I was trying to book Baraquda for September. Unavailable on Accor website. Unavailable on Expedia, Agoda, Hotels etc. This is the Expedia message "Is Baraquda Pattaya Mgallery currently open? This property is closed from June 1 2023 to December 31 2024 (dates subject to change). ".
I passed by the Baraquda several times last week and it didn't look closed. Will check again today if I think about it.
I don't know, I didn't use it. But on Tripadvisor somebody commented that "The Gym is modern and clean, although equipment selection relatively poor. ".
The Avenue mall has basically nothing open. Some vendors on the lower level on carts and tables, but no place inside to shop. Granted it's been 6 months since my trip, but I would hardly consider a semi-abandoned shopping mall to be a selling point for their location.
I concur that The Avenue Mall has seen better days. When I mentioned that the Hotel Baraquda was close by, I wasn't suggesting that was a selling point. I was merely providing a nearby landmark. As most gents are aware, it's possible to walk east through the ground level of The Avenue and reach Soi 15, Soi Boomerang and Soi Buakhao. Plus the Grand Avenue Condo and the Centara Azure Hotel.
I was trying to book Baraquda for September. Unavailable on Accor website. Unavailable on Expedia, Agoda, Hotels etc. This is the Expedia message "Is Baraquda Pattaya Mgallery currently open? This property is closed from June 1 2023 to December 31 2024 (dates subject to change). ".
Oddly you can still book rooms on the link Bunky posted but I think I'll pass on the risk it may not be open when I arrive. What a shame. This is one of the best valued hotels in the city not to mention its close to LK Metro, Soi Buakhao, Walking Street, and most importantly, Casa Pascal.
Not a great loss for now. 2nd road has been ripped open for several weeks in that area on either side. Not nice.
I was trying to book Baraquda for September. Unavailable on Accor website. Unavailable on Expedia, Agoda, Hotels etc. This is the Expedia message "Is Baraquda Pattaya Mgallery currently open? This property is closed from June 1 2023 to December 31 2024 (dates subject to change). ".
Oddly you can still book rooms on the link Bunky posted but I think I'll pass on the risk it may not be open when I arrive. What a shame. This is one of the best valued hotels in the city not to mention its close to LK Metro, Soi Buakhao, Walking Street, and most importantly, Casa Pascal.
The Marriott is now called Avani, and is not girlfriendly anymore.
A brand new one is The Amethyst: https://amethysthotelpattaya.com.
I have stayed there for 4 nights recently. Good hotel. Girlfriendly of course.
The Amethyst is on my radar. Seems like an excellent location and really clean and modern hotel, albeit slightly more than I like to pay as I like to stay around $30 a night.
Gents in been 7 years since I've been back to Pattaya. I am thinking of going in 3 weeks. What is the best girl friendly hotel to stay at close to the action in Pattaya? In the past I've stayed at the Marriott which is now rebranded as something else and the Mercure. Thanks in advance. Also what are some of he hotels that allow early check in? I may arrive Pattaya at 8am from bkk.
The Marriott is now called Avani, and is not girlfriendly anymore.
A brand new one is The Amethyst: https://amethysthotelpattaya.com.
I have stayed there for 4 nights recently. Good hotel. Girlfriendly of course.
As of December, The Avenue mall has basically nothing open. Some vendors on the lower level on carts and tables, but no place inside to shop.
Granted it's been 6 months since my trip, but I would hardly consider a semi-abandoned shopping mall to be a selling point for their location.
I usually stay near Avenue Mall mainly for the general location of the mall. Yes the mall has mostly unrented space but the location of the mall is excellent. Mall places I visit: Robin Hood Tavern (restaurant), bank ATMs, movie theater, Villa Market for western style grocery shopping, and even McDonalds.
The Hotel Baraquda is in central Pattaya, just east of Second Road, steps from The Avenue shopping complex. Easy walk to Soi LK Metro, Treetown and Sois Buakao, Lengkee and Chiyapoon. Northbound baht bus to Soi Six stops right outside the front door on Second Road. To get to Walking Street, you'll have to walk west to Beach Road and catch a southbound baht bus. Google Maps says that's 260 meters.
The "deluxe" room is the standard offering, and it's pretty nice. If you want to splash out, consider booking a suite.
Bunky
As of December, The Avenue mall has basically nothing open. Some vendors on the lower level on carts and tables, but no place inside to shop.
Granted it's been 6 months since my trip, but I would hardly consider a semi-abandoned shopping mall to be a selling point for their location.