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Carlton Pattaya Hotel
Jack Master Mansion
Billabong Hotel
Thanks
csun,
re:JackMaster -
I stayed in a std room, bed is very hard, had trouble with the saftey box.
front desk reception run by a LB, sorry just not my thing!
location : on soi diana, closer to soi buckhao actually
csun,
re:JackMaster -
I stayed in a std room, bed is very hard, had trouble with the saftey box.
front desk reception run by a LB, sorry just not my thing!
location : on soi diana, closer to soi buckhao actually
Thanks, that leaves 2 hotels.
Also can someone tell me what does ABF mean. It is mentioned after the price.
Meanwhile I am finding more hotels. Someone had suggested that I should just pick any hotel for 1 night, then walk around to see other hotels in person after I arrive. I am coming on Mar 1st and staying until March 6. I am just worried that most of the hotels will be booked up if I only reserve 1 night. What is your opinion on this.
Sorry to be such and pain and asking all these questions however just worried about traveling to a place that I have only read about.
... Also can someone tell me what does ABF mean...
American breakfast, I guess.
Wanderlust
01-04-10, 05:24
ABF= American Breakfast included. .....The thing about this forum that newer folks need to remember is that there are many of us here. ALL have varying degrees of tolerance and needs. Some folks are pampered spoiled rotten and others are looking for medium or even cheap accomodations. Always try to determine the responders position before taking their word as gospel. Here is a good example. And I'm not flaming the guy. Don't even know him. He has a thing for Lady boy receptionists so he won't stay there again. News flash, If you can't stand LB's don't go to Thailand! Maybe more LBs than real ladys there! ALSO What is a hard bed?? Some like that, others not. And what does that really mean anyways , A hard bed to one may be perfect to another (not hard at all). I have stayed at JackMaster many times and find it to be one of the best values in Pattaya. Especially room 304 or any other corner room, 404, 204 etc. The point is as with anywhere for a first timer: just book a place that is recommended by someone on the forum that is in your price comfort zone and located in an acceptable area. Boukou is one such area for most of us old timers. Then just walk about looking at the few to many other places to choose from nearby and book accordingly. One will never get left out in the cold in Pattaya. More than enough rooms to rent at any time any place. If one wants to stay in the 600baht or less per night with A/C and Tele Jack Master is definately on the radar, and the beds are not really all that hard there in my opinion. The rooms are only 3-4 years old. As a point of fact, almost all beds in Thailand are hard compaired to home. Some are just softer than others. Newbe's be aware that at least 70% of the folks here on this forum are willing to spend european prices on a room in Thailand. So if your on a budget take what they say with a big grain of salt. They pay big and expect much. Anything else is crap to them.
Thanks, that leaves 2 hotels.
Also can someone tell me what does ABF mean. It is mentioned after the price.
Meanwhile I am finding more hotels. Someone had suggested that I should just pick any hotel for 1 night, then walk around to see other hotels in person after I arrive. I am coming on Mar 1st and staying until March 6. I am just worried that most of the hotels will be booked up if I only reserve 1 night. What is your opinion on this.
Sorry to be such and pain and asking all these questions however just worried about traveling to a place that I have only read about.
Thanks Wanderlust, I appreciate you making it clear on different people's opinion on each hotel. And thanks for clearing up ABF since I see it everywhere but no explanation on what it means.
Wanderlust
01-04-10, 17:22
One more point of fact about the Hotels to remember to all newbies in Thailand. This concerns the Hotel room safes and rented motor bikes. Both learned the hard way. The newest scam is stealing your motor bike or setting you up to still the motor bike. It will cost you a minimum of 40,000 baht to the rental place to replace the MB. DO NOT leave your key lying around or let your girl go anywhere alone on your rented MB.
Also alot of regulars don't even know that there are only a very few keys to all the inroom safes in Thailand. My old trick when traveling was to hide my safe key outside my room in the hallway or something OR since I travel usually with friends to trade keys with your traveling partner before bedtime. BUT come to find out my friends key worked just fine in my safe as well!! and just for curiousity sake so did my padlock key with alittle jiggling!! I now only take a room with the type of safes that use the round circle type keys and not the flat normal keys. And also the newer guys need to know that if you get a safe with an electronic combination latch: right next to the keypad is usually a plastic name logo that hides the emergency key hole and all the girls know this. It snaps on and off extremely easy. of course there is always the option to take only short time girls but you still need to watch them like a bad step child.
One more point of fact about the Hotels to remember to all newbies in Thailand. This concerns the Hotel room safes and rented motor bikes. Both learned the hard way. The newest scam is stealing your motor bike or setting you up to still the motor bike. It will cost you a minimum of 40,000 baht to the rental place to replace the MB. DO NOT leave your key lying around or let your girl go anywhere alone on your rented MB.
Also alot of regulars don't even know that there are only a very few keys to all the inroom safes in Thailand. My old trick when traveling was to hide my safe key outside my room in the hallway or something OR since I travel usually with friends to trade keys with your traveling partner before bedtime. BUT come to find out my friends key worked just fine in my safe as well!! and just for curiousity sake so did my padlock key with alittle jiggling!! I now only take a room with the type of safes that use the round circle type keys and not the flat normal keys. And also the newer guys need to know that if you get a safe with an electronic combination latch: right next to the keypad is usually a plastic name logo that hides the emergency key hole and all the girls know this. It snaps on and off extremely easy. of course there is always the option to take only short time girls but you still need to watch them like a bad step child.
Thanks for the information. I won't have any problem with renting a bike since I am not going to do that however I am now worried about in room safe.
I am only going to take a girl short time so I will not leave her alone in my room but any worry about hotel staff getting into my safe? I think most of the hotels have digital safe, is this true? Also what type of safe does Jack Master have in their room? I don't mind LB if they are not aggressive and bothering me. I have actually never seen a Lady boy in person but just in pictures posted on the forums or videos of Thailand.
Wanderlust
01-04-10, 17:59
Jack Master has both round key and flat key safes you'll have to Look at the room/safe before renting. Jack Master has no lockboxes at the FRONT DESK, only room safes. Hotel staff changes regularly but in general they are honest. The two hotels just up the street a hundred feet on the corners of Soi Diana and Boukou both have lock boxes at the front desk, are totally safe and clean decent rooms. Altho the one on the SW corner (600baht-I don't know the name) has hard beds even by my standards.
Muffhunter
01-04-10, 22:13
Considering some hotels for 1st time stay in Pattaya.
Armageddon- seems like big rooms, not sure as to how close the the action it is.
Billabong- looks like good price
Eastiny 7
Can anyone help please.
Thanks.Went ahead and booked at the Armageddon, since it appears nobody has had any experience here I thought it would be my duty to TOFT.
I will post my findings after my stay.
For those guys that like to stay in 5 star Hotels and still bring a girl back, I can confirm the Holiday Inn is GF. They take the girls ID and make you sign a form that says if she goes crazy it is not their fault.
No joiners fee either!
Muffhunter
01-07-10, 06:58
Went ahead and booked at the Armageddon, since it appears nobody has had any experience here I thought it would be my duty to TOFT.
I will post my findings after my stay.May not have been such a good idea after all.
They were good at responding to all my inquiries up to the point of the deposit and then no more responses from them.
I asked for them to send me their address and phone # since it is not on the site. No response!
Wanderlust
01-08-10, 00:29
Went ahead and booked at the Armageddon, since it appears nobody has had any experience here I thought it would be my duty to TOFT.
I will post my findings after my stay.
Hey Muffy can you tell us where the Armageddon is located? OR share the website here so we can check up on it? Are you in Pattaya and have seen the building?
If this is the same place than:
Armageddon Guest House, which is upstairs from the Armageddon Bar on Soi LK Metro, next door to Club Blu on Soi Buakoaw
May not have been such a good idea after all.
They were good at responding to all my inquiries up to the point of the deposit and then no more responses from them.
I asked for them to send me their address and phone # since it is not on the site. No response!
Muffhunter
01-11-10, 18:24
Sorry for not getting back. They did contact me and said that their website was down due to some upgrading.
It is above the Armageddon Bar, in the LK Metro area.
Looking forward to my stay and will post findings.
www.armageddonbar.com
Old German
01-12-10, 12:18
I have spent 2 days in Pattaya in the Nova Platinum Hotel. I have booked this hotel by Agoda for 32 Euro per day. I got a modern room in the second building. The big kingsize bed was o. K., the room was clean. If anyone has not too high demands it is adequate, especially regarding the prize. And the room in the new building was absolutely quiet. Its girl friendly, the girls have only to show their ID-cards.
They have a swimming pool for relaxing, but it was crowded by Russians. And mostly loud disco music was playing, so I didn't felt much comfortable there. More negative points: The elevator was sometimes out of function. At the arriving day the service for towels came very late, I had to wait for more than 3 hours till after 5 pm Also at the swimming pool towels hadn't been available for long time. And the towels are hanging directly over the toilet. That shouldn't B.
Positive is the free internet access also in the room and the big safe, where I could even put in my laptop.
Walking street is nearby, only a few minutes away.
The last time I stayed at Flipper House was 2004 and they did not have in-room safes at that time. That's the only complaint I have about the hotel.
Italian Guy, There have been a lot of good reviews on Flipper house due to it being close but not too close to the fun area and therefore should be quieter. Does it have in room safe.
One thing we need is in room safe. A good TV might be nice since I will be bring my own DVD movies (plan on watching on the plane back and forth) to watch in between girls and resting up so I won't be bored.
I searched everything back to the beginning of this year which is how I narrowed down to these hotels however I am sure that there are other hotels that were not mentioned or just opened up. Thanks
The last time I stayed at Flipper House was 2004 and they did not have in-room safes at that time. That's the only complaint I have about the hotel.
Thanks for your reply, Flipper House does not have in room safe so I have ruled it out.
Still doing my homework. There are just so many hotels there. I might just do what some of the guys are saying which is just book a couple of night and then check out the other hotels while I am there. It would give me something to do in the day time.
I booked this hotel for 4 nights in Feb. I got it for just under 1300 including Agoda's fees. The pix look good and it's fairly new. I assume since the other Sabai hotels are GF that this one is too. If anyone knows, please let me know.
http://www.sabaiempress.com/index.html
Anyone have any experience with the Nirvana hotel?
Are there joiner fees?
Greetings guys!
I want to try http://www.sunsetpark.co.th/
On their website there is a note: "Guest staying in 1 room is valid for 2 persons."
here: http://www.sunsetpark.co.th/roomrates.html
Does it mean, that it is GF hotel?
Greetings guys!
I want to try http://www.sunsetpark.co.th/
On their website there is a note: "Guest staying in 1 room is valid for 2 persons."
here: http://www.sunsetpark.co.th/roomrates.html
Does it mean, that it is GF hotel?
Checking an hotel's girlfriendliness is best done by sending an email to them.
Member #3428
01-26-10, 23:51
I know, but they did't answer to my e-mails!
Just call them up... if you don't have VOIP then just bite the bullet and call regularly... You're gonna spend XXX money on airfare and you want to spend 5,000 baht to 10,000 baht a night on a room there but you don't want to make a phone call to ask questions about the property? Doesn't make sense to me.
Again I've never had a property turn me and a thai lady away when I make the booking as a two guests. If you brought in a collection of 10 low class hoe's at one time then sure I can see this property taking exception but if you take a working lady with you who is half way decent I can't see them doing anything except treating her like a customer.
When in doubt... call direct yourself...
Member #3428
01-27-10, 00:22
They need me, not the other way around.
Yeah I guess I'm too laid back lately... Calmed down a lot in my old age :) Plus having unlimited free calling to Thai helps solve such issues for me ;)
Sure but that implies registering the lady as a guest and not changing during the stay. I did not have the impression that the poster was intending to do so.
I see your point.. but still I've never encountered a problem with taking back various women. I've rarely been forced to register a lady and the only time someone ever did comment on the change of women I told them that the number one wife went home and now I am with my Mia Noi.
Honestly in all my time registered at two people, I've yet to have an issue anywhere in Thai. Especially anywhere in Chonburi.
Tansak, honestly, would you say that this is value for money in the Pattaya area? In my opinion this would be too expensive even for Koh Samet.
Sunset Junior 5,061 3,800 3,543 3,037
for this room: http://www.sunsetpark.co.th/acc_junior.html
My advise to the poster would be to book a room in Pattaya for the first night, to rent a motorbike or a car directly and to just have a look at more remote places on his own. I am sure he can find much better value for money than that in Sattahip, Bang Saray, etc.
Yeah I guess I'm too laid back lately... Calmed down a lot in my old age :) Plus having unlimited free calling to Thai helps solve such issues for me ;)
Well I live in Thailand so calling isn't a cost issue. Calling Thai staff is not hassle-free though and as you said, TIT so having someone assuring you that there is no joiner does not mean that they won't try to charge one afterwards. Having a printed email helps a lot more.
Honestly in all my time registered at two people, I've yet to have an issue anywhere in Thai. Especially anywhere in Chonburi.
Honestly I've yet to have an issue anywhere in Thailand too (even in Laos I've never had any but I am a lot more careful). However I stay almost exclusively in cheap Thai places. The mia noi trick is a good one though. It's Thai culture, hard to say anything for them :)
Member #3428
01-27-10, 04:20
Tansak, honestly, would you say that this is value for money in the Pattaya area? In my opinion this would be too expensive even for Koh Samet.
Slow down a moment, I think we agree on everything... I never mentioned if I thought it was good value or not. Personally I'll stay at a higher end resort in other places in Thai, sleep a mat in Isaan, serviced apartments in Bangkok, and I'll stay anywhere from Queen Vic on down or up in Pat's... Actually I like the look and feel of some apartments and Bay Walk Residence by Royal Garden but I've been a massive hotel wh@re and stayed at a lot of locations for a night or two in Pats trying to find "my" comfort zone.
I'm not judging his opinion on where to stay as we don't know his situation. But he has a right to do as he pleases. Personally I might stay there, with a corporate or discounted rate if I wanted some down time away but I wouldn't head to Chonburi for this type of resort I'd head other locations for that type of bungalow resort atmosphere.
For me... three week work trips do not qualify me to stay at 5 K + a night resorts unfortunately. I just spent three weeks in Thai and heading back in a month... my work will cover a lot of expenses but not those type of figures...
Never Marry
01-27-10, 08:58
Going for 1st time.
Looking to rent a 3br apartment rather than getting separate rooms in a hotel.
Anyone know how to go about this in Pattaya?
I never mentioned if I thought it was good value or not.
I'm not judging his opinion on where to stay as we don't know his situation. But he has a right to do as he pleases.
Sure but I felt like it would be a good idea to comment on this aspect in order to try and help a fellow hobbyist make a decision.
Which hotels are the closest to Club Lucifer?
Member #3428
01-27-10, 11:08
I know, but they did't answer to my e-mails!
OK I was bored... I called... And funny but I got a different report. No problem with a guy and a thai lady staying and rotating different girls every night per me calling them.
The folks on the phone spoke very little English, maybe a reason your email is being held up in reply they not understand what you said. I was very clear about I wanted to stay there and bring a different girl every night and they replied it is OK if only one girl, and booked as two people per room.
They did tell me I am not supposed to bring in more then one at a time.. I guess they heard about me ;)
You were very helpfull for me! I'm tooke your side. You're right. Sunsetpark money for nothing. I decided to book here http://www.Sabaiempress.com/rooms_rates.html
Amazing new hotel. And, as far as I know, totally GF!
What do you thinking about it?
http://www.crownpattayahotel.com/
Also GF place. info was taken from here:
http://www.1stoppattaya.com/hospitality/bachelor_hotels/
Maybe, book here?
Ok you got me... call me a shrill... '
You are a smart ass :D let's get a drink and we'll review the **** House in a few weeks...
Yeah good idea! Maybe we should get a third person involved too, just in case we don't agree on the review. Sorry Saint Mint you don't qualify ;)
PS: if you're looking for a place to stay, there's a good guesthouse nearby on soi Yamato. Same as Benthouse but without the chrome poles, 200 bahts/night. Or 150 bahts for 2 hours :D
You were very helpfull for me! I'm tooke your side. You're right. Sunsetpark money for nothing. I decided to book here http://www.Sabaiempress.com/rooms_rates.html
Amazing new hotel. And, as far as I know, totally GF!
What do you thinking about it?
Ha, you're funny. So Tansak called Sunset Park for you (well might have been for Saint Mint on reflection ;) ) and you end up showing us some regular hotel on 2nd road and asking what we think about it?
You really don't know what you want and how much you want to spend right?
Well I'd say that one does not look too bad but there are probably a few hundred similar hotels in Pattaya so yeah, that one or another one, arai godai! But eyh staying on 2nd road you'll be on a busy street.
What about that one? http://www.bonkairesort.com/
1K baht (u might even get the room for 800 if you try), their pool is great, their rooms are spacious and nice with quality furniture. Customers mostly French, if that does not disturb you... For convenience you may need a motorbike staying there (add 100-200 bahts/day) but Walking Street is just at the end of soi 17 so it is not really far.
Yeap, your're right I don't know what I want)) So, thank a lot to Tansak for his help! Anyway this information about sunsetpark is very helpfull not only for me.
I think I should go to any of this hotels for my first time to Thailand. And vary my miliage on the place.
Member #3428
01-28-10, 02:32
Gentlemen ah hem Mongers: I am staying at the Baywalk March 8 -12. Does anyone know if the construction near there is finished? I hate noise. If anyone wants to tag team or get a beer send me a PM :).
Bay Walk Residence by City Walk? By Royal Gardens? If that one then you mean their own construction on the 2nd floor and such? Yes it is still going on. No I was not awaken during three weeks there except for one morning when they were doing some electrical work on the fourth floor (the floor I was on).
Personally I'd probably be a little leary of staying on the 3rd floor but the 4th was just fine. The big issue was that the damn elevator went out for two weeks or so but they got it fixed before I left.
Saint Mint
01-28-10, 02:36
Gentlemen ah hem Mongers: I am staying at the Baywalk March 8 -12. Does anyone know if the construction near there is finished? I hate noise. If anyone wants to tag team or get a beer send me a PM :).Just walked by the hotel 08:00 a.m. Thailand time. All seemed very quiet. Great location. If you mean the construction work going behind the Welcome Plaza, in the same Soi as the back end of The Avenue, near the Balitaya Hotel (which seems to be swamped by the new buildings) then. there is still some work being done. Although, a lot of the buildings seemed to be finished and maybe, the worst of the noise is over. I rode by just now and didn't hear any construction noise. So, I think you should be OK in March.
Saint Mint
Member #3428
01-28-10, 02:46
Going for 1st time.
Looking to rent a 3br apartment rather than getting separate rooms in a hotel.
Anyone know how to go about this in Pattaya?
My observations only....
How long are you staying?
3 Bedroom will be tough and you probably won't be near the action.
Finding a serviced apartment in Pattaya is tougher then BKK by a long stretch. Getting a non serviced apartment a little away from the action for one to six months or so is easy easy easy... but those are more studios and one bedrooms. Then you get a lady to clean your room for you if you like. But thats two months or more usually.
Looking for a three bedroom for short stay I personally think is a pipe dream but good luck. Finding a room to rent if you want away from the known main popular action spots is easy IF you know the local area.
For a newbie visitor, with little knowledge of Pattaya, with no connections in Pattaya, etc... I wish you well in your search and let us know of your outcomes. But I'd just book the hotel rooms for now if I were you.
M P Lurker
01-28-10, 04:38
Ok you got me... call me a shrill... '
As I know you well, I know your not a bullshit artist. BTW, what is a "shrill"? :D
As I know you well, I know your not a bullshit artist. BTW, what is a "shrill"? :D
The shrill of victory, a shrill-seeker, etc. ;)
Member #3428
01-28-10, 08:00
Yeap, your're right I don't know what I want))
OK I'll state the obvious.... Pattaya has too many hotels and too many bars and too many sex related areas to visit and know all about. There are too many hotels, too many apartments, guest houses, whatever you wanna call them and by far too many places to find ladies for you to know it all and see it all.
Pattaya is too large to really enjoy it and know about it after a few visits. Many folks spend three, four, five, six different trips to Pattaya for a week to a month each visit and still only scratch the surface.
Many long time residents still are only hitting 15% of the possible locations to find ladies.
You want to know exactly where to stay and what to do on a one holiday? Good luck mate you won't find squat. The problem with Pattaya is finding your comfort zone and where you like to find the ladies. Many folks visit Pattaya one time, stay in the wrong place, visit the wrong bars, and come away hating it. Without knowing they missed out on finding pure enjoyment.
You want to stay on Beach Road or 2nd or stay in Flipper to be near action or Baron Beach or Queen Vic, or you want to stay off 2nd road or off one of the Soi's etc... You want to stay in a condo away from Pattaya and ride in every day and night etc.. just too many possibilities. You still will only see a tiny portion of pattaya on your virgin visit.
Enjoy but don't get too worked up on where to stay, I'm willing to bet where you stay this trip will not be the place you end up enjoying and staying at on return visits. The most you can hope for is hooking up with a veteran of Pattaya who will kindly take you under his wing and assist you.
Many folks visit Pattaya one time, stay in the wrong place, visit the wrong bars, and come away hating it. Without knowing they missed out on finding pure enjoyment.
Enjoy but don't get too worked up on where to stay, I'm willing to bet where you stay this trip will not be the place you end up enjoying and staying at on return visits. So true! And don't think too much about girlfriendliness of hotels in Pattaya. Basically in the 1-2K price bracket 95% of hotels are girlfriendly. In the 0,5-1K price bracket 99,9%.
Just determine what your priorities are at the moment and make your decision. You don't need to pre-book for your whole stay either. I never pre-book, even in high season but I understand that as a newbie u'll want to have a room secured at least for the first night.
As a newbie you'll sure want a room safe too for example. Was my situation a few years ago on my first visit, now I don't care at all about room safes anymore but wouldn't take a room which does not have a balcony. Hell last time there was a room safe in my room (in a 300 bahts Isaan hotel quite surprisingly) I didn't even use it :)
One thing is sure: the hotel infrastructure in Pattaya is outstanding so take it easy.
You damn right! I already booked to crown Pattaya beach. 1600bht\night. Not bad I think.
But it does't have a balcony unfortunately. On arrival I wished to look at the sea from my room and drink a glass of whiskey&cola.
Anyway I follow your advice, guys and I'll take it easy in my first trip.
P.S. If someone of you will be in PTT in 11-21 FEB and don't mind to hook up with 2 russions with bad english. I would be very glad!
You damn right! I already booked to crown Pattaya beach. 1600bht\night. Not bad I think.
But it does't have a balcony unfortunately. On arrival I wished to look at the sea from my room and drink a glass of whiskey&cola.
Anyway I follow your advice, guys and I'll take it easy in my first trip.
P.S. If someone of you will be in PTT in 11-21 FEB and don't mind to hook up with 2 russions with bad english. I would be very glad!
You're Russian and you actually want to bang Thai chicks? Now that's cute! :D
lurker - either he meant "SHILL" (someone who is hired to tout something to bring in customers) or he meant that he was "shrill" (shrieking?) about not liking something :)
ebaka - prepare to be utterly AMAZED
Phred Phish
02-03-10, 14:07
Hi folks,
I know that there are a million hotels in Pattaya but I am looking for a specific recommendation. I'd like to find a place that is near the main action (walking street?), but has a nice ambiance and, ideally, an ocean view. Needless to say, it needs to be entirely girl-friendly. I'm looking to spend around $100 US give or take (happy to spend less, of course).
Thanks!
Hi all, me and up to 5 other lads (aged 21-30) are going to come down to Pattaya for a week or two (from chiang mai).
Really looking forwards to it from what you guys are saying.
Can you suggest a nice place in the 1500-2000 per person per night range?
And a few places for girls? (are they called gogo bars here too?)
Oh and is anyone up for meeting up with a few guys from europe?. We come bearing cialis, beer and lots of senses of adventure.
I am heading to Pattaya tomorrow and plan to have 6 sinful nights (February 6-11) until I go to pick-up my farang GF at Suvarnabhumi.
I have been to Pattaya several times before and done too many bar girls and cannot take the bar girl nonsense any more. Although they are only slightly better I prefer the semi-pros abundant in night clubs (insomnia, etc.). Long story short, I am looking for a wing man to party together in clubs and bars (secondary). PM me if interested.
Hello, fellow travelers,
I'm fortunate enough to be in Pattaya enjoying myself yet staying in a very well appointed hotel away from the constant din.
The Dynasty Resort is a beautiful hotel on top of the only mountain in Pattaya. No motorcy with drunks screaming by at all hours of the day and night, or loud beer bars playing hip hop music.
The hotel is girl friendly with no joiner fee, has a full kitchen/bar with good food, and is clean and modern with beautiful teak finish.
The staff is very friendly, and and the rates are in my oppinion very reasonable. I'm paying 1350 baht per night thru the internet complete with breakfast for 2. If you want this you have to book for 2 and prepay.
There is a nice pool and wading pool for the little ones.
I have been staying here every trip for the last 7 years, and enjoy the tranquility, and relative convience.
Just thought I would pass it on to my fellow travelers.
To find it just google Dynasty resort.
Happy traveling,
Wangho6969Hello, to everyone, my first post.
I am travelling to Pattaya for the first time and plan on staying at the Dynasty Resort. Can I get a current update? Is it still a good place to stay? Is it girl friendly? I am looking at taking the monthly rate. Any suggestions are welcome.
Thanks to all.
www.dynastyresortpattaya.com
Saint Mint
02-09-10, 03:11
Hello, to everyone, my first post.
I am travelling to Pattaya for the first time and plan on staying at the Dynasty Resort. Can I get a current update? Is it still a good place to stay? Is it girl friendly? I am looking at taking the monthly rate. Any suggestions are welcome.
Thanks to all.
www.dynastyresortpattaya.comThe resort is 1 girl friendly. You will have to pay if you take another one. Restaurant and Room Service finishes at midnight. Bar open 24 Hours.
The resort is 1 girl friendly. You will have to pay if you take another one. Restaurant and Room Service finishes at midnight. Bar open 24 Hours.Thanks for the update St. Mint!
Hi guys,
I'm plannig to move to Pattaya for 2 weeks at the end of April, and I'm still looking for a good GF hotel. Does anyone have good info about Classrooms hotel in South Pattaya, soi 13/4.
Thanks
Saint! Thanks for the suggestion, I already had in my mind this hotel. The only thing is that I don't like to put my credit card number in small internet sites ... you never know. So I ask you an other advice, do you think that in april (I will arrive on the 23rd for 14 nights, it seems to be low season) I have a chance to go directly there without booking and find a room?
Thanks
Cunning Stunt
02-19-10, 03:32
Looking for a hotel reasonably priced, near the beach and pretty central to the action. Scouted out Sawasdee Sea View as fitting the bill. Anyone stayed there? Any good?
Member #3428
02-19-10, 04:15
Looking for a hotel reasonably priced, near the beach and pretty central to the action.
Define reasonably priced ....
Butzelmann
02-19-10, 07:20
Looking for a hotel reasonably priced, near the beach and pretty central to the action. Scouted out Sawasdee Sea View as fitting the bill. Anyone stayed there? Any good?I think the comments on Tripadvisor speak for themselves. Friends reported same about this hotel.
Tripadvisor - Sawasdee Sea View (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g293919-d583169-Reviews-Sawasdee_Sea_View-Pattaya.html)
Looking for a hotel reasonably priced, near the beach and pretty central to the action. Scouted out Sawasdee Sea View as fitting the bill. Anyone stayed there? Any good?If I remember right this Hotel is not GF in the sense they will charge a fee for the girl to stay with you.
Not a great hotel. But for the price i is ok.
Cunning Stunt
02-19-10, 13:33
I think the comments on Tripadvisor speak for themselves. Friends reported same about this hotel.
Tripadvisor - Sawasdee Sea View (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g293919-d583169-Reviews-Sawasdee_Sea_View-Pattaya.html)Thanks for the input, lads. Definitely one to cross off the list.
Anyone got any recommendations? Reasonably priced (800 to 1500 baht) 2 or 3 star, on the beach side of second road (hate that fucking road!) and an easy walk from Walking Street but close to the party fun of Soi 8. Trouble is that hotels with this spec tend to book up months ahead. Was looking at Flipper Lodge but that seem to be full for the dates in early March when I'll be in town.
I stayed at the Best Beach Hotel on Soi 5 when I was there over Christmas & New Year
Really nice hotel, guest friendly, very friendly staff, great quite location as it does not have any bars on the Soi. Right in between the second road and beach road, and not that far from Walking street considering that you can get a Bath bus from the Beach road
The only down side, which wasnt a problem for me was that the some staff had limited understanding of english but I got by. And the other odd thing was they charged me an extra 40Baht for my entire stay for asking for an extra pair of pillows! WTF
Hope this helps.
http://www.bestbeachpattaya.com/EN/IndexEn.html
Thanks for the input, lads. Definitely one to cross off the list.
Anyone got any recommendations? Reasonably priced (800 to 1500 baht) 2 or 3 star, on the beach side of second road (hate that fucking road!) and an easy walk from Walking Street but close to the party fun of Soi 8. Trouble is that hotels with this spec tend to book up months ahead. Was looking at Flipper Lodge but that seem to be full for the dates in early March when I'll be in town.
Thanks for the input, lads. Definitely one to cross off the list.
Anyone got any recommendations? Reasonably priced (800 to 1500 baht) 2 or 3 star, on the beach side of second road (hate that fucking road!) and an easy walk from Walking Street but close to the party fun of Soi 8. Trouble is that hotels with this spec tend to book up months ahead. Was looking at Flipper Lodge but that seem to be full for the dates in early March when I'll be in town.Not sure about your travel dates but I would try agoda.com.
Thanks for the input, lads. Definitely one to cross off the list.
Anyone got any recommendations? Reasonably priced (800 to 1500 baht) 2 or 3 star, on the beach side of second road (hate that fucking road!) and an easy walk from Walking Street but close to the party fun of Soi 8. Trouble is that hotels with this spec tend to book up months ahead. Was looking at Flipper Lodge but that seem to be full for the dates in early March when I'll be in town.Check out Nautical Inn.
www.nauticalinn.co.th
Warning about staying at Secrets Hotel:
If you're staying on the first floor it's noisy as shit. To the point where I can't sleep. The housekeeping staff uses one of the rooms on this floor as their base, and they're banging around all day and night with the door open.
I asked to change rooms and they only offered me one of the rooms at the most expensive rate. I declined simply because I'm not going to pay them more money because their staff is really noisy all night.
Other than that it's a fine place to stay. But if you can't sleep then what's the use.
Warning about staying at Secrets Hotel:
If you're staying on the first floor it's noisy as shit. To the point where I can't sleep. The housekeeping staff uses one of the rooms on this floor as their base, and they're banging around all day and night with the door open.
I asked to change rooms and they only offered me one of the rooms at the most expensive rate. I declined simply because I'm not going to pay them more money because their staff is really noisy all night.
Other than that it's a fine place to stay. But if you can't sleep then what's the use.I agree. I could not sleep here either. Great location for the Walking Street (1 minute away) but, the street is dirty and smelly with stray dogs going through the bins looking for food. This is bound to make it difficult for the hotel to control pests such as, cockroaches etc. No pool, no elevator, no windows in the rooms. I felt claustrophobic and had to check out early.
Just off Naklua Circle, superior room 2,900 per night. Really nice place, low rise (2 storey max)garden setting, many trees and built ad hoc around 2 pools, an oasis from the dump that is Pattaya in general though a little off the beaten track.
Although a family hotel, on checking in I was reassured to hear the receptionist tell me unprompted that if I was to bring a guest back they would need to leave ID. That was good to hear as I wasn't sure if I'd be stung for joiner fee, however taking the precaution of booking a room for 2 people generally cancels that issue out anyway.
Over 2 nights/3 days, I had 3 girls back none of whom actually even left ID at reception as it turned out...recommended but only for the discrete bearing in mind the family nature of the place
Terry Terrier
03-01-10, 00:48
Just off Naklua Circle, superior room 2,900 per night. Really nice place, low rise (2 storey max)garden setting, many trees and built ad hoc around 2 pools, an oasis from the dump that is Pattaya in general though a little off the beaten track.
Although a family hotel, on checking in I was reassured to hear the receptionist tell me unprompted that if I was to bring a guest back they would need to leave ID. That was good to hear as I wasn't sure if I'd be stung for joiner fee, however taking the precaution of booking a room for 2 people generally cancels that issue out anyway.
Over 2 nights/3 days, I had 3 girls back none of whom actually even left ID at reception as it turned out...recommended but only for the discrete bearing in mind the family nature of the place
Thanks for that, Bloke. Times are obviously hard in the family-friendly hotel trade in Patts.
Michael980
03-02-10, 13:21
I agree. I could not sleep here either. Great location for the Walking Street (1 minute away) but, the street is dirty and smelly with stray dogs going through the bins looking for food. This is bound to make it difficult for the hotel to control pests such as, cockroaches etc. No pool, no elevator, no windows in the rooms. I felt claustrophobic and had to check out early.I stayed here a couple of times. First time in 2008. This was my first trip to Thailand. The hotel was OK and the girls in the club seemed very friendly. In 2009 things did not seem the same. I had problems sleeping and, had to change hotels as well. Also, the girls in the club were not so friendly. I know this is not the hotels fault. Anyone else find this?
I think for the money you can do a lot better.
Coriolanus
03-03-10, 10:29
I just returned from a long weekend in Pattaya and can highly recommend my hotel, the Dusit D2 Baracuda. I decided on this particular hotel based on previous reports mentioning that it was girl-friendly and made my reservation through agoda. Com. It is a relatively new hotel, with a modern, slick design that appealed to me (especially when contrasted to the rather drab and run down appearance of most other properties I've seen while wandering in Pattaya). Location is perfect, on Second Street, just across from Soi 10. The hub of go-go bars around Walking Street is just a few block away. Rooms are comfortable, shower area is large enough for you and your company to share a nice, intimate shower, and the pool area is just perfect for a relaxing cigar and drinks on a lazy afternoon, before the real action begins in this sex-oriented city.
I was there with a friend and we booked separate rooms. The hotel is definitely girl-friendly and, on the three nights we were there, we had no problems in bringing back to our rooms girls selected from the go-go joints. One detail worth mentioning is that the hotel is particularly convenient if you come to Pattaya with a car (which we did). There is an elevator connecting the parking area on the back of the hotel to the accommodation floors, so you never need to walk past the reception area with your company for the evening. In the three times I brought a girl to my room, I was seen by nobody besides the security guard at the parking lot. You can't beat that for discretion!
And while I'm at it, let me add a few words on restaurants as well. Compared to my other trips to different areas in Thailand, Pattaya was surprisingly poor in terms of restaurant options, and I had to suffer a few forgettable meals before I found really good food there. Most of the beachfront establishments serve a similar, bland menu that made them all resemble each other. Only in Jomtien Beach I could find some places with a slightly better ambiance. And a coffeshop with delectable desserts.
For dinner, though, there were only two places that I would recommend. The first is Zico's Brazilian Grill, a barbecue buffet with fine cuts and good caipirinha that is located at a big shopping mall at beach road. While enjoying your meal, you will also be treated to short samba-dancing presentations by two original Brazilian "mulatas" dressed up (or, rather, "dressed down") for Carnival. The second, and most exquisite dining experience I've had in quite some time, is La Notte Pub and Restaurant, located at the other end of Walking Street, past the maze of go-go bars and neon lights. Great french menu, nice selection of drinks, comfortable seating and a perfect spot to observe the incredibly varied fauna of Pattaya walk by. Enjoy!
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Wanderlust
03-04-10, 16:50
Here is another safe secure sleep in the "regulars/long timers" section of town, Soi Buakhao. Only reported on sporadically This stretch of the city is becoming more popular. There are several bars of note and more than enough shagers to go around. Also the best English/American restreraunts on Soi Chonaraporn and 100 baugh massage. All within 1 minute walk of this Hotel.
Hotel Nikom Court: 600 baht. Tele, A/C, mini bar, balcony, clean rooms and big showers. There are safety deposit boxes in the lobby and the place is run by honest staff. One of the better things about this place is the elevated open air beer court and lounge located on the busy intersection of Soi Diana and Buakhao. Excellent bird watching and coffee/news reading. Rooms upstairs.
Nikom Court: tele (038) 720105, or 720106 email:nikomcourt@yahoo.com
Corner Soi Buakhao and Soi Diana. Another very decent place is right across the street.
Wanderlust
03-08-10, 23:34
From reading the different forums Pattaya looks like it might be the place for us. Arriving. Next Month and plan to stay for 10 nights. Accommodation. Maybe around US $50 per night. Any kinds of recommendations please let us know.
ThanksIf you like the beach and in your face Tom Foolery Adventure Pattaya is your place. An unlimited amount of great places to stay for $50 per romp. Plenty of info here, to much really to just list them. Or if you'd like you could meet up with me when you arrive and You can see them for yourself before choosing. I'll be there as well march/april. PM me/ email or just respond.
I am currently at the Pasadena Lodge and find everything here to be quite nice. Normad2020 did a factual review which I found to be right on. Just a couple of details to add that probably don't make much difference: the safe will not hold a laptop for what that's worth. The location is slightly hard to find by some of the locals so best have a map and address with you when you come into Pattaya. I've walked to the beach front twice now and it's a little bit of a hike. However, there's a lot of fun scenery to check out on the way, especially if you detour through soi 6, 7, or 8. I hit the very nearby Lolittas for a bj right after checking in. 700 bhat all in and only tip if you want. Too convenient!
Transport by 9 passenger van from the Pattaya airport is 195 bhat and they like to get a full load before leaving. A one person taxi at the booth will cost 1000 bhat. I'd stay here again.
http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=963830&postcount=1539
Porsche911
03-09-10, 17:07
We are looking at Pattaya as we think this could be a great place to spice up our sex life. We are a very adventurous couple and members of many different kinds of clubs in many different parts of the world. I think we have tried most things at least once. Now its time to try Thailand. From reading the different forums Pattaya looks like it might be the place for us. Arriving. Next Month and plan to stay for 10 nights. Accommodation. Maybe around US $50 per night. Any kinds of recommendations please let us know.
ThanksI'm there at the end of may also with my wife. Our accomodation is the Marriott. But only girl to girl experiences, so I'm sorry.
Member #3428
03-09-10, 21:07
Could be related to the number of forum posts that people make.
Oh great, let the spam gates flood open now so the CC can save a baht... I hope negative posts count :D
Moderator will you please put ShitHouse in their own forum to stop this spamming.
Member #3428
03-10-10, 20:52
Yes Tansak I believe any kind of postings apply. Maybe the Hotel has nothing to hide. So, get your ass down there. Really go to town on all the negative stuff. Or, just review all the stuff you have written before, and re submit.
Or we can all get together and spam another 2 star hotel :D
Easy Rider 2
03-12-10, 23:47
Greetings,
I have reserved a condo in Jomtien for my upcoming stay. I think the place will be great to sleep in and relax in as it is on the top floor with a nice view of the beach and free wi-fi and all the trimmings.
This will be my first trip.
I am concerned that if I am in Pattaya and want to ST a girl or get tired and want to rest or take a shower or just otherwise hang out that it will be inconvenient to have to go back to Jomtien.
Is this a valid concern? Or should I consider also renting a cheap room in Pattaya for ST activities and hang out?
If you think I should actually also have a place in Pattaya any suggestions of which place would be convenient and cheap? I was thinking of 500-600 per day range.
I do know that my stay will coincide with Song Krang (spelling?) and might be even more crowded than usual.
Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated. Also will I be able to monger in Jomtien?
Thanks,
ER
Wanderlust
03-12-10, 23:59
Greetings,
I Also will I be able to monger in Jomtien?
Thanks,
ER
Yes there is plenty of mongering in Jomtien...............if you don't mind men.
You will get tired of traveling the long distance to Pattaya to look for the birds. Any way you can get out of the condo rental? If not there are several 300-500 short time hotels roughly mid "walking street" for showers/play/sleeping. There is one $650 place right across the street from Lucifers (I believe) that can be rented dailey. It is actually called "walking street hotel". Small rooms but nice and clean w/ wifi and large screen TV. A bit noisy though.
Member #3428
03-13-10, 00:08
Yes there is plenty of mongering in Jomtien...............if you don't mind men.
Old retired flabby ugly men :D
And Yellow House of course.... Which is worth a visit IMHO...
But if I went to monger and just monger, with multiple different girls, I'd rather stay more towards Pattaya Central and not Jomtien. If you want to pick up a long time and keep her then Jomtien will be fine for you. Basically depends on what type of punter you are.
There is one condo unit and a few unpublished apt's and such more towards Pattaya Central. Two are more serviced apartments and do short stay guests (meaning days / week / etc.. not short time). The rest are more longer term (3 weeks +) apartments for the most part. That I've Found... I am sure I'm missing a lot of options.
Wanderlust
03-13-10, 07:25
Old retired flabby ugly men :D
And Yellow House of course.... Which is worth a visit IMHO...
tansek,,,what is yellow house?? I don't get down to Jomtien much. Are there actually girls there?????? (alittle joking for those reading along: jomtien does have a few girls but mostly gays) where is it and what do you like about it?
Member #3428
03-13-10, 07:37
where is it and what do you like about it?
Tammy.... :D :D
RTFF mate... you are going to Pattaya and staying in Jomtien but you don't search Jomtien and read reports about what is around there? Go to the Pattay thread and search for Yellow House...
Yellow House is on soi 6 and gives you happy endings... depending on who you pick you might just get one of the top BJ's of your life. And if you are smart enough to figure out who's name that might be to ask for then 2 points for you...
There are two massage places on soi 6 in Jomtien that I know about but I don't live there or stay there I just went to visit Yellow House...
But if you shoot more then once a day or you don't take long time I really can't see your logic for staying in Jomtien. Condo? You are going for a condo or for the girls? Then you ask about getting a room in Pattaya and a condo? Have you been to pattaya before?
ThaiLearner
03-13-10, 09:18
Greetings,
I have reserved a condo in Jomtien for my upcoming stay. I think the place will be great to sleep in and relax in as it is on the top floor with a nice view of the beach and free wi-fi and all the trimmings.
This will be my first trip.
I am concerned that if I am in Pattaya and want to ST a girl or get tired and want to rest or take a shower or just otherwise hang out that it will be inconvenient to have to go back to Jomtien.
Is this a valid concern? Or should I consider also renting a cheap room in Pattaya for ST activities and hang out?
If you think I should actually also have a place in Pattaya any suggestions of which place would be convenient and cheap? I was thinking of 500-600 per day range.
I do know that my stay will coincide with Song Krang (spelling?) and might be even more crowded than usual.
Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated. Also will I be able to monger in Jomtien?
Thanks,
ER
If you end up taking a FL from the coconut bar for st then there are short time hotels. There is one for a 100baht on one of the soi 13's near beach road starbucks is on the corner.
Local Visitor
03-14-10, 17:07
Local Visitor,
If you get one of the suites free. This is the big suite with 2 large beds, 2 large jacuzzis, put me down to party with you.Do not beleive that, nothing is for free.
I booked this hotel for 4 nights in Feb. I got it for just under 1300 including Agoda's fees. The pix look good and it's fairly new. I assume since the other Sabai hotels are GF that this one is too. If anyone knows, please let me know.
http://www.sabaiempress.com/index.htmlI am interested in this hotel as well. Any feedback to share Methos? Anybody else?
Thanks
Gentlemen, after being out of the game for a while, I am once again planning another trip and will be in Bangkok a few days and Pattaya about 5 days. I've been reading the forum and give kudos to those of you giving some great reports this past year while I've been away. The info about hotels and places to both avoid as well as the attractions not to miss are appreciated. It's good to see Jackson and you have kept up the high quality! I've been looking at Sabai Empress in Pattaya and it seems like a good, new hotel. My only concern is that it's is way down by Soi 1, which is a couple of miles from Walking Street. While I'm planning to rent a scooter, it might not be the best location. Has anyone been to Sabai Empress and/or stayed in that area with a report? I've checked the forum, but can't seem to find anything other than the mention of the website. Thanks for all the reports. I'll be submitting a few of my own next month. It's been far too long since I've been able to get out and enjoy. Any other tips or comments, PM me. Thanks and hope to see you there!
I am interested in this hotel as well. Any feedback to share Methos? Anybody else?
Thanks
It was my first time in Pattaya but I liked the hotel. I stayed there for 6 nights. My room (7th floor) was very nice with a king bed and a control panel that worked all the lights and tv beside the bed. The furnishings were new and really nice. The pool on the roof was nice too.
I didn't get the included breakfast with my agoda booking and I never ate there so I can't comment on the food.
I had several BR girls over there and never had any issues. Sometimes they asked for the id card and sometimes they didn't. One girl gave me her number and I texted her later. I expected a call from downstairs but she just knocked on my door. I either read or was told somewhere that they charge a fee for two or more girls but I didn't get to test that. I had it lined up a couple of times but only one showed up.
There was a sign by the front desk about no "outside food or drink allowed in the hotel". That's completely ridiculous and I didn't see it being enforced. I put all the stuff from the minibar on the shelves and just put my stuff in the fridge and didn't have problems with that either.
The a/c in my room was too cold even at the lowest setting. I couldn't leave it on all night or it would get freezing in there.
The pool on the roof was nice, I used that a few times.
The staff was friendly but lacking in English skills. A couple of times I tried to get info from them and just gave up.
The wifi worked really well.
Nice, big in room electronic safe.
I think I paid about 1200/day. I heard a guy on the phone at the front desk quote 1700 to someone so I don't know what the normal rate will be.
I usually just walked over to Soi 2 and could often flag down a baht bus, or worst case walk down to beach road.
Next time I'd like to stay somewhere cheaper, if I could find a place that's both convenient enough and quiet late at night. I don't drink and I'm usually in fairly early.
I think that's about it. Any other questions about the place feel free to PM me.
Member #3439
03-20-10, 20:30
Hello, all. I'm Puta Playa from the Rio and Tokyo threads. I am a newbie to your fair city and coming there to do about 5 days of plumbing work at the beginning of April. I have been able to figure out where to hunt, by way of RTFF, but the hotel scene is still confusing and not clear in my mind.
So far, it's looking like I will try to book Nautical and hope they have a decent size safe, but would like the opinion of the vets. What hotel would you prefer if you needed the following?
- Easy access to action
- Wi-fi
- Reasonably quiet so I can get my booty sleep.
- Room safe big enough for a tiny 12" laptop.
- Okay with up to 4 STs per day, max 2 per session.
Cleanliness and newness don't matter that much. Just no cockroaches.
I would like to keep it under 1800 Baht, if possible because I'd rather put my money toward more ladies, but price is not a huge issue as most Patts hotels seem reasonable for this term of stay.
Member #3426
03-24-10, 06:30
Counting on fellow mongers to share their opinion on the Mercure Pattaya. Location, service & policy on girls. I will book a double room in Pattaya & Bangkok, guess that way none of the hotels i stay in would hassle me for supplementary payments.
Hello, all. I'm Puta Playa from the Rio and Tokyo threads. I am a newbie to your fair city and coming there to do about 5 days of plumbing work at the beginning of April. I have been able to figure out where to hunt, by way of RTFF, but the hotel scene is still confusing and not clear in my mind.
So far, it's looking like I will try to book Nautical and hope they have a decent size safe, but would like the opinion of the vets. What hotel would you prefer if you needed the following?
- Easy access to action
- Wi-fi
- Reasonably quiet so I can get my booty sleep.
- Room safe big enough for a tiny 12" laptop.
- Okay with up to 4 STs per day, max 2 per session.
Cleanliness and newness don't matter that much. Just no cockroaches.
I would like to keep it under 1800 Baht, if possible because I'd rather put my money toward more ladies, but price is not a huge issue as most Patts hotels seem reasonable for this term of stay.I would recommend the Best Beach Pattaya.....it seems to tick all the boxes as per your requirements.
I stayed there lasy Xmas & New Year and its location is very good, quite and right next to the action (Soi6)
http://www.bestbeachpattaya.com/EN/IndexEn.html
LukeSkyWanker
03-25-10, 11:46
I have read Methos's report on the Empress and I am considering booking a stay, I normally stay at the LK Rennaisance on Soi Diana. I like the Rennaisance but they will not discount their price, they quoted me 2250 for a stuidio room, on Agoda it is only 1550 so they are not really looking after returning guests.
My question is how does the Sabai Empress compare to the LK Rennaisance? I know they are both supposed to be of the same standard but has anyone seen them both?
May the force be with you.
Spanish Main
04-03-10, 16:03
I have read Methos's report on the Empress and I am considering booking a stay, I normally stay at the LK Rennaisance on Soi Diana. I like the Rennaisance but they will not discount their price, they quoted me 2250 for a stuidio room, on Agoda it is only 1550 so they are not really looking after returning guests.
My question is how does the Sabai Empress compare to the LK Rennaisance? I know they are both supposed to be of the same standard but has anyone seen them both?
May the force be with you.
I have seen all Sabai hotels.
The new one with the pool on the roof is very good but they all charge a 500 baht joiner fee. Forget the other Sabai hotels, they are tired and worn out.
I was there last week.
I have seen all Sabai hotels.
The new one with the pool on the roof is very good but they all charge a 500 baht joiner fee. Forget the other Sabai hotels, they are tired and worn out.
I was there last week.
There was no fee when I stayed there for 6 nights in Feb. I'm surprised they started charging one.
Spanish Main
04-04-10, 15:37
There was no fee when I stayed there for 6 nights in Feb. I'm surprised they started charging one.
I argued the toss, but they insisted. Good hotel too
Desperate Deano
04-04-10, 16:47
Originally Posted by Methos
There was no fee when I stayed there for 6 nights in Feb. I'm surprised they started charging one.
I argued the toss, but they insisted. Good hotel tooIf this is about the Sabai Empress. Then there is no joiner fee for one girl. You can check this by calling the hotel 66 38 416652. The person I spoke to was a gentleman called Prasan.
Spanish Main - Come on. You, of all people, should know that in Pattaya the more you argue the less you get!
Pattaya has many fine hotels.
MrBoring37
04-07-10, 05:18
Out of these 9 hotels which is the best for location (relatively near pattaya beach and walking street) value and amenities (pool, free internet in room, no joiner fees, etc). Also please tell me which out of these 9 would be the worst choice! Please rank for me!!
- Areca Lodge
- EASTINY Seven
- Flipper Lodge
- Mind Resort
- Nova Platinum
- Sabai Inn
- Sandy Spring
- Summer Spring
- Sunshine Hotel And Residences
LittleBigMan
04-07-10, 09:24
Out of these 9 hotels which is the best for location (relatively near pattaya beach and walking street) value and amenities (pool, free internet in room, no joiner fees, etc). Also please tell me which out of these 9 would be the worst choice! Please rank for me!!
- Areca Lodge
- EASTINY Seven
- Flipper Lodge
- Mind Resort
- Nova Platinum
- Sabai Inn
- Sandy Spring
- Summer Spring
- Sunshine Hotel And Residences
If you want near Pattay Beach and Walking St,, then your list can be narrow down based on the two things above.
Eastiny Seven = can be noisy due to location but right in the action of Beer Bars. Noisy of course a personal opinion. Some come sleep through a Earthquake.
Flipper Lodge, between 2nd Rd. and Beach Road, also in the mix of action
Sandy Springs, Between 2nd rd. and Beach Road, also in the mix of action
Sunshine Hotel and Residence, same as above.
Rest I don't know of or out of location you mention in your criteria.
LBM
Desperate Deano
04-07-10, 10:56
Out of these 9 hotels which is the best for location (relatively near pattaya beach and walking street) value and amenities (pool, free internet in room, no joiner fees, etc). Also please tell me which out of these 9 would be the worst choice! Please rank for me!!
- Areca Lodge
- EASTINY Seven
- Flipper Lodge
- Mind Resort
- Nova Platinum
- Sabai Inn
- Sandy Spring
- Summer Spring
- Sunshine Hotel And ResidencesI have stayed at the Flipper Lodge so I can provide a judgement. Right in the heart of the 'very exciting' Soi 8. You can reach Pattaya Beach in one minute and, if the traffic is light, a Baht Bus will get you to Walking Street in two minutes. Clean, friendly staff, nice room. Roof Top Pool. I didn't wake up early enough to use it. No joiner fee.
Other places for you to consider:
Shagwell Mansion.
Diana Inn
Secrets
Enjoy your stay
Spanish Main
04-07-10, 23:06
Are you having a laugh mate? This is Thailand remember.
A few weeks ago you referred to me as a Twat. Now, I return this compliment to you + pompus. Been reading all the threads. Given me a great laugh. Have you been rumbled?
How do you make Aussie Stew (sorry Stu)?
Mix together some bollocks, a little bullshit, a little brain (but not too much, in case you give the Stu some taste). Don´t leave too long though because the Stu gets sour...
Mmmm...
The TWAT comment was meant as a [CodeWord140] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord140)-take, not an insult, as an Aussie I thought that you would get that. I was obviously wrong.
Rumbled about what?
I did feel guilty for upsetting you, I don´t now!
LittleBigMan
04-08-10, 03:10
I have stayed at the Flipper Lodge so I can provide a judgement. Right in the heart of the 'very exciting' Soi 8. You can reach Pattaya Beach in one minute and, if the traffic is light, a Baht Bus will get you to Walking Street in two minutes. Clean, friendly staff, nice room. Roof Top Pool. I didn't wake up early enough to use it. No joiner fee.
Other places for you to consider:
Shagwell Mansion.
Diana Inn
Secrets
Enjoy your stay
D.D.
If you are going to criticize others then answer his questions and follow the instructions given by M37, don't leave the man hanging about Flipper Lodge?
Let me help you along...
1. Value and Amenities?
2. Free Internet in room and Pool?
3. Joiner Fee etc..
4. Can you rank for him? Hard to rank since you stay only at Flipper, for the record I didn't since I didn't stay there but I answer what I could just like you above!
Hope you are starting to get the point?
LBM
Originally Posted by Methos
There was no fee when I stayed there for 6 nights in Feb. I'm surprised they started charging one.
If this is about the Sabai Empress. Then there is no joiner fee for one girl. You can check this by calling the hotel 66 38 416652. The person I spoke to was a gentleman called Prasan.
Spanish Main - Come on. You, of all people, should know that in Pattaya the more you argue the less you get!!!
I emailed the hotel before my trip and the manager told me the same - no fee for one girl. I didn't have a chance to see what would happen if I brought two in, unfortunately. After the recent posts about it I emailed him again and he confirmed that this is still the policy. His name is Ked.
MrBoring37
04-13-10, 01:54
Areca hotels hidden charges happen when you bring more than 1 woman per night LOL. Its free for the first woman but after that they charge you 300 baht! Yep you heard right LOL so only allowed 1 free woman to your room per night. Haven't pulled the trigger yet.
Sorry, but I have to totally disagree. For me, it is totally dependent on the surroundings, i.e., the lady/ladies I am with. That there's a room involved is just a plus... Well, actually I think we are agreeing. Totally dependent on the girl, and the colour of the wallpaper largely irrelevant?
Thank you for the clarification. This means that those who are allowed to post more than one report here about their "actual experience" are the managers/owners of this establishment (because other members, even if they've been customers, can't do that in this thread, apparently).And just for further clarification, as I understand it:
1 People who have stayed in the PH can make one post about their experiences, good or bad.
2 If a negative experience then their views can (and will be) be rubbished by the managers/owners.
3 The original poster has no right of reply to those comments in the same thread.
Jackson, it's your forum and you make the rules. As long as we are all clear on them, that is fine by me.
Saint Mint
04-20-10, 12:33
And just for further clarification, as I understand it:
1 People who have stayed in the PH can make one post about their experiences, good or bad.
2 If a negative experience then their views can (and will be) be rubbished by the managers/owners.
3 The original poster has no right of reply to those comments in the same thread.
Jackson, it's your forum and you make the rules. As long as we are all clear on them, that is fine by me.What are you worried about Mouse. Just get in there and try some sex! Plain and simple. Well, you can make the sex as complicated as you like. Why all this debate. Get in there.
Mr. E. Did he stay? Why did he contradict himself and, why no pictures of his girl? Same for Spanish Main.
Room cleanliness, girl friendliness, hot water, insect infestations, the breakfast, etc. Of Pattaya hotels! They warn fellow mongers to stay away along with a personal "will not return" statement!
BUT, this Chinese chap took "customer disatisfaction" to a new level!
http://www.Pattayadailynews.com/en/2010/04/18/Chinese-man-sets-fire-to-Pattaya-hotel-after-lady-refusal/? Utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PattayaDailyNews+%28Pattaya+Daily+News+-+Pattaya+news+Powerful+news+at+your+fingertips%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail
Let this be a warning to other Pattaya hotels about the potential consequences of denying a "horny" monger his "foursome"!
Cheers!
SE Asia Joe
04-21-10, 05:35
Room cleanliness, girl friendliness, hot water, insect infestations, the breakfast, etc. Of Pattaya hotels! They warn fellow mongers to stay away along with a personal "will not return" statement!
BUT, this Chinese chap took "customer disatisfaction" to a new level!
http://www.Pattayadailynews.com/en/2010/04/18/Chinese-man-sets-fire-to-Pattaya-hotel-after-lady-refusal/? Utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PattayaDailyNews+%28Pattaya+Daily+News+-+Pattaya+news+Powerful+news+at+your+fingertips%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail
Let this be a warning to other Pattaya hotels about the potential consequences of denying a "horny" monger his "foursome"!
Cheers!
Oh my my my!!
The things one gets into when drunk and in the company of the fairer sex!!
What I found most assuming/revealing about the article was the "related items" at the bottom. My goodness - Pattaya!!
•Intoxicated Underwear Thief Caught Red-Handed in Pattaya
•Pattaya Sex Worker Drugs & Rips Clients Blind
•Pattaya Bar Girl Woes Cause Swede’s Attempted Suicide
•Intoxicated Russian Tourist Beaten Unconscious in Pattaya
•Pattaya Police Purge Beach Road of Ladyboys & Prostitutes
SEAJ
Ø Mr. E Quote: SECURITY - WHEN I RETURNED HOME EACH NIGHT, IN THE EARLY HOURS OF THE MORNING, THIS GENERALLY CONSISTED OF ONE MAN SLEEPING ON THE COUCH NEAR THE ENTRANCE??
Now, you have chosen to delete the above, in your words, grievance in other forums, as it contradicts another of your grievances, which, you are sticking with in other forums.
This is the one you have chosen to go with else where:
Mr. E Quote: 8. A big chunk of the rooms are located directly over the gogo clubs. Even on the 2nd or 3rd floors you can sing along to the music as it vibrates your room and prevents any sleep or relaxation.
You are contradicting yourself!
I didn't delete anything. Jackson did.
You're trying too hard and you use too many unnecessary commas.
What are you worried about Mouse. Just get in there and try some sex! Plain and simple. Well, you can make the sex as complicated as you like. Why all this debate. Get in there.Don't patronize me. My comments were to clarify the rules of 'your' thread. Why don't you stay in that thread and leave the rest of the forum to those who wish to exchange useful information about the relevant topic.
Not really a question, more a request.
Saint Mint
04-22-10, 15:00
I didn't delete anything. Jackson did.
You're trying too hard and you use too many unnecessary commas.Maybe your miss read something. Too many commas. Let me try again.
After contradicting your self in this forum with, the Secuity Guards asleep when you returned in the early hours of the morning and, not be able to sleep due to the noise of the clubs. You then cleaned up your story for the TA review. Nice job.
Better to contribute some actual information about nice hotels.
I always stay in the Sandy Spring in soi 13 Beach road and I think that is really nice.
GF, nice staff, nice rooms, balconies with seaview.
Better if the members here write about hotels they actually have stayed in, and can give others some advice if good or not.
Anyone have any experience with the Eastiny Bella Vista hotel located between Soi 7 and Soi 8, ?
Are there joiner fees?
Hartsleeve
04-24-10, 23:58
Hi,
I am a frequent visitor to BKK but have not yet mongered in PTY. I would like to stay in a girl-friendly hotel that is on the nicer side and short walking distance to the main entertainment areas. I stayed once at the Marriott in PTY with my GF and it was quite nice. But no idea if it is close to the action. Expensive is okay if it fits the need.
Thank you in advance.
GoodEnough
04-26-10, 09:44
I've been here for a couple of nights, and had originally booked the Nova Platinum, where I had stayed before. The cost, having booked on line was about $57 a night for a deluxe room , with free Internet in the room, but no free breakfast. The hotel was okay, with a plasma TV in the room, a small, but well-equipped bathroom and a decent king size bed. However, it's deteriorated somewhat since I stayed there about a year ago.
Last night, through expedia.com, I booked a room at the Amari Garden Resort & Towers, a five start hotel on the beach in N. Pattaya. The quoted rate from the hotel was B5,000, but I got it for $68 plus $12 in taxes. Though I booked a standard room, I was immediately upgraded to a small suite, and it's beautiful, with teakwood furnishings throughout, a small balcony overlooking the pool and a slice of ocean view. Breakfast is included, but not the Internet. The quote price of the Internet in the room is about $20 a day, which was quickly bargained down to $6. This is a true 5 star and may not be what everyone is looking for, but for those who want some luxury, it's outstanding.
GE
Hi,
I am a frequent visitor to BKK but have not yet mongered in PTY. I would like to stay in a girl-friendly hotel that is on the nicer side and short walking distance to the main entertainment areas. I stayed once at the Marriott in PTY with my GF and it was quite nice. But no idea if it is close to the action. Expensive is okay if it fits the need.
Thank you in advance.The Marriott is very nice and in a great spot. You must not have left your room very much last time you were there not too notice it's proximity to the action. But then again if you already got a girl and a great hotel why leave the room.
I've been here for a couple of nights, and had originally booked the Nova Platinum, where I had stayed before. The cost, having booked on line was about $57 a night for a deluxe room , with free Internet in the room, but no free breakfast. The hotel was okay, with a plasma TV in the room, a small, but well-equipped bathroom and a decent king size bed. However, it's deteriorated somewhat since I stayed there about a year ago.
Last night, through expedia.com, I booked a room at the Amari Garden Resort & Towers, a five start hotel on the beach in N. Pattaya. The quoted rate from the hotel was B5,000, but I got it for $68 plus $12 in taxes. Though I booked a standard room, I was immediately upgraded to a small suite, and it's beautiful, with teakwood furnishings throughout, a small balcony overlooking the pool and a slice of ocean view. Breakfast is included, but not the Internet. The quote price of the Internet in the room is about $20 a day, which was quickly bargained down to $6. This is a true 5 star and may not be what everyone is looking for, but for those who want some luxury, it's outstanding.
GE
So, you got it for 2500 THB? That's a fair price, but more important is it GFE?
GoodEnough
04-28-10, 08:56
So, you got it for 2500 THB? That's a fair price, but more important is it GFE?
It is indeed. I should add that, if you're looking for a lovely place, in a beautiful setting, with first rate amenities, this is a great spot for unwinding. The restaurants are good, but expensive, and the free breakfast is extensive, and served buffet style, though a la carte is available at the restaurant in the Towers wing.
The tailor shop, which is adjacent to the outdoor eating area does nice work. I had three short sleeve silk shirts made to my specifications for B700 a shirt, and the workmanship is entirely satisfactory.
I would stay here again with no hesitation at all, assuming the same deal were available.
GE
Thanks Good Enough, but the Hotel is full at 1st, 2nd and 8th of May. So, I have to find something different. Last time when I was in Pattaya, I saw a appartment House, or Condo, next to Central Festival Center. As far I understood they also rent on a monthly basis. Since I want stay 24 night, it might be a good choice. Do one know about the name of that Condo /Hotel? It's a high rise building.
It is indeed. I should add that, if you're looking for a lovely place, in a beautiful setting, with first rate amenities, this is a great spot for unwinding. The restaurants are good, but expensive, and the free breakfast is extensive, and served buffet style, though a la carte is available at the restaurant in the Towers wing.
The tailor shop, which is adjacent to the outdoor eating area does nice work. I had three short sleeve silk shirts made to my specifications for B700 a shirt, and the workmanship is entirely satisfactory.
I would stay here again with no hesitation at all, assuming the same deal were available.
GE
Member #3428
04-30-10, 10:51
Thanks Good Enough, but the Hotel is full at 1st, 2nd and 8th of May. So, I have to find something different. Last time when I was in Pattaya, I saw a appartment House, or Condo, next to Central Festival Center. As far I understood they also rent on a monthly basis. Since I want stay 24 night, it might be a good choice. Do one know about the name of that Condo /Hotel? It's a high rise building.View Talay but there are 8 of them.
Only one is in Pattay the rest are in other parts like Jomtien.
View Talay 6 is what you want.
Saint Mint
04-30-10, 11:07
Thanks Good Enough, but the Hotel is full at 1st, 2nd and 8th of May. So, I have to find something different. Last time when I was in Pattaya, I saw a appartment House, or Condo, next to Central Festival Center. As far I understood they also rent on a monthly basis. Since I want stay 24 night, it might be a good choice. Do one know about the name of that Condo /Hotel? It's a high rise building.There is a big Condo next door to Central, on the left as you head towards Central Pattaya traffic lights. It's called View Talay 4 (or 5). I think a few months back someone, maybe an owner, put pictures up on this forum.
View Talay but there are 8 of them.
Only one is in Pattay the rest are in other parts like Jomtien.
View Talay 6 is what you want.Thanks guys. I checked it out, but as far I understand they rent only for longer periods, or at least I have to send them an emails with my requirements, etc. So, no serviced easy to go condos.
MikeyTheMan
05-01-10, 06:00
Real general question-going to Pattaya for first time, is there a best area to stay for ease of getting around and right in the middle of things, especially during the day?
I am not sure about that? Being only long times. I am going to be in View Talay 6 next month for 10 days. But I noticed in the calendar Tik has for the room I saw people had booked it for much less than 10 days. And she listed a daily fee. Send her an email, she is quick to respond. I have NOT stayed here before but will report on same after the visit
Thanks guys. I checked it out, but as far I understand they rent only for longer periods, or at least I have to send them an emails with my requirements, etc. So, no serviced easy to go condos.
Member #3428
05-01-10, 08:35
Thanks guys. I checked it out, but as far I understand they rent only for longer periods, or at least I have to send them an emails with my requirements, etc. So, no serviced easy to go condos.No there are rental sites. Guys buy up the condos as investments and let folks / agencies rent them out, one week, three weeks etc. I have the info PM me.
Secondly you can do Nova Park Serviced Apartments almost across from Soi 6. There is a side soi, something like blah blah blah soi 4. That turns into Soi AR and right there is Nova Park.
16, 000 baht or so for a month in a guest place. A little more for a full one bedroom apartment. Down side is that the apartments do not have couches only four chairs (two at table and then two chairs with side table infront of TV). Bed is big, full fridge OK cooking areas etc. NO BALCONY in the apartments but balcony in the studio's. Apartments have sliding windows so can open up and not use Air Con (yeah some folks actually don't like A/C as Pattaya is not really that hot compared to one's home country.) Jamesons is right there and decent food, it's close the back way to Big see and you can go the backroads through to other places.
I'd strongly suggest Talay for location, how nice it is etc. But it ain't cheap.
If you are looking for serviced apartments Pattaya doesn't have much. Whatever you find let me know via PM or post as I'd be interested too. There are some higher end Places north and south but not really in Pattaya Central yet. Some new construction going that route but not there yet.
Saint Mint
05-02-10, 03:36
real general question-going to pattaya for first time, is there a best area to stay for ease of getting around and right in the middle of things, especially during the day?diana inn might be a good place. located on he second road very close to much of the action. this is one of the older hotels in pattaya but, still a very good place to stay. the staff are very friendly and the hotel is very clean. they do a great buffet breakfast. many people, that don't even stay there, turn up for the breakfast. you can walk to pattaya beach in 5 minutes. many people prefer jomtien beach. you would need to take a taxi there. this is very easy and the journey will only take about 15 minutes at most. if you come out of this hotel, turn left and then left very quickly again you will be in soi diana. there are many bars in this area. if you walk for 2 minutes you will find mega break on the right. keep walking for another 2 minutes and you will find soi metro. the first place you might spot, a few doors down on the left, is champagne go-go. i was there a few nights ago for happy hour. heineken beer 65 baht and a free slice of pizza. a few more doors down on the left you will find [CodeWord901] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord901)'s. i have not tried this but, have read here that you can get a decent bbbj. maybe more stuff as well. follow the road round to the right and you will find the devils den on your left. this is another place that gets a lot of mentions here. if you keep walking forward you will see club blu on your left. i think this might open around 20.00 and you will see girls dancing in the window areas. also, in this area, there are many hotels and guest houses. should you leave this hotel and take a right turn you will see many bars on the left and right side of the road. if you are thirsty sit down and have a drink. if not keep walking for about five minutes and you will be at soi 8. take a walk down this soi. this is usually throbbing with loud music and girls dancing on the bars. quite exciting for a new guy in town. there is also a fairly decent hotel in this area called flipper lodge. like the diana inn very clean, friendly staff and joiner friendly. soi 7, very close to soi 8 is very much the same. you should find go-go bars in both sois with a good selection of girls and girls playing together in jacuzzis. sometimes tourists join in! from soi 7 you can cross the road by the traffic lights and walk 10 minutes or, jump on the back of a taxi for 1 minute and you will find soi 6. very popular for day time action. full of bars on both sides of the road. many girls will be sitting outside and calling out to you offering all kinds of services. each bar has short time rooms upstairs. the rooms normally cost about 350 baht and the girls from 500 to 1,000 baht. when you have finished there walk back the way you came and turn left. there will be many bars on both sides of the road again but, if you keep walking for another 5 minutes you will be at soi 2. similar to soi 7 & 8. loud music and lots of girls. this is also an area for soapy massages. sabai land, sabai rooms, sabai dee. google the names for more details. by this time you might be hungry. in this area you can't miss seeing big c. this is a big shopping complex. very cool, very clean with three floors. these floors include many shops and restaurants that you would find in malls all over the world, pizza hut, chester’s grill, black canyon coffee, swenson’s, toys r us, the body shop, lee cooper, john henry, wrangler, swatch, adidas, boots, watson’s and bookazine. there are many ice cream parlors and, many small booths selling all kinds of thai souvenirs, clothes, hats and sun glasses. at one end, there is a large supermarket and, at the other end an it junction with, many small shops selling all the latest mobile phones, computer games and cameras. a movie theatre occupies the top floor split up into eight mini theatres. here you can watch thai movies with english sub titles and, all the latest movies, from all over the world, with an english soundtrack and, thai sub titles.
now, back at the diana inn again. if you leave the hotel, turn left and keep walking, the first place you will see is kiss restaurant. very popular with tourists and ex pats alike. keep walking and you will pass more bars on both sides of the road. very quickly, on the left, you will spot tim's go-go. inside normally a good selection of girls. out the back a good selection of pool tables. a good place to watch english soccer if you are into that type of thing. tim's boutique hotel is located in a side street. might be another one to consider. keep walking and you will see the avenue on the left. like big c you will find many famous names here. boots, adidas, mcdonald's etc. there is also a very popular irish pub called shenanigans. inside you will find a bowling alley, movie theatre and fitness center. the fitness center has a very aggressive marketing policy with, sometimes, stunning girls, trying to drag potential customers inside. keep walking and you will see the d2 hotel on your left. a fairly new hotel. might be worth checking out. on the other side of the road you will see two sois (soi yamoto and soi post office). lots more bars in these sois and massage parlours. in soi post office, obviously where the local post office is located, many of the massage parlours specialize in two girl massages. they seem to like to massage you in pairs. they normally have some kind of specials. keep walking and you will see the royal garden plaza on your right. another shopping mall with loads of shops and loads of place to eat. the marriott is also here. another place you might want to consider. keep walking and you will pass the fraser hotel (google it) and a bit further a few more side streets with bars and hotels. this is pattaya land sois 1, 2 & 3. keep walking and you will see some traffic lights. turn right at the lights and walk for 2 minutes. on your left will be the entrance to the walking street. not worth having a look during the day but, at night, this is said to be one of the most exciting streets in thailand. once the neon lights click on the street is transformed into a big playground for adults. there are many go-go bars and clubs. it's expensive. a bit of a money pit but, you can have a great time here. go-go bars that i like are heaven above and angelwitch (good shows).
as for a 'wingman' to show you the ropes. you might find many people in the diana inn area who are willing to take on this role.
have fun.
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MikeyTheMan
05-03-10, 05:18
Sm, sweet report, very much appreciated. I will check out the places mentioned, I like location of flipper alot
Any intel on the queen victorian on soi 6? Verified no joiner fee and soi 6 looks like fun.
Saint Mint
05-03-10, 09:36
Sm, sweet report, very much appreciated. I will check out the places mentioned, I like location of flipper alot
Any intel on the queen victorian on soi 6? Verified no joiner fee and soi 6 looks like fun.It's right in the heart of Soi 6. Never stayed there myself but, read lots of good reports.
LittleBigMan
05-03-10, 09:48
Thanks Good Enough, but the Hotel is full at 1st, 2nd and 8th of May. So, I have to find something different. Last time when I was in Pattaya, I saw a appartment House, or Condo, next to Central Festival Center. As far I understood they also rent on a monthly basis. Since I want stay 24 night, it might be a good choice. Do one know about the name of that Condo /Hotel? It's a high rise building.Dg69,
The location you are interested on above is View Talay 6- Pattaya Beach Condominium, Second Road. Pattaya, Moo 10, Nongprue, Banglamung, ChonBuri 20150 E-mail vitsixatyahoo.com Web: www.Vt6.com. Summary. Location is right next to Central Festival, between Soi 9 / 11.
When it comes to rental the women you want to speak to is Mariane, her number is 082-2562595. For the month of May and June the price is the same. Based on your 24 day stay it would cheaper if you rent for the whole month which based on the conversation there are Condos for rent. The price range quoted was 27,000 / 25,000 / 22,000 / 20,000 priice is dependent on which side of the Condo is located and size and anmenities. The cheapest which is 20, 000 rounds out to something like 666 baht per night for a Studio.
Some do not have Wi-Fi. Rooms are cleaned daily!
There is also a small Hotel, on Soi 11, Called Baan Salay, has a special for 999 right now and a monthly rate of 18, 000 per month. Across from the Nartical Inn.
Good luck,
LBM
I stay here frequently and there is NO joiner fee. After midnite, I think, you have to get to your room from Soi 6-1 and a guard will take the ID of your
girl(s). In the morning they or she can pick it up in the bar. If you get a room facing Soi 6 - 1 it'll be a little less noisey; if that matters. Anything goes on Soi 6
Sm, sweet report, very much appreciated. I will check out the places mentioned, I like location of flipper alot
Any intel on the queen victorian on soi 6? Verified no joiner fee and soi 6 looks like fun.
ThaiLearner
05-03-10, 13:02
I stay here frequently and there is NO joiner fee. After midnite, I think, you have to get to your room from Soi 6-1 and a guard will take the ID of your
girl(s). In the morning they or she can pick it up in the bar. If you get a room facing Soi 6 - 1 it'll be a little less noisey; if that matters. Anything goes on Soi 6
Just keep an eye out for the lady boys on soi 6/1 late at night
Excellent Point which I should of mentioned. Even in the day time they are obnoxious as all get out.
Just keep an eye out for the lady boys on soi 6/1 late at night
Can any tell me the going rate for a apartment a/c wi/fi per month between soi bouycow and third road. staying 3-5 months, does not have to be big. Standard apartment with a few extra's.
LittleBigMan
05-10-10, 10:44
Can any tell me the going rate for a apartment a/c wi/fi per month between soi bouycow and third road. staying 3-5 months, does not have to be big. Standard apartment with a few extra's.See information posted in other thread I think " Travel Plans ".
I've been here for a couple of nights, and had originally booked the Nova Platinum, where I had stayed before. The cost, having booked on line was about $57 a night for a deluxe room , with free Internet in the room, but no free breakfast. The hotel was okay, with a plasma TV in the room, a small, but well-equipped bathroom and a decent king size bed. However, it's deteriorated somewhat since I stayed there about a year ago.
Last night, through expedia.com, I booked a room at the Amari Garden Resort & Towers, a five start hotel on the beach in N. Pattaya. The quoted rate from the hotel was B5,000, but I got it for $68 plus $12 in taxes. Though I booked a standard room, I was immediately upgraded to a small suite, and it's beautiful, with teakwood furnishings throughout, a small balcony overlooking the pool and a slice of ocean view. Breakfast is included, but not the Internet. The quote price of the Internet in the room is about $20 a day, which was quickly bargained down to $6. This is a true 5 star and may not be what everyone is looking for, but for those who want some luxury, it's outstanding.
GEGoodenough,
We too are looking to stay at this hotel. Is it GF friendly? If not, any idea about the daily additional charges we can expect?
Also, how did you manage to get the room price down? Did you call Expedia up direct?
Would be good to hear from you, as the place we usually stay at in PAT, the Royal Orchid in N PAT, has fallen down in our estimations recently.
See information posted in other thread I think " Travel Plans ".
Actually, it's in the "Pattaya Reports" thread: 1018480
I found this sawasdee sea view hotel on booking.com for 600 B per night, address is soi 10, pattaya 2nd road. I emailed them, they say they dont charge if a girl joins but would like to see ID. Anyone stayed there? Any reviews?
I am also thinking about Pasadena in soi LK Metro. (is it too far from walking street and main action?) Price is 700 B per night, their superior is 1000 B.
any other good choices upto 1000 B per night? Any hotel where guys mostly stay and I can find a drinking partner. I am travelling alone this time as my friend made the common mistake of getting married and now stuck with his wife.
I have had a few friends stay at The Pasadena Lodge and they enjoyed the place. I stayed at the Billabong which right close to it and it was a real dump. LK Metro area has its own action and quite nice. To me it is not all that far from W/S. Practically a straight walk to beach rd in less then 10 minutes and u can hop a bt bus down to W/S. When I stayed in the LK Metro area the last trip I only made it down to W/S one time because there was enough going on in the LK area for me to indulge in. Just my two satang
I found this sawasdee sea view hotel on booking.com for 600 B per night, address is soi 10, pattaya 2nd road. I emailed them, they say they dont charge if a girl joins but would like to see ID. Anyone stayed there? Any reviews?
I am also thinking about Pasadena in soi LK Metro. (is it too far from walking street and main action?) Price is 700 B per night, their superior is 1000 B.
any other good choices upto 1000 B per night? Any hotel where guys mostly stay and I can find a drinking partner. I am travelling alone this time as my friend made the common mistake of getting married and now stuck with his wife.
I have had a few friends stay at The Pasadena Lodge and they enjoyed the place. I stayed at the Billabong which right close to it and it was a real dump.
I like Metro Apartments and it's just down from Billabong. Friendly staff, air conditioned lobby with pool. And I like how they have books + DVDs that you can borrow, or take + leave your own, etc on the floors.
http://www.metro-apartments-pattaya.com/apartment.php
Can any tell me the going rate for a apartment a/c wi/fi per month between soi bouycow and third road. staying 3-5 months, does not have to be big. Standard apartment with a few extra's.
I think a studio runs 4000-8000 a month. For the higher end you might be able to find a 1 bedroom. Wifi, electric, and water may or may not be included + many times you'll need to give a 1 month deposit. One option to find a place is to go to a real estate agent and tell them what you want, tell them how much you want to pay, and see what they offer. Here's one place to help get an idea of some things available, but there's ton of apartments out there. http://www.soidb.com/en/pattaya/stay/apartment/index.html
I have had a few friends stay at The Pasadena Lodge and they enjoyed the place. I stayed at the Billabong which right close to it and it was a real dump. LK Metro area has its own action and quite nice. To me it is not all that far from W/S. Practically a straight walk to beach rd in less then 10 minutes and u can hop a bt bus down to W/S. When I stayed in the LK Metro area the last trip I only made it down to W/S one time because there was enough going on in the LK area for me to indulge in. Just my two satangThanks mate
I found this sawasdee sea view hotel on booking.com for 600 B per night, address is soi 10, pattaya 2nd road. I emailed them, they say they dont charge if a girl joins but would like to see ID. Anyone stayed there? Any reviews?
I am also thinking about Pasadena in soi LK Metro. (is it too far from walking street and main action?) Price is 700 B per night, their superior is 1000 B.
any other good choices upto 1000 B per night? Any hotel where guys mostly stay and I can find a drinking partner. I am travelling alone this time as my friend made the common mistake of getting married and now stuck with his wife.The rooms are small but ok staff ok short walk to the beach girl friendly they have many sawasdee properties the one on 2nd was v-good value before it has a pool.
Just back from two weeks in Pattaya. I stayed at the following hotels:
Siam Bayview: it is located on Beach Road close to Central Festival shopping center. Very good facilities: bars, restaurants, pool, massage, gym etc. The rooms are quite big, but the bathrooms are looking a bit worn and in need of renovation. I paid 3075 per night including breakfast, but Wifi is not included and runs up to around 500 baht per day. Would not return, too pricey for the quality you get.
J&P Court: located in Soi Lengkee between 2nd and 3rd Road. Only 10 minutes walk to the beach. The hotel itself is basic: no bar, restaurant etc, but plenty of eating and drinking places in the area. Rooms are spacious with bed, TV, wardrobe and bathroom with shower. Nice pool area. Free WiFi in reception. Very loyal customer base: some of the residents have stayed there for years, and others return again and again. Price is 700 baht per night, which is good value for money (650 for long stays).
Nova Platinum: located in South Pattaya only a 5 minute stroll from Walking Street. Very nice rooms with flat-screen TV, WiFi, in-room safe, walk-in shower and very comfortable bed. Restaurant, bar, gym, spa. Very nice pool area. I paid 1300 baht per night excluding breakfast, and I think that was very good value for money. Would definitely return.
Normad2020
05-18-10, 06:52
I agreed with this opinion as I had a lot of actions the last time I stayed at Pasadena Lodge. To me it is a perfect location as I have the famous Devil's Den on one side and a great BJ bar on another; with many bar beers nearby.
I have just returned from my Cherry trip to Angeles and had a great time. I am now reading the Pattaya forum as I am planning my next trip to Pattaya (hopefully in October unless the security in the country become worst).
Cheers
normad2020
I have had a few friends stay at The Pasadena Lodge and they enjoyed the place. I stayed at the Billabong which right close to it and it was a real dump. LK Metro area has its own action and quite nice. To me it is not all that far from W/S. Practically a straight walk to beach rd in less then 10 minutes and u can hop a bt bus down to W/S. When I stayed in the LK Metro area the last trip I only made it down to W/S one time because there was enough going on in the LK area for me to indulge in. Just my two satang
Just back from two weeks in Pattaya. I stayed at the following hotels:
Siam Bayview: it is located on Beach Road close to Central Festival shopping center. Very good facilities: bars, restaurants, pool, massage, gym etc. The rooms are quite big, but the bathrooms are looking a bit worn and in need of renovation. I paid 3075 per night including breakfast, but Wifi is not included and runs up to around 500 baht per day. Would not return, too pricey for the quality you get.
J&P Court: located in Soi Lengkee between 2nd and 3rd Road. Only 10 minutes walk to the beach. The hotel itself is basic: no bar, restaurant etc, but plenty of eating and drinking places in the area. Rooms are spacious with bed, TV, wardrobe and bathroom with shower. Nice pool area. Free WiFi in reception. Very loyal customer base: some of the residents have stayed there for years, and others return again and again. Price is 700 baht per night, which is good value for money (650 for long stays).
Nova Platinum: located in South Pattaya only a 5 minute stroll from Walking Street. Very nice rooms with flat-screen TV, WiFi, in-room safe, walk-in shower and very comfortable bed. Restaurant, bar, gym, spa. Very nice pool area. I paid 1300 baht per night excluding breakfast, and I think that was very good value for money. Would definitely return.
This hotels are GF ?
Thanks,
Mastorr
This hotels are GF?
Thanks,
MastorrYes, all of them.
They also collected ID cards for safety reasons.
I think a studio runs 4000-8000 a month. For the higher end you might be able to find a 1 bedroom. Wifi, electric, and water may or may not be included + many times you'll need to give a 1 month deposit. One option to find a place is to go to a real estate agent and tell them what you want, tell them how much you want to pay, and see what they offer. Here's one place to help get an idea of some things available, but there's ton of apartments out there. http://www.soidb.com/en/pattaya/stay/apartment/index.htmlSounds great value to me. One guy I know recently spent 2,500 Baht for a joiner fee in a local hotel for one night. His Jacuzzi Suite cost him 33,000 Baht per night. For a month that would be close to 1M Baht. This did include 1 free breakfast and free wi-fi.
You SURE the numbers are correct? I don't think it's POSSIBLE to spend 33K BAHT (that's a bit over $1000 US) per night. 10K, maybe...IF you have an unlimited amout of stupidity... (even a suite at the Marriot is about 8K max
You SURE the numbers are correct? I don't think it's POSSIBLE to spend 33K BAHT...
It is possible, at The Zign Hotel (http://www.thezignhotel.com/rate.html) (Extreme Royal Suite rate is THB 35,000 there) for instance, or at the Sheraton Pattaya Resort (Balmy Villa's Experience: 1 bedroom villa, including butler service, private pool, sweet sleeper bed, separate lounge dining bedroom, etc.): I've just checked their rate for one night in June and it's THB 28,000.00 + charges & taxes = THB 32,956.00. I'm pretty sure that several other hotels have some exclusive suites in this price range.
Sounds great value to me. One guy I know recently spent 2,500 Baht for a joiner fee in a local hotel for one night. His Jacuzzi Suite cost him 33,000 Baht per night. For a month that would be close to 1M Baht. This did include 1 free breakfast and free wi-fi.
Well if they include breakfast and wi-fi I guess that justifies the price.
For that price I could spend a month (the cost for ONE NIGHT) where I usually stay - even less at some "lesser" places. I looked at their price list - come in low season and save 1/2 off. North of the dolphins, on the beach ... no wonder I never heard of them.
Oh well, I guess I'm just not hi-so enough. :)
Well if they include breakfast and wi-fi I guess that justifies the price.
The unbelievable fact that some idiots spend this kind of money justifies the price. It may well double or triple. No problem for me. I can still find a very nice new small Hotel for 700 Baht, which leaves me 32300 for breakfast and wifi.
Member #2041
05-27-10, 05:58
The unbelievable fact that some idiots spend this kind of money justifies the price. It may well double or triple. No problem for me. I can still find a very nice new small Hotel for 700 Baht, which leaves me 32300 for breakfast and wifi.
Not to mention getting laid around 50 times with the remaining funds.
I found this sawasdee sea view hotel on booking.com for 600 B per night, address is soi 10, pattaya 2nd road. I emailed them, they say they dont charge if a girl joins but would like to see ID. Anyone stayed there? Any reviews?
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I've stayed at a few of the sawasdee hotels (its a chain hotel) and the hotels are rather old. The rooms are dated and fading fast.
Note: almost all hotels in Patts are GF. The better ones ask for lady ID--for your safety of course, but some don't and I recall all my Sawasdee hotel stays never ask for ID or even looked at anyone who walked in.--good if you are the shy type but bad for your security.
Shark
I'm looking for a slightly upscale hotel in Pattaya, preferably closer to the GoGos (which I think is South Pattaya?), although could do North Pattaya if location is the only drawback.
Basically looking for something like the Amari Orchid Tower, or Dusit 2. Upscale. And limit being approximately 3, 000 per night. The problem is, I think those 2 hotels have joiner fees. I emailed Dusit 2 and they responded that they do have a joiner fee but did not say how much. Amari has not gotten back to me but I think they do have joiner fee and, besides, they charge a lot extra for wifi which is ridiculous.
I almost settled on Nova Platinum. But it's not quite nice enough. Any suggestions that are GF, upscale, and preferably South Pattaya or otherwise near GoGos, but slightly removed in a quiet area? And please, when we're talking GF, lets assume that means absolutely no joiner fee.
Thanks
Rambis Youth
05-30-10, 13:35
Dusit D2 does not charge a joiner for one guest and I'm pretty sure they don't charge for more tha one. Unless they have recently changed their policy.
LittleBigMan
05-30-10, 14:39
I'm looking for a slightly upscale hotel in Pattaya, preferably closer to the GoGos (which I think is South Pattaya?), although could do North Pattaya if location is the only drawback.
Basically looking for something like the Amari Orchid Tower, or Dusit 2. Upscale. And limit being approximately 3, 000 per night. The problem is, I think those 2 hotels have joiner fees. I emailed Dusit 2 and they responded that they do have a joiner fee but did not say how much. Amari has not gotten back to me but I think they do have joiner fee and, besides, they charge a lot extra for wifi which is ridiculous.
I almost settled on Nova Platinum. But it's not quite nice enough. Any suggestions that are GF, upscale, and preferably South Pattaya or otherwise near GoGos, but slightly removed in a quiet area? And please, when we're talking GF, lets assume that means absolutely no joiner fee.
Thanks
You might want to give Holiday Inn a try? Recently open late last year and is next to Amari and down from the Dusit right on Beach Road but North. I know the name " Holiday Inn " but I have heard good things about it and it sits like 25 plus floors and faces the water and I believe someone said GF?
Good luck, LBM
GoodEnough
05-31-10, 01:17
I'm looking for a slightly upscale hotel in Pattaya, preferably closer to the GoGos (which I think is South Pattaya?), although could do North Pattaya if location is the only drawback.
Basically looking for something like the Amari Orchid Tower, or Dusit 2. Upscale. And limit being approximately 3, 000 per night. The problem is, I think those 2 hotels have joiner fees. I emailed Dusit 2 and they responded that they do have a joiner fee but did not say how much. Amari has not gotten back to me but I think they do have joiner fee and, besides, they charge a lot extra for wifi which is ridiculous.
I almost settled on Nova Platinum. But it's not quite nice enough. Any suggestions that are GF, upscale, and preferably South Pattaya or otherwise near GoGos, but slightly removed in a quiet area? And please, when we're talking GF, lets assume that means absolutely no joiner fee.
Thanks
I just had a week long stay at the Amari Orchid on the Garden side. I got a great rate from expedia.com that was around your price range, and I had a great experience there. The service, ambiance and staff attitudes were all terrific. I got upgraded to a small suite on check in, and the room was superb, with breakfast included. I started out (one night) at the Nova Platinum and found it a bit shabby. I would not stay there again.
GE
The only problem with view talay is that it's in JOMTIEN (a short 10 to 15 minute baht bus ride up and over the hill from the intersection of South and 2nd road)
LittleBigMan
05-31-10, 16:06
The only problem with view talay is that it's in JOMTIEN (a short 10 to 15 minute baht bus ride up and over the hill from the intersection of South and 2nd road)
Correction..........
There are many View Talay most of them yes are in Jomtien but View Talay 6 is the tall white building between Beach Road and 2nd Road right next door to Central Festival!
LBM
BTW - This reply is for the International International Sex Guide Members. Not the local ex-pats. For the local ex-pats I do read your comments and have a good understanding of how you think. With all the recent events in Bangkok lets see if we can find positive ways to bring people back to Thailand and Pattaya.
Keep Smiling.Er, am I missing something here? This is the ISG so you don't need to preface your remarks by saying who they are for. If the local ex-pats are on ISG they will read it, if not I don't see how they can :(
Seems my posting created anguish amongst the ISG membership. I just thought, as this is the International Sex Guide, that a hotel designed soley for sex, might be a good option. International Sex Guide - Hotel Designed For Sex. Seem to match. Now, if you want a view of the Sea, then an International Sea Guide might be a good place to start. But, do people come to Pattaya to look at the Sea? Is this the International Vicar's guide? Oh, it's not a gay hotel. Gays are everywhere in Pattaya but, this hotel does not attract more than the average hotel (maybe 5%).
BTW - This reply is for the International International Sex Guide Members. Not the local ex-pats. For the local ex-pats I do read your comments and have a good understanding of how you think. With all the recent events in Bangkok lets see if we can find positive ways to bring people back to Thailand and Pattaya.
Keep Smiling.
Bla bla bla...guerrilla marketing 101!
Johnthescot
06-10-10, 13:30
Guys,
If I turn up in Pattaya 1st July will it be pretty easy to find a decent studio or 1 bedroom condo to rent in Pattaya for 1 or maybe 2 months? If so how much? Any recommendations?
Thanks a lot
JohnTheScot
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ps: by the way, i don't know where you find any bashing in my previous post, bionicman?! i just mentioned facts in it!
actually i picked up your mail as the latest on the subject, highlighting the "website advertising", elaborating from there.
but at the end i was not meaning to address my whole speech to you in person but to the group of people that had similar or different objections on the same them and with the same purpose.
so indeed it wasn't specifically you bashing. but i think you agree we have seen quite some (here and around) and after so much debating i thought it was time (for me) to express my opinion. aiming to help in putting an end to an endless discussion.
avoiding to add flaming by bringing up the discussions about a couple of photos of s.mint where again this subject was risen.
we all know how sometime it is difficult to spot in real and in person the gender.
how can someone pretend to do so with 100% certainty through a photo is a mistery to me.
anyhow for me the talks on this two subjects end her, otherwise i just contribute to them never ending!
Saint Mint
06-12-10, 18:27
correctly). The porter then showed me a few of the rooms. For those who don't know, the style of the hotel is, er, quirky, almost slightly Dali-esgue, but actually quite well done I thought.
The porter demonstrated the TV for me, showing the porn DVD, and very proudly showed me a ladyboy film! No comment.
The main downside for me would be the location which is in the heart of the entertainment area, so pretty noisy until 2am. It's my preference to be in bed with a mug of cocoa by midnight, but I guess that's my problem. Otherwise as I say it's a quirky hotel, and if you find those features worthwhile, then go for it.Quirky: Does that mean good? Original/Individual
Porn DVD: Was this me and Jenny?
Sleep: You would sleep OK. The rooms are very soundproof. And, if you are above the clubs, they would rock you to sleep.
Cocoa: Jenny does rounds just before midnight delivering drinks for people who want an early night. After midnight she turns into a wearwolf. That doctor did a great job with the 2M Baht.
A guy on my floor the other day was telling me he paid 845 Baht per night for his room. With this he had his breakfast and everything. Give it a try before you leave?
GM
Is it normal for the hotels in Pattaya to have internet connections either in the rooms or a room where you can go and hook up your laptop? Can anyone recommend a cheap hotel with this? Failing that, are the internet cafes where you can hook up your own laptop?
I would say that many but not all have Internet Connections. For me it is a necessity due to work commitments back home. The few Internet cafes that I've used in the past let me hook my laptop up but I personally prefer a connection within the room.
Queen Victoria, in Soi 6, has very good Wi-Fi and you are smack in the middle of anything goes action. LK Metro places all seem to have Internet. Places on Soi 13 also do. You gotta remember there are MANY places within Pattaya one can stay so I only named a few that I've been to in the past.
Is it normal for the hotels in Pattaya to have internet connections either in the rooms or a room where you can go and hook up your laptop? Can anyone recommend a cheap hotel with this? Failing that, are the internet cafes where you can hook up your own laptop?
LittleBigMan
06-17-10, 06:36
I believe the operative word here is " cheap " and that itself will narrow down the answer for you if you're serious.
In my opinion and experience you will find very few " Cheap Hotels " that actually will provide you with a Internet Wired Connention in your room. Although I'm sure someone might be able to answer your question and overcome the request " Cheap ".
As suggested, your next best bet is staying at a place that provides you with good WIFI in your room. So Queen Victoria Inn on Soi 6, is good and L.K Metro, the Metro Hotel or Apartments across from Devil Den both are small places with Routers on each floor.
Also, most Internet shops have a open line for people to bring in their laptops but like mention most people like their privacy so you can sit, type in your boxers and scratch your balls at the same time.
Good luck,LBM
Is it normal for the hotels in Pattaya to have internet connections either in the rooms or a room where you can go and hook up your laptop? Can anyone recommend a cheap hotel with this? Failing that, are the internet cafes where you can hook up your own laptop?Thanks for the info so far. Does anybody know about Diamond Beach Hotel? I emailed them and they have not responded for a week. Also, with my computer WI-FI is not going to work. I need to connect to a LAN line.
Fon Tok,
Great work with the hotel terms and conditions postings. Everybody at ISG can rest easy with you on the case looking out for everybody. Well done.
Now, could you provide similar feed back on the following:
D2
Marriott
Hard Rock
Siam Bayshore
I am planning my maiden Patts trip and I need you to check these for me. Thank you.
Dveight/Beaverhunter
Maybe you can help me with this as well. Any ideas?
Ny Desiman
06-19-10, 15:12
This will be my 2nd time in Pattaya. I wanted to take 2 girls to my hotel. Will my first time ever. So, wanted to make everything right.
Is it ok with the Hotel if I take 2 girls to my room or I have to check with them first? Any Hotel that allows it within 1400 baht range in South Pattaya?
This will be my 2nd time in Pattaya. I wanted to take 2 girls to my hotel. Will my first time ever. So, wanted to make everything right.
Is it ok with the Hotel if I take 2 girls to my room or I have to check with them first? Any Hotel that allows it within 1400 baht range in South Pattaya?
Just email the hotel(s) you're considering and ask them what their guest policy is and if there is a charge for more than one guest.
LittleBigMan
06-19-10, 17:16
[QUOTE=Edward the info so far. Does anybody know about Diamond Beach Hotel? I emailed them and they have not responded for a week. Also, with my computer WI-FI is not going to work. I need to connect to a LAN line.[/QUOTE]
Diamond Beach Hotel... www.diamondbeachhotel.com, email: info@diamondbeachhotel.com
Tel: (66 38 ) 428071, (66 38) 429885-6 Fax: (66 38 ) 424888
As noted in their websit it is inside Walking St... after Soi 15. the Hotel is in the back off Walking St.. and there are BeerBars and Go Go's in front throughout and there is action so you don't have to go to far if that is your thing but can be noisy I imagine if you get a room facing the front.
The Hotel in person looks different than the website photos, the cost of rooms are 850 baht per night, no room Internet connection.
LBM
Diamond Beach Hotel... www.diamondbeachhotel.com, email: info@diamondbeachhotel.com
Tel: (66 38 ) 428071, (66 38) 429885-6 Fax: (66 38 ) 424888
As noted in their websit it is inside Walking St... after Soi 15. the Hotel is in the back off Walking St.. and there are BeerBars and Go Go's in front throughout and there is action so you don't have to go to far if that is your thing but can be noisy I imagine if you get a room facing the front.
The Hotel in person looks different than the website photos, the cost of rooms are 850 baht per night, no room Internet connection.
LBMThanks for the reply. I would like to be close to the action and 850 is in my budget. I do not need (although prefer) internet in the room. Do you know if they have a lounge or something where I can connect to a LAN line or are internet cafes plentiful and cheap in that area? In either scenario I would prefer to hook up my own laptop but can use theirs if they have USB ports for downloading.
Also, should I be worried that they have not answered my email for 2 weeks now?
Do you know if they have a lounge or something where I can connect to a LAN line or are internet cafes plentiful and cheap in that area? In either scenario I would prefer to hook up my own laptop but can use theirs if they have USB ports for downloading.
Also, should I be worried that they have not answered my email for 2 weeks now?
There are internet cafes on every block. Some blocks even have more than one. The going rate is 1 baht/minute in the tourist zones, or less than 2 USD per hour.
Yes...you should be worried when anyone doesn't answer an email for 2 weeks.
well Ed, first off you could just buy a USB port wireless connection (maybe 1000B or so) and not need to worry about the wired hook-up.
Most of the internet cafes off (on) SOI BUAKHAO are about 30B/hour and generally have available ports (they will disconnect their computer and hook up yours) be advised, though, that you really need some kind of firewall - my comodo all-in-one free antivirus (comodo.com) used to tell me that there were strange "suspected attacks" on various lines in various places in muangThai (particularly Pattaya). I used one cafe on Soi Diana just beyond Buakhao on the left side (coming from 2nd road - about 30m beyond Buakhao 30B/hour and less if you buy a "block" of time - use it or lose it though - no refunds but about 22B/hour in blocks of 20 hours IIRC - that was last year though)
There is also generally some low baht rate wireless available ("MAMA" wireless IIRC) - prepaid for about 2B/minute but I didn't use it. Wireless (and the ability to "war drive" :) ) sets you free - buy the adapter.
Room rates are generally lower since it's "low season" (as in "wet")
well Ed, first off you could just buy a USB port wireless connection (maybe 1000B or so) and not need to worry about the wired hook-up.
Most of the internet cafes off (on) SOI BUAKHAO are about 30B/hour and generally have available ports (they will disconnect their computer and hook up yours) be advised, though, that you really need some kind of firewall - my comodo all-in-one free antivirus (comodo.com) used to tell me that there were strange "suspected attacks" on various lines in various places in muangThai (particularly Pattaya). I used one cafe on Soi Diana just beyond Buakhao on the left side (coming from 2nd road - about 30m beyond Buakhao 30B/hour and less if you buy a "block" of time - use it or lose it though - no refunds but about 22B/hour in blocks of 20 hours IIRC - that was last year though)
There is also generally some low baht rate wireless available ("MAMA" wireless IIRC) - prepaid for about 2B/minute but I didn't use it. Wireless (and the ability to "war drive" :) ) sets you free - buy the adapter.
Room rates are generally lower since it's "low season" (as in "wet")Thanks for the info. I will probably use these internet cafes. Not sure about that USB port wireless connection. My computer works wirelessly already. In fact I am wireless right now in my house but I have noticed that whenever I try to use WIFI in Brazil I get security issues and my machine will not connect. I am guessing the same issue will happen in Thailand.
Thanks for the info. I will probably use these internet cafes. Not sure about that USB port wireless connection. My computer works wirelessly already. In fact I am wireless right now in my house but I have noticed that whenever I try to use WIFI in Brazil I get security issues and my machine will not connect. I am guessing the same issue will happen in Thailand.
USB wireless is a USB stick with a SIM inside and you connect from there into the phone network on G3 or GPRS
There are providers that give you a flat rate (at least 2-3yrs contract) for internet. Others for 100hrs a month, or 20 hrs a month
But better do this with a local provider as the contract flt rate does not apply when you roam.
Hope having helped.
Johnthescot
06-20-10, 01:29
For JohnTheScot
Thanks LBM,
arranged the apartment in view Talay 6 as you recommended. 24000B a month but brand new apartment never been lived in, soi 9 so great location, big LCD tv including surround sound, wifi, big walk in shower, great views. They were great to deal with. Very straightforward. Really looking forward to it now :-)
I normally do Pattaya Bay Resort which is great but wanted something a bit less hotely and more anonymous.
http://www.view-talay-condos.net/vt6_rentals.php
I think it's great value. I can set up my desk for work and stream my movies to LCD tv and annoy my neighbours with my music on the sound system.
The LT girls love cuddling up on the sofa watching a movie with some nibbles and a cooler etc for them. They don't get that much from most guys. Usually a fuck and the sleep if they are lucky :-)
I'll post some pics of the room when I get there on 1st
Cheers
JohnTheScot
USB wireless is a USB stick with a SIM inside and you connect from there into the phone network on G3 or GPRS
There are providers that give you a flat rate (at least 2-3yrs contract) for internet. Others for 100hrs a month, or 20 hrs a month
But better do this with a local provider as the contract flt rate does not apply when you roam.
Hope having helped.
In Thailand, you can buy a DTAC sim card, & pre-paid Edge cards in blocks of 5 Hours for 50 Baht to use with your "USB Wireless", it is a little slow but offers better privacy than going to sit in an Internet Cafe. I think they are bit more expensive for the readers than perviously mentioned. I paid 2500THB at Pantip Plaza for mine, but it is 3G capable as well. The ones without 3G are cheaper.
DVEight
Fon Tok, Great work with the hotel terms and conditions postings. Everybody at ISG can rest easy with you on the case looking out for everybody. Well done. Now, could you provide similar feed back on the following: D2, Marriott, Hard Rock, Siam Bayshore...I am planning my maiden Patts trip and I need you to check these for me. Thank you....
Dveight/Beaverhunter Maybe you can help me with this as well. Any ideas?Hey, I smell a troll...a stinky one at that!
Just remember, at any hotel, when you sign a check-in form and provide a copy of your passport you are basically signing a contract. Contracts are held binding by terms and conditions. Usually, there is no problem, unless there is a problem!
BTW, for "Fah Lohng" -- I have stayed at the D2 and it was very nice. Not even a hint of a problem...you can check out the rest yourself.
Thanks LBM, arranged the apartment in view Talay 6 as you recommended....
The LT girls love cuddling up on the sofa watching a movie with some nibbles and a cooler etc for them. They don't get that much from most guys. Usually a fuck and the sleep if they are lucky :-)Sure they love it. But, it often makes it very hard to get them to leave without a kick in the you know what!
hmmm - security problems and wireless? ASIDE from the usual behind the router's firewall (generated by the internet cafe software itself) you pretty much isolate yourself with a good onboard firewall. I'm wireless at home and have been wireless a few places in Pattaya (Tucom 5th floor is a good exapmple - "open" system) and haven't had "issues" as long as I didn't go around trusting every email as "not potentially harmful". IF you have a newer laptop, turn on the DEP (data execution protection) and generally use firefox with the execution portion also locked down. Don't make YOUR system visible to others on the local network and you have eliminated maybe 99% of the bad probabilities.
Anyway - I better quit the technical advice before I get flagged as "off topic".
Marriott and HardRock have pretty much the same terms in Thailand as they do the rest of the world. (just a bit pricey for ME, anyway) SiamBayshore was reported as NOT GF but prettty much in line with other "hi-end" hotels.
Typically, most on-line info from Thailand is about a YEAR out of date unless they have enough money to hire a webmaster. Add to that the basics of "IF you ain't THAI, it don't MATTER what you THINK the contract says, the contract will be interpreted to the favour of the THAI, anyway!"
Off-the-wall places don't have to deal with "international reputations" like the big boys so they can do pretty much whatever they like.
Billabong Hotel in L.K. Metro has great, clean rooms from 650 baht/night with aircon, cable TV, free WIFI, fan, balcony, personal safe, phone & room service etc. They have friendly barstaff downstairs and the best breakfast around. Have a look at http://www.billabonghotel.com
Cheers,
Greg
I've stayed at both these places, and they each have their advantages/disadvantages.
Nova Platinum
Great location, within walking distance of walking street. If you walk though soi 16 (and the one before that), it takes literally 6 minutes to get to the hotel from WS. This is great if you plan to do a couple of ST runs over the course of the night. But if you plan to pick from Beach Rd. this place is not that convenient.
It is priced ok, I think. You need to negotiate. Sometimes they offer me 1800 per night (way too much), they then relent to 1700 (still too much), and we often get back down to 1500. In Low season they may offer you 1300, but maybe not. At the latter two prices, it is probably worth it, but not any higher than that.
They have a new building and are in the process of building a third one too, so major increases in capacity are on the way. The problem is the new buildings are as crappy as the old one. The elevator in the new building does not close, so you have to watch it open and close a dozen times before it finally closes and you are on your way. Think about doing that as your lovely is slowly caressing your hard-on through your jeans. It's enough to make the most sanguine of men snap.
The rooms themselves are very, very basic. They are not particularly new, they are not well made, and things are not super spiffy clean. I mean, things are clean, but everything is dingy - dark lighting; scratches on the cheap veneered counter; old, lumpy chair; bathroom door that does not stay open, etc. Also, if you want extra towels, they charge you 100B, which is ridiculous to me. These are the kinds of things you get for 1300 per night.
It's also quite noisy, from both internal noise (doors slamming, guests shouting) and external noise (if you are on the road side of the building).
However, overall, given the price point and location, it might be worth at least a night for some people on this board.
Dusit D2
The Dusit, on the other hand, is a completely different category of hotel. These two should not really be reviewed in the same post, but that's all I have to compare. The cost for the Dusit is much, much higher. If you book online, you could get it for around 3000 per night, but if you try to book with them directly (in person), they will not budge below 4298 per night. Will not budge. I ended up booking through a travel agent who got me a rate of 3300.
At that price, if you can afford it, I think it is definitely worth it. It is a great hotel - new, clean, fresh, swanky, open, airy, and with all the amenities you might expect. The rooms are well appointed, clean and modern. They have a great shower, everything is super clean, and lots of towels (!).
Location is good, although not really in the middle of things. It is opposite the Marriott on second road. In terms of north-south location, it is not bad, but it is on second road, which makes getting to it a little time consuming. At late hours from WS, you either walk (which would take a good 15 minutes) or you baht bus it. At late hours, the baht bus often is slow, since they wait for each baht bus to fill up before they start coming up second road. You could also do a motocy, I suppose. But the walk is not that long, and during the day the location is actually very convenient.
The only problems I encountered were the following:
(1) Upon bringing my girl back and her presenting her id at the reception, the receptionist said my full name out loud for verification. Some men may not want their girl to know their full, official name, and so this was a little off-putting. I had no problem with it, but be warned.
(2) Upon receiving room service, the attendant (while waiting for me to sign) said out loud (in front of the girl), "So this is your second night here, right?" What if I had spent the first night with a different girl, and then gone to my regular girl and told her I had just arrived? My ruse would have been discovered. My point is that hotel workers should not be in the business of bandying about personal information like this.
Anyway, I filled out a guest survey and complained about these two issues.
This aside, the Dusit is a fabulous hotel, and despite these two minor irritations, I would definitely repeat. If you can afford it, it is worth the money. Furthermore, it is a better deal than the Marriott, in my opinion, as there are fewer families staying here, and the price is significantly lower.
I have stayed at the D2 and it was very nice. Not even a hint of a problem.I was hoping that Mr. Fon Tok might care to expand upon his endorsement of the Dusit D2 Baraquda Hotel. After reading months of old postings I see this hotel is generally held in high regard. I was wondering what it is, specifically, that earns such respect. How are the rooms? Is it worth paying extra for a "studio suite?" Does the D2 charge a joiner fee? Regarding the D2's location, I see it's in Central Pattaya, east of Second Road, at Soi 13/2. Is the distance from the beach and Walking Street a problem? How is that part of Pattaya generally, with regarding to dining, shopping, etc.?
Lots of inquiries, I realize. Thanks so very much in advance to all who weigh in.
Regards,
Bunky
The Dusit, on the other hand, is a completely different category of hotel. If you can afford it, it is worth the money.Thanks for the review Kumbu. Very detailed. And well written as well! :-)
One question: What is the typical fare for a moto-taxi ride between the D2 and Walking Street? Doesn't have to be exact. Just want to get a ballpark idea of the cost.
Regards,
Bunky
moto is 20B for Thai, 30B for farang usually
Rambis Youth
06-27-10, 13:14
The D2 is great. A very modern trendy hotel. Great shower (it's a walk in glass room) and pool which you can access any time.
Literally next door to the Avenue Mall, plenty of bars around and short walk to Soi Buakhao. To get to WS I walk to beach road and then get the baht us - probably takes 10 minutes all up. On the way back I grab a MOVING bus from Pattaya Tai and 2nd Rd for a 2 minute trip.
I get my washing done in Soi 13 and eat frequently at the Sportsman nearby. If you can afford it it's one of the best options in town. For a stay of 1 week plus I would speak directly to the hotel.
Plenty of bars around and short walk to Soi Buakhao.I see that Soi Buakhao runs roughly parallel to Second Road, about 500 meters to the east. But I'm clueless in respect of the attractions along that soi. Is it a place for go-gos? Beer bars? Massage? Shops? Restaurants? Recommendations cheerfully accepted.
I get my washing done in Soi 13 and eat frequently at the Sportsman nearby.When it comes to "washing," is that a self-service laundromat? Or a place where you can drop off laundry and pick it up later?
i was hoping that mr. fon tok might care to expand upon his endorsement of the dusit d2 baraquda hotel...i was wondering what it is, specifically, that earns such respect. how are the rooms? is it worth paying extra for a "studio suite?" does the d2 charge a joiner fee? regarding the d2's location, i see it's in central pattaya, east of second road, at soi 13/2. is the distance from the beach and walking street a problem? how is that part of pattaya generally, with regarding to dining, shopping, etc.sure, i'll confirm the dusit d2 hotel is a good choice. but, other isgers have been there lately and their impressions are more up to date than mine.
d2 is a high quality 4+ star hotel right in the middle of central pattaya. trendy style, nice decor, friendly staff. personally, i think it's in a good location, but everyone has their preference depending on their activity. it's an easy walk or a short baht bus ride to most attractions. definitely gf as others have reported. they might charge for more than one lady, though. i'd stay there again if i wanted to impress somebody who i was on holiday with. however, there are so many lower priced options that for a solo mongering trip i would look for something cheaper and less "central."
for example, i just spent three nights this past weekend at the pasadena lodge on soi lk metro. it's a low key, small hotel at the dead end of a short, remarkably clean soi. nicely decorated, very comfortable and convenient, it is an excellent off season value (superior room @1000 baht/night). there is a lot to like right out the front door...champagne a-go-go, devil's den, [CodeWord901] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord901)'s, beer bars, restaurants, etc. the baht bus is just up on soi buakhao, and there were motosi taxis right out front.
more info here: http://www.hotelpasadenalodge.com/
Divine Baal
06-28-10, 07:49
For the last "few" years I have liked the Sunshine Hotel and Residence as it provides what I need. (2) Pools, decent grub, close to all the action and the place where you got the best chicken kebab at late night.
And there has never been any issues with girls.. well once and they didn't like the ID card so.. they do their job as well.
Now, I am planning another sinners tour in late sept and saw that they will (have started to last of may) demolish and rebuild.
So, if anyone been there lately and can drop some hints on what is really being done.. I got "annoyed" when they built the shopping plaza.. also, the frigging thai starts working when the sun goes up... which would be fine unless the party and the noice doesn't stop until sun goes up.
But hey, when in pattaya.. why sleep when you can party.
Anyway, my query is more of a .. does it look like it is any idea to use Sunshine this autumn? Or should I try to dare testing any of the other cheap, joinerfriendly hotels (Like Eastany Plaza or Flipper House).. don't really wanna leave soi8 even if there are better deals elsewhere.
Will be in Pattaya during second week of July. Have a hotel booked already for the first two nights. Plan to stay about 3 weeks. Any ideas on places to stay after this? Budget around $50 per night. Can spend more but would like to keep extra for partying and girls. Would like to be in walking distance from all the action. Must be a clean and friendly place.
I was wondering what it is, specifically, that earns such respect.etc.?Not easy to answer this. The hotel has a particular feel to it, kind of classy, mellow feel that you don't find in Pattaya that easily. Most of Pattaya is shabby and drabby, so it makes for a nice change.
If you are an American, think about most hotels as if you are shopping at Sears. Now the Dusit is like shopping at Bloomingdales. The Marriott is also high end, but as I said in my review, there are too many families there, and it is considerably more expensive. So, sorry Bunky, can't give you a specific answer, it's just a good hotel.
How are the rooms? Excellent. They are very well lit (lots of light switches, so you can control exactly how brightly you want the pussy as you suck it). Also, the bathroom is excellent. It has a floor-to-ceiling glass wall that separates the shower from the bedroom so you can see right into the shower. They have an optional shower curtain if you are really shy, but it makes for a great time when the girl is showering and you stand out there with a big grin on your face. The towels are good quality - fluffy, solid, clean. The shampoos and soaps are good. The bed is very comfortable and the pillows are top quality. So basically, what I am saying is this is a 4.5 star hotel.
Is it worth paying extra for a "studio suite?" I'd say not. But that's just me.
Does the D2 charge a joiner fee? Definitely not for one person, don't know about more than that.
Regarding the D2's location, I see it's in Central Pattaya, east of Second Road, at Soi 13/2. Is the distance from the beach and Walking Street a problem? Definitely not. Walk to beach rd (3-5 minutes, depending on the severity of your intoxication), then 60-120 seconds on the baht bus (depending on the severity of the traffic) to WS.
How is that part of Pattaya generally, with regarding to dining, shopping, etc.?Excellent. Some strip mall right next to it, so there is a McDonald's, Au Bon Pain, some sports bar, Starbucks, Coffee World, California Wow, and a supermarket within 3 minutes walk.
Primo Bolan
06-28-10, 18:47
Some cheap days 2967 Baht on Latestays:
Rates are quoted in THAI BAHT.
Rates are for a maximum of 2 persons per room excluding breakfast. Additional guests will be charged extra, according to hotel's policy, payable directly at the hotel.
Rates are exclusive of applicable taxes & fees which are separately quoted prior to booking being finalised.
A non-refundable fee of THB 125.00 applies to each booking.
An THB 600.00 administration charge applies to each booking change or cancellation.
Airport transfer reservation is available at extra cost. Request can be made through the transfer section of the booking form.
A minimum stay of 2 nights is applied.
moto is 20B for Thai, 30B for farang usuallyI know this is the wrong thread, but please forgive a quick question... Is it normal to charge per person or per journey? Last time I used one I agreed 30Bht fare, TG and I both climbed on the bike and at the end of the short journey the driver requested 60Bht. It surprised me, and we agreed 50Bht.
I know this is the wrong thread, but please forgive a quick question... Is it normal to charge per person or per journey? Last time I used one I agreed 30Bht fare, TG and I both climbed on the bike and at the end of the short journey the driver requested 60Bht. It surprised me, and we agreed 50Bht.
This same question was brought up on Stickman a few weeks ago, and from the reader responses to this question, it would seem that it is in fact normal. This was in BKK though.
Hi, this is Prosal from the FSU threads.
Anyone stayed in Nova Park Pattaya? ....any thoughts about location, pool, cleanness, food, ect ? ...I've RTFF, very few posts about it, plus one poster said that it was somewhat run-down ....this is not the feeling that gives their site. The ground floor Garden Suites seem to be especially enjoyable.
So is it a nice place for a two or three weeks stay ?
Thanks
Hi, this is Prosal from the FSU threads.
Anyone stayed in Nova Park Pattaya? ....any thoughts about location, pool, cleanness, food, ect ? ...I've RTFF, very few posts about it, plus one poster said that it was somewhat run-down ....this is not the feeling that gives their site. The ground floor Garden Suites seem to be especially enjoyable.
So is it a nice place for a two or three weeks stay ?
ThanksI stayed there recently for 5 days. It is a bit out of the way, which was good for me in a funny sort of way. You either have a 5 minute walk or a short moto ride to the nearest action.
It wasn't the best hotel I have ever stayed in, and it was a little run down, but perfectly pleasant.
Never went in the pool, but sat around it a couple of times. More a family / old couple type hotel. No issues with cleanliness, but towels were a bit threadbare, and air-con a bit 'creaky'. There is an Irish bar associated, but plenty of local food vendors around, including a couple of Thai-oriented open air restaurant / stage-shows nearby.
I didn't go back there on my next visit, but did consider it.
usually its one person - they can and do get stopped for more than one passenger. the other thing is that khun mai ben khon thai (you not thai person). locals might get a price break like you sort of did. I never ride with someone else - at 125 kilo it's difficult even tho I'm 1.85m tall
Any new updates or reviews on this hotel?
How are the seaview rooms?
Aircon?
Hotwater?
Clean?
Location, etc?
Thanks
Hi,
Any new updates or reviews on this hotel?
How are the rooms and prices, etc?
Thanks
I just made a refundable booking at the Mercure: 1. 825 baht per night for the superior (basic) room.
I previously e-mailed the hotel asking about their guest policy, and the following was the satisfactory answer I got:
Thank you for interested our hotel, according to the hotel policy "There is a joiner fee at 500 THB / person / night and keep identification card until leave the hotel premise"
However if you made a booking for 2 persons (not double bed) but stay 1 person only by mention in accommodation voucher or booking, we will waive a joiner fee but still require identifications card.Never been to Pattaya before, but the location seems excellent: comments anyone?
Will write a review in due time.
Ryo
Hi,
Any new updates or reviews on this hotel?
How are the rooms and prices, etc?
Thanks
I stayed at the Baywalk Residence a couple of weeks ago. I booked a mini suite through Agoda. It was very expensive for what I got...IMHO. The room was decent sized, however housekeeping was severely lacking. The wi-fi is terrible, it did not work in my room, I had to go sit in the courtyard. They give you an ethernet cable as well so you can use the wired Internet, but that did not work either. The hotel is very close to Walking Street, which is why I booked it but you might be better off staying farther away from Walking Street, I usually stay near Soi Bukhao and get a much better rate. I really would not recommend it for the prices they charge.
I stayed at the Baywalk Residence a couple of weeks ago. I booked a mini suite through Agoda. It was very expensive for what I got...IMHO. The room was decent sized, however housekeeping was severely lacking. The wi-fi is terrible, it did not work in my room, I had to go sit in the courtyard. They give you an ethernet cable as well so you can use the wired Internet, but that did not work either. The hotel is very close to Walking Street, which is why I booked it but you might be better off staying farther away from Walking Street, I usually stay near Soi Bukhao and get a much better rate. I really would not recommend it for the prices they charge.At the risk of repeating myself, just a quick plug for the BeerGarden: The wifi there is excellent and free. The breakfast is also good and cheap, and if like me you are meant to be at work, then it makes an excellent base for a day's work for the cost of a few coffees, cokes and a pad thai.
At the risk of repeating myself, just a quick plug for the BeerGarden: The wifi there is excellent and free. The breakfast is also good and cheap, and if like me you are meant to be at work, then it makes an excellent base for a day's work for the cost of a few coffees, cokes and a pad thai.
I agree. Also if you go into any guesthouse/bar on LK Metro to drink or eat and hang out they should give you the wifi password. Metro Apartments is air conditioned.
Has anyone stayed at Siam View Residence? Its supposed to be located on Soi AR. Where ever that is. My girl wanted me to stay there next time I was in Pattaya.
If you've stayed there any information regarding this place is appreciated.
Mahalo/thanks
Fast Eddie 48
07-06-10, 18:46
I just book a standard double at the Flipperlodge for 825 bht a night no breakfast discount rate for 4 nights for aug, this is the lowest rate in 8 yr for them it is very slow right now and they have a promotion stay 7 nights and pay only 5 nights.
www.flippergroup.com
Fast Eddie 48
Striderani
07-12-10, 14:02
Hey guys,
Scuse the noob questions, but it's my first time to Pats and I just wanted to make sure I understood everything before I made a reservation. Will be staying for 2 weeks, so any recommendations would be appreciated.
Looking for a cheap 3 star hotel, nothing fancy. Don't really need TV, but wi-fi would be a huge bonus. Might have a look at the BeerGarden.
Anyways, I'm not sure what it means when they ask you how many people you want to book. 1 or 2? Does 2 mean they have separate beds? Or does 1 mean that it's a single bed? I'm a bit confused. Just tell me which one I should be choosing. Another thing, is it normal for them to charge extra every time a bring a girl in, or is it related to how many beds I've booked (just say 1 bed booked I need to pay extra or 2 beds booked and the fee is waived)?
Also, is it a good idea to book in advance? I'm assuming it is. Will be staying for two weeks through Nov.
Thanks,
Strider.
depends on your definition of "cheap". for maybe 800-900/night try eastiny or flipper. sunshine. it's low season... and it's going to be "wet" eventually
double means you booked for "2 people". maybe 1 bed, maybe 2 depends on hotel. Internet is actually pretty cheap on Soi Buakhao
Late OCT and early NOV is right at the end of the rainy season (usually)
Guys,
What is the best and most GF 5* Hotel in Pattaya? How far are the 5* resorts from night action? Is there a transport problem, especially at night?
Mermaid Beach Resort. Great just walking acroos the road to the beach. But not so good as I really wanted to be in the Pattaya Walking Street Area.
Secrets Hotel. Really great for the Walking Street. Almost in it.
Woodlands Resort. Kinda got fed up with the Walking Street and more into Soi 2. So tried this place last time.
Who knows where I will stay next time? Tiger any ideas for me? Where do you like to stay?
Guys,
What is the best and most GF 5* Hotel in Pattaya? How far are the 5* resorts from night action? Is there a transport problem, especially at night?
I did not see earlier that you asked this question here too. My answer is there: 1045055
Mermaid Beach Resort. Great just walking acroos the road to the beach. But not so good as I really wanted to be in the Pattaya Walking Street Area.
Secrets Hotel. Really great for the Walking Street. Almost in it.
Woodlands Resort. Kinda got fed up with the Walking Street and more into Soi 2. So tried this place last time.
Who knows where I will stay next time? Tiger any ideas for me? Where do you like to stay?I used to stay at Da Max (Italian Pizzeria with hotel) in soi post office. 700 Baht with wired internet connection. But at some point it seems the Thais thought they can run the hotel without the Italians and from then it went downhill to a degree that I was caught in the lift in several occations, internet didn't work, the room safe was out of order....... Bottom of the barrel since.
Secrets is a very good choice, they even have imported condoms (from the US) in their minibar at a very competitive price. If only it was not so difficult to get a room there. They are mostly fully booked.
Hi all
Can somebody please recommend any mid-range serviced apartments close to the action.
I've found a few in Jomtien, but don't fancy the daily commute.
Any suggestions would be most welcome
Thanks in advance.
LittleBigMan
07-17-10, 15:05
Hi all
Can somebody please recommend any mid-range serviced apartments close to the action.
I've found a few in Jomtien, but don't fancy the daily commute.
Any suggestions would be most welcome
Thanks in advance.You got to do much more than what you gave... first what area aside from Jomtien and what price range and how long and how picky are you? But of course your price is going to be the give away?
LBM
As a suggestion you can look here for anything that meets your fancy: http://www.dancewatchers.com/Room_Rental_Menu_for_Pattaya_and_Jomtien_nightly_condo_rentals_by_dancewatchers.com.html
Look at View Talay 6 which is the condo building just to the left of Central Plaza on 2nd road. I have stayed there twice now and will be staying there a month when I am back in January/February. The longer you stay the cheaper the daily rate becomes.
Again, just my thoughts. I have nothing to do with the renting of anything.
Hi all
Can somebody please recommend any mid-range serviced apartments close to the action.
I've found a few in Jomtien, but don't fancy the daily commute.
Any suggestions would be most welcome
Thanks in advance.
LittleBigMan
07-18-10, 13:33
Talay 6, is a Condo... do you want Condo or " Midrange Apartment " This is precisely why the questions were asked? Near the action? There is action in Walking Street, There is action in Central Pattaya, There is action in North Pattaya Naklua, There is action on the darkside? This way you don't have to bored yourself to tears with the endless, tedious and inane posts regarding the pros/cons of the PH.
LBM
Hiya Guys,
Well slap my wrists. Sounds like I am in trouble with the ISG Pattaya Forum Police. Please accept my humblest apologies for daring to write about something that is obviously very sensitive. I will endeavour to try and improve and gain credibility.
Thank you.
I was merely stating a fact. A new member here won't have much credibility until he has posted several valuable reports on P4P related topics.
Now, if you want to be taken more seriously here, just start to post reports on other matters and please, spare us your inept ironical remarks.
The "darkside" is "east of sukumwit". The "other side of the road" - away from the beach and keep going... (just googtle (Pattaya darkside")
Not quite so "light" (as in light bulbs) but no way is it "evil" (just an absolute BEATCH to get to/from without a moto.). Lower number of poo-ying, too.
Chachi420 -
Talay 6 is pretty sweet and great location.
You can get a room for a month at Metro Apartments (guest house, no kitchen) http://www.metro-apartments-pattaya.com/apartment.php
Also there's Nova Park http://www.novaparkpattaya.com/
Lord Sinner
07-23-10, 20:47
I'm going to Pattaya for two weeks have been contacting Secrets Hotel but they seems to be full. Which would you guys recomend? I have seen some links here but which ones would you recommend if you put them like in a list.
Hi
Are there St-Hotels in Pattaya near the action ?
I know that most hotels are girlsfriendly, but if you want to take several girls
(2 -3) at the same time, i prefer to take them to a ST-Hotel
Thanks
BL
Hi LBM,
Thanks for the info! This is good stuff.
As for Fraser, I am going to see if I can spend a couple of nights in the one bedroom as I like the extra space but will also try the deluxe. What happens if I bring 2 friends back home, do I need to indicate the 3 persons will be staying with me.
As for Baywalk Residences (thanks for the link), I had a problem with their website for checking availability so sent them an e-mail instead. But the Royal Suite is exactly what I am looking for (albeit a bit pricey) but something I could enjoy for a couple of nights (to splurge) and then fall back to a regular room. I assume no joiner fees here too but will ask them directly.
Will try these options on my next trip and report back.Hi Message
How did you go with the Fraser?
Did you try to take 2 friends back? I note that they say there is a maximum 2 adults
I am planning a trip and wouldn't want embarrassment
Hi
Are there St-Hotels in Pattaya near the action ?
I know that most hotels are girlsfriendly, but if you want to take several girls
(2 -3) at the same time, i prefer to take them to a ST-Hotel
Thanks
BL
My list isn't exhaustive, but I know that the following places offer (or did offer in the past) short time rooms in Pattaya (as well as some bars and clubs that are mostly located on Soi 6, Soi Chaiyapoon and Soi LK Metro):
- Galaxy Suites (Soi Diamond)
- PS Guest House (Soi Yamato)
- Secrets (Soi 14)
- Tony's (Soi 16)
- The Green View Hotel (Soi 15)
- Full Love Inn (soi Bongkot, near 3rd Road)
I doubt that you want to go to the PS Guesthouse with more than one girl (very cheap rooms there, but not very nice nor comfortable and the bed is not large in most rooms), but that should be quite possible in the other places mentioned above (they are more expensive though). A ST room was 100 baht at the PS Guesthouse room the last time I had to use one there (in year 2009). In the other places, you will be charged about 300 to 600 baht (approximately) for a couple of hours (usually not more than 3) if I am not mistaken (I have not checked them recently).
- Galaxy Suites (Soi Diamond)
- PS Guest House (Soi Yamato)
- Secrets (Soi 14)
- Tony's (Soi 16)
- The Green View Hotel (Soi 15)
- Full Love Inn (soi Bongkot, near 3rd Road)
- PS Guest House (Soi Yamato)
I think this is 150 baht. +50 baht if you take another girl. Dirty run down rooms.
- Tony's (Soi 16)
350 baht I think
- The Green View Hotel (Soi 15)
450 baht (or 800 for the night!). Good lighting. Big mirror.
I don't know prices for these
- Galaxy Suites (Soi Diamond)
- Secrets (Soi 14)
- Full Love Inn (soi Bongkot, near 3rd Road)
Also there's Sweethearts, near Soi Happy, 350 baht, or 2 hours. Decent rooms, LCD tv. Don't go into the gogo, go upstairs. http://www.sweetheartsagogo.com/
Jasmine Hotel, 350 baht, off Soi BJ. Rooms are ok. http://www.jasminehotel-pattaya.com/cgi-bin/rez60load.pl?0001/mp0001.html
- PS Guest House (Soi Yamato)
I think this is 150 baht. +50 baht if you take another girl. Dirty run down rooms.
- Tony's (Soi 16)
350 baht I think
- The Green View Hotel (Soi 15)
450 baht (or 800 for the night!). Good lighting. Big mirror.
I don't know prices for these
- Galaxy Suites (Soi Diamond)
- Secrets (Soi 14)
- Full Love Inn (soi Bongkot, near 3rd Road)
Also there's Sweethearts, near Soi Happy, 350 baht, or 2 hours. Decent rooms, LCD tv. Don't go into the gogo, go upstairs. http://www.sweetheartsagogo.com/
Jasmine Hotel, 350 baht, off Soi BJ. Rooms are ok. http://www.jasminehotel-pattaya.com/cgi-bin/rez60load.pl?0001/mp0001.htmlThank you for the update and complementary information. About the price for a ST room at the Galaxy Suites, it was 500 baht for the standard rooms (1500 baht for the jacuzzi suite) in the past (about 2 or 3 years ago).
At Secrets, if I am not mistaken, it was 450 or 500 baht (again, I have not checked this place recently).
At the Full Love Inn, a ST standard room was 280 baht (it's more expensive for a VIP room) only and their rooms are a lot nicer than those of the PS Guest House (I didn't know that they now charge 150 baht instead of 100 baht for a ST room here!).
I've been to Pattaya several times but never really found a hotel that I like... Baron Beach Hotel was perhaps my least unfavourite...
In BKK it seem s relatively easily to find smart clean spacious apartment-style rooms (eg Citadines, etc) at a reasonable price. I expect to pay less in Pattaya of course, but does anyone have any suggestions for my next trip? In a perfect world I would like a modern style (white decor rather than brown), clean, bathroom with walk-in shower, wifi, er, that's about it. Not too bothered about location.
Member #4807
08-09-10, 19:17
Do avoid nova platinum hotel. Overrated! Staff really unpolite. Only positive thing is the nice pool.
Luckyguy7198
08-09-10, 23:06
...In a perfect world I would like a modern style (white decor rather than brown), clean, bathroom with walk-in shower, wifi, er, that's about it. Not too bothered about location.
Reminded me of http://www.amari.com/novasuites/studios.aspx. Expensive if you don't need the bells and whistles.
I've been to Pattaya several times but never really found a hotel that I like... Baron Beach Hotel was perhaps my least unfavourite...
In BKK it seem s relatively easily to find smart clean spacious apartment-style rooms (eg Citadines, etc) at a reasonable price. I expect to pay less in Pattaya of course, but does anyone have any suggestions for my next trip? In a perfect world I would like a modern style (white decor rather than brown), clean, bathroom with walk-in shower, wifi, er, that's about it. Not too bothered about location.
Depending on the dates of your next sojourn, you might get a very good promotional price (otherwise, it's usually more expensive than the Baron Beach Hotel) at the Fraser Resort, for instance: http://pattaya.frasershospitality.com/accommodation.php
If you are looking for something cheaper, but still spacious and modern, maybe would you like to stay at the Baywalk Residence, for instance: http://www.baywalkresidencepattaya.com/
BlueDragon88
08-13-10, 17:06
Depending on the dates of your next sojourn, you might get a very good promotional price (otherwise, it's usually more expensive than the Baron Beach Hotel) at the Fraser Resort, for instance: http://pattaya.frasershospitality.com/accommodation.php
If you are looking for something cheaper, but still spacious and modern, maybe would you like to stay at the Baywalk Residence, for instance: http://www.baywalkresidencepattaya.com/I did stayed at both hotels and very near to walking street.
You can get cheaper rates from otelrooms.com than direct from the hotel websites.
I'm trying to narrow down some places for my newbie trip tp Pattaya. Have any of you guys stayed at this hotel and your thoughts on the location? Is it near Walking St.?
Thank you
I'm trying to narrow down some places for my newbie trip tp Pattaya. Have any of you guys stayed at this hotel and your thoughts on the location? Is it near Walking St.?
Thank you
I've never stayed there but I can recommend the Flipper House nearby. It's not too far from Walking street, a nice walk or a quick ride on the baht bus for 10 baht. Good location with a lot of beers bars in the area.
Planning a first time trip soon. I have found a lot of cheap places listed on or near Walking Street with rooms listed in the 500-1000 baht range. These are not fancy hotels but guest house areas above restaurants and appear serviceable enough. Any reason NOT to stay in these places on Walking Street?
I've never stayed there but I can recommend the Flipper House nearby. It's not too far from Walking street, a nice walk or a quick ride on the baht bus for 10 baht. Good location with a lot of beers bars in the area.
Thank you! I went on their website, do they have room safes and internet?
Thanks again
well ed, just NOISE. they are usually a bit loud (like the pope is a bit catholic)
if you can stay out until after 2 it quiets down quite a bit
Sunshine Hotel Soi8
I'm trying to narrow down some places for my newbie trip tp Pattaya. Have any of you guys stayed at this hotel and your thoughts on the location? Is it near Walking St.?
Thank youThe Sunshine Hotel sucks. Under renovation and over priced. Avoid.
SunLover
Sour Pickle
08-15-10, 18:22
I'm planning my Thailand trip next month.
Can anyone recommend which one of these hotels are good?
http://www.secretspattaya.com/
http://www.penthousehotel.com/
I'm planning my Thailand trip next month.
Can anyone recommend which one of these hotels are good?
http://www.secretspattaya.com/
http://www.penthousehotel.com/
Secrets is very good value for money. They even provide imported US size condoms in the rooms. The only problem: You need to book on time as it is almost always fully booked.
Flipper house has a safe but it is behind the check in desk. Just tell the desk girl that you want the safe ad she will take care of it for you..They are not open all the time. I believe at some time in the evening they close that down till the morning, but I could be wrong.. Don't know about Wi Fi. I stayed at the one on Soi 8 i believe, as there a 2 flipper house hotels. The other one is a soi over to the south. Hope this helps.
Flipper house has a safe but it is behind the check in desk. Just tell the desk girl that you want the safe ad she will take care of it for you..They are not open all the time. I believe at some time in the evening they close that down till the morning, but I could be wrong.. Don't know about Wi Fi. I stayed at the one on Soi 8 i believe, as there a 2 flipper house hotels. The other one is a soi over to the south. Hope this helps.
Thanks Mackin and Gwailo,
I got a e-mail from them today, safes are at the front desk and internet in room is 100 baht for 70mins. Scratch this one off.
Redfield10
08-18-10, 03:26
Hello,
I'm having trouble figuring out if the Dynasty Inn downtown has non-smoking rooms. Does anyone know the situation with availability of non-smoking rooms? I sent an email, but haven't heard back.
Thanks.
Luckyguy7198
08-21-10, 17:51
I'm having trouble figuring out if the Dynasty Inn downtown has non-smoking rooms. Does anyone know the situation with availability of non-smoking rooms?
Yes, the hotel has a few non-smoking rooms. These are usually over booked so only they can tell about availability. WiFi may be slow there.
Redfield10
08-21-10, 22:11
Thanks for the info.
Yes, the hotel has a few non-smoking rooms. These are usually over booked so only they can tell about availability. WiFi may be slow there.
Stiffoak 571
08-22-10, 16:07
Already alluded to some of the issues with this place in my main report.
Positive. Location and price. No joiner fee
Negatives. Rooms very basic and bathroom horrible. Also had awful balcony view of waste ground with loud motorbikes even cockerels!
Breakfast virtually inedible. They take it in turns to bits of the hot food go cold.
But right at the end they tried to claim I'd had a beer from the fridge claimed the bottle was in the bin (shouldn't they know what was in the fridge but there never was a list) went through this charade of going back up to the room then came back to say they had seen offending item (which of course was not there. Why would I drink alone in the room when there is so much outside?)
So they retained 60baht from my deposit. Now I know why they take 500THB off you in the first place.
I know it's only 60 and I waste so much more everytime I go out but it seemed to suggest a corrupt attitude in the hotel that is dangerous. 60 baht beer becomes 1000 baht "you damaged the bed" etc. So just be careful before you book Baywalk Residence.
On recent visits I'm finding it difficult to discover any place tolerable for less than 700-800 baht per night. Pattaya is becoming very nearly unaffordable like Bangkok. I've long given up on 350/night, but I thought 500 was still doable.
By tolerable I mean air, hot water, and cable that all work well, a room that's very quiet during the day, and an elevator.
I will soon be travelling to Pattaya for the first time and I plan to focus on freelancers. I understand that the freelancers can be found along Beach Road. However, Beach Road is a pretty long street and ideally I would like to be able to walk back to my hotel after finding the girl for the night. Referring to the street marked on this map
http://chmai.loxinfo.co.th/~summer/pattaya-map.GIF
Can somebody point out where most of the freelancers are to be found? Then I can used agoda.com or hotels.com to find a hotel nearby.
On recent visits I'm finding it difficult to discover any place tolerable for less than 700-800 baht per night. Pattaya is becoming very nearly unaffordable like Bangkok. I've long given up on 350/night, but I thought 500 was still doable.
By tolerable I mean air, hot water, and cable that all work well, a room that's very quiet during the day, and an elevator.
You should take a look at Jomtien Beach Road ... I see lots of rooms advertized for 450 baht with AC, hot water, cable, and quiet during the day. It's a nice area at the beach and only a short baht bus ride to your old haunts.
The 'action' is starting to move out this way.
...Can somebody point out where most of the freelancers are to be found? Then I can used agoda.com or hotels.com to find a hotel nearby.
You'll find FL's all along Beach Road from Soi 2 to Walking Street, but they are more concentrated between Soi 8 and Soi 13, especially across from Royal Garden Plaza.
Don't forget the FL's on Walking Street too.
My first time in Pattaya, I stayed at the Mercure for 3 nights on two separate stints.
I took their internet deal for a regular room at 1800 baht, and upon my arrival both times I got a free upgrade.
Both the room and the bathroom were not the biggest, but very clean and comfortable.
It's a big hotel with plenty of customers, so it can get a bit noisy after 9am.
- 5 minutes walk to soi Diana / LK Metro,
- 7 minutes walk to Walking St., and the hotel offers a free baht-bus back and forth.
The hotel is girlfriendly and doesn't charge a guest fee as long as you book a double and check in as a single.
The girl has to leave her ID at the reception, which I think is a great security measure, but may represent a problem for those of you who don't like to parade their latest "conquest". As far as I could tell there is no back entrance.
The staff is average Thai friendly, and a couple of the young receptionists were cute and almost flirty: one even complimented me for one of my phisical features in front of various other customers. I am quite sure that, if so inclined, I could have had her in exchange for dinner and drinks, maybe not even that. I was of course well dressed, sober and polite, which can't be said for the majority of our Pattaya brothers.
http://www.Mercure.com/gb/hotel-5649-mercure-hotel-Pattaya/index.shtml
Ryo
I'm looking for a economical room suitable for my wingman and I to share with joiners. We will have scooters so location is not critical. How about Nova Park? I see they have 2 bedroom apts. I don't care about separate rooms as much as 2 queen beds. Last time we only had twin beds. I know that ought to be enough, but age demands that I relax occasionally. Any advice is appreciated.
Hi everyone,
Does anyone have any views on the Walking Street Guest House? I've been looking for something cheap near all the action (I'd rather be spending my money getting laid than on fancy hotel rooms, although obviously the place needs to be reasonably clean) and it seems to fit what I'm looking for. 590 baht per night and right on Walking Street.
My 'too good to be true' alarm bells are sounding though and I've not been to Thailand before so just seeing what the more experienced think of it.
http://walkingstreetguesthouse.com/
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