Pattaya Hotels

**Bunky** · 05-23-23 17:49

Originally Posted by Kontiki [View Original Post]

I looked into LK Empress. My first question is if this hotel alright with bringing in ladies? I guess there are decent lunch / dinner options nearby? Second question is about location, is this a good location as a "newbie"? Lastly, order airport transfer via the hotel or are there any other good options, feels like if I take a taxi from the airport I will be scammed.

The LK Empress is a solid choice. No issue or fee for joiners. The location is about as good as you can get for your first trip to Pattaya. Just steps from Beach Road, where you can hang out on the beach proper, or catch a baht bus headed south to Walking Street. From the LK Empress, you can also walk easily to Soi LK Metro and Treetown. If Soi Six is on your itinerary, you can walk east to Second Road, then catch a northbound baht bus. There are multiple laundries very close to the hotel. They don't show up on Google Maps, but they're all over the place.

No matter what you want to eat, you'll find it in that area. If you fancy an English breakfast, check out the Swan Pub and the Sportsman Pub. The breakfast buffet at the Lek Hotel is basic, but it's cheap and you can eat poolside. If you like a food court with multiple offerings and air conditioning, you'll want the Central Festival Mall, lower level. Want to try the local food? There are hawker stalls at the Soi Buakaow market, and on the north side of Pattaya Central Road, at the Pattaya Klang Market. Don't forget to have a slice from the Bronx Pizza.

Finally, let me add another endorsement for Nam's Taxi. Sure, you might be able to save a little money by taking the bus. But for the first time visitor hiring a car is the way to go.

FYI: Here's my routine when I get off the plane. (1) Step lively to immigration and take care of the formalities. (2) Collect your luggage and clear customs. (3) Head downstairs to the B Level, following the signs for the Airport Rail Link. (4) Change money at one of the exchanges near the rail link. (They have the best rates.) (5) Back upstairs to the Second Floor. Purchase a SIM card and have it installed. (6) Find your driver from Nam's Taxi. GUYS: I haven't done this post-COVID. How does Nam handle this? (7) Settle in for the drive to Pattaya. You'll have a connection to the internet to pass the time. The driver will usually offer a stop at the travel plaza about halfway. There is a 7/11 there. I always offer to buy my driver a cold drink.

Bunky.

**Fmojo** · 05-17-23 18:37

Originally Posted by David2 [View Original Post]

I just booked Nam's Taxi for a midnight pickup from BKK airport to Soi Diana, and Chanya informed me that they no longer offer small cars for late night pickups. So even though a small car would be large enough for me and my luggage, I really don't mind paying an extra 200 THB to ride in a larger safer car with much more room to stretch out after traveling halfway around the world on 3 grueling seemingly endless flights.

"We have only large sedan and SUV standby for late night pick up. The price is 1200 baht all tolls included for large sedan. ".

Sorry for the bad info but I arrived at midnight back in September and it was still 1000 baht (and a small vehicle) back then. I think even at 1200 baht it's worth not screwing around with buses or finding a taxi at the airport. As an added bonus, I've had 4 different drivers from Nam's and they have all been cuties. Enjoy your trip!

**David 2** · 05-17-23 16:58

Originally Posted by Fmojo [View Original Post]

If you book Nam's Taxi in advance, it is only 1000 baht from the airport to any hotel in Pattaya. The last thing I want to do after spending 24 hours traveling is to mess around taking a bus. Just saying.

I just booked Nam's Taxi for a midnight pickup from BKK airport to Soi Diana, and Chanya informed me that they no longer offer small cars for late night pickups. So even though a small car would be large enough for me and my luggage, I really don't mind paying an extra 200 THB to ride in a larger safer car with much more room to stretch out after traveling halfway around the world on 3 grueling seemingly endless flights.

"We have only large sedan and SUV standby for late night pick up. The price is 1200 baht all tolls included for large sedan. ".

**Chan Chalupa** · 05-17-23 02:03

Originally Posted by GuyReynolds [View Original Post]

Hi all, complete newbie and first trip here. Not sure of the lay of the land. Can someone please give me some options of decent hotels to stay at? I know 'reasonably' priced is relative to the person, so just a few I can look at that are girl (s) friendly. Also, if you can just name an area, then I can just look at the hotels there. Wanting a place that's not too far and centrally located to all the action areas, within walking distance if possible with a room safe. Not sure if there's a place that's in the middle of all the spots mentioned in the Pattaya thread. Guess I'm just feeling a bit overwhelmed with so many options and areas for mongering. Thanks!

Everything Pattaya. You Tuber. Does hotel reviews. Moderately Priced.

**Christian G** · 05-16-23 14:25

Originally Posted by Muttley81 [View Original Post]

There was however zero noise at night..

This is the most important thing for a good stay.

**Kontiki** · 05-15-23 19:53

Originally Posted by SkyRyder [View Original Post]

A few weeks ago I inquired about some alternate properties to my usual hotel choices. This will be me first venture to Pattaya after many years of other stops in Thailand. I wound up booking LK The Empress using Agoda, since they were significantly less expensive than the hotel website. I was to arrive later this week, but had to delay for work reasons until the last week of June. Just wanted to say thanks for all the input and I will make a report when I finally get "boots on the ground". I plan to use Nam's Taxi service for transport to / from BKK airport as they seem to get consistent good reviews.

Originally Posted by SkyRyder [View Original Post]

Since you have already done some research and I have never actually been to Pattaya. I cannot give you much in the way of hotel advice. As afar as transportation from the airport I would suggest that you at least take a look at Nam's Taxi service, easy to find on google. Again, I have not used the service, but the reviews are consistent and very good. I will be using them next month for certain. Nam's also gets high marks from a couple of other web sites that are more focused on Pattaya only. Hope your trip exceeds your expectations.

Originally Posted by Fmojo [View Original Post]

If you book Nam's Taxi in advance, it is only 1000 baht from the airport to any hotel in Pattaya. The last thing I want to do after spending 24 hours traveling is to mess around taking a bus. Just saying.

Thank you both for your advice, I got to agree with Fmojo I just want to grab a cab, relax and then arrive at the hotel, happy to pay a couple extra for that, just wanted to avoid the usual tourist trap as last couple of times I was abroad it was for work / arranged transport by someone else. Also happy to see that Sky Ryder will be going to the same place, guess we both read the recent reviews, will need to look into and compare the prices for website vs Agoda / Booking to see which is best, looking forward to reading your report later.

**Muttley81** · 05-15-23 11:51

Just returned from Pattaya, stayed in Acqua Hotel while there. No real complaints about the hotel myself. Rooms are on small side, but fine for sleeping and fucking. In centre of a lot of action being on back of Tree Town and LK Metro. Walked frequently to other areas, it was about a 20 minute stroll to Walking Street and Soi 6, but on nights out got Baht bus to avoid being sweaty on arrival at venues. No problems bringing guests back, sometimes ID required, sometimes not, depended who was on guard at time of entry.

I was on level 2 so had no view outside, could only see wall of an adjacent building. There was however zero noise at night. When meeting friends in reception in morning heard plenty of people requesting room changes from noise outside (must have been facing roadside). This even happened on morning after the pre election, where no one was drinking, presumably. 😂 Breakfast was also fine when included in good room rate I got for booking. Wouldn't however pay additional for it.

**Fmojo** · 05-15-23 04:58

Originally Posted by HarishBaba007 [View Original Post]

I have recently been there.

You should take a bus from bkk to pattaya very convenient option for 150 baht, do take sim from airport its very useful download grab or bolt taxi service and use it at pattaya to get to your hotel from pattaya where you get down. If you take grab or bolt it will be almost 1 k baht and airport taxi is 2/2. 5 k baht.

If you book Nam's Taxi in advance, it is only 1000 baht from the airport to any hotel in Pattaya. The last thing I want to do after spending 24 hours traveling is to mess around taking a bus. Just saying.

**HarishBaba007** · 05-15-23 04:33

Originally Posted by Kontiki [View Original Post]

Hey, have a 9 day trip planned for end of August / early September and thought I would ask for some advice as this is my first visit to Thailand, will be traveling from Sthlm, Sweden to Pattaya and based on the more recent recommendations I looked into LK Empress. Wanted to do a bit of exploring and general tourist stuff while obviously the main objective is to have fun with girls.

My first question is if this would be a reasonable idea, is this hotel alright with bringing in ladies, I'm not against paying a fee but would prefer it being not another 50 usd, and breakfast being included according to the menu and I guess there are decent lunch / dinner options nearby?

Second question is about location, I did my best to do some research on google maps but felt I got overwhelmed quickly, is this a good location as a "newbie"?

Lastly, order airport transfer via the hotel or are there any other good options, feels like if I take a taxi from the airport I will be scammed.

I have recently been there.

You should take a bus from bkk to pattaya very convenient option for 150 baht, do take sim from airport its very useful download grab or bolt taxi service and use it at pattaya to get to your hotel from pattaya where you get down. If you take grab or bolt it will be almost 1 k baht and airport taxi is 2/2. 5 k baht.

**Sky Ryder** · 05-15-23 03:30

Originally Posted by Kontiki [View Original Post]

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Lastly, order airport transfer via the hotel or are there any other good options, feels like if I take a taxi from the airport I will be scammed.

Since you have already done some research and I have never actually been to Pattaya. I cannot give you much in the way of hotel advice. As afar as transportation from the airport I would suggest that you at least take a look at Nam's Taxi service, easy to find on google. Again, I have not used the service, but the reviews are consistent and very good. I will be using them next month for certain. Nam's also gets high marks from a couple of other web sites that are more focused on Pattaya only. Hope your trip exceeds your expectations.

**Sky Ryder** · 05-15-23 03:25

Originally Posted by Bunky [View Original Post]

Mr. Zhuren knows whereof he speaks. Like many hotels east of Soi Buakhao, or even east of Third Road, the LK President offers value for money. Budget tight? There's the LK Legend. Not quite the Dark Side. But on the way there. If you're willing to spend a little more to stay steps from the beach, check out the LK Empress and the LK Residence. If you prefer to stay a little farther north (and closer to Soi Six!) consider the LK Royal Suite or the LK Royal Wing.

https://www.lkpattaya.com/

A few weeks ago I inquired about some alternate properties to my usual hotel choices. This will be me first venture to Pattaya after many years of other stops in Thailand. I wound up booking LK The Empress using Agoda, since they were significantly less expensive than the hotel website. I was to arrive later this week, but had to delay for work reasons until the last week of June. Just wanted to say thanks for all the input and I will make a report when I finally get "boots on the ground". I plan to use Nam's Taxi service for transport to / from BKK airport as they seem to get consistent good reviews.

**Kontiki** · 05-14-23 21:47

Hey, have a 9 day trip planned for end of August / early September and thought I would ask for some advice as this is my first visit to Thailand, will be traveling from Sthlm, Sweden to Pattaya and based on the more recent recommendations I looked into LK Empress. Wanted to do a bit of exploring and general tourist stuff while obviously the main objective is to have fun with girls.

My first question is if this would be a reasonable idea, is this hotel alright with bringing in ladies, I'm not against paying a fee but would prefer it being not another 50 usd, and breakfast being included according to the menu and I guess there are decent lunch / dinner options nearby?

Second question is about location, I did my best to do some research on google maps but felt I got overwhelmed quickly, is this a good location as a "newbie"?

Lastly, order airport transfer via the hotel or are there any other good options, feels like if I take a taxi from the airport I will be scammed.

**Fmojo** · 05-08-23 20:14

Originally Posted by Columpuss [View Original Post]

My favorite hotel in Sukumvit is The Travelodge where there is a wing which you don't have to walk by the front desk. Is the Travelodge in near LK metro the same? Or can anyone recommend such a hotel near LK metro. Thanks.

There is a Holiday Inn Express on Soi Buakhao and it is right down the street from LK Metro. Their prices are affordable and it has received a lot of positive reviews. Try it and let us know.

**Columpuss** · 05-08-23 12:46

My favorite hotel in Sukumvit is The Travelodge where there is a wing which you don't have to walk by the front desk. Is the Travelodge in near LK metro the same? Or can anyone recommend such a hotel near LK metro. Thanks.

**Nixonbd** · 04-30-23 19:26

Originally Posted by Bunky [View Original Post]

Mr. Zhuren knows whereof he speaks. Like many hotels east of Soi Buakhao, or even east of Third Road, the LK President offers value for money. Budget tight? There's the LK Legend. Not quite the Dark Side. But on the way there. If you're willing to spend a little more to stay steps from the beach, check out the LK Empress and the LK Residence. If you prefer to stay a little farther north (and closer to Soi Six!) consider the LK Royal Suite or the LK Royal Wing.

https://www.lkpattaya.com/

I just returned from an eight night stay at the LK Metropole. It a nice hotel, but does have some downsides. Even some of the nicest balcony rooms look out to an adjacent wall with no view whatsoever! Luckily, my room was on the 7th floor with a city view overlooking LK Metro in the back of the hotel. I had a massive room with a separate living area and separate bedroom; all for $52 a night. That said, they had no restaurant or room service. In addition, the pool is fairly small.

The LK Empress on beach road is nicer, but more expensive. In addition, after Covid a lot of the places around the LK Empress closed, so there is less activity around the hotel. But, it has a great restaurant with breakfast included, plus a very nice pool.

I agree with the comment about the LK President and the dangers of having to cross 3rd Road.

Still, all in all, the LK brand is very good!