Pattaya Hotels

[Allover]

Will be heading back to Pattaya after a very long (10+ years) absence. Back in the day I used to stay at White House Condotel. I RTFF and there is very little on it and nothing from the past several years. Is there anything that's changed or is it the same as it ever was? Thanks.

Same rooms, same owner, same clientele, same breakfast. There is a new manager who has been there for for a few years. Super nice guy from the UK. It has not changed. The massage shop directly across the street has a good selection but you need to negotiate their higher asking prices down.

[Big Daddy 1906]

Same as it ever was. Good location. Good value -- at least it is for me.

SW.

Much appreciated SW.

[Banana Boi]

Will girls expect to be paid more if I'm staying at the Hilton in a nice room?

No girls don't adjust their rates higher or lower just because your hotel is nice or not. On the contrary, you may find girls who will stay a bit longer with you if you're in a nicer place. But you did say you want LT at the Hilton so you will now be paying LT prices, not ST ones.

Just make up some BS story that you only have this room because you're using company points.

[BPalacio]

So I was fortunate to be able to book a King Premium Ocean Front room at the Hilton for a few nights. Was thinking I would test drive some girls ST at a lesser hotel and then pick the better performers to LT at the Hilton.

Most of these girls are agreeing to 1000-2000 baht ST. My worry is that they might be upset that they got paid at that rate at the lesser hotel and will come to expect more after seeing the nicer room at the Hilton. Is this a valid concern? Will girls expect to be paid more if I'm staying at the Hilton in a nice room?

[SirWilliam4]

Will be heading back to Pattaya after a very long (10+ years) absence. Back in the day I used to stay at White House Condotel. I RTFF and there is very little on it and nothing from the past several years. Is there anything that's changed or is it the same as it ever was? Thanks.

Same as it ever was. Good location. Good value -- at least it is for me.

SW.

[Big Daddy 1906]

Will be heading back to Pattaya after a very long (10+ years) absence. Back in the day I used to stay at White House Condotel. I RTFF and there is very little on it and nothing from the past several years. Is there anything that's changed or is it the same as it ever was? Thanks.

[Xiggo]

Was searching for a hotel for my next visit, came across this one. Didn't know there is something called "pimp fee" LOL.

Another word for Joiner Fee, Guest Fee.

Some hotels charge money if you bring a girl with you.

[Bunky]

I was in Pattaya at the end of October, and sadly there was still no breakfast buffet at the Lek. And neither at the Apex.

What a shame! The food at those places was never stellar, but it hit the spot and the price was low. Moreover, I always enjoyed eating poolside at the Lek Hotel.

Thanks for the update Mogwai.

[Ulalaulala123]

Was searching for a hotel for my next visit, came across this one. Didn't know there is something called "pimp fee" LOL.

[Mogwai]

You mean this?

Yes, and his first post below.

I seek recommendations for reasonably priced hotels in Pattaya. I have come across two establishments, namely Intimate Hotel and Sandy Spring Hotel, through this forum. While these options appear promising, I am open to additional suggestions within a similar price range as Intimate Hotel and Sandy Spring Hotel. If you have any alternative recommendations, I would appreciate your insights. Thank you.

[Banana Boi]

Where did he say that? He wrote that these options appear promising, but he is open to additional suggestions within a similar price range.

You mean this? I asked for clarification and tbh I was surprised he was looking for a room over NYE. Hopefully others who need NYE rooms book sooner rather than later. This applies anywhere in the world.

I will be in Pattaya between 28th of December to January 2nd. I'm interested in soapies, walking street and also beer bars.

I think around 70-100 margin for a hotel is good for me.

[Mogwai]

Didn't meet his criteria. They were either sold out or over his price range, forgot which was which.

Where did he say that? He wrote that these options appear promising, but he is open to additional suggestions within a similar price range.

[Banana Boi]

Sandy Spring Hotel.... Dynasty Inn

Didn't meet his criteria. They were either sold out or over his price range, forgot which was which.

So these hotels are not recommended if you're an early sleeper.

There was extremely limited selection. I made the assumption he wanted to stay near the baht bus route. If someone really wants quiet and be on the Beach Road baht bus route I'd recommend Dusit Thani. Doubt this would still be available on NYE or within his limited price range.

Ibis Pattaya would be the hotel to fit his criteria then if he wants it a bit more quiet. My room was facing the pool on a high floor and I don't recall hearing loud music at night. Can't guarantee someone didn't put a bar up since I stayed there. Not really a street I walk down. Ibis and Mercure are kind of tucked away on their own.

[Mogwai]

Finally, Soi 13 features the excellent Sportsman Pub, a nice laundry and the breakfast buffet at the Lek Hotel. (Assuming they still offer it. Can anybody weigh in?)

I was in Pattaya at the end of October, and sadly there was still no breakfast buffet at the Lek. And neither at the Apex.

[Mogwai]

I seek recommendations for reasonably priced hotels in Pattaya. I have come across two establishments, namely Intimate Hotel and Sandy Spring Hotel, through this forum. While these options appear promising, I am open to additional suggestions within a similar price range as Intimate Hotel and Sandy Spring Hotel. If you have any alternative recommendations, I would appreciate your insights. Thank you.

I have only stayed at the Sandy Spring Hotel once, and it was OK. Nice rooms, friendly staff. The rooms at the higher floors have sea view, but it's a bit ruined by the ugly back sides of the buildings along Beach Road and Soi 13-1.
A comparable hotel in the same price range (probably a bit cheaper) is the Dynasty Inn at the other end of Soi 13. Take a room at the back side if you don't want to be disturbed by the noise from the beer bar at the corner with Second Road.
But in both hotels the walls between the rooms are very thin, so you can be bothered by noise from other guests.

Which brings me to another point that other posters have not mentioned yet: noisy areas.
The Intimate Hotel is in a noisy area (or at least the north side of it). And so are the Areca Lodge, Page 10, Maytara, and LK Residence.
So these hotels are not recommended if you're an early sleeper.