Pattaya Hotels

[LittleBigMan]

Thats what I suspected that they are closed. No I am in Bangkok now, just wanted a change. Any other hotels can you recommend around that area with a big swimming pool. And nice clean rooms? How many precent of the hotels are closed in Pattaya you think??

Just to confirm Eastiny is closed but there are a few pages I noticed are opened, across the Soi High Five seem opened, Lek, Soi 10 near 2nd Road Page hotel, old Marriott now called Avani, Soi Baukhao Sotus seem open so is Holiday Inn Express.

Good luck.

[XXL]

Thats what I suspected that they are closed. No I am in Bangkok now, just wanted a change. Any other hotels can you recommend around that area with a big swimming pool. And nice clean rooms? How many precent of the hotels are closed in Pattaya you think??

I'd say 90%. You'd have a better chance with condos. Like View Talay 6. That is definitely not closed.

[Love Sex 22]

The company's website shows no availability at any of the Eastiny hotels in August. That together with the phone being unanswered would indicate that they almost certainly all remain closed.

If you are not already in Thailand I would suggest reading up on the border closure - yesterday's EU announcement of allowing visitors in from Thailand does not mean Thailand has or will reopen the borders in time for August.

That's what I suspected that they are closed. No I am in Bangkok now, just wanted a change. Any other hotels can you recommend around that area with a big swimming pool. And nice clean rooms? How many precent of the hotels are closed in Pattaya you think??

[GettingFedUp]

Try to make reservations online on their website, its shows that they are fully booked until end of August. Is the hotel is open? I try to call them but nobody answer the phone. Any help will be highly appreciated. Cheers.

The company's website shows no availability at any of the Eastiny hotels in August. That together with the phone being unanswered would indicate that they almost certainly all remain closed.

If you are not already in Thailand I would suggest reading up on the border closure - yesterday's EU announcement of allowing visitors in from Thailand does not mean Thailand has or will reopen the borders in time for August.

[Love Sex 22]

Eastiny has a number of places on Soi 7-8 which one are you refering to? I plan to go out later let me know I will stop by and take a look?

Its on soi 8. Name is eastiny place. Its almost near the end of the street, if coming from beach road its on the right side, its little hidden because have their parking lot in front of the lobby. I really appreciate your help.

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[LittleBigMan]

Try to make reservations online on their website, its shows that they are fully booked until end of August. Is the hotel is open? I try to call them but nobody answer the phone. Any help will be highly appreciated. Cheers.

Eastiny has a number of places on Soi 7-8 which one are you refering to? I plan to go out later let me know I will stop by and take a look?

[Love Sex 22]

Try to make reservations online on their website, its shows that they are fully booked until end of August. Is the hotel is open? I try to call them but nobody answer the phone. Any help will be highly appreciated. Cheers.

[Bunky]

Does VT6 have a joiner fee? Do they take the girls ID at the front desk like Whitehouse does?

Again, the default practice at 99% of the hotels is *NO* joiner fee, at least for the first girl. Some hotels impose a charge for two girls or more.

The View Talay 6 doesn't have a front desk, just a giant lobby with shops and the condo's management office (open only during the day). In front of the elevators there are two or three security guys and a small freestanding desk. Mostly, they just make sure the elevators are running smoothly by directing people to the next available car. But if you like, they will check the ID of your girl. I find this practice reassuring and think everybody should cooperate. But if you don't, I'm sure you could get your girl up to your room without too much trouble.

[HorseTrader]

• The LK Empress - Somewhat central to both SOI6 +Waking street - easy to catch the buy - offers waterfront views, looks pretty posh. On-site bar and restaurant.

LK Empress was a very good place except for 2 problems in my room. First, the floor was so highly polished that it was dangerously slippery. Wearing socks was not safe. Second, the shower would not maintain a constant temperature, it would cycle up and down with a period of about 20 seconds. This was a problem at all times of the day so not related to neighbors taking showers. Perhaps the fault of a controller problem on a tankless water heater.

[YyzTravel]

• VT6 - More difficult to book because you have to go through a rental agent. Rooms vary considerably in opulence and price. Huge high rise place. Lobby features a couple of convenience stores and a tiny restaurant. On the other hand, the location is just as convenient as the Whitehouse. Even better, the VT6 is directly across the street from the Made In Thailand Beer bar complex, which connects to Tree Town and Soi Buakao. Very handy. Even if you're not look to pick up girls in the beers bars, they are still great places to either start or finish you evening. If you go this route, I can personally recommend Dancewatchers.

Does VT6 have a joiner fee? Do they take the girls ID at the front desk like Whitehouse does?

[Bunky]

I'm open to more suggestions here, but I would love to have all of these if possible: close to the beach with ocean view; an on-site bar and restaurant; no guest fee; and close to the action.

"Close to the beach," is anything on the west side of Second Road, if you ask me. Sea views are harder to come by than proximity. If that's a must for you, rent a condo on the SOUTH side of the View Talay 6. Having a restaurant and bar "onsite" is overrated. Nobody on vacation in Pattaya drinks at their hotel, and they seldom eat there. (Unless it's the free breakfast buffet.) Food delivery is available from dozens and dozens of places. Pattaya is VERY compact and dense -- especially the central part that caters to tourists. Even if you don't like to walk, you can find a bar or a place to eat just steps away from wherever you stay. Don't forget the roving food carts. Seriously, you won't ever have to make an effort to find a drink or a nosh. The default value is NO joiner fee.

• The LK Empress - Never stayed there. But the location is good.

• The Whitehouse Condotel - Yes, there are really lots of golfers who stay there. As in English-speaking gents who tend to retire before midnight and get up early to dine in the tiny dining room. But naughty boys are welcome as well. Just know it isn't a hair-on-fire kinda place. But that's a good thing. When it's time to sleep, dull is good. If you're new to Pattaya, the Whitehouse location cannot be beat. You can easily walk to the LK Metro area. You can catch a baht bus headed north on Second Road to Soi 6 in even less time. You can walk to Beach Road and catch a baht bus headed south to Walking Street. The legendary Lek Hotel breakfast buffet is literally across the street. The Sportsman Pub is two doors down. There is a laundry within steps of the front door. Downsides: Rooms have no ocean view. Rooftop pool is on the small side.

• VT6 - More difficult to book because you have to go through a rental agent. Rooms vary considerably in opulence and price. Huge high rise place. Lobby features a couple of convenience stores and a tiny restaurant. On the other hand, the location is just as convenient as the Whitehouse. Even better, the VT6 is directly across the street from the Made In Thailand Beer bar complex, which connects to Tree Town and Soi Buakao. Very handy. Even if you're not look to pick up girls in the beers bars, they are still great places to either start or finish you evening. If you go this route, I can personally recommend Dancewatchers.

[Goferring]

Hey guys,

May have seen in another thread that I'm planning a trip in Jan of 2021. I'm hoping things are somewhat settled by then, and have a long time to plan, but looking at hotels.

If you are looking for somewhere walking distance to everywhere, as opposed to within one specific area, I found The Scenery just off Second Road to be good. Lots of food, shops and casual bars nearby and an easy walk or Baht Bus to all the fun areas.

Enjoy. G.

[Allover]

Hey guys,

May have seen in another thread that I'm planning a trip in Jan of 2021. I'm hoping things are somewhat settled by then, and have a long time to plan, but looking at hotels. Right now I'm debating between these three: looking for feedback on them if anyone has them. The cost on all of them is pretty close to the types of rooms I would want, so that's not really a deciding factor here. I'm open to more suggestions here, but I would love to have all of these if possible: close to the beach with ocean view, an on-site bar, and restaurant, no guest fee + close to the action so I can walk, or easily catch the bus.

• The LK Empress - Somewhat central to both SOI6 +Waking street - easy to catch the buy - offers waterfront views, looks pretty posh. On-site bar and restaurant.

• The Whitehouse Condotel - Father from the beach, lower cost, but looks like rated for potentially longer stays. I don't need a kitchen and plan on eating out every meal. Comes highly recommended though on the boards here. Is this place really aimed at "golfers" or am I missing the joke here.

• VT6 - Looks central to action overall - pending the room and level, the view could be great - central to shopping. Plain, and some of the rooms look pretty outdated.

Your facts are correct. I just want to add a few things:

VT6 has a great location but reports here suggest to read room reviews before booking. Some of the units have become rundown. People here often book VT6 using dancewatchers.com. I have never used them. The unit I visited was very nice with a great ocean view.

LK Empress is right on Beach Road. You are right at the water but that area can get noisy. It is a 4-5 minute walk to Second Road. Second Road has malls, banks, restaurants, etc. You will use Second Road to catch a baht bus to go in the direction away from walking street I. E. Central Festival Mall, Terminal 21.

Whitehouse Condotel: This has been my go to place for years. Yes it's farther from the beach but it is only a 2-3 minute walk to the beach and a 30 second walk to Second Rd. Outstanding location IMHO. Whitehouse clientele is older white guys mostly from UK, Australia, and a few Americans. The hotel arranges golf outings daily for its guests so that is not a joke. I don't play golf. It is girl friendly of course. Girls IDs are kept at the front desk and they will call you before they return her ID to make sure you are ok. I really like this place but I would not recommend it to a 20 or 30 year old as they may find it too quiet. There is a very small bar in the lobby but it is very quiet.

Your three choices are all good and in great locations.

[YyzTravel]

Hey guys,

May have seen in another thread that I'm planning a trip in Jan of 2021. I'm hoping things are somewhat settled by then, and have a long time to plan, but looking at hotels. Right now I'm debating between these three: looking for feedback on them if anyone has them. The cost on all of them is pretty close to the types of rooms I would want, so that's not really a deciding factor here. I'm open to more suggestions here, but I would love to have all of these if possible: close to the beach with ocean view, an on-site bar, and restaurant, no guest fee + close to the action so I can walk, or easily catch the bus.

• The LK Empress - Somewhat central to both SOI6 +Waking street - easy to catch the buy - offers waterfront views, looks pretty posh. On-site bar and restaurant.

• The Whitehouse Condotel - Father from the beach, lower cost, but looks like rated for potentially longer stays. I don't need a kitchen and plan on eating out every meal. Comes highly recommended though on the boards here. Is this place really aimed at "golfers" or am I missing the joke here.

• VT6 - Looks central to action overall - pending the room and level, the view could be great - central to shopping. Plain, and some of the rooms look pretty outdated.

[Berrys66]

Not many open as too few customers to keep them open and staff sent home.