. I'm stay at the Residance Garden. I understand it is nice, about 10 to 15 min. walk to the action, guest frendly and 1350 baht per day
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Anybody have any info on the Pattaya Hard Rock Hotel? (I've stayed in the Marriott, good for chicas, but very boring hotel)
Thanks, info is much appreciated
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I haven't stayed at the Hard Rock, but I've been told the Marriott is bettter. Have been there for dinner and band twice, the band was OK but dinner was well overpriced for Thailand. They have a large pool, but are not known to be very guest friendly. Better book a double if you plan on guests, the hotel caters to Japanese families.
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I haven't stayed at...but I've been told ...
What a valuble personally tips.
But I know that Sabai Lodge in Soi 2 is great hotel. Small buildings and close to the pool. A little bit too girlfriendly. They never aks for the ID´s.
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Hank,
As JtownJoe mentioned, the Residence Garden is a good place that is away from the “action” a bit. However, it’s not on the beach but it does have a nice pool and accommodations. From the brief description of your preferences I think a hotel in Jomtien (just south of Pattaya) would be good. It has a better beach than Pattaya as well. However, if I were going to the beach in the Pattaya area I would go to Koh Larn. You have to take a boat to get there (not too far) but it is a much better beach.
I have stayed at the Dynasty Resort (not Dynasty Inn) in Jomtien and was very happy with my accommodations. The Dynasty, like the Residence Garden, has an excellent pool but is not on the beach. It would also certainly qualify as a “quieter” hotel as well. Neither the Residence Garden nor the Dynasty Resort is a 5 star hotel but both are nice places at reasonable prices (not dumps). The Dynasty Resort also offers bungalows. They are both girl friendly.
If your plane arrives at 2 PM I would go directly to Pattaya from the airport. In the arrival terminal there is a service desk for the ThaiAir Limo Service. I know they used to offer a mini-van service directly to Pattaya from the airport. I am not sure if they still offer this service or if it is now only one-way to Pattaya from the airport. The mini-vans would go to Pattaya at 9 AM, noon, 3 PM, and 5 PM (I am estimating the times). At the time I used the service it cost 200 baht and you had to share the van with others.
If they still provide the service you can expect the driver to offer you some side “deals” as well. He may well offer to take you directly to your hotel for an extra 100 baht instead of his normal stop in Pattaya or he may offer to take you to Pattaya via the expressway (faster) for an extra 100 baht per person. He thinks you are stupid and will pay it. I offered him 30 baht to take me to my hotel in Jomtien. After some squawking he took it. Hell, you may well get it for cheaper than that (especially if your not in Jomtien).
Any time you take a taxi or mini-van to Pattaya or back (BKK) ask the service provider if you will be going via the expressway (toll road) and if the toll is included in the price (also, how much). Find out if the driver knows that as well. Many of the little rascals will try to get you to pay extra for the toll (on route) while they pocket the money. They don’t call them the taxi mafia for nothing.