View Full Version : Pattaya Hotels
Traveler1234
06-29-06, 18:27
Have used Asiarooms.com twice. 1st time it was ok--no problems, 2nd time there was a problem with the booking--hotel charged much higher than asiaroom advertised price. Asiarooms said just pay whatever amount hotel ask and since everything done by CC--they will resolve and refund difference as I have the original confirmation and cheaper price. This happened last year and I am still in dispute for this "promised refund". They have since stop taking my calls and letters. Lesson here: if everything turns out right--they are ok. If there is a problem--your money seems lost forever.
PT
Since you used your cc, if you have printed records of everything, ask your cc provider to refund you and let them chase asiarooms.
At least, here stateside - it works everytime!
Btw, someone suggested asiaroom recently, can't remember exact post. I went on-line and found expedia offered better rate. Oh well....
Phantomtiger2
06-29-06, 22:41
Since you used your cc, if you have printed records of everything, ask your cc provider to refund you and let them chase asiarooms.
At least, here stateside - it works everytime!
Btw, someone suggested asiaroom recently, can't remember exact post. I went on-line and found expedia offered better rate. Oh well....
I tried but Didnt work out that way. The printed record that the CC company counted was the one that I had signed at the hotel (the higher price but was assured to me by Asiarooms that difference will be resolved and refunded on my CC account--lying bastards!!!!). And since I signed it and actually stayed for the # of nites--service was provided so CC said no fraud committed and price was due.The final difference was about US $70 but after spending so much time writing and calling (oversea--no toll free #for their main parent company ) I finally gave up as it had cost me more to resolve this than the $70 owed me. Live and learn.--others may have no problems with them but for me, never again.
PT
Areca has two pools, one in the front by the check in area and one in the back area, are they both being worked on?
Yes Run Mann, you're right about that. Sorry for yesterday's hasty post. I just dropped the bags in the room and went out for a few hours after that. Later at night I discovered the other, much nicer pool in the back. Unfortunately there isn't much pool weather at the moment though. Also, I overslept this morning's breakfast so I can't comment on that yet.
The room rate is 1,290 for a deluxe.
AliasDonkey
07-03-06, 06:42
Im planning a trip to Thailand and was wondering if anyone used a web service (which one) to make hotel reservations at the following Hotels:
LK Metropole Pattaya
Majestic suites in Bangkok
A few posters stayed at these hotels but out of all the web travel agencies I found either no listing or a higher price than if I made a direct reservation with the hotel.…
Can anyone give me some enlightenment on this situation?
V/R AliasDonkey
I have used the website for the Majestic Suites when I stayed there in 2005 and this past Feb of 2006. I think I used a website service to book a room in 2005 (sorry, I don't remember what site that was) but used their home website to book a room in 2006.
http://www.majesticsuites.com/main.html
I've have had very good luck with them and I like their rooms and the location being close to Nana.
I have not yet tried using the website for LK Metrople but I'm thinking about staying there on my next trip to Pattaya.
Im planning a trip to Thailand and was wondering if anyone used a web service (which one) to make hotel reservations at the following Hotels:
LK Metropole Pattaya
Majestic suites in Bangkok
A few posters stayed at these hotels but out of all the web travel agencies I found either no listing or a higher price than if I made a direct reservation with the hotel.…
Can anyone give me some enlightenment on this situation?
V/R AliasDonkey
Here's why:
The first two nights and part of the third were fine. Room good, pool good, gym so so, breakfast just ok, location acceptable. The first night I brought a girl back, walked past the front, smiled at the clerk, clerk smiled at me, went upstairs and did the deed. Ditto for the second night. Ditto for the first girl I found on the third. I brought girls back and nobody as much as lifted a finger.
Then I brought back a girl from Champagne A Go Go at about 2 am. Walked past the front, smiled at the clerk, clerk asks for girl's ID. Girl doesn't have ID. I say that I'll take responsibility for her. The clerk ( a woman) starts lecturing me about bringing back prostitutes, being a gentleman, making Pattaya look bad, etc. I'm thinking, 'Where the hell am I? The lobby of a hotel in Pattaya or the lobby of the NOW Headquarters in Washington? While this feminazi clerk was still in the middle of her shrill lecture I turned around and marched my girl to the elevator. But before it could close a security guy was there holding the door and threats were made to call the police. At this point the game was up and the girl was really scared. I had to let her go home. At least I hadn't had to pay a barfine (report in Pattaya reports).
I made it back to the front to give the feminist clerk one last piece of my mind but it was too late to go out and find another girl with an ID. I had to get up at 6 to catch a ride to Koh Chang, where I am now. When I checked out I was too tired and hung over to feel like having it out with the management.
I can understand the need for an ID card. But for 2 days plus I was allowed to bring girls back. Then all of a sudden the rules changed and were inflexible, and I'm being lectured about morality in the middle of Sin Central.
I won't return to this place and I can't recommend it to others. It might be ok if others stay here but it proved to be schizophrenic on the girl friendly aspect. And it definitely proved to have staff that are hostile to mongers. Go figure.
I was about to give this place a glowing recommendation. But after that I feel there are too many other good places in town to take a chance on this one
Evidently you ran afoul of a night clerk who didn't take kindly to "girls".
First "unfriendly" report I've seen about them.
Hi,
I have had a very nice stay in this hotel; you can easily check on the website all their features (http://www.viking-hotel.com).
Sweden owners very friendly, prices around 600 bath, girlfriendly and they have the ID card checking policy; they also rent scooter and have a taxi service.
The only negative side could be (but absolutely not for me) that is not so close from the main action but If you don't mind to drive your scooter just five minutes or go by bus or mototaxi (there is one spot just in front of them on south pattaya road) it's a very pleasant place.
Very good bet.
Ciao
I can understand the bit about the ID card thing. Like I know it put a crimp your style, but it also stops girls from robbing your room while your asleep or even worse.
Sorry to hear it bit you in the ass.
spent 10 days at eastiny residence on soi 10, low season so they have a special on weekly rates. nice and accommodating enough hotel, 1090b for the deluxe rooms on the 7th floor, the difference between the deluxe and regular rooms is the internet access which i need, breakfast is ok but no buffet, actually its an omelet and two toasts with coffee, small pool on the 2d floor which i had to myself on a couple of occasions. there were actually only about 4 rooms occupied on my floor. girl friendly hotel but if you bring back additional girl/guest then they charge additional 300b.
unlike some of the other sois there is only three clubs along soi 10, except the one at the end of the road but they stay open after closing time, especially this past week with the world cup.
my only issue with this hotel is security; first there is no security or peep hole on the doors so you can't see who is outside before opening the door. second the night clerk which has been a male every night i have been here and the security guard can sleep their asses off. at night/early morning when i return around 2 or 3, i have to wake these two up to sign in the girl. they are not candidates for guard duty, but if i can enter without being detected, why couldn't someone else? other than that they are very friendly and i would return, the day shift, all females are all very nice too, especially the girl that sits at the tour guide desk.
http://www.eastinypattaya.com/
Phantomtiger2
07-08-06, 17:10
Here's why:
But before it could close a security guy was there holding the door and threats were made to call the police. At this point the game was up and the girl was really scared. I had to let her go home.
I stayed there once awhile back and never had any problems-- in fact, they use to welcome us back when I had a gal with me. Dont know if this is an isolated incident or new policy at the hotel????
PT
The Traveler
07-08-06, 18:55
but before it could close a security guy was there holding the door and threats were made to call the police. at this point the game was up and the girl was really scared. i had to let her go home.
makhu,
if that girl was really scared about police she was most likely an ****.
think positive, the receptionist obviously didn't knew how to enforce the hotel policy in a friendly way but she protected you from making a mistake.
makhu,
if that girl was really scared about police she was most likely an ****.
think positive, the receptionist obviously didn't knew how to enforce the hotel policy in a friendly way but she protected you from making a mistake.
she wasn't so scared of the police, more scared of the scene that i was making. i can't blame her for not wanting to be trapped alone in the room with me after what she saw, hehe. and no, she wasn't ****.
i can understand the reasoning behind the id check. my problem was with the inconsistent application. the first 2 nights and part of the third the staff were all smiles when i was bringing a girl back. but for the second time on the last night all of a sudden it was no id, no girl to the room. also, they produced a sign from behind a potted plant stating about the id policy. i really don't think the woman clerk was doing it for my protection. she obviously seemed to have it in for mongers and she was using this opportunity to get at one.
Phantomtiger2
07-10-06, 18:46
My problem was with the inconsistent application. The first 2 nights and part of the third the staff were all smiles when I was bringing a girl back. But for the second time on the last night all of a sudden it was no ID, no girl to the room. Also, they produced a sign from behind a potted plant stating about the ID policy. I really don't think the woman clerk was doing it for my protection. She obviously seemed to have it in for mongers and she was using this opportunity to get at one.
It seems heres the answer and it was an isolated incident and not the hotel policy for not being GF. Perhaps the clerk was scorn before or jealous? At least now we can safely say the hotel is still GF (except for the clerk of course).
The Traveler
07-10-06, 21:07
My problem was with the inconsistent application.
Mahku,
so just call yourself lucky that they didn't ask for IDs at the first two nights.
The receptionist may be a feminist or have a dislike in you or whatever, but maybe you also triggered it by your behaviour. It sounds like you had lost your temper and this is never a good way to get things done.
Always stay calm, be friendly and reasonable. Ask for the manager and tell her that you will complain about her behaviour. By getting loud and aggressive you will only loose face.
I brought a girl from BKK to Pattaya, she took me to the Honey Inn on Soi 11. It's definitely on the low end of what I would accept in accommodation, but we were only there for one night so I can live with that. 450 baht. Guess that's a low season price. At least the a/c and the shower were working, and the bed was clean though firmer than I like.
Mahku,
so just call yourself lucky that they didn't ask for IDs at the first two nights.
The receptionist may be a feminist or have a dislike in you or whatever, but maybe you also triggered it by your behaviour. It sounds like you had lost your temper and this is never a good way to get things done.
Always stay calm, be friendly and reasonable. Ask for the manager and tell her that you will complain about her behaviour. By getting loud and aggressive you will only loose face.
Well ok, for anyone who can stay calm, friendly and reasonable when you're drunk at 2:30 am and you want your pussy I will personally pin the zen master's lotus blossom to his lapel.
And I could call myself lucky or I could call myself unlucky that the girl that was asked happened to be the one that didn't have an ID. Glass half empty or half full I guess.
Please can anyone tell me if this is a lady friendly resort, do they mind you bringing a few girls back, as I will be staying there in a few weeks.
I always ask the hotel if it is OK to bring a lady to my room. Most tell me that it is OK to bring one lady, and she must be a Thai lady. I have brought more than one lady to my room and have never been charged extra for this. Just lucky I guess.
Always have the ladies leave thier ID with the hotel clerk. This is for your protection.
Chok Dee,
Skydog
I'm planning on living in Pattaya or Jom Tein for 1 year. Can anyone reccomend an apartment. I don't need anything fancy. An efficiency w/air and a descent view. Not too far from the baht buses.
Thanx,
Skydog
Chelsea Boy
07-12-06, 19:27
Please can anyone tell me if this is a lady friendly resort, do they mind you bringing a few girls back, as I will be staying there in a few weeks.
Dusit Resort will charge a guest fee if you bring ladies back to the hotel.They charged me B800 the last time i did in Sept 05,it may cost more in 2006.They will also take your guests ID card,no card no entry,and return it when your guest leaves the hotel.They will also expect you and your guest to be discret,i have seen people refused entry for being drunk and loud.Hope this helps you.Enjoy your stay at the Dusit,it's a very nice hotel.
Inn of the Golden Crab on Soi 13 might be what you are looking for. I stayed there a year ago and loved it. Serviced apartment, AC, CTV, excellent Brit owner and cute Thai wife, full kitchen, living room. A one minute walk to beach road or Second road. Excellent quite location with night security guard, 5 min walk to Walking Street.
7-11 and netcafe both on 2nd road, 2 minutes at the most.
Girl Friendly, they just want you go be civil. I took 4 up one night, just didn't hoot and holler, not a problem.
They have many long term residents
Shamas O'D
I interested in trying a soapey with as many extras as can fit it, where is best place in Pattaya for this?
Also any other suggestions on good bars to visit would be greatly apreciated.
Thanks
Cookie Monster
07-16-06, 10:44
Shamas,
Do you have any contact info for the Golden Crab? You say it's on Soi 13 - close to Sandy Spring or Haven hotels?
CM
Rambis Youth
07-17-06, 12:54
Sorry if this is a duplicate. Web page dropped.
CM,
I found these details on another site. Hope they help.
Cheers,
Rambis
Golden Crab Inn
322/4 Moo 10, Soi 13, Beach Rd.
Tel.: 66-38-421648; Fax: 422728
"The Golden Crab apartments are on Soi 13 they are almost finished with their new building we were told it will be opened in March this year. Each apartment has a small kitchen with a two ring cooker and refrigerator. All pots dishes and silverware are provided each apartment has its own electronic safe. Cable TV air-conditioning and ceiling fan all bedrooms have double beds they have one-bedroom units and two-bedroom units.
Electricity is charged at five baht Per Unit water is charged at 25 baht per unit. They have a onsight laundry that can have your clothes back to you in 24 hours
The rates are as follows one-bedroom apartment first-floor 5000 baht per week 18,500 baht per month this rate is in effect from May 1 to October 31. high season rate November 1 to April 30 6000 baht per week 21,000 baht per month for any floor other than the first-floor below season rate is 5500 baht per week 20,000 baht per month. High season rate in the upper floors are 7000 baht per week 23,000 baht per month.
Two-bedroom apartments rates are for the first-floor 7000 baht per week 24,000 baht per month low season May 1 to October 31. High season and first-floor two-bedroom apartments 8500 baht per week 27,000 baht per month. Upper floors low season 8000 baht per week 26,000 baht per month. High season 9000 baht per week 29,000 baht per month."
Thanx for the info. I am familiar with this. It was under construction the last time I was in Pattaya. Great location too!
Thanx,
Sky Dog
Sorry if this is a duplicate. Web page dropped.
CM,
I found these details on another site. Hope they help.
Cheers,
Rambis
Golden Crab Inn
322/4 Moo 10, Soi 13, Beach Rd.
Tel.: 66-38-421648; Fax: 422728
"The Golden Crab apartments are on Soi 13 they are almost finished with their new building we were told it will be opened in March this year. Each apartment has a small kitchen with a two ring cooker and refrigerator. All pots dishes and silverware are provided each apartment has its own electronic safe. Cable TV air-conditioning and ceiling fan all bedrooms have double beds they have one-bedroom units and two-bedroom units.
Electricity is charged at five baht Per Unit water is charged at 25 baht per unit. They have a onsight laundry that can have your clothes back to you in 24 hours
The rates are as follows one-bedroom apartment first-floor 5000 baht per week 18,500 baht per month this rate is in effect from May 1 to October 31. high season rate November 1 to April 30 6000 baht per week 21,000 baht per month for any floor other than the first-floor below season rate is 5500 baht per week 20,000 baht per month. High season rate in the upper floors are 7000 baht per week 23,000 baht per month.
Two-bedroom apartments rates are for the first-floor 7000 baht per week 24,000 baht per month low season May 1 to October 31. High season and first-floor two-bedroom apartments 8500 baht per week 27,000 baht per month. Upper floors low season 8000 baht per week 26,000 baht per month. High season 9000 baht per week 29,000 baht per month."
I stayed on the second level, right at the top of the stairs, really nice apartment. The fully equipted kitchen was a real plus as was the full sized refrigerator.
Here is their email thegoldencrab@hotmail.com
I don't know if it makes any difference or not but the phone # I have is justly slightly different (038) 421648. I'm quite sure the 66 is the international code.
Shamas O'D
Rambis Youth
07-25-06, 09:44
I stayed on the second level, right at the top of the stairs, really nice apartment. The fully equipted kitchen was a real plus as was the full sized refrigerator.
Here is their email thegoldencrab@hotmail.com
I don't know if it makes any difference or not but the phone # I have is justly slightly different (038) 421648. I'm quite sure the 66 is the international code.
Shamas O'DShamas,
You drop the 0 if dialing from outside the country.
Cheers,
Rambis
Lovesnihon
08-01-06, 13:54
Fellow Mongers,
Found the Sabai Inn to be perfect here. Right off Soi 2, so cheap at 900 baht a night with good solid rooms, a/c that works and across the street from the Big C etc.
No problem with girls, no fees, but try not to lose your mind over the three stunners behind the counter.
LN
I stayed at the Haven Hotel August 7th & 8th so here is my review (first trip to Pattaya).
The check in was easy and the staff was friendly but the rooms are small and dated and they needed to change my room because the A/C was broken.
My friends room had a whole in the ceiling that his TG made him climb up on a chair and fill the hole with a wash cloth. He changed the first night.
My second morning they started construction in the room right next door to me at 8:30am, I was booked in the Sandy Spring by 9:30am.
Overall I would give it a 4 out of 10 even at 750B a night and the location. The restaurant is good though.
Website is www.thehaven-hotel.com
I was down in Pattaya 2 weeks ago, after staying the first night in the pretty runned down AA-hotel, next day I started walked around the city looking for cheap and nice accommodation. After checking maybe 15 hotels and guesthouses none of which suited my taste I found the Eastiny Residence Hotel.
It is a pretty new hotel with big nice clean rooms, good king size bed that is not too hard, I hate hard beds, which do my back no good. Most of the hotels I checked before finding this had really hard mattresses. Downstairs there is a 7-11 store and on the opposite street there are some bars and a restaurant, they also have one computer down in the lobby that is free to use if you stay at the hotel.
The price I negotiated was 890BHT per night without breakfast, which I do not need anyway. Being out late and sleeping until the afternoon I prefer to start the day with lunch instead.
I do not know if they are girl friendly but I think so, this time I stayed together with my TGF, but I saw other fellow mongers bringing girls in and they did not seem to have any problems with the hotel staff that BTW where very friendly to me.
I attach a scan of their business card.
Joe Mccoy
Posted a report about this hotel on page 3 of this thread.
http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=482980&postcount=530
I was down in Pattaya 2 weeks ago, after staying the first night in the pretty runned down AA-hotel, next day I started walked around the city looking for cheap and nice accommodation. After checking maybe 15 hotels and guesthouses none of which suited my taste I found the Eastiny Residence Hotel.
It is a pretty new hotel with big nice clean rooms, good king size bed that is not too hard, I hate hard beds, which do my back no good. Most of the hotels I checked before finding this had really hard mattresses. Downstairs there is a 7-11 store and on the opposite street there are some bars and a restaurant, they also have one computer down in the lobby that is free to use if you stay at the hotel.
The price I negotiated was 890BHT per night without breakfast, which I do not need anyway. Being out late and sleeping until the afternoon I prefer to start the day with lunch instead.
I do not know if they are girl friendly but I think so, this time I stayed together with my TGF, but I saw other fellow mongers bringing girls in and they did not seem to have any problems with the hotel staff that BTW where very friendly to me.
I attach a scan of their business card.
Joe Mccoy
Can anyone recommend any 300-400 baht per night hotel rooms with air-con and hot water shower in Pattaya?
Can anyone recommend any 300-400 baht per night hotel rooms with air-con and hot water shower in Pattaya?
I stayed at Mr Chan's when I was there almost 2 years ago. It was about that price. I had to pay by the week though. It was okay. It had hot water and air conditioner. The help there was really friendly and nice. It is also a art studio. It is between Jomtien and Pattaya. I can PM you if you want anymore info.
P.S.
I wanted to add that in my experience for a few hundred baht a night more you can get a considerably nicer hotel. My experience is limited to two hotels in Pattaya though.
Regards Horatio
The first time I visited Pattaya few years back, I walked from Beach road
towards 2nd road looking around for a place to stay. It was in soi 12 where
I saw a sing "Ice Inn", the entrance was few steps off soi 12, in an alley.
I went in, they had a room for 200 bh. The room was very small, private
bath, cable tv, daily cleaning, no hot water, no need for hot water in Pattaya.
The building has five stores, no lift. There is always someone at the front
desk, forgot to mention there is a phone in the room.
They have, I think, only two rooms at that price. The rest of the rooms
rent for 300, 450, 550, I think, these are air con, with a fridge in.
Also, I think the price went up lataly.
If you want to stay 15 days at a time - Sawasdee has rooms get 15 pay 10 at 600B/night (or 6000 for 15 nights - 400/night) until 1 OCT or was that 1 NOV
Try Soi 8. Failing that, Sawaseee Court behind the Apex Hotel should do it. There are several small palces i nthatp rice range near the Apex. But you get what you pay for. Sawasee have a website.
There are cheap places like Viking in Boyztown. Besides the clientele, you will find it very noisy and bad value for money. If you come form the bus station, just before you hit 2nd road, there is a lane shortcuts into 2nd road. Lotso f very cheap but ugly places there.
I read a couple of posts and saw a couple of pics of a place called --- La Guinginette. I think it is in Pattaya. If anyone has any details of this place -- Please share.
Thank you
Sawasdee COURT is on soi 10 (vaguely behind APEX, but only if the vagueness is 200m or so) - you might mean "Mansion" which is on Honey Inn (Soi 11)
Samu - the cheaper rooms are always on the top chun (floor) - long hike up the staircase - in the heat... with the bags (nah - not the girls...)
You are right. easy to confuse all these Sawasdees. Opebo might also want to try some of the guest houses on Soi Boucauw. There is a good one with Internet cafe run by an Israeli there in his price range. You are also right about the bags and baggage. He sure as fuck is not goiing to get a 5 star for that price. It also depends where he wants to do his fucking and drinking. For that price he almost has to stay the Apex side of 2nd Road. And the hookers won't hike that far. Getting some of them to open their [CodeWord140] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord140) flaps or their mouth for a bj is work enough.
On the plus side, if he wants a pussy piece to drink all night with him, then that or Lek Hotel area is probably the place to be. Too many Celtic bhoys there tohugh and you never know with those cunts. All wired to the fucking moon.
The guest house/ internet cafe in Soi Buakhaw that is run by the Israeli guy is Winnerinn, 210/41 Soi Buakhaw, tel. 038-410315, e-mail: winner-inn@hotmail.com.
I never stayed there but heard that it isn't bad.
Thanks for that El Culion. It is a god place with 24/7 Internet access and cheap phones. It has cheap aircon rooms and is a good deal. Not for me though as it is just a little too far on foot from my stomping ground. There is a Dutch gaffe almost beside it, with shit food, but good deals on hiring boats. The Flying Dutchman I think. The gaffer there should get his gut down and cut down on the coffin nails.
Soi Buakhaw has lots of bargains and the slappers like the market near Winner. Good cheap, trashy clothes on sale. Not a place to be drunk late at night as you would be an easy mark for guys on motorbikes.
Soi Buakhaw has possibilities all right.
Cheers
Hi all,
I am heading to Thailand for the first time as a tourist this coming November. I decided it might be best to head strait to Pattaya. And now for the questions. I saw some decent reviews for the Queen Victoria Inn on a review site. But the reviews are pretty spaced out over the last 5 years. It has great prices at about 700 baht and looks nice. But here's the thing its on Soi 6 and after looking at maps it seems a bit far from Walking Street (But pretty close to the Sabai massage parlors and some beerbars:)). I'm guessing it's not going to be a fun walk at 30+ minutes. How is the transportation there? I'm sure I can get a baht bus to walking street and such, but how do I get back with guest? Do the girls mind taking the baht bus back (or can they), how late do they operate btw. Are there more conventional taxis and of course are they affordable? I'm sure if I was more sappy I would try and pass the walk back off as a romantic stroll down the beech but I would end up sweating way too much and for the wrong reason. I like the looks of the Queen Victoria, but it's location has me worried. I found another place that is closer but their website is down or non-existent Sunview Place. Any help/advice would be much appreciated guys.
Thanks in advance,
Mojoke
.....I'm sure I can get a baht bus to walking street and such, but how do I get back with guest? Do the girls mind taking the baht bus back (or can they), how late do they operate btw. Are there more conventional taxis and of course are they affordable?....Mojoke
The baht buses run late and are cheap - 10 baht per head for farangs. After all the Walking Street bars close, the buses are still running. I don't know if they run all night, but they are running past 1 AM. Usually by that time, I'm ready to get back to the hotel and get busy!:D Most people take their BG's back to their hotel on the baht buses. The girls expect to go to your hotel via the buses, unless they have a motorbike of their own. I always stay in North Pattaya (quieter) - much farther away than Soi 6 and I always use the baht buses - to and from. I wouldn't walk to Soi 6 to save 20 baht. Taxis are less plentiful than baht buses.
nocbj4me
Cool,
Thanks very much. I should have no probs then :).
Mojoke
The baht buses run late and are cheap - 10 baht per head for farangs. After all the Walking Street bars close, the buses are still running. I don't know if they run all night, but they are running past 1 AM. Usually by that time, I'm ready to get back to the hotel and get busy!:D Most people take their BG's back to their hotel on the baht buses. The girls expect to go to your hotel via the buses, unless they have a motorbike of their own. I always stay in North Pattaya (quieter) - much farther away than Soi 6 and I always use the baht buses - to and from. I wouldn't walk to Soi 6 to save 20 baht. Taxis are less plentiful than baht buses.
nocbj4me
There are tons of hotels on 2nd street, beach road, walking street, all over
Pattaya, wherever you want to stay!
Some are decent places, others stink. Don´t worry, there are affordable
hotels in ....land, Pattaya!
The baht buses run late and are cheap - 10 baht per head for farangs.
When I was in Pattaya the first night, the bar girl I was with had me pay 40 baht for the bus, 20 for her and 20 for me I guessed. I thought that was the going rate so I paid 20 baht every ride for about a week or two, several dozens of rides. Somehow I learned that 10 baht for farangs was actually correct and started to pay that. Even at 20 baht a ride it still seemed like a good deal. Oh well, I guess that is one of the prices one pays for ignorance.
Horatio
Rambis Youth
09-01-06, 09:45
It's quite common for guys to take their TGs on the baht bus. I've seen it plenty of times going from Pattaya to Jomtien. Not sure what time they run to but I've caught one back from the far end of Jomtien Beach after 2am.
When I was in Pattaya the first night, the bar girl I was with had me pay 40 baht for the bus, 20 for her and 20 for me I guessed. I thought that was the going rate so I paid 20 baht every ride for about a week or two, several dozens of rides. Somehow I learned that 10 baht for farangs was actually correct and started to pay that. Even at 20 baht a ride it still seemed like a good deal. Oh well, I guess that is one of the prices one pays for ignorance.
Horatio
A few times, the girl I was with, paid 15 baht for us. Most of the time you pay 20 for both of you. Thais pay 5 baht when not riding with a farang. It's a good deal. In Phuket, they charge around 100 baht for the same distance ride.
Phantomtiger2
09-02-06, 19:40
When I was in Pattaya the first night, the bar girl I was with had me pay 40 baht for the bus, 20 for her and 20 for me I guessed. I thought that was the going rate so I paid 20 baht every ride for about a week or two, several dozens of rides. Somehow I learned that 10 baht for farangs was actually correct and started to pay that. Even at 20 baht a ride it still seemed like a good deal. Oh well, I guess that is one of the prices one pays for ignorance.
Horatio
I found this very strange as all locals know that the going rate is 5b for themselves and 10b for all visitors. I guess your gal is either new in town and dont know the rate or she knows the driver.
BTW: if you know how to speak Thai, you pay 5b also.
PT
Member #2041
09-02-06, 19:50
Hard to believe that this much bandwidth is being wasted over paying 5 baht too much for a bus ride.
Phantomtiger2
09-03-06, 00:10
Hard to believe that this much bandwidth is being wasted over paying 5 baht too much for a bus ride.
Actually, its over a whopping 20b as Horatio paid 40b instead of the normal 20b for 2 people. You know that most of us mongers cant sleep nites knowing another fellow monger got cheated paying double the cost (.50 cents)--ha ha
Peace all
PT
Will be heading to Thailand in February, first time. What are my up scale choices for a hotel that is girl friendly? I've got about 3000 Baht / night to budget for hotels. Any help at all would be appreciated, would prefer somewhere closer to the action or easy to get to / from.
So as you discuss food and bandwidth, I'd like to bring it back to hotels. Most of the "don't worry" posts were written over the summer. Many of the hotels are now fully booked (I tried both direct e-mail and through a couple of the internet sites).
After a few visits to both bkk and chiang mai, this forum got me looking at Pattaya (does that make me a patnewbie?). I hope to spend a week or so. Looking for both the nightlight but don't want to stay in the middle of it (would like some quiet). Clean space. A pool (sauna?) would be nice. Within walking distance to the MPs. I don't mind walking 10-15 minutes to get to town. If I could keep it in the 1,000 bht range, that would be good.
Thank you all your forthcoming suggestions, really.
Fersure
Fersure - look, you want "upscale" or just "clean"? For "clean" relatively nice, sort of "cheap" go try one of the Sawasdee hotel chain sawasdee.com I think - maybe 600B /night or a bit more. The only 1 with a pool is Siam (corner of Buakhao and Honey Inn and reports have it that the pool isn't too nice). Eastiny residence is good - look for reports in here (bit more money) 15 min walk to Walking Street, lots of action on Buakhao. Why walk - get on 2nd road and the baht bus will take you all the way to North road for the princely sum of 10B (of course, if you are a masochist like me, I GO to Thailand because I WANT to walk
dare I say RTFF (it's not a stretch to read the hotels portion)
Will be heading to Thailand in February, first time. What are my up scale choices for a hotel that is girl friendly? I've got about 3000 Baht / night to budget for hotels. Any help at all would be appreciated, would prefer somewhere closer to the action or easy to get to / from.
google pattaya hotels and you get a reasonable list. Virtually ALL hotels are GF - some might not be but then where I STAY they all seem to be. You probably want somewhere close to or on 2nd Road. Hard Rock was about 4000 or so
Hard to believe that this much bandwidth is being wasted over paying 5 baht too much for a bus ride.
It hasn't been 5 for 6 months. The fuel price went up and even the locals are paying 10
Unfortunately I am on a rather tight budget for my LOS trip, so I would appreciate it if you guys could give some opinions as to what you think about the Apex Hotel.
Thanks and cheers.
Unfortunately I am on a rather tight budget for my LOS trip, so I would appreciate it if you guys could give some opinions as to what you think about the Apex Hotel.
Thanks and cheers.
Why not try Flipper Lodge and Flipper House, right in middle of everything (but don’t BF girls near the hotel, or you never get rid of them!) book on www.flippergroup.com Baht 1000 to Baht 1300 per night. Very friendly staff (if you remember to tip them). Maybe a better choice than Apex
Phantomtiger2
09-06-06, 21:59
Unfortunately I am on a rather tight budget for my LOS trip, so I would appreciate it if you guys could give some opinions as to what you think about the Apex Hotel.
Thanks and cheers.
Apex is somewhat of a dump as its old/ worn. Only upside is GF and if booking, always ask for the new wing as the rooms are usually better but normally booked full well in advance in high season.
PT
Phantomtiger2
09-06-06, 22:10
sort of "cheap" go try one of the Sawasdee hotel chain sawasdee.com I think - maybe 600B /night or a bit more. The only 1 with a pool is Siam (corner of Buakhao and Honey Inn and reports have it that the pool isn't too nice). )
I've stayed there in the past and the pool is OK if all you want is cool off with a dip with your gal, also have a small bar next to the pool deck, but too small for lap swimming.
prices go up 50-75% starting in high season (Nov 1) and not worth it without any advertise sales as the rooms are old and dim with cracking paint.
PT
Be careful at Flipper (lodge I think), on other forums reports of credit cards being cloned.
Phantomtiger2
09-06-06, 23:58
Will be heading to Thailand in February, first time. What are my up scale choices for a hotel that is girl friendly? I've got about 3000 Baht / night to budget for hotels. Any help at all would be appreciated, would prefer somewhere closer to the action or easy to get to / from.
3000b a nite???--for this price, you could almost have any place in Pattaya.
Suggest you try very up-scale Hard Rock and Montien Hotel. Both are in Central Pattaya and near the beach and right in middle of action. I've only seen these places from outside as they are beyond my meager budget so dont know if Montien is GF--but dont think so from what I've heard.
Hard Rock is GF from what I heard but policy could change so always clarify before booking.
PT
Hi all
Due in Pattaya in a few weeks and wondered if anyone had stayed in Anna Jet's guesthouse ( url:http://www.annajet.co.uk/). Looks kind of fun, but basic. Its certainly cheap which is part of the attraction.
Thanks
Rambis Youth
09-07-06, 13:50
3000b a nite???--for this price, you could almost have any place in Pattaya.
Suggest you try very up-scale Hard Rock and Montien Hotel. Both are in Central Pattaya and near the beach and right in middle of action. I've only seen these places from outside as they are beyond my meager budget so dont know if Montien is GF--but dont think so from what I've heard.
Hard Rock is GF from what I heard but policy could change so always clarify before booking.
PTI'm pretty sure I've read here that Hard Rock charges a joiner fee.
http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showthread.php?p=383108&highlight=hard+rock#post383108
Phantomtiger2
09-07-06, 18:47
I'm pretty sure I've read here that Hard Rock charges a joiner fee.
http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showthread.php?p=383108&highlight=hard+rock#post383108
Could be true now as my info is not new. I had beer with a guy once staying at the Hard Rock back when it 1st opened and he brought gals back everynite without a problem, but then hotel policies change all the time which is why I suggested to the poster to always ask before final booking. Some places often reverse their policy as they realize when business is down--happened to me with a hotel in CM.
cheers
PT
Rambis Youth
09-09-06, 08:47
Could be true now as my info is not new. I had beer with a guy once staying at the Hard Rock back when it 1st opened and he brought gals back everynite without a problem, but then hotel policies change all the time which is why I suggested to the poster to always ask before final booking. Some places often reverse their policy as they realize when business is down--happened to me with a hotel in CM.
Cheers
PTThat post was over a year ago but it could have changed any number of times since then. I guess there's a question over it anyway.
Dear Friends,
I have never been in Thailand, but I will do it next year.
On ground of some work I will stay some days in BKK, perhaps in Giotto’s Lounge, bit I will surely enjoy a week or so in Pattaya.
I want to take out some fantasies (at least three in bed) and so on… :)
Price is not a real problem (with the prices of Thailand), so I would like to have a suite with a big Jacuzzi and a dancing stand (for private naked dance).
Do you have some other suggestion.
Is there somebody with own photos of this hotel like I did for the infamous (in my opinion wrongly) Izmailovo Delta in Moscow?
Look here:
http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=471670&postcount=924
I think these kind of pics are useful… less fun than pussy but…
Thanks for help
IT
European Man
09-09-06, 13:09
This hotel is on Soi Bowkawo, near Soi Diana Inn. Prices start from 500 bath for the little room in the low season. The staff is very friendly and the boss is an english man. Every room have inside safe box, bathroom, television, fridge and air conditionated.
Could be true now as my info is not new. I had beer with a guy once staying at the Hard Rock back when it 1st opened and he brought gals back everynite without a problem, but then hotel policies change all the time which is why I suggested to the poster to always ask before final booking. Some places often reverse their policy as they realize when business is down--happened to me with a hotel in CM.
Cheers
PTI stayed in the HR whwn it just opened and there was no fee, recommended it to a friend of mine a couple of months ago, he had to pay 900B girl fee each night
just stayed 5 nights at areca lodge. contrary to an earlier report, i can confirm its girl-friendliness. i did not try to bring in more than one guest, but the beach road girls told me it'd be no problem. (don't know how much to believe that.)
it's a bit of a walk to the main action, but not a real problem with the baht buses. and plenty of beer bars right across the street, down the street, around the corner (as is [CodeWord901] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord901)'s). basically, pattaya is an ocean of beer bars and available ladies.
i made the tactical mistake of picking up some girls from these local bars. then, for the next few days they'd watch me come and go and try to wave me down. sorry, i'm not in pattaya to be loyal to one lady.
back to the hotel, i found it sort of middling in quality, but entirely adequate for its purpose and quite a good deal. nice pool. breakfast was included but somehow i never had a chance to try it. let's see, one more bj or scrambled eggs? tough choice.
- rx
Sorry Dinghy
One more question.
In your opinion what's the best place in Pattaya to get small groups of girls, making all kind of sex (lesbian, anal, etc.) for my needs?
All say every where, but it might be some better place.
I see you have a lot of reports thee...
Please let me know (my idea is never get in bed less than three, anda coule of nights in five!) ;)
IT
Well... I can't say much about the finding of company in a group (don't have the "gahmlahng" - that's "power" in Thai so I never look) - best bet for that is in Bangkok (there have to be some in Pattaya but I can't help you out there.)
One thing - IF you do a 3-some or "more-some" make sure you keep your wits about you. There have been some reports of drugging of tourists lately (look for the reports out there in the forum).
Do you think that the best way to get a good ghotel in Pattaya is just get there in the morning search one, stay a night, and see and eventually change?
I think that in the 50-80 € class you can get very good rooms...
And security (I mean hotel staff keeping the ids of Girls for your safety)?
Any suggestion welcome.
IT
For 80 euro you can almost stay at the MARRIOTT (right in the middle of it all) but you might be better off at Sandy Spring (other reports on SS a few days back - and they have a website) costs a lot less than Marriott and not much farther form the gogo bars on Walking Street (and WiFi there, also)
For 80 euro you can almost stay at the MARRIOTT (right in the middle of it all) but you might be better off at Sandy Spring (other reports on SS a few days back - and they have a website) costs a lot less than Marriott and not much farther form the gogo bars on Walking Street (and WiFi there, also)
Have you been there?
And the security stuff with the IDs... On gound I would like some parties... I do not want to be found drugged with no belongins...
What's your opinion.
I already got Giotto's and I'm sure that for BKK I'll stay at him.
Thanks
IT
I had very good experiance last year with the "residence garden" - top hotel, pool, quiet, 5 minutes walk to walking street - or 2 min taxi.
Living room with kitchen + sep. Bedroom + bathroom, nicely furnished - and it comes with a safebox - unusual for this pricekategorie - onli 1. 399, - bath per nicht = ca. 27? .
And, the hotel is girlfriendly, no questions, nothing. Have already my reservation for October there.
Look for pattaya pages, there you find the offer.
Have fun!
I had very good experiance last year with the "residence garden" - top hotel, pool, quiet, 5 minutes walk to walking street - or 2 min taxi.
Living room with kitchen + sep. Bedroom + bathroom, nicely furnished - and it comes with a safebox - unusual for this pricekategorie - onli 1. 399, - bath per nicht = ca. 27? .
And, the hotel is girlfriendly, no questions, nothing. Have already my reservation for October there.
Look for pattaya pages, there you find the offer.
Have fun!
I'm sorry woxi, I think I was really not clear in my message... I WANT a hotel photocopyng or keeping the IDs of the girls, because I want to have some parties... (I mean me with at least two but four might be possible) so I do not want risks for cameras etc...
That is on ground the price you get a good girl in Russia you get three in BKK or Thailand, why don accept this bargain? :) I even had several times two in Russia! :)
So I need a "safe" hotel... As told already agreed with Giotto for BKK.
If somebody has experience in Pattaya.
Of course every thing will be well reported! ;)
Bye
IT
The Traveler
09-13-06, 19:53
So I need a "safe" hotel... As told already agreed with Giotto for BKK.
It Travel,
all you need is an electronic in-room safe with keycode.
Those "drugged" stories you refer to are the exception but by far not the norm. I am mongering for over 20 in LOS now and never ever a single baht was stolen. The girls are usually very honest and do not steal.
But if you should be still concerned you may simply tell the staff at reception that you want have copies taken from the girls' ID. Lock all your valuables in a keycode in-room safe and you will be fine. You may also lock their IDs in there if you want.
It Travel,
all you need is an electronic in-room safe with keycode.
Those "drugged" stories you refer to are the exception but by far not the norm. I am mongering for over 20 in LOS now and never ever a single baht was stolen. The girls are usually very honest and do not steal.
But if you should be still concerned you may simply tell the staff at reception that you want have copies taken from the girls' ID. Lock all your valuables in a keycode in-room safe and you will be fine. You may also lock their IDs in there if you want.
The problem is that my Valuables I take with me in travel are not siutable for a safe... PC, Cameras, lenses etc...
Plus the ugly thing of beeing drugged.
I'll prefer the check point solution, but... if nothing else is avaliable... (Giotto willl help)...
So OK .
I'll try different solutions like this.
IT
The Traveler
09-14-06, 18:51
The problem is that my Valuables I take with me in travel are not siutable for a safe... PC, Cameras, lenses etc...
It Travel,
why not stay at the Royal President in Soi 15.
Rooms are great, just renovated and refurbished about a year and a half ago, very clean, nice stuff, girl-friendly and most important have a BIG safe.
http://www.royalpresident.com/
The Traveler
09-14-06, 20:46
I think it's interesting, but exactly what you mean with a big safe... I mean a laptop a copel of cameras, lenses etc...
It Travel,
With big I mean approx. 50cm wide x 50 cm deep x 70cm high.
But forget about it, the Royal President is in BKK.
I somehow did mix up the threads.
I recommend the LK Metropole, nice clean, girl-friendly with electronic in-room safe.
http://www.lkpattayahotel.com/
Hello again to those wise soles who have gone before. I took your advice and RTFF as far back as I could.
So now I am in need of some current advice. My lodging budget is up to 3000 baht per night. I am looking for something clean, close enough to the action, and best suited for a newbie beginer (a place that might even look out for dude if the princess he brought home for the night turned into the starring role from an episode of COPS on fox tv), some place a middle aged, short,fat, hairy, fellow fits in (not full of 20 something sex - starved Navy guys on well deserved shore leave). I've narrowed the internet intel down to
1) Sandy Springs Hotel
2) Residence Garden (no joiner fee confirmed by Email)
3) LK Metropole (Email stated 500 baht joiner fee)
Where does the wisdom of the forum believe I would be best suited?
The Traveler
09-18-06, 20:08
I would opt for the LK Metropole as already said below.
I wonder who emailed you (the hotel ?) and said a 500 baht joiner fee will be charged?
I have staid there and sometimes brought back two, once even three girls, no complains and of course no joiner fee. Maybe they have changed their policy.
Jack
I've stayed next to the Sandy Springs on soi 13, great location
I've stayed at the Residence Garden, really good, just a bit off the beaten path
Don't know squat at the Metropol.
My choice would be SS on soi 13, so much so close
Shamas O'D
Hi,
I'm in the process of booking a hotel for my first trip to Pattaya in Jan. After some research I'm taking The Traveller's advice and booked the LK Metropole. Before I did, I emailed the hotel for rates in Jan 07:
Standard- 2,500/night including 2 breakfast
Studio- 2,800/night including 2 breakfast
Superior- 3,000/night including breakfast
As the quote includes 2 breakfast I asked "rate includes 2 breakfast. Does this mean if I bring a guest to the hotel overnight there is no additional to pay?"
to which they replied "Yes you don't need to pay for that but if you exceed 2 persons in your room it means you need to pay an extra for the joiners fee 500 baht per person,per night."
So looks like 3-somes cost extra!
D
Have a few hotels in mind for my trip from Dec 17-Dec 31
I would prefer to book only the first couple of nights and then check out the places in person for the rest of the stay. My question is: In this busy time of year will I be taking too big of a risk and potentially get stuck paying big bucks or end up in a dump?
Lodging is important to me. I don't need a fancy place just some clean and friendly. I don't have a huge budget but I dont mind paying a little extra to ensure a clean and covenient for place for hobbying.
Thanks
Phantomtiger2
09-29-06, 22:40
Have a few hotels in mind for my trip from Dec 17-Dec 31
I would prefer to book only the first couple of nights and then check out the places in person for the rest of the stay. My question is: In this busy time of year will I be taking too big of a risk and potentially get stuck paying big bucks or end up in a dump?
Lodging is important to me. I don't need a fancy place just some clean and friendly. I don't have a huge budget but I dont mind paying a little extra to ensure a clean and covenient for place for hobbying.
Thanks
Yes, by Thailand hotel schedules, this will be one of the busiest time of year for them. Arriving on Dec. 17 is not as bad as Christmas onwards. So, if you do plan to go at that time, best to at least book 1-2 nites at any hotel that fits your budget. Upon arrival, if the place is nice enough, could further ask to book additional days or simply look around for other places. Your action is mainly at nite anyway so plenty of time during the day to wander around looking at hotels.
PT
Hey Guys,
I am planning to be in Pattaya around 20th Oct - 23rd Oct , I wanted to know is New Siam Guest house a girl friendly place, as I have my booking there. Any info would help.
Thanks,
Will
Fellow Mongers,
As usual reading the forum was very useful I decided to go to pattaya for the new year after contacting Areca Lodge to re-check their GF Policey and their rates (after reading many + reports) they said they have only a deluxe room at the rate of 1990. THB with twin bed well I respond that I need big king size bed and I was informed that they will not make the reservation till a king size bed room is avaiable now I know its the peak season I had to book the airlines ticket first which I did and found nice place on the eimrates now I refer back to the hotel and fill the reservation form to just book any room and vola they said sorry no room avaiable god its only 1 day.
Now guys what are your recommendation I really like the ARECA LODGE nice clean hotel near to the action and at the rate of 50US.
So I re-check the forum and came across the new Estiny hotel which is in Soi 10 I think itopened last year what do you say about said hotel do you think its location and facilities can be compared to ARECA, I just address the hotel and waiting for their reply.
In case there is no vacancy what are your recommendation my budget is 50us$. The most important thing that I need a hotel safe, clean and near the action.
Your comments are highly appreciated.
Thanks guys for the great work.
Hi all,
I have the choice of Pattaya as following , need your advice for which one is good up to now.
... Century Pattaya ....
Thanks a lot.I did a search. Nothing since 2005. Any new comments to add - GF? Safety deposit box, rooms?
After reading the forum I have decided to contact Areca Lodge to check if they have avaiable room unfortunatly after they said they have vacany they addressed and aopoligized may because I am checking in on the New Year Eve.
Thats annoying cause I really like the hotel nice price, clean and GF.
Any other recommendation the clock is ticking I already addressed Sabi Lodge and they are fully booked as well. I have also wrote e-mail to Estiny Ressidance I heard its nice, clean, brand new but I am not sure if its location is good.
Please guys inform me of other option my budget is 50US.
Thanks for your help
Eastiny Residence on Soi 10 is a quality hotel and much better than Areca Lodge. You can actually stay in their deluxe rooms on the 7th floor and still stay under your budget. I did a report about this hotel a couple of months ago, you can't go wrong there.
After reading the forum I have decided to contact Areca Lodge to check if they have avaiable room unfortunatly after they said they have vacany they addressed and aopoligized may because I am checking in on the New Year Eve.
Thats annoying cause I really like the hotel nice price, clean and GF.
Any other recommendation the clock is ticking I already addressed Sabi Lodge and they are fully booked as well. I have also wrote e-mail to Estiny Ressidance I heard its nice, clean, brand new but I am not sure if its location is good.
Please guys inform me of other option my budget is 50US.
Thanks for your help
They are both run by the same LK Group but it seems LK Mansion is much cheaper than LK Metropole. What are some of the differences between two hotels?
Guys,
Its becoming critical. Aerca, ER, Sandy Springs, Sabi Lodge all fully booked. It seems I am a bit late. What can I do? My travel agent informed me that it is impossible to get a room on 31/12/2006 :( Please help me guys to find a nice and clean room, any room. I am so desparte I have already addressed more than 15 hotels and no response. :(
Guys,
Its becoming critical. Aerca, ER, Sandy Springs, Sabi Lodge all fully booked. It seems I am a bit late. What can I do? My travel agent informed me that it is impossible to get a room on 31/12/2006 :( Please help me guys to find a nice and clean room, any room. I am so desparte I have already addressed more than 15 hotels and no response. :(
Have you tried the flipper group?
http://www.flippergroup.com
Finally guys its like u know a miracle Sabai lodge informed that there is 1 room Deluxe at the Thuien Pool at the rate of 1600. including Breakfast. i already confirmed the booking rightaway its a nice hotel ,clean, safe and GF i think the rate i got is competative as well since its the peak.
Moreover, they offered a taxi from the airport for 1400THB. which i think is good as well since it will be the new year eve.
Thank guys for your help and appreciate your assistance.
Guys if you intend to go to Pattaya you better book from now this is my second time to LOS i have been last yearin september to bangkok and phuket and was suppose to go to Pattaya but i skip it this year i decided to go to Pattaya right away for 5 nights after stopping over for 2 nights in Dubai ;) would like to check the secen there at well may be a nice CIS WILL DO anyway wish u all fellow mongers luck and play safe
Phantomtiger2
10-13-06, 19:10
Guys,
Its becoming critical. Aerca, ER, Sandy Springs, Sabi Lodge all fully booked. It seems I am a bit late. What can I do? My travel agent informed me that it is impossible to get a room on 31/12/2006 :( Please help me guys to find a nice and clean room, any room. I am so desparte I have already addressed more than 15 hotels and no response. :(
Try www.res24.com and click on Pattaya.
Will list many hotels of all prices in Pattaya and not all hotels will ever be 100% full. If the ones nearest your desire location is full, may have to use baht bus but its cheap enough to get around.
PT
Paulothai,
"and if you can not get a room in Pattaya......then try Jomtien as alternative."
Better advice would be: "Get a baby sitter":(
Not get a room in Pattaya - fukken unbelievable!
Pattaya is awash with rooms so getting one should not be a problem. That, I presume, is what Freeler meant.
Long lists of Pattaya rooms have been posted in the past. Check the phone #s. Go into a book shop, and note some phone #s in the guide books. If you travel light, just get to Apex Hotel and start looking at the many cheap rooms on the back of Second Road. Your travel agent is obviously dealing with more high end places than the Pattaya average.
I should be there then but I have yet to confirm my bookings. I will not do so for a few more weeks and I am not seating it at all. Nor should you.
Make sure you get a room for the first night. You can easily find another better one first thing next morning.
Phantomtiger2
10-16-06, 18:54
Pattaya is awash with rooms so getting one should not be a problem. That, I presume, is what Freeler meant.
just get to Apex Hotel and start looking at the many cheap rooms on the back of Second Road. .
Kimo,
Only thing is the date you want is at peak period and from experience, the Apex hotel is Always 100% booked at that time because of cheap price there. Suggest you go online and book something for 1-2 nites and walk around (including the Apex and check if there are no- shows, then room could be yours).
PT
Hey guys,
I have been trying to dig out this information about Mercure hotel (accor chain of hotels) in soi 15. But I am not able to find any. Would appreciate your inputs on the same. I and my friend are travelling to Pattaya and each of us have a double room booked. So I hope getting back girls to hotel should not be a problem. If anybody has any experiences the other way around. Please let me know your feedback.
I am leaving for Patts tomorrow and even now its not that easy to find a nice room.
Flipper is fully booked, except some Twin rooms, which you dont want.
I will start at Eastiny for a few nights at the 7th floor and then shift to Bangsaen, close and quiet.
My only advice for Kimo: Come earlier, or later, but do not arrive on 31 Dec. I really cant understand you thought it would be easy to get a room on New Years Eve. Try outside Patts, as other members adviced, whereever you stay, its always close! Never far from the action.
Enjoy!
Does anybody know where I can find a list of hotels that have on site fishbowls or low key bars with girls. Sometimes its just good to be able to get some without the effort of going out.
Phantomtiger2
10-16-06, 21:47
Does anybody know where I can find a list of hotels that have on site fishbowls or low key bars with girls. Sometimes its just good to be able to get some without the effort of going out.
Pattaya dont really have FB hotels, as MPs are very limited in numbers there. For low key bars with girls, just walk out of your hotel entrance and chances are there will be several waiting for you- like you said, without much effort.
PT
The Diamond Beach Hotel near walking street offers body massage with fish bowl on the lobby floor. Grand Sole also used to have a fish bowl but that was many years ago. I have not heard much about that hotel and I doubt they still have a fish bowl.
Hey guys,
I have been trying to dig out this information about Mercure hotel (accor chain of hotels) in soi 15. But I am not able to find any. Would appreciate your inputs on the same. I and my friend are travelling to Pattaya and each of us have a double room booked. So I hope getting back girls to hotel should not be a problem. If anybody has any experiences the other way around. Please let me know your feedback.Stayed there about one week last Mars. It's gf but sometimes they checked id. Try to avoid their restuarant, you will find cheeper and better outside the hotelarea.
The Diamond Beach Hotel near walking street offers body massage with fish bowl on the lobby floor. Grand Sole also used to have a fish bowl but that was many years ago. I have not heard much about that hotel and I doubt they still have a fish bowl.
Re: Grand Sole. There is still a massage place on the grounds I believe, just to the left as you are entering but I have not used it myself. A friend seemed to enjoy his time there though............
A better and cheaper approach in my opinion though is to take phone numbers when you are out and about at night. That girl you talked to last night and wanted to go with you will come a running in many cases when you put in a call to her. Assuming it's not high season anyway.
~WISteve
Dear all,
will be in pattaya on the 9th of nov., what is your opinion of the baiyoke pattaya hotel is it girlfriendly , and how is the hotel , semms really good for the price .
please advise.
BT
Freeman 418
10-27-06, 15:03
I just got back from Patts. My mate wanted to stay in Sandy Springs in Soi 13, but it was booked out. However, there were at least another 5 hotels closeby, and others in Soi 12, 13/1, etc. etc. So I don't think finding a room in Pattaya in Oct/Nov. is that much of a problem.
Most were under 1500 per night. Depends on what you're after.
Hi Guys :
I have a budget of $ 50-75 a night and looking for a decent girl friendly hotel in Pattaya, must be close to action.FYI this is going to be my first time in Pattaya. Kindly recommend me a few hotels to choose from.
I have RTFF upto last 15 pages but could not decide on any.
I will appreciate your input very much.
I am into white ladies, can you also please recommend some pick up places of other nationalaties than Thai.
Thanks for your help.
Player2
Going back to LOS in either April, Or May. Im staying for a month, I plan on spending a week in BKK to meet some friends from past trips, and from there plan on hitting Patt for 2 solid weeks of what we all go to patt for. Ive been twice but both times I brought "sand" to the beach from Bkk. (non working girl) She handled all the particulars, hotels, taxis and such. Flying solo, Im thinking of staying at the Dynasty Inn. But reading just the first page here I noticed alot of other hotels that seem more fun. Since im on a budget I would like the most bang for my buck, So if theres anywhere else I should consider booking please let me know.
Go in may and the prices are lower - sawasdee does a promo 15 days for 10 (ok not the greatest but OK in my book for solid value)
google sawasdee to find them - it's sawasdeehotels.com or something - sawasdee.com is a travel agency
The Traveler
11-05-06, 10:37
They are both run by the same LK Group but it seems LK Mansion is much cheaper than LK Metropole. What are some of the differences between two hotels?
Slate,
LK Mansion is a dump IMO and LK Metropole is a very nice hotel.
The Traveler
11-05-06, 10:47
Guys,
Its becoming critical. Aerca, ER, Sandy Springs, Sabi Lodge all fully booked. It seems I am a bit late. What can I do? My travel agent informed me that it is impossible to get a room on 31/12/2006 :( Please help me guys to find a nice and clean room, any room. I am so desparte I have already addressed more than 15 hotels and no response. :(
Kimo, Lucien,
the Sabai Inn is quite nice and cheap, just 800 baht and absolutely girl-friendly. No extra charge, even if you bring back more than just one girl :)
Rooms are clean with electronic in-room safe. Staff is very nice too. They have have no pool but you can use the pool of their sister hotel Sabai Lodge just across the street. Prime location, soi 2 opposite Big C. try to get a room with window facing the sea in case you mind the noise from the soi 2 bars.
If interested, I posted some pics a while ago. In case you can not find them I will repost.
Lucien,Kimo,
Try these,
The Travellers Rest, Soi Diana +(66) (0)38 422 525 , e-mail thetravellersrest@hotmail.com; 500.- per night
The Thai Archer, (66)(0) 38 720 948 e-mail thethaiarcher@hotmail.com
800.- per night
Keerati Home Stay (66) (0) 3841 6234 e-mail keerati_home@hotmail.com - this place is not cheap, minimum 1500.- per night - goes up to 2200.- depending on size of room - I checked the rooms here and its really nice.
Jasmine Mansion Soi Baukow ( near Soi Diana) (66) (0) 9 8343275 kpm217@yahoo.com www.jasminemansion.com
Metro Apartments (66) (0) 38 425 874 e-mail info@metro-apartments-pattaya.com
D+P Apartments Soi Diana (66) (0) 38 720860
Outside of Pattaya - A baht bus ride away from the fun.
The Roof Garden Inn www.roofgardeninn.com 900.- per night
Mr. Chan ( next to Roof Garden) mrchanpattaya@hotmail.com starting at 400.- per night
Most places are notorius for not answering e-mails or faxes unless they have a farang owner or manager so better to call.
Good Luck !
Richard Kopf
11-07-06, 08:16
Hi,
I have stayed in most of the better hotels in Pattaya but I'm looking for an apartment, now. I have searched everywhere for a 1-2 week luxury apartment rental, like Northshore, or similar.
Does anyone have any ideas where I can look?
I'm happy to pay 25000-30000bt a week, mayb more for the right place.
Thanks in advance for any help.
You might try Jomtien - there are some good condo places for about 20,000 per MONTH (just a little out of the way because of being in Jomtien) Just take the place for a whole month and "leave"
Across the road from Roof Garden Inn is a spanking new place called Nirvana
and there is another in Jomtien - I have no idea if the places are connected.
http://www.sawadee.com/hotel/pattaya/nirvanasuites/
Bubbagoes100
11-08-06, 10:22
I don't spend too much time in Pattaya and live upcountry, but I have a friend coming to visit that wants to go early December.
I booked room at the Dynasty Inn, but I cant get a firm fix on how close it is to fun, or what it is like.
Maybe someone has some suggestions, reasonably close to the beach and walking street, and no problem with ladies, maybe multiples.
Any ideas please, all will be appreciated.
Bubba
Thanks guys for your help and apprecuate your assistance I have already reserved a room at Sabai lodge at the rate of 1600 inclu ABF a deluxe room at the Reuihn Pool and they will even send me a cab at the ariport for 1400 which I think is reasonable too as I will check in hopefuly 12/31/06
I don't spend too much time in Pattaya and live upcountry, but I have a friend coming to visit that wants to go early December.
I booked room at the Dynasty Inn, but I cant get a firm fix on how close it is to fun, or what it is like.
Maybe someone has some suggestions, reasonably close to the beach and walking street, and no problem with ladies, maybe multiples.
Any ideas please, all will be appreciated.
BubbaWell Dynasty is only up the soi from the hotels I and my friends stayed at when I was there, cant remember the name A and something or other. We wanted to stay in Dynasty but was booked when we showed up on the spur of the moment. Its on soi 13 i think? Its about a mile or less from walking street, the soi is right off the beach. Its the hotel Im thinking of booking when I return in May. As far as I know its very GF. But there are many more hotels that other members have recomended to me when I asked. Theres a list somewhere below this and your post.
Eastiny Residence (Soi 10) has raised their rates because of the high season. All rooms superior/deluxe and regular are now 1290B per night, even though the email they sent me to confirm my reservation read 1090B per night for the deluxe room. There is a list posted at the front desk that shows the rates going up even more at the end of February 2007 to 1490B for the regular and 1690B per night for the deluxe/superior which comes back into effect, puzzling as that may be. The receptionists said they are working with management to get them to keep the rates down. This is one of my favorite Hotels in Pattaya but these rooms are not worth 1490B much less 1690B but we will see if the demand is there for these prices to remain permanent next year. Just about every time I have been there, the 7th floor which is where the deluxe rooms are have been almost empty so we shall see.
Pattay hotels. Had an Aussie mate book me in to the Pattaya hotel October.(a little way out of town next to carrourfor, great room and rates (don't stay on street side), 10usd/ K bed, air, 45 station TV, fridge, clean, recommended. A man could stay a long time. Bike to nite life 40 Bah on way.
Recommended
I don't spend too much time in Pattaya and live upcountry, but I have a friend coming to visit that wants to go early December.
I booked room at the Dynasty Inn, but I cant get a firm fix on how close it is to fun, or what it is like.
Maybe someone has some suggestions, reasonably close to the beach and walking street, and no problem with ladies, maybe multiples.
Any ideas please, all will be appreciated.
BubbaI've stayed at the Dynasty Inn before and it has fairly new and good size rooms. You are only a few steps away from Second street and there is a beer bar right there on the corner. A right at Second St and you are a quick walking distance from many beer bars and clubs. Or cross Second St and up a little bit and you come to a bunch of newer beer bars. A 10 baht bus ride and you can get to the action in the rest of Pattaya very quickly either up Second St or go to Beach St and catch the baht bus down to Walking St. All in all you're not to far from any amount of action you can handle from the Soi 13 area where the Dynasty Inn is located.
Had stayed here twice before, enjoy pool view, tile floors (hate carpet smell) and of course GF policy. Check in was rude - handled by mgr - some short dark skin lady, curly hair w/attitude. Did not have my confirmation, good thing had my copy (probably because not booked directly). Anytime had to come to front desk-this bit*h was not welcoming. was otherwise ok, room cleaned, towels changed daily.
I have been in Eastiny Residence for a week. Room rate was 1290 TBT, breakfast included. It is located in Soi 10 which is a silent road close to the action. A short 10 TBT hop to walking street. Pool on second floor is nice, especially because it isn't recommended to go into the water at the nearby beach. Absolutely girl friendly. Free internet access in the lobby. I would chosse it again.
Member #3200
12-06-06, 09:52
i just got back from the LOS 7 during my stay i stayed at the queen vic on soi 6(smack dab in the middle of beer bar street),a very basic,suprisingly quiet in the rooms small hotel.
It isnt a hilton,but for 500-800BT its does the job especially 4 the monger on a budget,GF & great location.
I also stayed at the nicer(1000BT) Roof Garden Inn,awesome shower,alittle out of the way from south pattaya & Jomtien Beaches & walking street,but a 5-10 minute quick bus & u r good 2 go
Holden Caulfield
12-10-06, 09:51
I think my post was dropped somehow. Anyway, I am off to LOS and wondering what the wiz's think of the Residence Garden in Pattaya. Big reviews from other friends, but not sure of their knowledge. I am a Central America/Caribb guy and a little out of my element. Normally I like that, but being the very high season I thought I should get a little input.
I think my post was dropped somehow. Anyway, I am off to LOS and wondering what the wiz's think of the Residence Garden in Pattaya. Big reviews from other friends, but not sure of their knowledge. I am a Central America/Caribb guy and a little out of my element. Normally I like that, but being the very high season I thought I should get a little input.
Residence Garden is a very nice place and if you get a discount it's priced right. Only problem is it's not on the normal Bhat bus route late at night.
I stayed on soi 13 at the Dynesty inn a few weeks ago and feel soi 13 is a great place to stay. The Inn House Hotel seems to be the best deal going.
Soi 13 seems to be hotel central with many mid range hotels. They also have a few nice places to eat, the Haven has great breakfasts, Das Berliner Bistro has great German food and the Sportsmans Pub servers up great food all day long.
Soi 13 is a 5 minute walk to walking street, is quiet and clean. Try it, you'll like it.
Shamas O'Dognasty
Ditto what Shamas said. RG is a little out of the way but the rooms are all suites. You get a separate living room, a TV in the living room, another TV in the bedroom. They have an inroom safe, a great large walk in shower, and the hotel is well managed.
You will need to use a baht bus whenever you leave the hotel. During the day that is no problem. At night you sometimes need to negotiate with a baht bus to go to the hotel. Unfortunately most taxi and baht drivers don't know where the RG is located. Get a hotel business card when checking in for the taxis/baht buses. Don't let me discourage you RG is an excellent choice and is currently my second favorite Pattaya Hotel. My first choice now is White House Condotel www.whitehousecondotel.com which is located next to Dynasty on Soi 13. They have three types of rooms, all nice. Their suites are awesome. This place is owned/managed by a Brit who takes care of his property. I love the Soi 13 location--quiet but very convenient.
?? and quiet is a problem - WHY?? Try a street facing room in Sawasdee Mansion (soi 11 off 2nd road) - the damned NOISE from the bars across the street goes on until at least 3am (depending on who is playing) - then in OCT there was this (farang whatever) howling like a wolf until 5 or 6 (must have gone to sleep then I guess) It's FUN to sleep with earplugs.
It was cheap - though
White Stang Boy
12-14-06, 05:21
Hi fellas,
I'm making my cherry trip to Pattaya at the end of jan for 2 weeks and I want to stay right in the heart of the action on feilds street.
Are there good hotels on it?
Any advice would be great.
Thanks a Million.
White Stang Boy
12-14-06, 07:00
Hi fellas,
I'm making my cherry trip to Pattaya at the end of jan for 2 weeks and I want to stay right in the heart of the action on Fields street.
Are there good hotels on it?
Any advice would be great.
Thanks a Million.Lets try that again, I meant Walking Street.
Thanks Again.
Terry Terrier
12-14-06, 13:29
Hi fellas,
I'm making my cherry trip to Pattaya at the end of jan for 2 weeks and I want to stay right in the heart of the action on feilds street.
Are there good hotels on it?
Any advice would be great.
Thanks a Million.
Not sure who's confused here! There's a Fields Avenue in Angeles City, Phils I believe. But I suspect you need to do a search of this thread for hotels near Walking Street.
Dysfunctional
12-21-06, 07:50
I'm making my first trip to Pattaya in two weeks and would like to stay in a girl friendly hotel with DSL internet in the room. Any suggestions?
I'm making my first trip to Pattaya in two weeks and would like to stay in a girl friendly hotel with DSL internet in the room. Any suggestions?
roof garden inn - but if you buy a wireless card it's better and cheaper elsewhere (RG charges 200B/day)
Marc Anthony
12-25-06, 16:51
The LK Mansion shows much lower prices than the other LK listings and the website shows very nice looking rooms but some comments have been negative.
The location seems pretty central too. Any comments on what the downside / problems of this place are - especially for month long stays?
RGI does not have a charge for in room DSL any longer BUT they do have a joiner fee for the 3rd girl in your room.
I listed places in an earlier post of places.They all offered me decent discounts for a month long stay.
Mr. Chan (next door to RGI) for example will charge plus minus $250/300 for the period. They usually ask for payment on a weekly basis when discounting.
http://www.roofgardeninn.com/
Cheers.
Punter 127
12-26-06, 03:13
Does the roof garden inn have a pool?
Member #3200
12-26-06, 06:46
RGI doesnt have a pool,nice little hotel,internet near the lobby was 2bhat a minute & i had2 or 3 guests during my 2 night stay there 5 weeks ago & no extra charges on my bill
Fast Eddie 48
12-26-06, 07:14
The LK Mansion shows much lower prices than the other LK listings and the website shows very nice looking rooms but some comments have been negative.
The location seems pretty central too. Any comments on what the downside / problems of this place are - especially for month long stays?
to marc
LK manison is just a small motel across from the large LK hotel ,the 600 bht is
never avalible only a few but is always book in advance , I was there 2 month ago they try to sell me a deluxe room for 1200 bht a night .
fast eddie 48
Lemon Tree
12-26-06, 09:25
Gentlemen,
the website of the LK Mansion is fantastic. But reality is different.
I visited the LK Mansion in early December this year. It is located on a small road (Soi) parallel to the Soi Buakaow and discharges into the Pattaya Central Road (see the photos from Goggle-Earth).
On their website they show no photo from the front view of LK Mansion (have a look at LK Metropole, there you see a fantastic front view – and that is real).
Simple to explain. The front view is nothing that you should show on a website. Totally unspectacular. The ground floor is an open parking lodge for cars and bikes. A lift brings you to the other floors and the rooms.
The furniture in the rooms is not the highest and newest standard. The size of the rooms is exactly what they describe.
The pool area on the roof – forget what you see on the website. That has nothing to do with the reality. Jump in and take care, that you don’t get headache, when you touch the other side. Small small. Good to cool down or make a little pool party at night, if you have no more ideas what to do with your beauty in your room.
And, by the way, in the moment you would live beside a construction site, cause opposite of LK Mansion they renovate a big building. It is noisy and dusty in the moment.
In the near surrounding are several little restaurants – especially they offer Thai food. Good taste, if you like that. If not, you have to take a Bahtbus to the centre, where all the superb fast food restaurants wait to satisfy your hunger.
Enjoy your life, you only have this one.
Lemon Tree
My understanding is, that it´s generally easy to get a hotel room in Pat and no need to book in advance.
My question: Is this also true in Feb? Is this still high season?
At an other site it was mentioned, that using a travel agency while there, you will get a better discount at the room rate than just walking in the hotel.
What is the experience of the Pataya experts?
Thanx and regards
Smily
There are many hotels in P'town BUT do you want to go from hotel to hotel till you find one that has a room ?
There are so many web sites that list so many hotels and it's so easy to get an unsecured room, make a reservation, if only for one night.
Lastly - have you figured out how you're going to get to P'town
There is a site called scandia or scandavie that lists about half dozen hotel, most are on soi 13. If you find it, check out the Inn House Hotel, IMHO a very cost effective place to stay.
Got to go, it's getting late and I'm hungry
Shamas O'Dognasty
Fast Eddie 48
01-03-07, 06:19
My understanding is, that it´s generally easy to get a hotel room in Pat and no need to book in advance.
My question: Is this also true in Feb? Is this still high season?
At an other site it was mentioned, that using a travel agency while there, you will get a better discount at the room rate than just walking in the hotel.
What is the experience of the Pataya experts?
Thanx and regards
Smily
to smily59
Feb is after the holiday you should able to find a room in Pattaya without any problem soi 8 area is a good place to start many 2-3 star hotel around 700 bht and up and is central locations near the actions , I been to Pattaya many times never have problems getting room .
fast eddie 48
My understanding is, that it´s generally easy to get a hotel room in Pat and no need to book in advance.
My question: Is this also true in Feb? Is this still high season?
At an other site it was mentioned, that using a travel agency while there, you will get a better discount at the room rate than just walking in the hotel.
What is the experience of the Pataya experts?
Thanx and regards
SmilyFeb is still part of the high season but you should be able to get a room. But I'd book something for a couple of days just so that I have something when I get there. If you're new to Pattaya if may take a couple of days just to get the lay of the land. If I'm going straight from the airport to Pattaya I want to check in and freshen up and relax some before heading out. I really don't want to be dragging a suitcase around with me while trying to find a room at the same time. Then you can search around and find what area you like the best and then find a room that suits you close to where you will be most of the time. But with the baht buses the action is a short ride away from any parts of Pattaya!
If you are coming from Bangkok you might want to catch the free shuttle from the Dynasty Inn (in the Nana Plaza area) as you only have to prepay for two days at the Dynasty Inn in Pattaya which is on Soi 13. This way you stay at the Dynasty Inn in Pattaya for two days and then move to what you might find after getting there.
The hotel is excellent. You get a suite which has all you will need. Staff are great and in the evenings there is an all you can eat steak and seafood barbecue.
Baht buses pass every minute or so and you have a choice of Pattaya or Jomtiem.
Laundry in house or across the road.
Shayman
The Traveler
01-03-07, 22:33
I'm coming to Pattaya (1st time) in February - provisional booking in The Residence Garden Hotel.
Question for the 'chaps on the ground': Is it any good? It's a bit away from the centre I know but it seemed like a good deal.
Any advice much appreciated.Asmudger,
The Residence Garden is OK. I personally don't like it much because I don't like the "basic" furniture and that the bedroom is facing the street, which can be noisy at night or early morning. But besides that there are no major issues against it.
The Traveler
01-03-07, 22:38
Gentlemen,
the website of the LK Mansion is fantastic. But reality is different.
I can confirm Lemon Tree's description regarding the LK Mansion.
Just had a look at it two months ago - it's directly behind Lenkee's - and it's no place I would like to stay.
The Traveler
01-03-07, 22:44
Hi,
I have stayed in most of the better hotels in Pattaya but I'm looking for an apartment, now. I have searched everywhere for a 1-2 week luxury apartment rental, like Northshore, or similar.
Does anyone have any ideas where I can look?
I'm happy to pay 25000-30000bt a week, mayb more for the right place.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Richard,
why not book any of the View Talay Villas at Jomtien ?
Very private and exclusive Thai Bali villas with private pool.
Frank Asia
01-03-07, 23:41
Hi,
I stay at the Residence Garden quite frequently and will be there for the whole of February.
Pros: You get 2 seperate rooms, living room (with basic cooking) and bedroom. Never any hassle with taking guests back to your room.
I think the website price of 1399 baht is pretty good value when compared to some other places
Cons: About a 15 minute walk to the action in South Pattaya. During the day there no problem getting Baht busses (10 baht) that pass the hotel as its on a main route. Can be a pain at night and I sometimes take a (dangerous) motorcycle taxi.
The bedroom is facing away from the main road is so is fairly quiet, the living room overlooks the road and can be noisy.
The swimming pool are is about 10 metres from the main road and therefore always noisy, so if you plan to hang around the pool all day this might be a problem.
The hotel is fairly new and in good condition, maybe the furniture is a little hard but I need plenty of support , the state I get into at times.
I'm pretty sure you'll find it good value for money. Its a good place to start and if you dont like it you can move on, getting a hotel in February shouldn't be a problem other that at Chinese New Year (Feb 18)
Cheers for that lads.
The residence Garden it is.
If anyone's around in end of February / March the beers are on me !
Well, for a little while anyway.
Asmudger
Shamas, Fast Eddie, Owl
Thank you all for your well apreciated thoughtful advice! I´ll do like you suggested, having a reservation for the first 2-3 days. Just wanted to be sure about the follow up that may last 3-4 weeks, maybe with a sidetrip to Chiang Mai.
Sorry, one question still remains:
What about using a travel agency while there, for getting a better deal than just walking in the hotel? Any experience from the seasoned travellers?
The money saved could be well invested in extra activities. Soi 8 and Soi 13 sounds great.
Okay thanks again, looking forward for your advice
have fun Smily59
Fast Eddie 48
01-05-07, 04:48
Shamas, Fast Eddie, Owl
Thank you all for your well apreciated thoughtful advice! I´ll do like you suggested, having a reservation for the first 2-3 days. Just wanted to be sure about the follow up that may last 3-4 weeks, maybe with a sidetrip to Chiang Mai.
Sorry, one question still remains:
What about using a travel agency while there, for getting a better deal than just walking in the hotel? Any experience from the seasoned travellers?
The money saved could be well invested in extra activities. Soi 8 and Soi 13 sounds great.
Okay thanks again, looking forward for your advice
have fun Smily59
to smily 59
I always find hotel room in pattaya never book on line nor use travel agency ,there is many hotel room in town I stay at flipper lodge alot at soi
8 at 800 bht a night nice pool just remodel .
fast eddie 48
Mr Enternational
01-05-07, 05:23
I always find hotel room in pattaya never book on line nor use travel agency ,there is many hotel room in town I stay at flipper lodge alot at soi
8 at 800 bht a night nice pool just remodel .
fast eddie 48Thanks Ed. I will be in Pattaya this month. I emailed and the Roof Garden said they were full. I emailed and the Residence Garden wants a deposit. I will just wait until I get there and check at Flipper Lodge. 800/night sounds good!
The Traveler
01-06-07, 12:28
The bedroom is facing away from the main road is so is fairly quiet, the living room overlooks the road and can be noisy.
Frank,
so it depends on the room, mine was facing the main road.
The Traveler
01-06-07, 12:36
The main thing that turned me off was all the cockroaches. Bringing a girl back to the room and seeing a cockroach scurry across the bed when you enter the room doesn't exactly put me in the mood
...
Napalm,
when I stayed there some years ago I adressed that issue to the manager (british or scottish guy, don't remember). He admitted it and excused it with having "some problems" with the pest control company he had hired. The fact that the problem still exist is proof enough that he is the problem, not pest control.
I used to own property in LOS and pest control was never a prob. The were quiet reliable and roaches - even though you can't get rid of them completely - weren't an issue. I guess the guy is just cheap and does not hire any pest control at all or - which is worse - the place is too dirty to keep it under control. Don't want to see their kitchen.
I have had to book this hotel because my usual first choice are fully booked. Is this hotel girl-friendly?
Phantomtiger2
01-16-07, 23:09
I have had to book this hotel because my usual first choice are fully booked. Is this hotel girl-friendly?
As far as I know, all Sawasdee hotel in Patts are GF (as of last year) as long as you book a double.
PT
Greeting fellow mongers,
I'm sitting in an ice storm in Texas dreaming of my arrival in LOS.Booked my first three days at the Majestic and figured maybe one night at Giotto's then on to Pattaya.Question is would Areca Lodge be a good choice and are they girl friendly?Alternate selection would be Flipper Lodge and I've read reports on the forum for months. Any feedback about trips to Koh Larn island?
Thanks for the info..
SexWithSmile
01-17-07, 05:26
I found that one not bad:
- Located 5 minutes ride from Walking Street using public taxi's; however, for the way back you may have to contract a Thb 100 dedicated taxi.
- 2 nice pool; however, during the weekend, the backpool is used by a diving club;
- Large suites (sleeping and living room), very functional; but not really luxurious; bed is kind of hard, and linen simple; nice terrace.
- Simple bathroom and showerhead, could be improved.
- I had 2 TV's showing 24 hours movie channels;
- Very girl-friend, had no problem to bring 2 for my threesomes - despite the presence of some family tourism. Just don't be noisy.
- Located next to a main road, with busy traffic, so try to get a room on the backside;
- Pleasant al fresco restaurant, but food is limited to a all-you-can-eat barbecue buffet; also, the traffic of the road is annoying;
- I referred to Pattaya Pages in order to get a discounted price of Thb 1400. However, they first try to give me a kind of basement room; I gently complained, and the nice receptionist upgraded me at no cost. This is a matter of luck, and you may want to secure at a higher price a good room on the back.
- Very good and friendly service.
As a conclusion, this hotel has good potential. I would just suggest to Management that they renovate some of their best rooms to make them luxury suites by simple improvements like better shower, linen, and general decoration.
Shamas, Fast Eddie, Owl
Thank you all for your well apreciated thoughtful advice! I´ll do like you suggested, having a reservation for the first 2-3 days. Just wanted to be sure about the follow up that may last 3-4 weeks, maybe with a sidetrip to Chiang Mai.
Sorry, one question still remains:
What about using a travel agency while there, for getting a better deal than just walking in the hotel? Any experience from the seasoned travellers?
The money saved could be well invested in extra activities. Soi 8 and Soi 13 sounds great.
Okay thanks again, looking forward for your advice
have fun Smily59I will be in Pattaya this coming Feb 1st and I have booked my stay at the Jasmine Mansion which is run by an Englishman and his Thai wife. I booked and I do not have to leave a deposit. Many of the smaller run hotels (many run by expats) will take your reservation and you do not have to pay until you get there. They go on your word of honor that you are coming. I tried the LK Metro but they did not have a room for the period I was interested in. Here are some website you might be interested in checking out:
Jasmine Mansion - http://www.jasminemansion.com/
LK Metro Apartment - http://www.metro-apartments-pattaya.com/
One Tree Hill
01-18-07, 16:24
I have had to book this hotel because my usual first choice are fully booked. Is this hotel girl-friendly?
It was 6 months ago. Sure nothing has changed.
I just spent the last 3 nights at the P-72 Hotel, on Walking St., just past Soi Diamond, directly across from LUCIFERS.
I had stayed there last year and wasn't impressed but I needed a room.
It turned out they have just completed a pretty complete renovation, the rooms are much nicer than before and a bargain at B550 for a smaller room, B650 for a large room. All have 60 channel cable, refrig. and comfortable beds. Lock boxes in lobby. No problems whatsoever with guests.
Most room windows have no view at all. There is currently construction on one side.
Pretty quiet at night considering the location.
The street level restuarant is ok, nothing special.
Tazzy Devil
01-21-07, 06:30
I will be in Pattaya this coming Feb 1st and I have booked my stay at the Jasmine Mansion which is run by an Englishman and his Thai wife. I booked and I do not have to leave a deposit. Many of the smaller run hotels (many run by expats) will take your reservation and you do not have to pay until you get there. They go on your word of honor that you are coming. I tried the LK Metro but they did not have a room for the period I was interested in. Here are some website you might be interested in checking out:
Jasmine Mansion - http://www.jasminemansion.com/
LK Metro Apartment - http://www.metro-apartments-pattaya.com/
I have stayed at both Jasmine Mansion and Metro Apartments and both are managed well and good value for money, a balcony or road front room at Jasmine can be a bit noisy so keep that in mind when booking rooms.
Another place of similar standard and price is Cock & Bull in soi LK Metro
Here is an excellent link for making Hotel reservation from Hotel Travel with an interactive strip map detailing the location of the hotels the world over. This is a map of Pattaya Beach, 2nd/3rd road area, not sure of how reasonable the rates are booking through them but the map with Hotel locations for all these countries makes this a value for world travelers.
http://www.hoteltravel.com/thailand/pattaya/pattaya_beach_map.htm
Jamesbond0707
01-26-07, 16:19
Hello there fellow members.
Its going to be my first time in Pattaya, i will be staying from Feb-2 to Feb-6.
Im looking for a girl friendly hotel, near the action (walking st) and close to the beach, and room safe
As its my birthday, I will be treating myself, I would love to have SEA VIEW from the balcony and dont mind spending upto 1,500 - 2,000 bahts per night
Many thanks in advance
This is my first time to Thailand, staying in BKK for 3 nights minimum then heading down to Pattaya. Would like a nice, clean hotel, modern design, great pool, restaurants/bars, releatively close to the action -- willing to spend $100 or under.
Please inbox me with suggestions.
Also, top 3 places to go for girls. I'm interested in 3 things (and they don't necessarily have to be at the same place):
1. Quality women.
2. Fun party scene.
3. Leave can work to spend the night with me.
Which places are "must see"?
Thanks in advance!
LittleBigMan
02-12-07, 01:39
Jkidd69,
Try the Marriot
Johnny Drama
02-12-07, 02:06
I mistakenly posted this in the Pattaya Reports section, not knowing there was a Pattaya Hotels thread as well. I'd like to know if anyone has stayed at the Royal Orchid, across the street from the Dusit Resort. Do you know if the hotel is GF and if they charge any type of joiner fee? I've got good experience in Samui, Phuket and Bangkok, but this will be our first time to Pattaya. Looking for more of a 3-4 star hotel, which is GF, and is close to the action. Any thoughts or input would be greatly appreciated.
Drama
The Traveler
02-12-07, 20:48
Johnny Drama,
I answered at least a few of your questions regarding the Royal Orchid directly above your post.
If you ask questions please be at least kind enough to read the answers.
http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=561339&postcount=1287
Johnny Drama
02-12-07, 23:24
Traveler,
I did see your report, and appreciate the prompt and detailed response. I only reposted a portion of my original in the Hotel section to try and get a definate answer regarding GF, joiner fees, etc for Royal Orchid.
Thanks
Drama
Pittsdaulga
02-13-07, 06:38
Good Evening,
I am in the process of scheduling a trip to Pattaya from 5/7/07 - 6/6/07. I don't think I can express my excitement in any coherent way of visiting the LOS. Despite my excitement, one thing weighs very heavy upon my shoulders. It's not something that many people would think of or even notice, but I need to know which hotels are/would be accessible for someone in a wheelchair. As I've been looking over the various hotel recommendations, all I can think of is Stairs to the upper floors.
My questions are: are there hotels with ground level rooms available in many of the hotels near the action? Are there hotels near the action that have elevators? I can only think that hotels that are 7 stories or higher would have an elevator and that seems rare in the neck of the woods I'm looking to hunt in. Are there handi-accesable rooms available in Pattaya?
I know I'm up against the odds here guys, but I'll be damned if I don't find a way through this problem. I've always found a solution to suite my needs no matter how odd or unlikely... After all, I am a little Leprechaun... A horny one at that too and I intend on continuing my “lucky” streak.
Thanks in advance!
Hoe Hunter
02-24-07, 00:05
Hello gents!
Just got back from the best city in the world, and I must admit, i have been hooked to Pattaya after my first visit to LOS.
I have written some reports about Pattaya/Bangkok in the Bangkok Reports thread.
I stayed @ the New Day & Night hotel for 6 days.
Firstly, the hotel staff is extremely rude. You have to practically repeat things 2 times for them to respond.
If given the chance, I'd have slapped the receptionist for demanding a tip whenever I dropped by the lobby.
The rooms/furniture seem a bit new. The pool is okay aswell. Didnt really wake up for breakfast, so cant really comment on that.
And it is girl-friendly. I stayed in the BHT 1200 rooms. But there were rooms that were cheaper as well, but didnt get a chance to have a look at them.
I wouldlnt recommend the hotel for the price that I paid.
Anyhow, since Iam hooked on to Pattaya after my first visit, I have booked another flight on 27th March, which is almost a month away.
Anyhow, after doing some research online, I came across 2 hotels, that I woulld like to stay at.
Since I will be going for 3 weeks this time, it would be best to find a hotel with rates close to BHT1000.
I have narrowed down my choices to Acrea Lodge & LK Mansion.
Acrea Lodge has rooms for BHT 1000, where as LK Mansion has rooms for BHT 600-800.
From what I have read here, Acrea Lodge seems impressive.
Could anyone enlighten my on LK Mansion? http://www.lkpattayahotel.com/mansion/index.html
From their website, the rooms look very promising, but some personal opinions from the members here would help me make a decision.
I could care less about the swimming pool the hotel offers or the breakfast offered. All I care about is the room where all the action actually happens.
I would really appreciate it if some members could enlighten me on the LK Mansion.
Any help is much appreciated.
Cheers!
EDITOR'S NOTE: I certainly hope that the author or somebody else will post a link to this report in the Reports of Distinction thread. Please Click Here (http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/announcement-reportsofdistinction.php?) for more information.
My questions are: are there hotels with ground level rooms available in many of the hotels near the action? Are there hotels near the action that have elevators? I can only think that hotels that are 7 stories or higher would have an elevator and that seems rare in the neck of the woods I'm looking to hunt in. Are there handi-accesable rooms available in Pattaya?
Sadly in most 3rd world countries the handicap friendly environment is very rare. If I am not mistaken, Sunshine Hotel & Residences, on Soi 8, (the Soi is filled with bars) has a ramp up from the street level to the reception. They have a accessible elevator in the new wing. However, you can check it out through Asia Travel.
The hotel info is on http://asiatravel.com/thailand/sunshine/index.html but does not mention handicap access. I would e-mail the contact us form (which goes to Asia Travel) with the inquiry and also ask them if they recommend any other hotel.
Good luck and happy endings.
Sawasdee on Soi Buakhao and Honey Inn has a lift. So does Sawasdee Pattaya on Doi Diana near Buakhao. There might be a bit of access problem form the road to the lift, though. One of the Diana properties out by Pattaya North road has handicap facilities (that's what they advertised anyway) but it's not that close to the action at all. The more farang oriented hi-rises have lifts (and prices to match)
Almost NOTHING on ground floor level unless you want to go to the "cheap sleeps" - I know of a ground floor place (2 floors total) on Soi 10 off 2nd road (they are to the right, off 2nd 100m or so) named "House Breeze" - a minor kerb to pass but otherwise (assuming you are on the 1st floor) nothing else. Spartan, though - no TV, community refrig in lobby, clean towels, essentially no security except for the manager sleeping in the lobby - 350B/night (beer bar complex on 2nd road right across end of Soi 10 ) Lock box (literally) in lobby behind the counter - bring your own lock if you want (small sports locker)
Lemon Tree
02-24-07, 20:26
Well, Mr. Hoe Hunter
the rooms you see on the website of LK Mansion are not the rooms you can rent for 600 - 800 Baht per day. The photos show the Grand Deluxe and One Bedroom rooms. The rooms for 600-800 Baht are much more simple styled.
If you go to Pattaya in month March, you should try a hotel that is named " The Cottage" . It is on Soi 2 directly opposite BIG C. For those, who don't know, I will explain, that the Soi 2 does not end at Second Road. The Soi parallel to BIG C is also the Soi 2.
The Cottage is a Hotel with bungalows in a very nice surrounding. They have 2 pools. The prize per night is 900 Baht. Breakfast costs 100 Baht seperate.
The negative side is: The standart of the rooms is low. Seems, they didn't renovate the last 10 years.
The positive side is:
They have of course aircon and shower and hot water :--))). And the room mates come every day and change the towels and the bed-linen. And the staff is very friendly. And they have safe boxes at the reception for free. And the most important thing: You have only 2 minutes to go to BIG C, and the foot march to the scene in Soi 2 is maximum 5 minutes.
But I for myself decided after a visit, that a little bit more comfort could be good for for a grey wolf. But for young mongers with a small budget that hotel should be great.
By the way: This hotel has no website. You can book it only in Pattaya - or - if you find out - via fax. But I suppose, in Month March that should be no problem and worth a try.
Sincerely yours
Lemon Tree
The Traveler
02-26-07, 00:44
I have narrowed down my choices to Acrea Lodge & LK Mansion.
Acrea Lodge has rooms for BHT 1000, where as LK Mansion has rooms for BHT 600-800.
From what I have read here, Acrea Lodge seems impressive.
Could anyone enlighten my on LK Mansion? http://www.lkpattayahotel.com/mansion/index.html
From their website, the rooms look very promising, but some personal opinions from the members here would help me make a decision.
I could care less about the swimming pool the hotel offers or the breakfast offered. All I care about is the room where all the action actually happens.
I would really appreciate it if some members could enlighten me on the LK Mansion.
Any help is much appreciated.
Cheers!
Hoe Hunter,
LK Mansion is a dump and Areca Lodge is far better.
The rooms at LK Mansion are quite basic - small TV, big fridge, standard furniture, very simple bathrooms. They have a pool on the roof but the whole place looks worn down. It's also quite loud as the LK Mansion is located directly behind Lenkee's and is facing two streets - Pataya Central Road and Soi Buakhao. The rooms look no way like the pics on their website. Forget about it.
The Areca on the other side is quite OK, nice rooms with in-room safe. It's far better than the LK Mansion.
Hoe Hunter
02-26-07, 05:09
Hoe Hunter,
LK Mansion is a dump and Areca Lodge is far better.
The rooms at LK Mansion are quite basic - small TV, big fridge, standard furniture, very simple bathrooms. They have a pool on the roof but the whole place looks worn down. It's also quite loud as the LK Mansion is located directly behind Lenkee's and is facing two streets - Pataya Central Road and Soi Buakhao. The rooms look no way like the pics on their website. Forget about it.
The Areca on the other side is quite OK, nice rooms with in-room safe. It's far better than the LK Mansion.Thanks for the prompt reply Traveler & Lemon Tree!
Areca Lodge has full occupancy on the dates I requested, so I'd have to look into some other hotels now.
After doing some research, came across Secrets Hotel http://www.secretspattaya.com/hotel/
Looks promising from the pictures. I could care less about a swimming pool, as I'd hardly ever use it. I usually wake up after 11:00 AM, so having hotel breakfast is out of the question.
Since Iam travelling for around 3 weeks, I'am looking for a more economical accomodation.
I am addicted to Pattaya (I was there for 2 weeks at the begining of this month, and I booked my tickets for March 27)
Sunshine Hotel & Residence on Beach Road is another option that I have kept open.
I will contact Sunshine Hotel & Secrets Hotel to check availability today.
Any hotels BHT 1000 and below should do for me. If you guys know of any, please let me/others know.
Once again, any info. is appreciated!
Thanks folks!
Bond James Bond
02-26-07, 08:31
Hoe Hunter;
Most of the hotels on Soi 7+8 should be just fine. You can find a room there for less than 1000 baht. I like the Flipper hotels (flippergroup.com), there is one on soi 7+8. I prefer the one on soi 7. If you want something a little less expensive try Bella Vista hotel part of the eastiny hotels, eastinypattaya.com. It is on a street between soi 7+8, no pool but clean rooms and in the heart of the action. I have been to Pattaya 10+ times ( I can't get enough of that place). March is the start of slow season so the rates drop and with less guys than high season the girls are plentiful and cheap. I will be there in March as well. Happy hunting.
The Traveler
03-01-07, 21:39
Any hotels BHT 1000 and below should do for me. If you guys know of any, please let me/others know.
Once again, any info. is appreciated!
Thanks folks!
Hoe Hunter,
the Sunshine Garden close to the Dusit was recommended to me. I have been told that rooms were recently renovated and are quite nice, nothing special but clean. Good breakfast buffet as well. It was offered for around 1000 baht (travel agent) even though their displayed internet rates are a bit higher. Starting April 16th you can stay 7 nights but only pay for 6.
http://www.sunshinegardenhotel.com/
Hoe Hunter
03-02-07, 06:21
Hoe Hunter,
the Sunshine Garden close to the Dusit was recommended to me. I have been told that rooms were recently renovated and are quite nice, nothing special but clean. Good breakfast buffet as well. It was offered for around 1000 baht (travel agent) even though their displayed internet rates are a bit higher. Starting April 16th you can stay 7 nights but only pay for 6.
http://www.sunshinegardenhotel.com/I ended up booking a room @ the Secrets Hotel by Walking Street.
Got rates for 750 BHT/night.
Rooms seem pretty good from their website. http://www.secretspattaya.com/
Also booked rooms @ LK Metro hotel for the second part of my stay. http://www.metro-apartments-pattaya.com/
Thanks for the info folks.
Much Appreciated.
I shall post reviews of the hotels/trip once I get back on April 17.
Should be arriving in LOS on 28th March.
If anyone is going to be in Pattaya over those days, I could sure buy you some cold beer.
Have fun folks!
Does anyone have suggestions for Pattaya hotel with free or reasonably priced wireless internet access?
Not in center of things, but not too far off.
In the past, I've stayed at Areca Lodge and been quite satisfied. But at least last time I was there, the only internet access was through their own overpriced little internet cafe or around the corner at any number of places.
What I am looking for is in-room access.
Thanks bros!
The Traveler
03-05-07, 23:23
What I am looking for is in-room access.
Big Kev,
the All Seasons has in-room WiFi and is centrally located.
Rooms are quite decent and relatively new.
http://www.allseasonspattaya.com/room.html
Kurtweiler
03-07-07, 16:26
Will Siam Bayview Hotel in Pattaya let me bring girls to my room?
The Traveler
03-08-07, 01:52
Will Siam Bayview Hotel in Pattaya let me bring girls to my room?
Kurtweiler,
all hotels will let you bring girls to your room, but some will charge you a joiner fee.
Hi guys,
My buddies and I are looking for a hotel that has a nice suite with a seperate rompus room for us to party in. We've rented out the Eastiny Inn's executive suite a couple of times and that worked well, but we'd enjoy a change of venue this time around. Anybody have a suggestion?
From reading through,
It seems like the top choices (within our budget) for a suite and with adjoining rompus rooms would be the Golden Crab Inn and Whitehouse Condotel. There are several references to these locations in this thread. Anyone care to add anything?
Will Siam Bayview Hotel in Pattaya let me bring girls to my room?
The Siam Bayview is not GF, you have to pay 600 B for each girl you take to your room.
The Traveler
03-11-07, 11:20
From reading through,
It seems like the top choices (within our budget) for a suite and with adjoining rompus rooms would be the Golden Crab Inn and Whitehouse Condotel. There are several references to these locations in this thread. Anyone care to add anything?
J.Ride,
as far as I remember the Whitehouse Condotel is girl friendly only for up to one guest at a time. They will charge you for any additional guests and have their joiner fee posted in the lobby. It was 600 or 800 baht. Due to this it disqualifies for your attempted use.
Mail and ask them, they will tell you.
Rooms are nice though, but no view at all and the so called pool on the roof is just as big as my jacuzzi :)
Traveller - Thanks for the tip. We were really considering the Whitehouse condotel. It sounds like we will definately have to rule them out for having a joiner fee and a steep one at that.
I received an email back from the Golden Crab saying that they do not permit more than four people in their two bedroom units. What the fuck? Incidently, in my email to them I asked them to describe the amenities and in their reply they did not. In fact, the fellow sounded a bit curt and disinterested in our stay. Business must be booming at the Golden Crab.
I also received an email back from the Inn Hotel on Soi 13. They have a three bedroom suite for 4,500 per day. This is a little steeper than what we'd like to pay and from the pictures available on their site, it looks a little baron. I emailed the guy to give me a bit more description about the place and he said he hasn't even had a chance to step inside because it's been booked up since it was remodeled (or rebuilt - I forget). I emailed him one more time to see if he can give me some more details. If they don't have a joiner fee, I think we might lean towards this place.
We're still hunting for a good suite so keep the info coming fellas.
J Ride
J Ride,
The Inn House is definately girl friendly! It is a great place to stay, the staff are wonderful! The hotel is only 3 years old and the suite on the roof ajoins a pool, very small, and jacuzzi. It is for the use of everyone in the hotel, there was a great view from the roof before the next door hotel went up. You may still be able to see the bay. Inn House is perfectly situated on Soi 13, not noisy and close enough to everything. I have stayed there 3 times and was very impressed, never saw the inside of the suite.
Cactus J
USED to be about $80 each for the 3 bedroom house with private pool (maybe beyond your budget as you said 4,500 Baht was too steep but they DO discount the posted rates).
We had parties there with MANY girls and NEVER an issue with joiner fees. Other than cost, the ONLY drawback is the remoteness (you need to walk several hundred meters to get to the main road where you can catch the Baht Bus.) Plush kitchen, Big TV with DVD players in each room etc.
http://view-talay-villas.th66.com/
The picture on home page is the 3 bedroom unit we used.
Gladiator: I like the look and location of Siam Bayview a lot but the joiner fee thing prevented me from staying there. A guy on another board CLAIMS he is there now and no fee for first guest per night if you book a double. Would like some verification if anybody else was able to avoid joiner fees there (which I REFUSE TO PAY!)
Hi fellas...
the Hard Rock Hotel in Pattaya IS girlfriendly...!! I stayed there a few nights last week and took a girl home that I have met in a night club..!! All they did was check her ID..!! No joiners fee was asked for...however, I had booked a double room, which was same price as a single room via a travel agency, maybe that did the trick..!!
Cheers,
The AF
USED to be about $80 each for the 3 bedroom house with private pool (maybe beyond your budget as you said 4,500 Baht was too steep but they DO discount the posted rates).
We had parties there with MANY girls and NEVER an issue with joiner fees. Other than cost, the ONLY drawback is the remoteness (you need to walk several hundred meters to get to the main road where you can catch the Baht Bus.) Plush kitchen, Big TV with DVD players in each room etc.
http://view-talay-villas.th66.com/
The picture on home page is the 3 bedroom unit we used.
Gladiator: I like the look and location of Siam Bayview a lot but the joiner fee thing prevented me from staying there. A guy on another board CLAIMS he is there now and no fee for first guest per night if you book a double. Would like some verification if anybody else was able to avoid joiner fees there (which I REFUSE TO PAY!)
Thanks Surfer,
But, I looked on their site and they said 12,900 Baht per day for the 3 bedroom. Oh well, it looks sweet though. Good find.
J Ride
Note the 1 bedroom villas are MUCH more reasonable and still have their own pool (albeit smaller). In addition to the bedroom is a living room which could count as a separate party area.
Dear traveller,
The hotel looks neat, and reasonably priced, how would you rate thier location and are they girl friendly or they charge extra?
Please specify.
Thanks
BT
Big Kev,
the All Seasons has in-room WiFi and is centrally located.
Rooms are quite decent and relatively new.
http://www.allseasonspattaya.com/room.html
Surfer - The one bedroom is definately nice. I'll have to save this reference for next time.
Thanks again,
J Ride
LukeSkyWanker
03-13-07, 20:41
I am looking round for my hotel in Pattaya next week I would like wifi in room so I am considering the Allseasons depending on girl friendliness, during my search on the internet I found an amazing deal on exceloz. The Royal cliff has a reputation of not being girl friendly but they are advertising a royal wing suite for 10$ a night (double occupancy) the only qualifying factor seems you have to be American I tried the sames dates as a british citizen and it went upto 165 pounds for the week. if these rates are true it maybe worthwhile getting a room for the daytime at the Royal cliff and a shagging den for the evening. Anybody have any info on this hotel?
May the force be with you.
The Traveler
03-13-07, 23:31
Dear traveller,
The hotel looks neat, and reasonably priced, how would you rate thier location and are they girl friendly or they charge extra?
Please specify.
Thanks
BT
Boy Toy, Luke,
the location is quite good, just a very short walk to either Central Road or Second Road which is the standard taxi route.
I just called them and asked about the joiner fee. They will charge 600 baht even when having booked a twin or double room. But they don't charge the joiner fee for a GF that has checked in with you.
BTW, the All Seasons seems to be part of the ACCOR group.
Upon arrival stash your belongings with a friend or at a trusted gogo (or even rent an ST room!) find a companion for the evening, THEN check in the Hotel! Make up a name when you make reservation (if they won't accept "Mr. and Mrs. Falang) then when the names differ say you sent the wife back to Isaan and brought the Mia Noi instead!)
I think I may well do that and stay at the BayView next month, now that I think about it. (:
I find joiner fees a reprehensible example of opportunistic fleecing (worse even than doubling of bar fines during Songkran. Loi Krathong etc). I wish the Thai Government would be as brutal on hotels charging joiner fees as they are on Karen rebels who cross into LOS from Burma while fleeing oppression by SLORC (they shoot them without bothering with Western niceties like lawyers and trials).
Hi guys,
End of April I am heading to Thailand for my birthday, and will get myself down to Pattaya for 7 days. It will be my first trip there, and now I need some advice on hotels. I will be traveling on my own, no friends or partners in tow.
I will give you a quick story about me, my expectations and experience etc, and that way it might help you in giving advice to me on where you think might fit my preferences.
I am male, Australian, 32 years old. I am single, no wife/kids/girlfriend so very much free to do whatever the hell I want guilt free.
I have traveled to Angeles City in Philippines a few times now for sinful activities. Each time I have visited I have stayed at places that you could consider relatively ‘out of the way’ like the Swagman, Koala hotel etc. If you have been to Angeles and know these places then you know what I mean when I say they are ‘out of the way’. They are probably 10 mins walking or 5 minute trike ride from the main strip of bars, girls etc. This kind of thing really suits me as it means I can easily ‘get away’ from all the crap/noise of the main drag and relax a little. I really don’t mind a nice walk or trike ride for 5 mins to get to the action. They are also relatively friendly and cosy places run by expats so you feel safe, you can drink and eat very comfortably and safely at the in-house bar and restaurant. I am not the type to go for glitzy hotels.
So, that is my little story about what I have enjoyed and liked so far. With this in mind, here is my short list of what I am trying to find in Pattaya:
1. Not a big hotel chain sort of thing. As I have explained above, smaller places are my sort of thing. Hotels make me feel like a number, and that I have to “act nicely”. When the waitress asks me what drink I want, and I say “pu$$y juice” I want her to laugh and have a good conversation with me, not get offended and make someone else serve me. I also like being a lazy sack of sh|t, crawling out of bed in the morning and going to the bar/restaurant in the morning for breakfast/drink in my thongs (‘flip flops’ for all you non-australians), my singlet and underpants. Ok maybe not completely true, but you know what I mean.
2. Girl friendly, and quite realistically understand what you are there for, so you don’t have to feel guilty or hide the fact that your girl is giving you a handj0b under the water in the pool.
3. They can stick joiner fees straight up their ar$e. In no way will I pay that sh|t.
4. Families/kids: Forget it. In no way do I want to be banging the hell out of my chosen nightly companion to have to worry about offending anyone, or having to “act nicely” because some stupid idiot decided to bring his children and wife along. I want to sit in the bar with a hangover the next morning and talk to some other guys about their fun the night before, not have to act like a gentleman and talk to some woman or family about the weather. I don’t want to have to worry about when a girl is getting frisky and I hang my c0ck out for a look that some idiot is going to be offended.
5. Price: I really would start to think twice if I had to pay over 2500 a night. This is not to say that I will be happy to pay 2500, because the cheaper the better. I feel perhaps 1000 a night is a realistic asking price, but if there is a standout place for up to 2500, then I would still consider if all criteria are met.
6. Location: if I had to walk more than 10mins, or ride baht bus more than 5 mins to get to the girly bars, I would start to question the location. I don’t really know which areas of pattaya are the best for girls, bars etc. As far as the beach goes, yeah sure I will probably go to the beach a few times, but I don’t mind a 5 – 10 min walk for that. I am sure all the beachfront places are overpriced hotels anyway. Also close enough so when you tell the girl where you are going she doesn’t get a frown on her face and complains.
7. Quiet: I don’t expect anywhere in Pattaya to be quiet, but please don’t put me somewhere near a road or nightclub in adjacent room etc. Also, if you suggest a place, tell me which rooms are noisy and which rooms are quiet. Maybe you might have advice like rooms on lower floors are noisy, deluxe rooms up top are quiet etc. I do like my sleep ins!
8. Aircon would be nice.
9. A pool would be nice.
10. A view would be nice.
11. A balcony or some sort of private outdoor area would be nice (And when I list these things as ‘nice’ I mean that if they are not there, then there better be some other fantastic reason for why I would stay there in absence of a pool, aircon etc).
12. Security. At least a lockable box in reception/office etc for cash/passport.
13. Quality: Hmm, maybe around what you would expect at the 2 – 3 star level? Not sure if that is realistic? I’ve stayed in some real sh|t holes in Philippines before and still had a fantastic time. Ive also stayed in penthouses with private pool before and it has been great to just hang out nude and bone your girl all over the place, in pool etc. So please feel free to tell me about incredibly lavish places as well. I am open to all suggestions if they fit all my other criteria.
14. Internet at least somewhere in the building. Would be nice to check email for 5 minutes once a day. I wont take my own PC, just whatever is there for public use.
15. Bar/restaurant of decent hygiene level: The place should have its own bar and restaurant so if I feel like being a lazy fat ar$e slob I can just hang out there and not need to go out. It would need to be the type of place that isn’t going to infest me with food poisoning every day. Bonus would be to actually have attractive girls working there, not some fat hogs older than my mother.
Sorry for such a long post, and sorry if you think this is a large list of demands, but definitely want to list out my criteria and be very clear so you guys can give very good advice.
Thanks everyone.
It looks like we're going to end up getting a couple rooms plus a suite at the Eastiny Inn. I've stayed their many times and have enjoyed their suite. To be frank, their service is garbage, but I'm willing to put up with it for their location. Incidentally, some of you have made the point about the Eastiny Inn's location being less to ideal because of the harassment that one can experience from the bargirls across the way. I try not to shit where I eat, but it happens.
There Junior Suite has a living room that's all glass and has a great view of the sea and the seen below. It's going to be good times, but I can't help but wish that we could have a suite where me and my other two buddies could share our living and sleeping space. A kitchenette and stereo sure would have been nice.
J Ride
Tunnel,
Aside from going back through this thread there are many Hotel/travel websites that gets paid to answer those detailed-type questions for you. They show locations, past Guest reviews, list hotel facilities/amenities and some even have Live Agents on site you can chat with in real-time, here are a few I have used in the past.
http://www.asiarooms.com
http://www.wired-destinations.com
http://www.asiahotels.com
http://www.hoteltravel.com
Tunnel, lazy ok,
Why don't you pop a few brews mate
and read all the good stuff on this site.
There is a shit load of info and
more than anyone can give you in one
reply. Check out http://www.roofgardeninn.com/
which is 5 minute ride to Walking Street.
Run Mann, Buzz00,
Thank you for your reply!
Yes I have done some surfing of this forum, and I'm thinking probably something like Metro Apartments or perhaps Secrets Hotel. It seems the forum doesnt have too much wrong to say about these places.
Also, Run Mann, do you think those travel sites are going to be understanding in my less than politically correct comments/requests? I'm not saying they will or wont, just not so sure if they would give a true "real world/real man's" advice or just some horse sh|t piece of advice that they have given a thousand times because its in a brochure etc.
Thank you so much guys, I really hope some other members read my post and also offer some advice.
Matt
ThaiLearner
03-15-07, 13:19
Run Mann, Buzz00,
Thank you for your reply!
Yes I have done some surfing of this forum, and I'm thinking probably something like Metro Apartments or perhaps Secrets Hotel. It seems the forum doesnt have too much wrong to say about these places.
Also, Run Mann, do you think those travel sites are going to be understanding in my less than politically correct comments/requests? I'm not saying they will or wont, just not so sure if they would give a true "real world/real man's" advice or just some horse sh|t piece of advice that they have given a thousand times because its in a brochure etc.
Thank you so much guys, I really hope some other members read my post and also offer some advice.
Matt
As far as I am aware these do not have pools you could try the www.arecalodge.com they have a pool as well & gf haven't stayed there yet as gets booked up fairly quickly. You may get a better rate via WWW.RES24.CO.UK
Run Mann, Buzz00,
Also, Run Mann, do you think those travel sites are going to be understanding in my less than politically correct comments/requests?
Matt
I think they will be more than understanding just don’t be rude. You’re traveling to Pattaya not Boise Idaho, even Hotel Travel Agents knows what Pats is about. Remember they want your business but aside from questions #1 and 4, your only comment I see falling into that category is the joiner fee/girl friendly one, which I am sure the travel sites have heard before and will get the answer for you. By reading through those sites though you can get the answers to a lot of those questions you asked. Don't forget to report on your adventures.
The Traveler
03-15-07, 22:45
4. Families/kids: Forget it. In no way do I want to be banging the hell out of my chosen nightly companion to have to worry about offending anyone, or having to “act nicely” because some stupid idiot decided to bring his children and wife along. I want to sit in the bar with a hangover the next morning and talk to some other guys about their fun the night before, not have to act like a gentleman and talk to some woman or family about the weather. I don’t want to have to worry about when a girl is getting frisky and I hang my c0ck out for a look that some idiot is going to be offended.
Tunnel,
I don't think that people who travel with their kids are necessarily stupid idiots.
Pattaya has far more to offer than just bars and gogos.
Additionally you should take in count, that you may not only offend other guests of the hotel, but also Thais. Don't forget, you are a guest in LOS and should respect their culture and rules. Being on a sex tour doesn't mean to behave like a pig whereever and whenever you want. A nice attitude and good manners are always appreciated and will get you more far than disrespect and behaving like a lager lout.
If you can't or don't want to behave you better stay at home as people like you give the rest of us a bad name and only confirm prejudices that Thais do have about farangs.
There is no reason to behave any different than you would do at home.
Tunnel,
I don't think that people who travel with there kids are necessarily stupid idiots.
Pattaya has far more to offer than just bars and gogos.
Additionally you should take in count, that you may not also offend other guests of the hotel, but also Thais. Don't forget, you are a guest in LOS and should respect their culture and rules. Being on a sex tour doesn't mean to behave like a pig whereever and whenever you want. A nice attitude and good manners are always appreciated and will get you more far than disrespect and behaving like a lager lout.
If you can't or don't want to behave you better stay at home as people like you give the rest of us a bad name and only confirm prejudices that Thais do have about farangs.
There is no reason to behave any different than you would do at home.Hey sorry for sounding like such a pig. I know I went over the top with descriptions of my behaviour. I guess I am just trying to give the worst/most graphic explanation of what I know (wether it is right or not) has happened before. I am not saying that its a habit or that I am such a rough operator and that this is daily routine.
Anyway, I appreciate all advice and comments. Again, I am sorry (and especially for the length and complexity of my original post) but I am just tyring to get an idea of what other peoples advice is. I keep seeing one line posts that say "coming to Pattay, please advise hotel" and the only advice people like that seem to get is RTFF. I have read every page back to about 2005, and yes I think I have a fair idea of what people seem to advise as good/bad, but I just wanted to make sure i give a nice graphic and detailed request about my desires/expectations so I can have some very targetted and accurate advice.
So, once more, I am sorry for coming across as a moron, and I dont mean to offend you or any others with my post. I dont think people with families or kids are idiots. I dont expect them to "stay away, because now I am here everything has to go MY way".
Anymore advice from anyone who is willing to offer would be most welcome.
Thank you.
I think Residence Garden would be great for you. Danish owner, quiet, 5 minutes by baht bus, internet across the street, good pool, 2 TVs, in-room safe, bedroom separate for living room, girl friendly, etc.
Do a search for Residence Garden. They have their own website. Cost is about B1500 per night.
I think Residence Garden would be great for you. Danish owner, quiet, 5 minutes by baht bus, internet across the street, good pool, 2 TVs, in-room safe, bedroom separate for living room, girl friendly, etc.
Do a search for Residence Garden. They have their own website. Cost is about B1500 per night.All over,
Thank you very much for this suggestion. You are right, it does look good. SHould I be worried that it is verging perhaps on the "glitzy hotel" side of things? I am not saying that I like to stay in sh|t hole places, just want to make sure it has a nice 'feel' to the place. The last thing I want is to feel like just another guest.
However, from what you have said about the owner, and also the website, i get this feeling that perhaps this might be right on target.
Thank you very much for your help, and I hope that any other members can offer any other advice, or affirmation of Residence Garden as a good solution?
My shortlist now:
Residence Garden
Roof Garden
Secrets Hotel
Metro Apartments
Any further comment or advice on these ones from anyone, given my original post/dreams/desires would be most appreciated.
Thanks everyone.
Kilgore Trout #2
03-17-07, 01:49
Hey Fellas,
This is my first trip to Pattaya and I've been doing much research on this board. I'm really looking for a nice room, preferably hardwood floors, girl-friendly obviously, and not too far from the action. I am looking for an upper-scale (4 star)hotel. In the 1500 - 3000 range a night range. I do not need a kitchen or anything large, but I want a very nice place with good furniture and a nice bathroom.
I'm leaning towards a penthouse at the Jasmine Mansion. It's 2250 a night and I think they have week deals. Has anyone every stayed in the penthouse at jasmine before, if so please describe. The room still isn't quite what i'm looking for...was hoping floor flat-screen tv and hardwood floors, but the private balcony seems pretty nice:
http://www.jasminemansion.com/site/gallery-penthouse.html
Any input or other suggested hotels would be greatly appreciated--I have thoroughly read the forum but am having a hard time finding the right place.
Thank you,
KT2
The Traveler
03-17-07, 18:59
Hey sorry for sounding like such a pig. I know I went over the top with descriptions of my behaviour. ...
Tunnel,
your reaction gives some hope that you won't act like the moron you described.
The Sabai Inn is a decent hotel which has almost everything you are looking for.
It's clean, secure, has nice rooms with in-room safe, is close to the action, staff is extremely friendly and won't say a thing even if you come back with "multiple guests".
They don't have a pool though but you can use the pool of the sister hotel (same owner, different management) Sabai Lodge just across the street. No view too. Choose a room facing the Sea because on the other side of the hotel is a night club and a bit down the street the bars of Soi 2.
Price is about 800-900 baht.
Hey Fellas,
This is my first trip to Pattaya and I've been doing much research on this board. I'm really looking for a nice room, preferably hardwood floors, girl-friendly obviously, and not too far from the action. I am looking for an upper-scale (4 star)hotel. In the 1500 - 3000 range a night range. I do not need a kitchen or anything large, but I want a very nice place with good furniture and a nice bathroom.
I'm leaning towards a penthouse at the Jasmine Mansion. It's 2250 a night and I think they have week deals. Has anyone every stayed in the penthouse at jasmine before, if so please describe. The room still isn't quite what i'm looking for...was hoping floor flat-screen tv and hardwood floors, but the private balcony seems pretty nice:
http://www.jasminemansion.com/site/gallery-penthouse.html
Any input or other suggested hotels would be greatly appreciated--I have thoroughly read the forum but am having a hard time finding the right place.
Thank you,
KT2I called them last week and the penthouse was booked for a long time.
Other rooms were available.
Tim Boutique hotel looks nice, but they don’t answer my mail.
They have a bar close by to, so I think its girl friendly.
TH
I have only been to Pattaya ones (2 nights) and then i stayed at Sunshine Vista soi 2 or 3.
Nice place with a pool on the roof that was nice.
Close Big C and not so much noise from the bars (there aren’t many in that street)
No problem with girls, but my wingman at that point had an incident with the night guard when he brought home 2 girls.
Not that they refused, but he talk some shit to the girls and that spoiled the evening for my wingman.
I had no problems, but that was some years ago.
TH
I should clarify that RG is on the road to Jomtien, 5 minutes by baht bus from walking street. Spend an hour or two in Jomtien for something a little different from Pattaya. RG is a 10 minute walk but with the heat and buses driving by every 2 minutes, take a bus. You get a full size refrigerator, its quiet, not too big, great air con, balcony and a full living room. Some of the views are decent depending on your room location.
RG and White House condotel http://www.whitehousecondotel.com/ are my two favorites in Pattaya. I actually like White House better because its a little closer to the action.
I will be in Pattaya the beginning of April (first time).
I've narrowed down my places to stay to the Flipper Lodge hotel or the Secrets Hotel.
Any insights to either of these places?
Thanks
Tazzy Devil
03-21-07, 01:00
I will be in Pattaya the beginning of April (first time).
I've narrowed down my places to stay to the Flipper Lodge hotel or the Secrets Hotel.
Any insights to either of these places?
ThanksBoth are reasonable places.
Secrets is located off Walking Street , rooms look good from their website, everything in the rooms are new, no pool though.
Flipper is good if you want to visit the bars around soi 7 & 8 plus having a pool is a bonus as it gives you somewhere to go of a day.
If it was me I would book a few nights at Flipper then move down to Secrets once you get the lay of the land.
ThaiLearner
03-21-07, 12:55
I will be in Pattaya the beginning of April (first time).
I've narrowed down my places to stay to the Flipper Lodge hotel or the Secrets Hotel.
Any insights to either of these places?
ThanksYou may struggle to get into secrets hotel I could only get the 850 bht room and this was a few weeks ago so they may be fully booked .
You could try www.res24.co.uk for a liest of hotels or another place which i have heard is good is www.arecalodge.com who are gf. the rate will be better through res24.
You were right, I heard from Secrets and they are booked up.
As far as the Flipper goes, I assume they are GF? Is there quite a bit of action around soi 7 & 8 or I'm I better off staying closer to walking street?
One more thing: Can anyone recommend any dive shops in Pattaya?
ThaiLearner
03-22-07, 12:32
You were right, I heard from Secrets and they are booked up.
As far as the Flipper goes, I assume they are GF? Is there quite a bit of action around soi 7 & 8 or I'm I better off staying closer to walking street?
One more thing: Can anyone recommend any dive shops in Pattaya?
Yes there are plenty of bars around 7&8 plus you will be near soi 6 for the ST places. On second road at soi 3 there are a couple of soapies you could visit as well ( one is on soi 3 & the other is opposite soi 3 so they nearly face each other they are called Sabadi then room or loungeetc) There is also a shopping centre with places to eat not far from them as well. There are plenty of baht buses which cost 10 baht for each ride so you can get around cheap and easy, just wave them down. Do not get on one that is parked upped or they will charge you a taxi rate.
Last year I stayed at the one on soi 8 it was ok for one night as the hotel i wanted to use was booked. It is girl friendly and the security guard will make details and ring you once she has gone to make sure all ok (that was very good in my book). I have heard Loads of good reports about the Acrea lodge.
Thanks for the info.
As far as soapies go, what is the going rates there right now? Do they typically have a line up to choose from? Do you have to negotiate for the service you want?
Fast Eddie 48
03-24-07, 03:14
Thanks for the info.
As far as soapies go, what is the going rates there right now? Do they typically have a line up to choose from? Do you have to negotiate for the service you want?
to timp
Sabai dee room soapie and there are one across the st , cost is 1600bht and no negotiation price is set included FS and body massage and you pick girl from the fish bowl around 15 girls , you can tip 200 bht if service is good or tip 400 bht for extra shot.
fast eddie 48
Has anyone stayed at the Sunset Village, which is about 15 mins outside of Pattaya?
Looking online, it seems that you can get a nice detached cottage on a clean beach out of the hussle and bussle of Pattaya for around US$80. Problem may be ... is it too family oriented to tolerate ISG alum? Does anyone know if it is girl friendly?
Thanks!
I stopped at the Residence Garden which is next to the big intersection in South Pattaya that leads to Big Buddha or Jomtien (up the hill) or round to the 3rd road.
I would recommend this hotel. You can get it for 9, 000 baht a week, and this gets you a big room with King size bed and great linen. TV and aircon plus electronic safe in the bedroom. You get a separate living area with a kitchenette. Fully stocked fridge full of booze, another TV, sofa and chairs plus private balcony. Bathroom is also very good although water pressure is low. Girl friendly. Great pool. It's a little noisy as the road in front is quite busy. Friendly staff. My electronic keycard kept fucking up, but that was quite a minor thing, though I am very laid back. I imagine it would of pissed off some people. Food was shit. Room service was expensive. Laundry was expensive. There is a laundrette right across the road at half the price. Also try Pha's massage next door to the laundrette for an excellent traditional oil massage. Very relaxing. Just up the hill on the right you can get full spit roast chickens for B100 which are nice to take back to hotel and munch on.
All in all I would recommend. Very easy to pick up Baht Bus from outside and drops off 2-3 mins later at Soi Diamond etc on the 2nd road side. Goes all the way up 2nd road, so easy access for all the sexy Soi's in Pattaya. All Baht buses running in opposite direction go to Jomtien and again go past hotel. Easy life.
However. Speaking to expats regularly during my golfing days, they all seemed to point at Areca Lodge as the pick in Pattaya for excellent quality and slightly cheaper. However, you only get a large room, not a suite. Soi Diana location is good though.
LukeSkyWanker
03-26-07, 07:00
As I am here on a sneaky break I need to keep in touch with everything back home so an in room connection is an absolute must for me both for email and VOIP usage to avoid costly phone bills and number traceability.
I have stayed 3 nights at the Whitehouse condotel Soi 13 which has an in room cable connection and costs 100 baht a day extra on top of the charge for 1500 baht/night for a standard room. The room is very nice has everything you need but at the moment the swimming pool is being built and it is quite noisy in the morning sometimes and the hot water was temperamental. I would stay here again, girl friendly, nice staff.
I tried to get a room at Sandy Springs again Soi 13 they said they had in room internet but not verified as they were full, 1250 baht/night was their quoted rate.
I am now staying for 4 nights at the LK Metropole on Soi Diana this has a cable modem in room and charges 250 baht for 10 hours internet access valid for 30 days from first log on. I was quoted 2500 baht/night at reception but managed to get a deal for 1800/night inc breakfast by asking for the flb rate nice hotel and a bath for dipping in your LBFMs. Hope this helps anyone looking for a room if you need more info about the FLB rate and how to get it PM me.
May the force be with you.
Luke,
The roof garden inn has in room
broadband at no extra cost.
http://www.roofgardeninn.com/
cheers
Does anybody know how Sandy Springs compares to Whitehouse Condotel. Whitehouse is a new modern place. Is Sandy Springs comparable?
There is only a lousy computer lying near the reception, no broadband in room, no wifi, the whole hotel is lousy, there is not even a bellboy there, you need to take your luggage yourself, it is very distantly located. Total thumbs down.
Only good thing is there is no joiner fees. But none of the girls wanna travel all that far.
Regards
BT
Luke,
The roof garden inn has in room
broadband at no extra cost.
http://www.roofgardeninn.com/
cheers
Stayed at the Woodland Resort 2 years ago, great place.
Walked in of the street got the room for 1250THB per night. Bars & Restaurants are all around the place and for 20THB you can take a drive into walking street.
Buttman Returns
04-09-07, 14:53
G'day mates,
Has anyone tried the Sunshine Hotel on Soi 8 off Beach Rd?
Is it GF? No joiner fee?
Standard rooms offered for about B850 in Agoda:
http://www.agoda.com/asia/thailand/pattaya/sunshine_hotel.html
Also, recommendations re other hotels would be appreciated.
Flying 9 June and would like to book, but don't want to be stuck with a non-GF hotel or lousy rooms.
My main considerations are:
1. Location - close to the beach and not too far from Walking Street.
2. Reasonable rooms and some swimming pool (15m is fine).
3. Price about B1000.
Cheers!
Is Sunbeam Hotel Pattaya girl friendly? Any joiner fee?
Is Sunbeam Hotel Pattaya girl friendly? Any joiner fee?Stayed there in Sept. '06. GF and no joiner fee.
Although they always checked something everytime I brought a lady back to the room. Maybe a joiner fee is dependent on the room type, or from whom the room was purchased. I booked my stay directly thru the hotel website. But, on the Hotels2Thailand website, the room is cheaper but they show a joiner charge of 300 baht per person.
There is only a lousy computer lying near the reception, no broadband in room, no wifi, the whole hotel is lousy, there is not even a bellboy there, you need to take your luggage yourself, it is very distantly located. Total thumbs down.
Only good thing is there is no joiner fees. But none of the girls wanna travel all that far.
Regards
BT
I think you got the bull by the horns, or by the balls for that matter, or were at another hotel. I have stayed there three (3) times the last time having my laptop constantly connected to the broadband outlet in the room.You need to ask the reception for the hook up apparatus.Only an idiot would advertise what he doesn't have. http://www.roofgardeninn.com/
Check your info before going off - there are many people that like the ambiance of the RGI,Besides not everyone is so crippled that they can't carry their bags up a few stairs and don't judge a hotel because there is no bell boy.Then again if you bring trunk loads of stuff ......
I have never had any lady turn me down because I stayed at the RGI.In the morning watch the parade or listen to the clackaty clack of high heels as they descend the stairs. You can even pick up some sloppy seconds if you have your wits about you.
The only reason I would not stay there again is the fact that the Scottish owner will not discount long stays, 14 days or more.He also loads bank fees onto the account which is bullshxt.
Please don't mislead people with incorrect info about a place if you don't know all the details.
The only reason I would not stay there again is the fact that the Scottish owner will not discount long stays, 14 days or more.He also loads bank fees onto the account which is bullshxt.
On the website, they advertise a room rate of 850b per night to the end of April, then 700b per night from May 1 through the summer. And you still want a long-term discount on that? What a cheap charlie!
About the bank fees, you don't say but it sounds like you paid by credit card. For lower priced places, credit card transaction fees are pretty common as their profit margins are smaller. The higher priced hotels charge enough to cover the fees. I would have paid cash at this place if I were you. In fact, I seldom use my credit card anywhere in Thailand. Only at the better hotels in BKK, that's about it.
The site advises that the rooms have safes in them. Did they work?
Thanks for verifying the broadband info for us. It's good to know about a cheap place with broadband access. I'm always on the lookout for those as I often have to travel with my work laptop.
It's good to know about a cheap place with broadband access. I'm always on the lookout for those as I often have to travel with my work laptop.Could somebody recomend similar places in Bangkok near Sukhumvit and GF of course :)
It is located at soi BJ at walking street. WiFi in rooms. Nice big rooms for 850 baht. It is surprisingly quiet as well. They have a homepage.
On the website, they advertise a room rate of 850b per night to the end of April, then 700b per night from May 1 through the summer. And you still want a long-term discount on that? What a cheap charlie!
About the bank fees, you don't say but it sounds like you paid by credit card. For lower priced places, credit card transaction fees are pretty common as their profit margins are smaller. The higher priced hotels charge enough to cover the fees. I would have paid cash at this place if I were you. In fact, I seldom use my credit card anywhere in Thailand. Only at the better hotels in BKK, that's about it.
The site advises that the rooms have safes in them. Did they work?
Thanks for verifying the broadband info for us. It's good to know about a cheap place with broadband access. I'm always on the lookout for those as I often have to travel with my work laptop.
Cheap Charlie my arse, there are places that charge less and give discounts, Mr. know all and I will be staying one of those in the future.And yes the safes work perfectly, but I use a laptop security device and lock to secure my suitcase and other valuables. NOTE: safe is not screwed to wall but I hardly see a TG running out of the hotel with one of these in tow.
As far as bank charges go : the charges appear before final payment and added on at the beginning of my vac. Checked account from previous stays and it was the same charge even though most of the account was paid in cash.
Just because we have the means to pay the fees that to some don't seem much, ripping off repeat customers is tardy business to say the least.
Cheap Charlie my arse, there are places that charge less and give discounts, Mr. know all and I will be staying one of those in the future.And yes the safes work perfectly, but I use a laptop security device and lock to secure my suitcase and other valuables. NOTE: safe is not screwed to wall but I hardly see a TG running out of the hotel with one of these in tow.
As far as bank charges go : the charges appear before final payment and added on at the beginning of my vac. Checked account from previous stays and it was the same charge even though most of the account was paid in cash.
Just because we have the means to pay the fees that to some don't seem much, ripping off repeat customers is tardy business to say the least.
You're right, proprietors who add bank fees to cash transactions don't deserve more business, thanks for the clarification. They should just dump the pretense and charge a higher room rate up front.
Do let us know if you find a better deal that includes the broadband access.
G'day mates,
Has anyone tried the Sunshine Hotel on Soi 8 off Beach Rd?
Is it GF? No joiner fee?
but don't want to be stuck with a non-GF hotel or lousy rooms.
My main considerations are:
1. Location - close to the beach and not too far from Walking Street.
2. Reasonable rooms and some swimming pool (15m is fine).
3. Price about B1000.
Cheers!
stayed here in Dec/06 :
good GF policy - will take girls ID and give her a 'tag' - the tag is returned later for ID - better security for us too.
it is a 10-20 min walk to WS, but always good to browse along the beach side for FL's if that's your likings. or bahtbus always avail - only 10bht.
rooms: stayed at the std room A wing. would rate this side as a 2 star only. clean, but older style furnishings, bathroom could use a makeover.
Buttman Returns
04-12-07, 11:58
stayed here in Dec/06 :
good GF policy - will take girls ID and give her a 'tag' - the tag is returned later for ID - better security for us too.
it is a 10-20 min walk to WS, but always good to browse along the beach side for FL's if that's your likings. or bahtbus always avail - only 10bht.
rooms: stayed at the std room A wing. would rate this side as a 2 star only. clean, but older style furnishings, bathroom could use a makeover.Thanks, mate. I do agree, this is good policy for us as well.
Thanks for the room rating. Always good to know what to expect for... :-)
I've booked it through hotels2thailand.com and would like to post a recommendation here.
Don't know if I'll eventually get what I've booked ;-) but the support was outstanding.
First they confirmed that the hotel is GF (which is something I couldn't get Agoda to do). Then I had an issue with the credit card gateway; and throughout the whole process they responded quickly and efficiently.
Price was B840 including breakfast - same as in Agoda, much lower than in the hotel's website. No hidden fees. They also have some kind of free travel insurance if you book through their website. Didn't bother reading, don't believe in this stuff.
Thanks again!
I had a terrible time at the hotel I paid baht 150 extra and stayed at the baiyoke Pattaya, which was much better hotel, my experience at the roof garden was really bad, and yes half the women from WS had not even heard of the hotel, so nobody wanted to go all that far, and by bradband I meant Wi-fi which they certainly did ot have, I am not misleading anybody but in my opinion it is not a good hotel at all, only ok thing is no joiner fees. But then again.
Please stay on the main ares. This hotel is way far away.
BT
I think you got the bull by the horns, or by the balls for that matter, or were at another hotel. I have stayed there three (3) times the last time having my laptop constantly connected to the broadband outlet in the room.You need to ask the reception for the hook up apparatus.Only an idiot would advertise what he doesn't have. http://www.roofgardeninn.com/
Check your info before going off - there are many people that like the ambiance of the RGI,Besides not everyone is so crippled that they can't carry their bags up a few stairs and don't judge a hotel because there is no bell boy.Then again if you bring trunk loads of stuff ......
I have never had any lady turn me down because I stayed at the RGI.In the morning watch the parade or listen to the clackaty clack of high heels as they descend the stairs. You can even pick up some sloppy seconds if you have your wits about you.
The only reason I would not stay there again is the fact that the Scottish owner will not discount long stays, 14 days or more.He also loads bank fees onto the account which is bullshxt.
Please don't mislead people with incorrect info about a place if you don't know all the details.
Fun And Sun
04-21-07, 15:53
I stayed at the Dynasty Inn, Soi 13, during my April 2007 visit.
Key benefit, if you stay for two days then the shuttle bus from Bangkok Dynasty Inn is included free, otherwise it is 500 baht.
Room rate, baht 1490 per night for a "super deluxe" (or something like that room). Nice and clean with a very large king size bed that easily could fit myself and two girls on the nights I felt ambitious.
Hotel and rooms are very clean, and the staff are mostly pretty friendly and don't raise an eye lid when you come back with girls. They ask for ID at the front desk, and then keep the ID until the girl leaves.
The hotel is on the corner of Soi 13 and Second Road, so sometimes it gets a bit loud at night from the bar across the street. This rarely bothers me though, the noise stops at around 2am and I would usually not be home until pretty much that time, and if I was I was engaging in some bombom instead of trying to sleep.
Hotel is pretty much only used by mongerers, a few couples from Hong Kong were staying there, but once they figured out what went on they would usually switch to different hotels.
No fees for bringing back girls, one time when I had two with me they wanted to ask for a fee, but I said (politely) that the second girl was just staying for an hour, which resolved the problem. (She was there all night, but still didn't get charged.)
In summary, a nice clean hotel, very girl friendly, mostly other mongerers staying there (but not the ones that cause trouble). A bit expensive, but then I thought it was sort of worth it for the nice room and nice location. Pretty much everything is within a 15 minute walk from there.
Fun And Sun
04-21-07, 16:38
Brothers in arms,
One more piece of useful information about the "super deluxe" room that I forgot to write down in the earlier report: It has a really comfortable sitting chair in it, which is just perfect for sitting back for a nice relaxing bj in it... :)
That was, like, so, the best feature of the room.
Cheerio
Fun and Sun
I will be in Pattaya the beginning of April (first time).
I've narrowed down my places to stay to the Flipper Lodge hotel or the Secrets Hotel.
Any insights to either of these places?
Thanks(Flipper Lodge)Great Location, Bars galore on this Soi 8, resturants, 100 meters to beach, GF, roof pool, Internet bar, you will love this hotel. Some bars have a free pig roast on weekends. Immigration Office nearby with international phone card service. You will not go home empty-handed.
Hi,
If you have stayed at the Lek (old wing) and Welcome Plaza which hotel would you recommend.
Considering:
- Room appearance (bright vs. dreary) Cleanness
- Size of both rooms
- Security staff & boxes in room or lobby
- Bed Comfort & size
- TV. Number of available English speaking channels
Based on my inquiry, prices are about the same THB 750.00 for a standard room.
I will be staying a month.
Normally I would stay at the Inn House but they have increased their rate for a standard room from THB 750.00 to THB 942.00.
Thanks,
TC.
Hi,
Comming to pattya on 12th, need a good resonable girl friendly hotel , need your suggestions.
Is Sawasdee Seaview girl friendly?
Regards
Roaming Rob
05-05-07, 10:34
Hardickie,
I have never stayed there but I believe I have read that it is girl friendly. I am currently at the Whitehouse Condotel Soi 13 and it is girl friendly with nice decor and centrally located. Only short walk or baht bus ride to walking street or in the opposite direction to Soi 7/8 beer bar areas. Not to mention only about 5 mins away from The Hell Club which I visited last night!
Rob
Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.1.4 Copyright © 2025 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.