Popper1's Pattya Hotel Reports

[Saint Mint]

Great work, Popper1!

I wrote a report some time ago in the Pattaya Hotel thread about the Welcome Plaza Hotel, and this establishment should probably be included in your list (great location, decent place, reasonable price for the location, girl friendly if you've booked your room directly with them and not via an agency, large rooms, swimming pool, fridge, safe in room, etc.). No wifi with them though, if I am not mistaken.

A Swiss gentleman that I know from another board created a few years ago a website about Pattaya hotels and despite its poor design and several dead links, it's still an interesting resource IMHO: http://pattayaone.com/

PS: By the way, a fridge is called "tuyen" ("ตู้เย็น") in Thai (that's for the next time that you will have to deal with a Thai girl who doesn't know the meaning of "fridge" in English).

Doo-yen (for fridge) might also work.

[Goyave]

Great work, Popper1!

I wrote a report some time ago in the Pattaya Hotel thread about the Welcome Plaza Hotel, and this establishment should probably be included in your list (great location, decent place, reasonable price for the location, girl friendly if you've booked your room directly with them and not via an agency, large rooms, swimming pool, fridge, safe in room, etc.). No wifi with them though, if I am not mistaken.

A Swiss gentleman that I know from another board created a few years ago a website about Pattaya hotels and despite its poor design and several dead links, it's still an interesting resource IMHO: http://pattayaone.com/

PS: By the way, a fridge is called "tuyen" ("ตู้เย็น") in Thai (that's for the next time that you will have to deal with a Thai girl who doesn't know the meaning of "fridge" in English).

[BeaverHunter]

Just wanted to thank Popper for this thread, very well done. This will be a great help to me on my next visit in early 2011. Looking for a hotel in the Walking Street area.
Thanks again Popper, Beaverhunter

[Fun And Sun]

Hats of to you, Mr. Popper, for putting this useful guide together.

[Starchild2012]

Fantastic. You are an inspiration...I followed all your TRs and you have limitless energy and passion.

Wish one day you open a bar in Pattaya. It sure will be great. Thanks

[HotShaneHot]

Great contribution, Popper1, and thanks! I will visit Pattaya in early December, but am looking for more upmarket accommodations. Would you happen to know of the GFliness of the Hard Rock and/or Marriott Courtyard? Haven't seen (or round) recent missives on this thread on those.

Many thanks, again! Great work!

Hi

I maybe able to hellp you

As for the Hard Rock uumm no. It is not GF

I did stay hear about 5 year ago

On my first trip to Pattaya then it was about 3500 per night

It was so nice place 5 star BUT NOT GF NO WAY

I did only stay ther one time as I know Pattaya now I have been stay in soi 14 in south Pattaya. Walking st the place to be?

[Popper1]

Epic report Popper. Thank you for your efforts.

Sidetracked on Soi 6? How very unprofessional of you.

So you caught that one ... eh.




--Popper
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[Chachi420]

Epic report Popper. Thank you for your efforts.

Sidetracked on Soi 6? How very unprofessional of you.

[WildHawk]

Great contribution, Popper1, and thanks! I will visit Pattaya in early December, but am looking for more upmarket accommodations. Would you happen to know of the GFliness of the Hard Rock and/or Marriott Courtyard? Haven't seen (or round) recent missives on this thread on those.

Many thanks, again! Great work!

[Member #4351]

Excellent work and very impressive! It looks like World Travel 69 has some competition. It takes a special kind of person to go to this much trouble to help out his fellow forum members. I don't know if you and World Travel 69 have a touch of OCD or something, but whatever it is that inspires you to go to such great lengths in order to put together such a fantastic report, you are to be commended.

[Popper1]

Popper Valuations: Hotels in Pattaya
October 2010.

Intro:

Overall Pattaya has countless hotels. Personally when going Pattaya, I don’t bother to make reservations. Even during the Christmas breaks, the highest of the high season, just hop a plane, found my airport cab, and quickly found some hotel under 700 baht. As I go through this listing below, there are plenty of reasonable rooms in the 500 – 1000 baht range, and personally believe there no reason to spend over 800 baht/night. Apartments which are rented monthly are even cheaper, and can be found in the 8000 – 13000 baht range. That said, I understand that there are many who like some luxury, which is why listed are places as high as about 1500 baht/night -- which I personally feel really high. I classify 2000 baht and up at sky high Ding-Dong pricing, and these were skipped. If you want to whine and moan about it, then make your own hotel report and call it Farang Ding Dong Hotel Guide.


Popper Walking Pattaya:

From September 3rd through the 16th, 2010 Popper walked Pattaya. This was the low season High season is from November through end-April, and at this time prices will increase from zero to fifteen percent or more. After approaching hotel, told them was just shopping around and comparing prices for another place to stay. Asked for description, and rates daily, weekly, and monthly. Room pictures when available were good, and would try to get a feeling for the place. Of course, if the lobby was really nice, and the rooms horrible, my feeling would be completely wrong. Few if any hotels were full. And no, did not go and actually check the rooms.

Important: Listed are generally the hotel’s cheapest rates. In other words, if a place said rates for Room A is 600, Room B is 750, and Room C is 900, would generally list only the 600 baht rate. Also regardless of what they called it, whether “promo”, “special price just for you” or “special price because it is Thursday”, whatever, listed is the price given to me.

There were at times miscommunications with the locals since some spoke little or no English. Due to this and the fact that I could have screwed up my notes / categorizations, my guestimate is that over 90 percent … ummm greater than 95 percent of this is accurate. With help from this board, if / when next update, many errors will be corrected, all while probably making all new ones. Therefore, if there are corrections which need be made … and there will be … do let me know.

While walking down the street I got most … but not all hotels. Some were skipped. They are listed as follows:

* No addresses or phone numbers are given.

* Rarely are e-mails listed. They are listed only if it a large hotel without an Internet site.

* If hotel has an Internet web site, it is always listed. In my opinion, there is no excuse for especially a large hotel not to have a web page. Unfortunately, as you can see from this listing, too many hotels are indeed missing Internet web sites.

… ba … ba … bu … wii …


Popper List of Hotel Tips

When seeking hotel, the following are basics: Cold air conditioning, television, refrigerator, nice large comfy bed for at least two people, clean bathroom, toilet flushes, and hot water / shower. The room should have daily maid service with fresh towels and small soap bars, a closet and some tables, chairs, etc. Most important is the room must be clean.

Am doing a bit of a brain dump of what I have learned in well over a decade worth of travel. Many points are debatable. This advice may be used throughout Thailand, SE Asia, and much of the world.



Popper List of Specific Hotel Tips: Do not be a Farang Ding Dong!

* Do not overpay. Many argue it wrong that if you overpay a girl you may spoil the market. The same goes for hotels.

* And last I heard, Thailand is very much still third world. Many working gals earn about 150 baht a day. Don’t make a fool of yourself by comparing hotel prices in New York, LA, Paris, and London to anywhere in Thailand. Ever.

* If you pay more than 2000 baht per night, you are paying too much. Ding Dong - you are the sole reason why hotel prices keep going up. You are encouraging dual pricing: one for locals and a higher one for farangs. You are part of the problem. You are the problem.

* I can hear it now: “But Popper, I want to impress the girls with a $100 hotel room.” The answer is that you are confusing Pattaya with reality. Sorry to be the one to tell you this, but there is no Santa or Mickey Mouse. Grow up.

* Bargain. Bargain hard. Bargain again. Last year a hotel I stayed at for years suddenly raised their price by 50 baht a day. Spoke to the manager. Tried to negotiate. Told them I would pay a month in advance. When they did not agree to my terms, I left that place forever. Sure, I can easily afford a few hundred baht a week. Not the point. Point is to keep prices low … and that hotel down the street is cheaper, better, and would love to have you.

* Do your part. Help keep hotel prices in check. If everyone did, hotel prices would get lower. Period.


Popper Specific Hotel Advice:

* Never use a Thai “travel agent” to make a hotel reservation. You will pay 25 plus percent higher rate.

* From what I can tell, making reservations online via some third party website is generally more expensive compared to actually being there. And, my personal feeling is that if you go there yourself, you often get a better deal than if you go even to their online site. And I confirmed this by looking at a few online sites, and the price I got was often cheaper than their advertised web price. Often was the phrase “special for you”, which meant that the hotel is empty and in desperate need of customers. The best way to get the cheapest price is still the old fashion way: Shoe leather.

* Always pay cash. Never pay for hotel room with a credit card. Never give any company in Thailand (or any third world country) your credit card. You’ve been warned. If you do have an absolute emergency, go to a large bank and get cash off your credit card.

* When first arriving at a new hotel, after you inspect the room, pay on a daily basis. After three / four days, if everything satisfactory (no noise at night, no bugs, toilet still flushes, etc) ask for weekly / monthly rates. I prefer the weekly rate, unless I know the place well.

* Never ever tell the hotel the date you are leaving, unless you absolutely positively know that date. Few years ago stayed in a nice bungalow on the beach in Koh Samui at 750 b/day. Told them that I may leave to north on the island. After week, decided to stay longer. However they rented my room to someone else online (I checked and their online rate was over 2000 b/day). They forced me out.


Popper Hotel Staff Tips:

* It essential to keep good relations with staff. If you keep good relations with them, in the future they may give you a better price. It is also the right thing to do. These people are working an honest job and earn an honest living. They get paid next to nothing, and deserve credit for putting up with your daily crap.

* Ask the maid to do your laundry. If yes, every week put it on your bed. The bill should be figure 150 – 250 baht. Pay her the bill, plus 500 baht or more. She will be thrilled, and this is her weekly tip. If the hotel offers to do laundry, there is a good chance that you will be charged farang Ding-Dong pricing. Check first. If so, huge red flag. If the hotels overcharges its customers on laundry change hotels immediately, because there is no telling what else they will overcharge you on.

* The day you leave, give each person who works at the front desk at minimum 500 baht. This is essential. They work hard for you, (eg: take the girl’s ID and keep them honest) and it important to recognize their contribution.


Popper Room Tips:

* Before inviting any girl up, set up the room properly. Personally I have a hardened suitcase (which I bought in Pattaya for about 1400 baht some 3 -4 years ago) with a combo and key lock where I keep credit card, cash, and passport. My carryon luggage sits next to it, locked, and has a week’s worth of cash ready. There are two combo locks including a combo strap and this combo cable thingy to lock both pieces of luggage together and to something immovable.

* I prefer the hotel have no elevator. Walk stairs. Few reasons: First, you need the exercise. Second, the hotel will be 200 – 400 plus baht cheaper. Third, and most important: safety. Should the gal somehow manage to steal luggage (which in my case has never happened), I could not imagine her carrying my large 35 plus pound luggage down three or more flights of stairs.

* Should you use the safety box? Debatable. Generally would not. If the safety box is behind the front desk then never use it. Too easy for a worker behind the front desk to steal it; and should it get stolen, it is impossible to prove anything to the cops. If the safety box is in the room, I might place my passport and some cash in there, might not.

* If the hotel has a refrigerator, make certain it is empty, and not filled with all their overpriced food and drinks. If it is, tell them to move their crap out of your room. If they refuse, this a huge red flag. Change hotels immediately.

* I have found that generally carpeting old, worn, musty, and it causes my allergies to go through the roof. If carpeting, move out. Unfortunately, few of the Thais knew the word “carpeting” or “rug” so it not included in this hotel list.

* Generally nights set the AC on low, otherwise may catch that cold in your throat. If your hotel is cheap, and you’re staying there for a while, tell them to swap the AC filter and offer to pay for it.


Skipped Areas in Hotel Walk:

While walking hotels in Pattaya, many areas were skipped. The big areas include around and south of Tuc.Com. Yes, some excellent values there. There a huge area from Soi Buakhoa to 3rd Road where lots of the girls live. There is north of Central Pattaya Road and east of 2nd Road. Skipped area on Walking Street because it’s very noisy, taxis cannot drive there, and walkways poorly labeled. The street going towards Jontiem and north of Big C often have good values. Also skipped much of the area along Beach Road. And from everywhere countless small streets were skipped. May get much of the skipped areas next time, may not. Then again, how many hotels does a person need.

[Popper1]

shall begin at south pattaya on 2nd road at the marine plaza hotel and walk north. area can get noisy at night. these hotels are generally small, bit run down, noise from traffic, but not that expensive. few hotels here had internet websites.

marine plaza hotel
large hotel, six stories high. many arabs there. no wifi. 765 b/day.

vc hotel
this a large 10 story hotel. just across the street from marine plaza. has pool. ate here back when and never impressed me much. lots of arabs and russians here. wifi in room but expensive. 1150 b/day.
http://www.vchotelresort.com

ck pattaya hotel
rooms are very large. huge beds but not great quality. rather musty feel to it. this is part of the arab area. 500 b/day.

cherry hotel
small. nondescript. no wifi. 600 b/day.

kk inn
basic. has fridge. has hot water “sometimes”. small room. 400 b/day.

white rose 1
place looked ok. has wifi. 650 b/day.

dream hotel
looks nice. four story building. lobby looks large, but a bit drab. has restaurant and wifi. 700 – 950 b/day.

white inn
looks small and clean. four stories. wifi in lobby only. 650 b/day. 600 b/2-wks.


soi pattaya land 2, 13/4
summary: this is a southern street which connects beach road to 2nd road. it is probably most famous for connecting to boyz town. street is known for gogos, food. blue parrot has decent mexican food. there is a very annoying tailor pimp at the intersection of beach road – you have my permission to punch that guy in the face. many of the tailor pimps from that area on beach road up to royal garden plaza mall are the worst in all pattaya, harassing each and every farang anywhere near. given my choice, would rid pattaya of those annoying tailor pimps before even lady boys. at least lady boys know when to phuck off.

penthouse hotel
is a themed hotel. place looks as a cave. staff friendly and showed me a few rooms. there were these things hanging from the ceiling – what are those for? anyway, there was some thought involved with it, and creative design makes for a nice change. bothered me a bit that the tv had a video to what appeared their attached go-go. bit monopolistic, however no one is forcing anyone to take their girls (of who are probably overpriced anyway).
the cheapest room listed was 845 baht. however, the cheapest room available was 1195 baht. pricing went from there, to 2121 b, to 5946 b, to 10672 b/day, and everywhere in between. think there is a 17 percent tax added to all these rates. has wifi and includes breakfast.
http://www.penthousehotel.com

le café royal
is located in boyz town. place looked really nice, but do you really want to stay in boyz town. 900 b/day.

the ambiance
place looked very nice. again however, do you really want to stay in boyz town. 960 b/day plus 7% tax.
http://www.ambiance-pattaya.com


soi pattaya land 1, soi 13/3
summary: this has some boyz areas, bars, bar beers. these are all small hotels which are attached to bars. few had web sites. here i am walking from beach road to 2nd road.

sin bin
is a bar, and has gals. people at bar appeared nice enough. has wifi. 500 b/day.

lewiinski’s
is a hotel, bar, and restaurant. nice large bar. 500 – 600 b/day.
http://www.lewiinskis.com

gj’s hotel & bar
nice people. small place. the picture of the room looks nice. ac, safe, tv, minibar. 550 – 600 b/day

pussy galore
a sports bar. looked nice place. has wifi. 600 b/day.


summary: recall these places are on 2nd road, east side, across from royal garden plaza mall. none had web sites.

merits apartment
looked clean, modern, no wifi, 800/day, 18000/mo.

golden ville
looks like apartment. livable. free wifi. 700 b/day, 18000 b/mo.

nags head
english restaurant. looks like a nice, small place. 500 b/day.



soi post office (13/2)
summary: located just north of royal garden plaza mall. known for girls, massage parlors, bars, and the post office. i am walking from 2nd road to beach road.

riviera beach hotel – bar – restaurant
on south side. has ac, tv, minibar, wifi. 400 b/day.
http://www.rivierabeach.o-n.fr

max hotel and italian restaurant
has fridge, wifi. 800 b/day.
http://www.mrmaxservice.com

jon apartment
for information, go inside far east rock gogo. 700 b/day.

aph rooms
400 & 500 b/day. 10000/month.


soi yamato. (13/1)
summary: famous for massage parlors, bars, etc. all these hotels are small, and attached to a bar or restaurant. this can be good since often there is nicer personal attention given, and the cost is less. walking from beach road to 2nd road.

ps guest house
famous st hotel for beach road girls. cost is 100 b for an hour or two.

legless arms
bar girls are just outside this place. 400 b/day.

wanky tankies
bar and guesthouse. has ac, cable, fridge. 400 b/day.
http://www.wankytankies.com

george & dragon
500 – 650 b/day.

the rising sun
a hotel, bar, and pretty certain a restaurant also. has golf twice a week on tuesday and thursday. 450 b/day.

h house
on south side of street. 550 b/day. 7000 – 8000 month. monthly costs probably need extra deposit and gas, electricity, water, etc.

the ritz restaurant bar & guest house
on south side. this looked like a real nice restaurant. nice atmosphere. could be the nicest on the street. unfortunately no website. 500 – 550 b/day.


soi 13
summary: this is across from the avenue mall. never noticed these hotels before. these are larger, nicer hotels which are in the 1000 baht range. none are my style, but certainly nice enough. am walking from 2nd road to beach road.

dynasty inn
this large, nice, clean hotel. has free wifi. the staff appeared professional. 1080 b/1 wk, 850 b/3wk.
http://www.dynastyinn.com

white house condotel
large hotel. looked professional. has a doorman and the rest of package. 1250 b/day.
http://www.whitehousecondotel.com

aa pattaya residence
north side of street. large nice hotel. could that receptionist be any more annoying – had to get out of there. guys, get a friggin website! 900 – 1000 baht/day.
aaresidence (at) yahoo.com

sandy spring hotel pattaya
again, large, nice hotel. had a doorman. free wifi for 3 hours a day. 1200 – 1390 b/day.
http://www.sandyspringhotel.com

golden crab apartment
rooms have kitchen with pots and pans, safe, cable w/ 21 inch tv, ac, fans, double bed, phone, internet. maid service every three days. 5500 -6500 b/wk, add 2000 b during high season. 20000 – 24000 b/mo, add 4000 b during high season. must pay extra for water, electricity, and 5000 deposit. no website.

aa pattaya hotel
located at the southern corner of beach road and soi 13. looked large and nice. professional. next to beach. guys … get a friggin website. 1000 b/day, 900 b/wk, 850/mo.
aahotel (at) yahoo.com


summary: here am back on 2nd road walking north.
ktk house
inside a small type strip mall. inside an internet café. no wifi. 600 b/day.

lek hotel
large nice hotel. avoid the buffet, unless you like eating bug spray. pretty famous place. many people like it here. no wifi. no website which is a disgrace. 800 – 1200 b/day.
lek-hotel (at) hotmail.com


cross 2nd road, right at tim’s bar beer.

tim’s boutique hotel
-- skip – has farang ding dong pricing.

arcadia mansion
stayed here when it was first built. rooms nice, small, and basic. they then raised their prices and i left forever. now it appears they lowered their prices. 550 -750 b/day, 500 -700 b/mo. wifi 200 b/wk. no website.


summary: i am walking north on 2nd road from tim’s bar beer.

jj guest house
this is opposite mikes shopping mall. looked small, nice, clean, location looked ok. has ac, fridge, cable, phone, etc. no wifi. 450 b/day, 9000 b/mo.

apex hotel
blacklisted. this is the only place i stayed at in all pattaya … all thailand … and all se asia which i am blacklisting. do not stay here. buffet is for fatties only.

ice inn
clean, small rooms. good place. free wifi. 465 – 635 b/day. monthly discount is 10 percent off.
http://www.iceinnpattaya.com


soi diana
summary: am on 2nd street walking to soi buakhoa on soi diana. this is between kiss foods and diana inn. there are a few semi-annoying tailor pimps, hotels, clusters of bar beers, and places to eat. pizza place not bad, granted i have not eaten there since they first opened.

diana inn
pretty famous place. many people like it here. has a pool, golf. wifi. buffet for fatties only. 800 b/day. 850 b/wk. 750 b/2 wks
http://www.dianapattaya.co.th

areca lodge
lots of people like this place. large hotel. someone put effort into making it look nice, which is a nice change. has pool and small gym. wifi and includes breakfast. not my style, but could see it. 1300 – 1700 b/day.
http://www.arecalodge.com

bliss mansion
south side of street. small clean rooms. lobby also small and clean. stayed there back a while ago, and thought it adequate. wifi in room but costs extra. 530 b/day. 500 b/mo.

changthong house
nice place. has wifi. free breakfast. looked bit pricy. 1000 b/day. 900 b/wk.

lek apartment
appears to have everything, including ac, fridge. wifi. looks promising. 550 – 650 b/day. 7500 – 9500 b/mo plus electricity, water, deposit, etc.

sawasdee pattaya
been there. done that. whatever. has wifi but not free. 600 b/day. 13500 b/mo.
http://www.hotelsawasdee.com
http://www.sawasdee-hotels.com

p.s. apartment
this a small apartment which looks nice. lady does not understand word “fridge” but claims “has everything and wifi”. 500 – 600 b/day. “give you discounts for longer stay.” – whatever that means.
http://www.ps-apartment.com

diana dragon apartment
can use pool at diana inn. small inexpensive apartments. wifi. 550 b/day. 500 b/wk.
http://www.dianapattaya.co.th

charlie place
north corner of soi buakao and soi diana. this a five story building. looked reasonable. free wifi. 600 b/day. 15000 b/mo.
http://www.charlie-place.com

nikom court
south corner of soi buakao and soi diana. has wifi. 600 b/day. 15000 b/mo.


soi lengkee
summary: i am now crossing soi buakao and entering soi lengkee walking towards 3rd road. these hotels are on soi lengkee. are smaller places which appear a good value. there are internet cafes, restaurants, etc. a different, distinct part of pattaya.

rinya house.
this place is fully furnished and decorated. free wifi. looks like someone cared. 550 b/day. 12000 b/mo.

opey de place hotel
this a very nice place. looks like a resort i stayed at in the bahamas. has pool, wifi. 750 b/day. 700 b/wk. 650 b/mo.
http://www.opeydeplacepattaya.com

le katai
stayed here back in the day, and was fine. now it has a new owner, so who knows. connected to a restaurant, sports bar, and golf trips. 500 – 550 b/day. 12000 – 13500 b/mo.
http://www.lekataipattaya.com

new nikom court
looks clean, modern, small. has wifi. 650 b/day. 12,200 b/mo.

note: here i stopped. the road keeps going to 3rd road and there are plenty more hotels there … and everywhere else for that matter.



summary: here am at the corner with [CodeWord900], devil’s den (formally called club eaden), champion gogo, etc. there is a soi buakao and a soi diana entrance. am walking in at the soi buakao entrance. there are countless smaller places to stay, bars, girls. while going through this area skipped many hotels.

liquid lounge
there is a bar and pool table down stairs. 600 – 650/day.
http://www.liquidloungepattaya.com

stags head
a bar and girls here. not feeling real good about this place. wifi. 550 – 600 b/day. 13000 – 14000 b/mo.

blue moon
has a small bar. wifi. 400 b/day.

metro apartments
very nice choice. nice bar. three pool tables. clean. modern. 750 b/day. 19500 b/mo.
http://www.metro-apartments-pattaya.com

billabong
inside corner. bar, restaurant, hotel. wifi. 500 – 600 b/day. 14000 – 16000 b/mo.
http://www.billabonghotel.com

pasedena lodge
outside corner. looks nice, quiet, isolated, peaceful. nicely decorated. someone put thought into it. 700 – 1200 b/day. 19600 – 33600 b/mo.
http://www.hotelpasadenalodge.com

keerati home stay
looks nice, professional. was impressed. has gym, sauna, pool. rates will increase high season. 650 b/day. 16000/mo plus electric.
http://keeratihomestay.com/



soi 11 (also called soi honey)
summary: here am on soi buakao walking west to 2nd road. soi 11 is a small street which connects soi buakao to 2nd road. it is just north of mike’s shopping mall on 2nd road. there are bar beers, places for laundry, massage parlors. this is quieter than most areas.

malee bar apartment
this is a small bar and restaurant. rooms have everything, including wifi. looked ok. 450 – 500 b/day.
http://www.maleebar-appartement.nl

the captain’s hotel and bar
bar has oldies music. room has all and a minibar. no idea if wifi. 600 b/day. 15000/mo.
http://www.thecaptainsbar.com


adams bar
would consider it. has wifi. 600 b/day. 14000 – 16000 b/mo.

ruan fun
appeared clean. wifi. 500 – 600 b/day.

harry’s place: belgian restaurant, bar, and guest house
has gals in the bar. not my style of place, but possible. fishing trips are avail. 700 b/day. 650 b/mo.
http://www.atharrysplace.com

orn place
this a real hotel. looked quiet. would consider. 600 b/day. 18000 b/mo. no website unfortunately.

intown holiday hotel
north side. this a tall 10 story hotel. large and has swimming pool. when i stayed here long ago found it bit basic but adequate. wifi in lobby only. 600 b/day.
info (at) intownholiday.co.th

new star apartment
small. cheap. 400 b/day.

sawasdee sunshine mansion
yea … good old musty, run down sawasdee. has wifi “… but now no work.” 500 b/day. 10000 b/mo.
http://www.hotelsawasdee.com
http://www.sawasdee-hotels.com

bay breeze hotel
corner of 2nd road. perhaps the best on the street. has wifi in the room. 700 b/day. 4500 b/wk. 18000 b/mo.
http://www.baybreezepattaya.com

[Popper1]

Soi 9
Summary: This location is at Soi 9, east of 2nd Road. This a small, quiet street which I walked from 2nd Road and pretty certain it went all the way through to Soi Buakao. Could be wrong. This street had many foreigners, massage parlors, and small nice restaurants. It begins across the Siam Bay View Hotel which is on the West side of 2nd Road. None of these places had a website, so go there yourself to confirm everything. When walking here recall not feeling well, so notes sparse. Walking from 2nd to Soi Buakao.

Florida Hotel
Looked small. 500 b/day

Highlander Guest House
Attached to bar. Has fridge, AC, TV, no carpet. 500 b/day

Smile House
600 b/day, 10000 b/mo

Thorg Guest House
500 b/day, 12000 b/mo

The Game’s On !!!
Bar and hotel. Looks livable. AC, fridge. 600 b/mo. 12500 b/mo.

Siam Firebird
Attached to a bar. AC, fridge, etc. 400 b/day.


Soi 8
Summary: This is central, and many argue is the heart of Pattya. Famous for bar beers. Recently there have been a few go-gos popping up there. Active. Noisy at night. Recommend get a room away from the noise. Walking from Beach Road towards 2nd Road.

Flipper Lodge Hotel
Large, clean, across the road from the beach. Has wifi, but not free. I stayed there way in the day. It’s fine. 935 b/day, 786 b/wk. Other rooms 930 – 1075 b/wk
http://www.flippergroup.com

Smiler’s Bar
Has TV, AC, no WiFi. This is a small room in a bar. 550 b/day

Eastiny Inn Hotel
Large hotel but recall smaller than the other large hotels, north side of street. Convenience store at corner. Charge for WiFi in room, but has Wifi in lobby. Though many like Eastiny, personally have always had something of a distrust for them. 950 b/day.
http://www.eastinypattaya.com

Eastiny Plaza Hotel
Large hotel, also north side of street. Supposedly has larger rooms. Think there is WiFi in room. Has pool. I’d never stay there. Buffett for fatties only. 1250 b/day. 1200 b/wk.
http://www.eastinypattaya.com

Sunshine Hotel and Residence
South side on Soi 8. Stayed there back in the day. They raised their rates. Felt room was small, minimal. Recall a few customers were furious with something there. No idea what. Has a small pool. Staff told me cheaper to make reservation online. Still, if you want to stay on Soi 8, viable. 1100 b/day, includes breakfast.
http://www.sunshinepattaya.com
Person at the front desk suggested for a good rate to go here:
http://www.agoda.com

Sunbeam Hotel
Lots of Asians in lobby. 3000 b/day. 1900/wk. Ding-Dong Ding-Dong alert.

Vista House
In a white, small building, south side of soi 8s. Small room. AC, TV, refrig, no WiFi, fridge, hot water. Small room is 450 b/day.

High Five Hotel
North corner of soi 8 and 2nd Road. 900 b/day. 700 – 750 b/wk. When I stayed there place was large and clean. Lots of marble. However, day I left there was a fire. That said, suspect all these places are built like crap so uncertain if fair to single this place out. Viable inexpensive place if you’re a Soi 8 fan. Why doesn’t this place have a web site? Sigh …


Soi 7
Summary: Not as busy as Soi 8. Mexican place there is OK, with a better atmosphere than food. Bar beers. Pizza. Rosies and Pig and Whistle are not my style of food. The owner of one of those places (forgot which, sorry) is a jerk. Walking from 2nd to Beach Road.

JP Inn
A small rundown place at the north corner. Has AC, hot water, TV. Possible for cheap price but would check place out carefully before staying there. 400 b/day.

Anna Jet
Located above a bar. Outstanding website. Has AC, TV, fridge, hot water, wifi in room. When I stayed there years ago found the walls thin and room rather noisy, minimal. May have changed, do not know. 450 b/day.
http://www.annajet.co.uk

Flipper House
Large and nicer hotel. South side of street. Has pool. Staff pretty arrogant. 1100 b/day.
http://www.flippergroup.com

Dennis the Menace
Small, inside a bar. 700 b/day, 16000 b/mo.

Bella Vista
Located on that street between Soi 7 and Soi 8. When I stayed there room small, adequate. Careful of noise at night. Can be good value considering location. However, wary that they are part of Eastiny chain. Has WiFi in room but not free. Free Breakfast. 750 b/day, 700 b/wk.
http://www.eastinypattaya.com

Rosie O’Grady’s Pub and Restaurant
The restaurant looks nice. One of those English places which shows lots of TV sports. Have not checked but suspect the rooms also nice. Has WiFi in lobby. 650 b/day.
http://www.rosieogradyspattaya.com/

Eastiny 7
Looked like a reasonable place. 850 b/wk.
http://www.eastinypattaya.com/seven/

Note: If you look around this area, few other smaller places to stay, esp between Soi 7 and 8. Looked doable esp for cheap chariles.


Central Pattaya Road (also called Pattaya Klang Road):
Summary: These hotels are across the street from Top Supermarket. Tops has restaurants which are a good value. A few tailor pimps are there who are not too annoying. Suspect less noise from loud music but more noise from traffic. If you cross and head on Central going towards Pattaya 3rd there is Memorial Hospital, across the street are fresh mangos and other fruits. Pass 3rd Road there are a few good (legit) massage places, and CarreFour Mall.

Queen Pattya Hotel
Close to the south corner Central and 2nd. Almost stayed there, but damn carpet was horrible and left. No idea if still a problem or not. Larger rooms for the baht. Location was OK. Has pool. 700 b/day. Why don’t they have a website?? Sigh …

Furama Beach Hotel
Hotel looked OK. Thankfully no carpeting. Located south corner of Central and 2nd Road.


Summary: These are all near the Pattaya Memorial Hospital. Quiet area and these places looked small, some appeared basic. There are a few blocks and across the street from the action.

SV Apartment
Has AC, no fridge, TV. 350 b/day, 4500/mo.

@ Home Apartment
Has WiFi. Looks pretty nice. Quiet. 790 b/day, 18000/mo.

Naranya Mansion
Person spoke no English at all. 500 b/day. 6000 b/mo

Eurotel Service Apartment.
Looks quite nice. No carpet, house keeping, AC, fridge, etc. Behind hospital. 750 - 850/day. 12500 - 14500/mo.
http://www.eurotelpattaya.com


Soi 6.
Summary: Favorite place for short time bar girls. Funnily enough, when I went there got side tracked and then accidently skipped this street. Oops. Will get it if / when next update.



Soi 5. Am walking from 2nd Road to Beach Road.

Golden Roof Boutique Apartment
This looks nice a six story apartment. Each room has a kitchen. The pictures look impressive. Rooms are fully furnished. Maid service was twice a week. 1000 b/day. 30000 b/mo.

Soi 5 Apartment
No WiFi. 9000 b/mo. Plus 9000 deposit and water and electricity.

Best Beach Villa
Place looks nice. Has pool, gym, WiFi. 1350 b/day.
http://www.bestbeachpattaya.com

Note: At the corner of Soi 5 and Beach Road is yet another annoying tailor pimp.


Soi 4
Summary: This street is just south of Big C. It has the Pattaya International Hospital. Am walking from 2nd Road to Beach Road.

Thai Palace Hotel
Located corner of Soi 2 and 2nd Road. This a pretty large, quiet hotel. It looks nice. Rooms have WiFi. 680 b/day. 550 b/mo.
info (at) thaipalace-guesthouse.com

Hong Residence
This a very nice six story hotel, on south side of road. Could be the nicest on the street. Pictures of rooms very nice. Has WiFi. 900 b/day. 25000 b/mo. Unfortunately no web site.
hongresidence (at) yahoo.co.th

Pattaya Tower
North side of street. Eleven story hotel. Rooms have kitchen. Looks nice, but no WiFi or Website. 800 b/day. 18000 b/mo.

River Apartments
These are small studio apartments. No maid service. 7500 b/mo, plus electric and water. 5000 b deposit.

CK Terrace Pattaya
Four story building. Nice lobby. Looks quiet. 850 b/day. 18000 b/mo.



Soi 3
Am walking from Beach Road to 2nd

Charming Inn
Corner of Beach Road and Soi 3. Has swimming pool. Four story building. Looks like a Motel 6, except in pink. WiFi. 1100 – 1500 b/day.


BJ Holiday Lodge
Looks like a nice place. Has pool and pool table. 1000 b/day.
Http://www.bjpattaya.com

Welkom Inn
European feel to it. Has a restaurant. Many people like this place. Has WiFi. 700 – 800 b/day.
http://www.welkominnthailand.com

One Mansion
Nice apartment building. Five floors. 700 b/day. 16500 b/mo.

Seaside Guesthouse
Looks like small clean apartment. Three floors. WiFi. 550 b/day. 450 b/mo.
http://www.seaside-guesthouse.com


Soi 2
Summary: This is a quieter area up north. Air is a bit cleaner. At corner of 2nd Road is the famous Sabai Dee Massage and many bar beers all around here. Hotels offer a pretty good value. I walk from 2nd Road to Beach Road.

Sabia Inn
This has an extremely nice lobby which is tastefully done. The place has WiFi and there is a pool near. 800 b/day. Week offers 10 percent discount.
http://www.sabaiinn.com

Soi 2 Inn
Has everything, from WiFi, satellite TV, etc. I found these people very pushy; almost gave me the creeps. 1000 b/day. 900 b/wk.
http://www.soi2inn.com

Sabai Lodge
Looks very nice. Three swimming pools, pool table, WiFi, etc. Bit too much for my taste but ... 850 – 1250 b/day and up.
http://www.sabailodge.com

Rainbow Apartment
There are basic pink apartments which look like a Motel 6. Has AC, TV, fridge, no WiFi. 7000 – 8000 b/mo plus 3000 deposit, and elect and water.

There are next two other large hotels on this street which go for 3000 – 4000 b/day. Ding-Dong, Ding Dong, Ding-Dong alert. These places have been skipped.



Soi 1
Summary: Soi 1 is too far north for my taste. Hotels overall I found overall nice but a bit too expensive. Am walking from Beach Road to 2nd Road.

Summer Spring Hotel
Has a pool. Not really my style. 1200 – 1290 b/day. Stay six days get one day free.
http://www.summerspringhotel.com

Nantra Hotel and Detox Spa
I see no reason to stay here. 1200 b/day. 1350 w/breakfast.
http://www.nantradeboutique.com/

Crown Pattaya Beach Hotel
Pictures of the room look nice. Nice pool. Not for me, but for others perhaps. WiFi in lobby. 1300 – 1400 b/day. 8500 – 9500 b/wk. 33000 – 35000 b/mo.
http://www.crownpattayabeach.com

Sabai Lodge
Nice lobby, nicely decorated. Pool. Pool table. Picts of room looks nice. 990 b/day.
http://www.sabailodge.com


Central Place Pattaya
Has the basics, water, electricity, AC, fridge, TV, etc. 6000 b/mo plus deposit, water, electricity.

Sabai Empress
NW Corner of 2nd Road and Soi 1. Has nice lobby, pool, WiFi in room. 1250 b/day.
http://www.sabaiempress.com
http://www.sabailodge.com

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Part IV: The walk ends …

"BUT I DON'T GIVE A HOOT !"
-- Nite Owl



Soi Buakhoa walk:
Summary: I have now transported to the base of Soi Buakhoa, in South Pattaya Road near Tuc.Com and will walk north up to Pattaya Central Road. Many feel that this is the up and coming area of Pattaya. Many of the hotels do not have a web site.

President Apartment
This is near the market. Off a busy street. Small rooms with AC, TV. 400 b/day. 5500 b/mo plus 5500 deposit and extra for water, electricity.

Groenery House
Looks like a nice place. Looks like a large green and yellow house. People and place appear friendly. Has AC, fridge, WiFi, etc. 650 b/day. 15000 b/mo.

OS House
This an apartment. Adequate, small, quieter location, no WiFi. 600 b/day. 12000 b/mo.


Marin Place
Small hotel. Has pool, WiFi. Looks OK. 550 b/day. 12000 b/mo.

Q&D Sweets Mansion
Here am entering a quieter area of Soi Buakhoa. This place has lots of marble in lobby. Has pool and WiFi. 700 b/day. 12000 b/mo.
http://www.qdpattaya.com

Balita House
The pictures of the rooms looked very nice. Has WiFi, etc. No webpage unfortunately. 700 b/day.

Phu Luang
This is in a bar. 550 – 750 b/day. 10900 – 13900 b/mo. Think a deposit is needed on monthly rate.

Hotel Dania Pattaya
Hotel, restaurant, and bar. Has pool and WiFi. Would consider it. 550 – 700 b/day. 14000 – 18000 b/mo.
http://www.pattaya-cityguide.com/hoteldania


Tina’s Suite
Large place. Someone put it together nice. Has restaurant and WiFi. 600 – 700 b/day. 16000 b/mo.
http://www.pattayahoteltinasuite.com

Sunview Place
East side of road. There is a large patio outside. Has nice pool. Limited WiFi. Place doable. 750 b/day. 700 b.wk. 18000 b/mo.
http://www.sunviewplacepattaya.com

Golden Sea Pattaya
Nicer than most places. Has pool, WiFi but not free, hotel is away from street and quiet. Daily rate bit expensive. 1200 b/day includes breakfast. Monthly rate has discount.
http://www.goldenseapattaya.com

Bri & Enjoy Apartment
East side of road. Has AC, cable. 500 b/day. 400 b/wk.

Nature View Hotel
The lobby and large, clean, and white. Has a pool, WiFi in lobby, and restaurant. The TV is a 29 inch. 800 – 950 b/day. 750-900 b/wk. 700 – 850 b/mo.

Duan Nam Ing
Has a very nice pool, Jacuzzi. Also coffee shop, and everything else including WiFi. Could consider. 700 – 900 b/day. 18000 – 19500 b/mo.
http://duannaming.com

MO Guesthouse
This is a small apartment. Has WiFi in room. 500 b/mo plus 3000 deposit and water / electricity.

Note: Am now passing Soi Diana on the left. This is a busier area of Soi Buakhoa.

Katesiree House
The rooms are in the back, away from traffic. Has WiFi. Good prices. 500 b/day. 450 b/wk. 12000 b/mo.

Patcharat Hotel
East side of street. They spoke not a word of English. Think they have WiFi. 500 – 600 b/day.
http://www.patcharat-resort-pattaya.com

Jasmine Mansion
West side. Good location. Pictures of rooms looked nice. No elevator. Has WiFi. Looks good value.
450 – 600 b/day. 16500 b/mo.

Sawasdee Siam
Yea, good old overpriced run down musty Sawasdee. Has pool. 1050 b/day.
http://www.hotelsawasdee.com

Winner Inn Hotel & Internet Café
Small clean rooms. Good value. No elevator. 600 b/day and stay 3 days and get one day free (450 b/day). 13500 b/mo.
http://winner-inn.com/

Prommance House
Has TV, AC, fridge, etc. 400 b/day. 350 b/wk.

Jolly’s Hotel and Restaurant
Looks nice. Has kitchen, bedroom, WiFi. 680 b/day.
http://www.jollyspattaya.com

Hollanda Guesthouse
Nice people. Pictures of rooms looked very nice. 500 – 700 b/day. 12000 – 15000 b/mo. No website.

Target Guesthouse
Has AC, safe box, electronic key card, WiFi, etc. Doable. 450 – 600 b/day.
http://www.targetregency.com

Now entering the north part of Soi Buakhoa.

R Con Residence
This is a large place seven story building on the corner. East side. Nice lobby. “Fully furnished” Has WiFi. 600 b/day. 10000 b/mo plus deposit, water, electric.
http://www.r-conhotelpattaya.com

D Apartment
To get here, turn east on small street. These are small apartments. Fridge, WiFi, etc. 500 b/day. 10000 b/mo plus elect, water, 3000 b/deposit.

LK Mansion Serviced Apartments
Nice place. Looks near fancy. Has pool, WiFi is extra. 800 b/day. 15000 b/mo.
http://www.lkpattaya.com

All feedback, suggestions, and corrections are appreciated. Thanks for reading,





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