Pattaya Hotels

If you search previous posts, you'll see lots of positive recommendations for the LK Renaissance. The location is very good, whether you fancy hanging out on Soi LK Metro, Soi 6, Beach Road or Walking Street. There are ton of photos of the rooms on their web site, which should give you a feel for the place. Looks like both the Deluxe Room and the One Bedroom Suite both come with kitchenettes. The suite looks to be very large and at least in the photos it looks like it might have a balcony. (Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.) I personally do not like the overstuffed Victorian decor. But I know many punters do.

Looks like a high season stay at the end of 2011 or the start of 2012 will set you back 3100 baht per night for the deluxe room, and 3900 baht per night for the one bedroom suite. The web site says that includes all taxes and service charges. But I can't tell if there is an extra charge for wi-fi. Also, I don't know if the LK Renaissance has a restaurant, so no idea if breakfast is available. There are plenty of places to find breakfast around there, including the excellent buffet at the Apex hotel.

[url]http://www.lkpattaya.com/index1.php?hotel=LKRenaissance[/url]

Bunky

[QUOTE=Bunky; 1133047]If you search previous posts, you'll see lots of positive recommendations for the LK Renaissance. The location is very good, whether you fancy hanging out on Soi LK Metro, Soi 6, Beach Road or Walking Street. There are ton of photos of the rooms on their web site, which should give you a feel for the place. Looks like both the Deluxe Room and the One Bedroom Suite both come with kitchenettes. The suite looks to be very large and at least in the photos it looks like it might have a balcony. (Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.) I personally do not like the overstuffed Victorian decor. But I know many punters do.

Looks like a high season stay at the end of 2011 or the start of 2012 will set you back 3100 baht per night for the deluxe room, and 3900 baht per night for the one bedroom suite. The web site says that includes all taxes and service charges. But I can't tell if there is an extra charge for wi-fi. Also, I don't know if the LK Renaissance has a restaurant, so no idea if breakfast is available. There are plenty of places to find breakfast around there, including the excellent buffet at the Apex hotel.

[url]http://www.lkpattaya.com/index1.php?hotel=LKRenaissance[/url]

Bunky[/QUOTE]If you click on "facilities" you will get this page which shows the restaurant.

[url]http://www.lkpattaya.com/index1.php?p=facilities.php[/url]

So a friend and myself will be making the trip to Pattaya in June / July for the first time. I've been studying this thread and haven't been able to find the answer to my question. Hoping some of you guys can help me out.

Is there anywhere I can stay close (walking distance) to walking street and the action, that has a beach view. Doesn't have to be on the beach, but I'd love to have a view of the water. If so, could I do it for around 1, 500 baht?

Where would you guys stay if you were looking for a place like this in the 1, 000 to 1, 500 range. Must be girl friendly and no joiner fees.

Thank you in advance for you're wisdom on this matter.

BigJ

Hi David2,

The restaurant in the LK is very good, had room service a couple of times and it was very reasonable. I had a suite whilst I was there for a couple of nights then a deluxe room and finally a studio. The suites are too big, the deluxe rooms are nice but not worth the extra cost as opposed to a studio room. I would probably prefer a studio room irrespective of costs, I checked out some other hotels during my stay, found the Chada thai which is in the same area this looks good and much cheaper.

On the Bell travel bus from Bangkok got talking to a yank who always stays at the VM terrace on soi buckhao, he has been going there for years.

May the force be with you.

[QUOTE=Chancesrq; 1133426]So a friend and myself will be making the trip to Pattaya in June / July for the first time. I've been studying this thread and haven't been able to find the answer to my question. Hoping some of you guys can help me out.

Is there anywhere I can stay close (walking distance) to walking street and the action, that has a beach view. Doesn't have to be on the beach, but I'd love to have a view of the water. If so, could I do it for around 1, 500 baht?

Where would you guys stay if you were looking for a place like this in the 1, 000 to 1, 500 range. Must be girl friendly and no joiner fees.

Thank you in advance for you're wisdom on this matter.

BigJ[/QUOTE]So the answer is that there is no easy answer.

Why stay within walking distance of Walking Street? There is plenty of action everywhere. But if you must be within walking distance you're talking, what, half a mile?

The only hotels with a good sea view are along Beach rRad, and only those with rooms that face the sea.

So you're limited to a strip about half a mile long (where actually there aren't many hotels) , looking for one with a sea view, for under 1500 bht.

Pretty unlikely in my opinion. But there probably is one.

[QUOTE]Is there anywhere I can stay close (walking distance) to walking street and the action, that has a beach view. Doesn't have to be on the beach, but I'd love to have a view of the water. If so, could I do it for around 1500 baht?[/QUOTE]If you've never been to Pattaya before, you probably don't understand how small it is. You can stay at a hotel with a beach view that's at the north end of town and get to Walking Street on the baht bus in about ten minutes. And that's when traffic is at it's worst. Unless you're a shuffling old geezer, you can easily walk from, say, Soi 6 and Beach Road to the heart of Walking Street. (While leering at the Coconut Bar freelancers along the way.)

I recommend reading the traffic in this thread going back a year or so. You'll see lots of hotels in your price range. Then use your favorite search engine to see the proximity to the beach. Eventually you'll find a good hotel. Agoda has a pretty good map feature. And it's never to early to book your stay for the upcoming high season.

Bunky

As many have already told you and since many aren't giving you your answer the chances for 1500 is slim and none but never say never!

You want a beach view, the question is do you just want to stand at your window and just look or most likely you want to really enjoy it and that is with a small balcony or a chair or table. If you start at North Pattaya top of Beach road working your way down for 1500 baht unlikely, getting to Central there might be one or two and sorry I can't remember the names right now you might but there is no such thing when you check in that you won't get the bait and switch.

The Baywalk is near WS, but to get a beach view you have to pay for a suite, even a small one is over 1500 baht, and although the location fits your MO, there has been report nagative ones for the price. Depending on when you are coming. This weekend for checking is bad since it is freaking cold here and there is heavy traffic on Beach road due to the Music festival.

You might give View Talay 6 condo a try since it is located on Soi 9/1 and 5 minutes or so on the Baht bus to, you can give them a try and see what they have small facing the beach, 24/28 Sq/Meter studio....

LBM

Thanks for the input guys, I've been reading up on this thread trying to get a feel for where I might stay. Another question I have would be has anyone ever booked a vacation home / apartment / condo? I found quite a few nice ones, but I can't help but wonder if they are GF? The price range is definitely right though. Been looking at these a bunch on tripadvisor. Com

My main problem is not being familiar with the area, so when I look at a map I'm not really sure how far way I actually am from the action. Anyway the search goes on, still taking input if you have any to offer. Thanks again for the help, BigJake

Can anyone tell me if the Holiday Inn in Pattaya is GF. This will be my first time out to BKK & Pattaya & was hoping to use free hotel nights but if the joining fees are too high then I might try another hotel metioned in the forums.

Another quick question, is 2 nights in each place (BKK & Pattaya) a good idea or is one place better than the other in terms of better looking & cheaper girls?

Thanks

First time in Pattaya-been to BKK twice and Phuket for 2 nites. Which hotel- Queen Victoria on Soi 6 or Secrets?

I'm a late nite guy, noise doesn't bother me either, any input would be appreciated

[QUOTE=Chancesrq; 1135188]Thanks for the input guys, I've been reading up on this thread trying to get a feel for where I might stay. Another question I have would be has anyone ever booked a vacation home / apartment / condo? I found quite a few nice ones, but I can't help but wonder if they are GF? The price range is definitely right though. Been looking at these a bunch on tripadvisor. Com

My main problem is not being familiar with the area, so when I look at a map I'm not really sure how far way I actually am from the action. Anyway the search goes on, still taking input if you have any to offer. Thanks again for the help, BigJake[/QUOTE]Go to Page 18, report by Johnthescot, regarding the View Talay 6 Condos, this place is centrally located in the middle between Beach and 2nd Road. You can walk out and catch and get off the baht bus on either side and next door to Central Festival shopping center. You can eat expensive on floors 5/6 or cheaper in Basement which also has a super market Also your exit on 2nd road across the street and little to the right is Soi Diana which leads you to LK Metro or Soi Buakhao area ( Devil Den ) The condo in my opinion is centrally located to 90% of the action in Pattaya, excluding Jomtien Beach and the Darkside.

Good luck and stop thinking about location and move on to your next agenda which is the ladies?

LBM

[QUOTE=Englshboi; 1136000]Can anyone tell me if the Holiday Inn in Pattaya is GF. This will be my first time out to BKK & Pattaya & was hoping to use free hotel nights but if the joining fees are too high then I might try another hotel metioned in the forums.

Another quick question, is 2 nights in each place (BKK & Pattaya) a good idea or is one place better than the other in terms of better looking & cheaper girls?

Thanks[/QUOTE]There was no joiner fee at the Holiday Inn two years ago, but it's better to get an email confirmation from them about that.

Pattaya is about 50% cheaper on average than Bangkok. On average, the quality is about the same, but in my humble opinion, the best looking girls are in working in the higher-end places of Bangkok. You can check both places, it's not a bad idea.

[QUOTE=Englshboi; 1136000]Can anyone tell me if the Holiday Inn in Pattaya is GF. This will be my first time out to BKK & Pattaya & was hoping to use free hotel nights but if the joining fees are too high then I might try another hotel metioned in the forums.

Another quick question, is 2 nights in each place (BKK & Pattaya) a good idea or is one place better than the other in terms of better looking & cheaper girls?

Thanks[/QUOTE]" I have stayed here 4 times in the last year and every time it was GF. Due to it being a new hotel, the rooms are clean and modern. The swimming pool is also very nice and it overlooks the ocean. Every room has a sweet balcony and it is pretty quiet at night because it is on the north end of town. Also you have a Gulliver's directly next door for pool and sports. In terms of your second question; there are good and bad girls everywhere. Pattaya seems to have a denser population of them, where Bangkok is more spread out. Depending on how much time you have you need to think of whether it is worth the time to pop back and forth. In my opinion, better opportunities arrive if you stay in one place."

[QUOTE=Chancesrq; 1133426]So a friend and myself will be making the trip to Pattaya in June / July for the first time. I've been studying this thread and haven't been able to find the answer to my question. Hoping some of you guys can help me out.

Is there anywhere I can stay close (walking distance) to walking street and the action, that has a beach view. Doesn't have to be on the beach, but I'd love to have a view of the water. If so, could I do it for around 1, 500 baht?

Where would you guys stay if you were looking for a place like this in the 1, 000 to 1, 500 range. Must be girl friendly and no joiner fees.

Thank you in advance for you're wisdom on this matter.

BigJ[/QUOTE]You might give these places a try but you will have to do the research. Central Pattaya on the Beach 5 minutes or so to Walking Street by Songthaw.

Markland Hotel, Sandalay, A-one Pattaya Beach resort, Charming Inn, Bababoon? And Pattaya Central Hotel (soi 13) these places are across from the beach. Some big some small good luck,

LBM

[QUOTE=Thee Hammer; 1136363]First time in Pattaya-been to BKK twice and Phuket for 2 nites. Which hotel- Queen Victoria on Soi 6 or Secrets?

I'm a late nite guy, noise doesn't bother me either, any input would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]OK first time in Pattaya. Are you looking at these three hotels in terms of mongering and an easy access for a fuck? If yes then this is my take on it.

Queen Victoria On Soi 6. If you interested in girls rated between 2 and 4 out of 10 this could be the place for you. It's a short time street and full of low grade girls.

Secrets. Much more chance of finding higher grade girls here. Possibly 6 to 8. The Walking Street is a big attraction.