Pattaya Hotels

[QUOTE=Aussie Stu; 1108041]Of the 2 or 3 is the one below on your eye? Cut and posted from another forum.

' Secrets Pattaya. Scabies report taken down? Reality Bites?

Jan 01, 2011, 5:07 AM.

I made a review about Pattaya Secrets Hotel on 11/20/2010 and it was first published and then taken down immediately after a couple of days.

Over 40 days on, since the review and three attempts to report on secrets forum that got me banned from that pathetic forum, we are still suffering with the effects of scabies which we contracted from Secrets.

If anyone else has contracted scabies after staying in this rundown and unhygienic place then please make your voice heard and let the world know.

Below is my original report and I am going to try to post it again today as I have had the worst new year of my life because of this incident:

I have been a customer of Secrets for years. Moreover, I even met my girlfriend in their nightclub so I became a patron of their guesthouse.

This time, just 4 days through our 9 days of stay, both me and my girlfriend had suddenly developed a terrible rash. My girlfriend had it on her legs and hands although I was just fortunate to have it on my legs. One of the staff even giggled upon looking at us in that condition and they closed the case by handing us some talcum powder. Luckily, I stopped my girlfriend from using the talcum powder, cut short our stay and there was no refund for remaining 5 days either.

When the itchiness and the rash didn't vanish for two more days and just got worse, we had no choice but to visit the hospital and were diagnosed with Scabies.

Secrets is not what it used to be, yes, you might have heard this a few times by now but maybe the owner needs to concentrate more on cleanliness as maid services in this place are provided every 2 to 3 days whereas other hotels provide maid services daily!

Apart from being short changed from the Secrets Bar at least twice during our last stay, this time, they just pushed the limits by infecting us with scabies due to their carelessness and unhygienic surroundings. We stayed in the Superior Room priced at 995 Baht, not their cheapest range of Rooms. Way too over priced for such low class service and poor hygiene.

Scabies is hard to get rid off even after a month.

You have lost my business, Secrets!

That was my review. [/QUOTE]Thank you for this report, but Secrets isn't one of the places considered because I have read the hotel is very popular and you have to book early. Now that you have reported about Scabies I know to not even consider the option. I still havn't been given my vacation dated for this year and eagerly waiting.

[QUOTE=Aussie Stu; 1108041]. Secrets is not what it used to be, yes, you might have heard this a few times by now but maybe the owner needs to concentrate more on cleanliness as maid services in this place are provided every 2 to 3 days whereas other hotels provide maid services daily!

Apart from being short changed from the Secrets Bar at least twice during our last stay, this time, they just pushed the limits by infecting us with scabies due to their carelessness and unhygienic surroundings. We stayed in the Superior Room priced at 995 Baht, not their cheapest range of Rooms. Way too over priced for such low class service and poor hygiene.

Scabies is hard to get rid off even after a month.

You have lost my business, Secrets!

That was my review. [/QUOTE]I'm not surprized.

Secrets is way overrated IMHO.

Secrets' "nightclub," if you can call it that, is just an ordinary bar with over priced drinks and a few very ordinary looking coyote dancers pestering customers for drinks while offering nothing in return. Seating is arranged so that it is difficult to watch the "shows," and the music is so loud you can't hear yourself think.

Secrets is the last place in Pattaya to have a drink and enjoy some entertainment, much less book a hotel room.

[QUOTE=Daddy07; 1108361]I'm not surprized.

Secrets is way overrated IMHO.

Secrets' "nightclub," if you can call it that, is just an ordinary bar with over priced drinks and a few very ordinary looking coyote dancers pestering customers for drinks while offering nothing in return. Seating is arranged so that it is difficult to watch the "shows," and the music is so loud you can't hear yourself think.

Secrets is the last place in Pattaya to have a drink and enjoy some entertainment, much less book a hotel room. [/QUOTE]Yes, Secrets is a Rip Off Joint and should be avoided!

They've even opened up a small store next door selling t-shirts and hats. This shows you how commercial their interests are.

I also agree that the girls in their are nothing special, but they sure think they are!

Stuck up (marginal at best) girls, overpriced drinks, and poor customer service.

Is Hardrock Pattaya girl friendly?

On my 1 trip in Pattaya I did stop into the bar or whatever you want to call it in Secrets and wasn't impressed. I didn't like the setup and the women are average at best. I do admit that I did look into the hotel on their website and decided against it. Goyave gave me some other options to look at like Vault, Galaxy Suites and Diamond Beach which I will look into further when I know for sure when I can go. If anyone can comment about these 3 hotels I have mention I would appreciate your reveiw or any other hotels you would reccomend in the Walking Street area.

Thanks in advance, Beaverhunter

[QUOTE=Goyave; 1106046]You can find numerous hotels in the Walking Street area. Here is a list of a few of them that have a website:

[url]http://www.galaxysuitespattaya.com/[/url]

[url]http://diamondbeachhotel.com/[/url]

[url]http://www.grandhotelpattaya.com/[/url]

[url]http://www.secretspattaya.com/[/url]

[url]http://www.swissfood.net/[/url]

The following hotel is a little bit more far away (about 2 minutes from Walking Street) , but you might like it:

[url]http://www.thevaultpattaya.com/[/url]

[/QUOTE]Are all these girl friendly? How would you rank them on 1) Price. 2) amenities.

Have read too many bad things about Secrets on here.

[QUOTE=Nixonbd; 1109457]Are all these girl friendly? How would you rank them on 1) Price. 2) amenities.

Have read too many bad things about Secrets on here.[/QUOTE]I have not checked recently most of those places (I usually favor another establishment nowadays when I am in Pattaya that is not located in the Walking Street area) , but all these hotels should still be girl friendly (no joiner fee). Among those, my personal choice would probably be "The Vault", but I mentioned several other hotels because we don't always have the same taste (and that's a good thing) nor the same budget.

[QUOTE=Beaverhunter;1108323]Thank you for this report, but Secrets isn't one of the places considered because I have read the hotel is very popular and you have to book early. Now that you have reported about Scabies I know to not even consider the option. I still havn't been given my vacation dated for this year and eagerly waiting.[/QUOTE]I haven't checked Secrets recently, and mentioned this place mainly because of its location and fame (and because it was not bad at least several years ago).

While I don't believe too much a second-hand report submitted by a newbie (Aussie Stu has not posted any "real" field report yet) about scabies at this place, I must say as a general advice that you should rather trust the information provided by ISG senior members with a history of valuable reports, therefore, as this place is not recommended by Daddy07 and Amjeck, it's probably wiser to avoid it.

As stated in a previous post, my personal choice among these hotels would be "The Vault", but you may find another hotel more convenient if, for instance, the location is your most important criteria (several hotels are located a bit more in the heart of the Walking Street area).

[QUOTE=Saint Mint;1109602]Jneed their rooms made up 3 or 4 times a day.[/QUOTE]OMG. Is The Rabbit KTV back in Pattaya? .

Any one stayed at Areca Lodge recently? I know only about the area and its fantastic around Soi Bhukao etc.

Does anyone have any experience with this hotel, either good or bad. Good reviews, close enough to beach and walking street. It's listed on the search for guest friendly hotels in Pattaya. I wanted something with a balcony and bay view and this place fits the bill for that.

[QUOTE=Aussie Stu; 1108041]Of the 2 or 3 is the one below on your eye? Cut and posted from another forum.

' Secrets Pattaya. Scabies report taken down? Reality Bites?

Jan 01, 2011, 5:07 AM.

I made a review about Pattaya Secrets Hotel on 11/20/2010 and it was first published and then taken down immediately after a couple of days.

Over 40 days on, since the review and three attempts to report on secrets forum that got me banned from that pathetic forum, we are still suffering with the effects of scabies which we contracted from Secrets.

If anyone else has contracted scabies after staying in this rundown and unhygienic place then please make your voice heard and let the world know.

Below is my original report and I am going to try to post it again today as I have had the worst new year of my life because of this incident:

I have been a customer of Secrets for years. Moreover, I even met my girlfriend in their nightclub so I became a patron of their guesthouse.

This time, just 4 days through our 9 days of stay, both me and my girlfriend had suddenly developed a terrible rash. My girlfriend had it on her legs and hands although I was just fortunate to have it on my legs. One of the staff even giggled upon looking at us in that condition and they closed the case by handing us some talcum powder. Luckily, I stopped my girlfriend from using the talcum powder, cut short our stay and there was no refund for remaining 5 days either.

When the itchiness and the rash didn't vanish for two more days and just got worse, we had no choice but to visit the hospital and were diagnosed with Scabies.

Secrets is not what it used to be, yes, you might have heard this a few times by now but maybe the owner needs to concentrate more on cleanliness as maid services in this place are provided every 2 to 3 days whereas other hotels provide maid services daily!

Apart from being short changed from the Secrets Bar at least twice during our last stay, this time, they just pushed the limits by infecting us with scabies due to their carelessness and unhygienic surroundings. We stayed in the Superior Room priced at 995 Baht, not their cheapest range of Rooms. Way too over priced for such low class service and poor hygiene.

Scabies is hard to get rid off even after a month.

You have lost my business, Secrets!

That was my review. [/QUOTE]That sucks. I stayed there a few years back and liked it. Really comfortable beds and seemed very clean to me. I have really bad allergies to dust mites and mold and didn't have any problem there. Management seems really cool there. Larry is a good guy but from the sound of it they did not do a good job taking care of you after you brought this to their attention. Hopefully I will not have to scratch them off the possibility of places to stay. As far as the bar goes though I like it and I like some of their girls. Top spot for afternoons IMO. They had a crackin line up for afternoons last time I was there with Mon, Alis, Fim, and Joy. I think Joy is the only one left there now but I am srue there are some good replacements. Drink prices are high but not outrageous for an air con go-go. Nice place to get out of the heat and relax. I usually just get Lipo their and I think I pay 80 baht. Barfines are steep there though at 1000 before 12 I think. I really wish they would change that but I go there every trip to at least have a drink or two and get some grub as I like their food.

Any reviews on Bay breeze hotel?

[QUOTE=Goyave; 1109683]I haven't checked Secrets recently, and mentioned this place mainly because of its location and fame (and because it was not bad at least several years ago).

While I don't believe too much a second-hand report submitted by a newbie (Aussie Stu has not posted any "real" field report yet) about scabies at this place, I must say as a general advice that you should rather trust the information provided by ISG senior members with a history of valuable reports, therefore, as this place is not recommended by Daddy07 and Amjeck, it's probably wiser to avoid it. [/QUOTE]I believe Amjeck commented on the t-shirt shop not the bar. He said it was "too commercial," or something like that. Daddy's been in there one time (I know as I was with him and I asked him about his comment), and he didn't like it. That's his opinion based on his taste in going out, and I respect it as that. He's the hot go-go bar and “9+” girl expert.

However, I've been in there many times, had a lot of fun, and I've always been treated well. Sure, it is definitely run to make money for the owners, but I can deal with that, actually I respect a well run business. I don't mind loud music, and you can find good spots to watch the coyotes if you want. Bargirls ask for drinks in lots of places, why shouldn't they in Secrets. That's how they make money.

Personally, I prefer older, curvier, Thai women (25+) who like to really take care of a man, so many of the hostesses at Secrets are perfect for my tastes. I often find many coyotes and go-go girls to be in too much of a hurry to get to the next "tip."

As far as the Secrets Hotel scabies report, it is not unheard of for someone to post a false report. Do you believe everything you read on the internet? Any pictures of the nasty little scabies, or the host's bad rashes?

So, how about a real report from an ISG member who's stayed there recently?

[QUOTE=Fon Tok;1112948]...As far as the Secrets Hotel scabies report, it is not unheard of for someone to post a false report. Do you believe everything you read on the internet? Any pictures of the nasty little scabies, or the host's bad rashes? ...[/QUOTE]

I don't know why you quoted my previous report on this matter, because that's exactly what I did say. I wrote that [b]I don't believe too much a second-hand report submitted by a newbie about scabies at this place[/b].

I also said that [b]as a general advice[/b], one [b]should rather trust the information provided by ISG senior members with a history of valuable reports[/b] (than a second-hand report posted by someone who has not yet submitted a real field report). Isn't it common sense?

Of course, recent reports about Secrets, especially if they are written by trusted members of this board, are welcome. I already stated that I haven't checked recently this place myself but that [b]it was not bad, at least several years ago[/b]. But at the moment, we can only base our opinion on the few reports that are available here, and that's why I wrote (before you submitted your own report about Secrets) that it's [b]probably[/b] (not "definitely") wiser to avoid this place. My opinion might change, especially if several other trusted ISG senior members start to post positive and recent reviews after having actually stayed there.