Pattaya Hotels

[QUOTE=Beaverhunter; 1125101]Thanks for the heads up Hillp44. I have taken showers in probably worse situations maybe they fixed it by now. As far as there are alot of families being there, giving that it is a stones throw from walking street I would imagine that I won't be the only Monger in the hotel as well as what do the families expect being so close to one of the worlds most famous red light districts. I question the parents judgement of their hotel they choose.

Beaverhunter[/QUOTE]Not exactly a stones' throw from the Walking Street. You might find the girls needing a taxi. Definitely is a stones' throw from the beach and all the free lancers. Not sure how many Mongers you will run into. The ones I ran into were really pissed. They had their wives and kids with them. They were questioning their own judgment.

[QUOTE=Hillp44;1127426]Not exactly a stones' throw from the Walking Street. You might find the girls needing a taxi. Definitely is a stones' throw from the beach and all the free lancers. Not sure how many Mongers you will run into. The ones I ran into were really pissed. They had their wives and kids with them. They were questioning their own judgment.[/QUOTE]HAHA now thats Funny. Again thanks for your input. We'll just have to wait and see what happens and of course I will report all. I know though that I will be spending the last 5 or 6 days with my regular girl there. So I have 3 days to Butterfly my ass off.

Beaverhunter

[QUOTE=Gaolei;1126680]Has anyone stayed here? It really looks good online, but always best to ask here.[/QUOTE]I am booked in at SeaMeSpring (what an effin stupid name) in around a week. I looked at the rooms and they are good and big. Showers are big as well!

Hotel only opened in December 2010.

NOTE. ALL the rooms are the SAME SIZE irrespective of price! It's just the views that are different!

Will post ashort report after my stay.

And before anyone asks YES it is G. F. (I asked at reception.)

Hotman

[QUOTE=Beaverhunter; 1125101]. What do the families expect being so close to one of the worlds most famous red light districts. I question the parents judgement of their hotel they choose.

Beaverhunter[/QUOTE]This is a good point!

Have you ever been in the Amsterdam's RLD? There is a tourist line up through the alleys, with families.

I reckon walking street and other similar areas in Thailand are far better "clean".

[QUOTE=Hotman 666; 1127684]I am booked in at SeaMeSpring (what an effin stupid name) in around a week. I looked at the rooms and they are good and big. Showers are big as well!

Hotel only opened in December 2010.

NOTE. ALL the rooms are the SAME SIZE irrespective of price! It's just the views that are different!

Will post ashort report after my stay.

And before anyone asks YES it is G. F. (I asked at reception.)

Hotman[/QUOTE]What rate did you get, Hotman?

[QUOTE=Rambis Youth;1127920]What rate did you get, Hotman?[/QUOTE]Rambis,

I think it was 1890 Bhat (not inc. Breakfast.)

But, if you buy some card from them for 375 Baht it gives "some" discount at this and other group hotels in Pattaya. So if you stay 3 days or more it saves you money!

Oh yes, the card is valid for 2 years (they say!)

I just thought it looked rather good, as it is so new, so would try.

Sorry, can not tell you much more but will post a short report after my stay.

Enjoy,

Hotman

having studied this thread at length, i'm still not clear about where to stay in pattaya, so does anybody have any recommendations for hotels (or possibly 'apartment-hotels') which meet the following criteria (in order of importance) :

- clean (!)

- girl friendly for up to 2 girls (but don't mind paying joiner's fees, unless they are unreasonable!)

- up to 3000 baht per night.

- ideally somewhere where the rooms are not too small. a suite or studio would be a bonus, but again it's not essential

- not too noisy.

- not too far from the action (say 15 mins walk, or alternatively a short ride)

- reasonable tv (possibly flatscreen?) and choice of channels.

- reasonable internet speed.

- preferably with a pool and gym, although these are not essential.

- not really bothered about room service or a restaurant.

i was going to add 'not normally full of guests who are a-holes' (yes, i know this can't be guaranteed, but hopefully you know what i mean!)

many thanks in advance. oh yes, forgot to mention that this is for a short stay only (one week).

ae

Have booked this hotel for sep. 1,990 for seaview, inc membership, stayed in August suite last 3 times, cannot fault it just fancy a change, any info on this new hotel greatly appreciated, cheers.

Online research only. Haven't stayed at any of these places:

August Suites. 2d Road. at Central Road, just south of the Hard Rock. Executive suite looks big, with contemporary decor and white marble floors. Refrigerators in rooms, but no kitchenette or wet bar. Internet rate is 3,600 for a city view PLUS service charge and VAT.

April Suites, next door to August Suites & under same ownership. Same room types, so executive suite is the way to go. However, here it's smaller and no kitchenette or wet bar.

Tim Boutique Hotel. 2d Road at Soi 14. Excellent location, and 650 sq ft executive suite has kitchenette and separate seating area. Extra charge for internet? Unknown.

Pattaya Resort, behind shopping center next door to Dusit D2, or just east of 2d Road and Soi 13. Deluxe room looks nice, at a high season rate of 2,138 per night (including DSL and all taxes).

Eastiny Inn on Soi 7 between Beach Road and 2d Road. Looks to be just south of the Hard Rock complex. Walk to Soi 6! Crummy web site, but junior suite looks like a decent value at 2,650 in high season, including service charge, VAT and breakfast.

Regards,

Bunky

BAD, BAD customer service!

I made a telephone booking which I confirmed by email.

When I got to hotel "No have email, No have booking, No have room for you!"

No one interested to help me sort the problem.

So, the motto of this hotel seems to be "Farrang is ALWAYS wrong!"

AVOID unless it is a "walk in" booking!

Hotman.

[QUOTE=Hotman 666; 1130581]BAD, BAD customer service!

I made a telephone booking which I confirmed by email.

When I got to hotel "No have email, No have booking, No have room for you!"

No one interested to help me sort the problem.

So, the motto of this hotel seems to be "Farrang is ALWAYS wrong!"

AVOID unless it is a "walk in" booking!

Hotman. [/QUOTE]It won't help in all cases especially when customer service is lacking but carry a copy of the email confirmation with you to avoid these types of situations.

[QUOTE=Run Mann;1130610]It won't help in all cases especially when customer service is lacking but carry a copy of the email confirmation with you to avoid these types of situations.[/QUOTE]Even with the e-mail it might not have made any difference. They always put Thais before farangs.

Thanks Fon Tok. Any more suggestions anyone?

[QUOTE=Fon Tok;1131289]I like the Pasadena Lodge on Soi LK Metro. Rooms 501 & 601 are especially nice.[/QUOTE]

Just stayed again at my normal hotel, everything OK apart from a major change, the forum is now blocked at the hotel on their Wifi message comes up "403 forbidden" every time you try and load the page. I also tried going through my company VPN and that was blocked also but not sure if our IT guys set that up.

One thing good about the LK when I had a regular girl they would let her up alone, however as soon as I started butterflying they spotted it and wouldn't let her up unless I okayed it.

May the force be with you.

[QUOTE=Bunky; 1130302]Online research only. Haven't stayed at any of these places:

August Suites. 2d Road. At Central Road, just south of the Hard Rock. Executive suite looks big, with contemporary decor and white marble floors. Refrigerators in rooms, but no kitchenette or wet bar. Internet rate is 3, 600 for a city view PLUS service charge and VAT.

April Suites, next door to August Suites & under same ownership. Same room types, so executive suite is the way to go. However, here it's smaller and no kitchenette or wet bar.

Tim Boutique Hotel. 2d Road at Soi 14. Excellent location, and 650 sq ft executive suite has kitchenette and separate seating area. Extra charge for internet? Unknown.

Pattaya Resort, behind shopping center next door to Dusit D2, or just east of 2d Road and Soi 13. Deluxe room looks nice, at a high season rate of 2, 138 per night (including DSL and all taxes).

Eastiny Inn on Soi 7 between Beach Road and 2d Road. Looks to be just south of the Hard Rock complex. Walk to Soi 6! Crummy web site, but junior suite looks like a decent value at 2, 650 in high season, including service charge, VAT and breakfast.

Regards,

Bunky[/QUOTE]I have stayed at Tim Botique. I really enjoyed my stay. Internet was very reasonable. I don't remember how much but not expensive enough for me to care. I thought I had more pictures. I have attached a picture of the pool on the roof. The rooms were nice and comfortable. Staff was excellent.

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