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I am planning trip to Pattaya July 27 . Do I need a reservation for the hotel . Last time I stayed in soi 7 or 8 they were many hotels and I just walked in and got a room . Is this consider a busy season? Are the hotels full .Any help will be appreciated.
I would, if you know how long you're going to be there, book in advance, you can save some money that way. I book at [url]www.hotelsthailand.com[/url], they often discount the hotels rates and include a breakfast (ABF).
[QUOTE=Love Sex 22]I am planning trip to Pattaya July 27 . Do I need a reservation for the hotel . Last time I stayed in soi 7 or 8 they were many hotels and I just walked in and got a room . Is this consider a busy season? Are the hotels full .Any help will be appreciated.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Love Sex 22]I am planning trip to Pattaya July 27 . Do I need a reservation for the hotel . Last time I stayed in soi 7 or 8 they were many hotels and I just walked in and got a room . Is this consider a busy season? Are the hotels full .Any help will be appreciated.[/QUOTE]
This is low season, and if you were fine without a reservation the last time you went, you should be fine this time.
Hi,
I found [url]www.scandibar.com[/url] to book Sandy Springs hotel and they have good rates.
Any info or experience about Scandibar?
Thanks
[QUOTE=Poon Hunter]I stay at the Dynasty Inn. My balcony is the closest to the construction. It is a little noisy, but nothing bad. I sleep right through it. You can request a room "in the back"
The receptionist at Dynasty Inn said it was 1200b. I told her that my friend said if you stay 4 nights, it is 1000b. The other receptionists agreed. At 1000b, the Dynasty Inn is a steal!
They have a website: [url]http://www.dynastyinn.com/[/url]
Poon Hunter[/QUOTE]Although I am happy that you enjoyed your stay at the Dynasty, at 1000 Baht it is neither overprized not a steal. As I am living in Bangkok, I happen to be in Pattaya once in a while. Early last year I frequented the Dynasty Inn for some visits at a rate of 900 Baht incl. free transfer from BKK. Its biggest plus is the quite good location, and the small pool on the roof. The biggest drawback is the carpet in the rooms. Anyway, there are some new(er) hotels (with a little less favorable location) at 600-900 Baht. At 1200 even the Dynasty would be overpriced for Pattaya, especially this time of the year.
Just my 2 cents
Traveler,
First, most hotels, except a handful, are NOT girl friendly, so I don't understand what do you refer to with your remark that the hotels are being friendly towards lady visitors. It's just another way to bilk the farang out of extra bucks. I've going to Pattaya since 1986. And it's changed.
Anon Sailor,
I don't know to which hotels you refer to, but almost all low and middle class hotels are girl friendly in Pattaya, only a few 5 star like the Royal Cliff do charge a joiner fee.
I am visiting LOS/Pattaya since 1984 and never had to pay a joiner fee so far, even in 4-5 star hotels like the Marriott and others.
Your post is just stating the exact opposite of my personal experiences and what has been said in this section over and over again.
Why not name those hotels which you believe/know do charge a joiner fee. It might be a valuable info to others which hotels are NOT girl-friendly.
Before anyone lights a fire under my ass for asking this question I did read a couple of months of back forums but I need more specific info on what im looking for that can only be confirmed by a first hand account LOL.
Ok here it goes.
Anyone got some recommendation on a 4 star hotel. Basically I’m looking for a hotel with an in room safe for my green backs and communist passport (LOL).
Also in pattaya beach not Jo if possible.
One other thing would prefer not to pay over $50 + - $5 a night.. Not really looking for a cheap hotel. I did that last time at the HiFive, it was ok but want to pamper myself with a upper class room.
Gladiator kill one of my option in that the siam hotel (both of them) are not girl friendly.
Thanks fellow mongers,
And Happy boneing
For Info. The Woodlands Resort in North Pattaya Nr the Dolphin statue is definately not GF.
[QUOTE=The Traveler]Anon Sailor,
I don't know to which hotels you refer to, but almost all low and middle class hotels are girl friendly in Pattaya, only a few 5 star like the Royal Cliff do charge a joiner fee.
I am visiting LOS/Pattaya since 1984 and never had to pay a joiner fee so far, even in 4-5 star hotels like the Marriott and others.
Your post is just stating the exact opposite of my personal experiences and what has been said in this section over and over again.
Why not name those hotels which you believe/know do charge a joiner fee. It might be a valuable info to others which hotels are NOT girl-friendly.[/QUOTE]
Traveller,
I'm not the world expert on Pattaya but have been there often enough to know my way around.
1. Some hotels, especially for tourists and families do not cater for mongers. I don't book into flop houses.
2. Not every hotel is easily reached by taxi either to or from. For example, I checked out Residence Garden based on good impressions from the website but found getting transport to the night spots a challenge.
3. I fail to understand the logic of your reply. I thought the purpose of this forum was sharing information. If somebody reports on a situation months ago, things can change for the better or worse.
Don't take offense, but when I want 'professional advice', I'll buy a guide book. I'd rather share info with like minded mongers without pontification.
AliasDonkey,
a 4 star hotel for just $50 ?
A standard room at the Marriott was about 2.000-2.500 baht as far as I remember and it is definitely GF.
[QUOTE=Tingle Tree]Traveller,
I'm not the world expert on Pattaya but have been there often enough to know my way around.
1. Some hotels, especially for tourists and families do not cater for mongers. I don't book into flop houses.
2. Not every hotel is easily reached by taxi either to or from. For example, I checked out Residence Garden based on good impressions from the website but found getting transport to the night spots a challenge.
3. I fail to understand the logic of your reply. I thought the purpose of this forum was sharing information. If somebody reports on a situation months ago, things can change for the better or worse.
Don't take offense, but when I want 'professional advice', I'll buy a guide book. I'd rather share info with like minded mongers without pontification.[/QUOTE]
Tingle Tree,
I don't take offense but I wonder why you do.
1.) I agree, only SOME hotels cater for tourists and families and not for mongers, but you claimed that MANY hotels aren't girl-friendly which isn't true and gives a wrong impression to newbies.
Guess the Marriott isn't a flop house.
Why not name those girl-unfriendly hotels you know of?
It's a valuable info for everybody in here.
2.) I wasn't talking about every hotel, just said that there are enough girl-friendly hotels close to the major taxi routes (Beach Rd, Second Rd., Central Pattaya Rd. etc.) and therefore easy to reach.
Residence Garden might be out of the way at night but this is just a middle class hotel at best. Didn't you say that you don't stay in that hotel category?
We are like minded mongers and I can name you a dozen of girl-friendly hotels along Beach Rd. and Second Rd. if you want which could be easily reached by taxi day and night.
I also agree that the purpose of this forum is sharing information. I guess many members are keen to know which hotels aren't girl-friendly to avoid them, so I kindly ask you to share your knowledge with us.
Anyway, no insult was intended. Sorry if I hurt your feelings in any way but you seem to have a thin skin.
I saw the hotel on the way back from a temple and stopped by to check rates and such (BT, the rooms are nothing short of grand!). When I broached the question about how GF they might be, the staff member I was talking to (who spoke English very well) became English impaired, and would NOT answer my question. So much for staying there.
[QUOTE=The Wanderer]For Info. The Woodlands Resort in North Pattaya Nr the Dolphin statue is definately not GF.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=The Traveler]AliasDonkey,
a 4 star hotel for just $50 ?
A standard room at the Marriott was about 2.000-2.500 baht as far as I remember and it is definitely GF.[/QUOTE]Well thanks for the info but all (6) the web hotel sites i visited quoted $80 - $129 and im going in aug the slow season wTF LOL dam it.
Anyone got a hotel with a safe in the room that a little up scale.
Alias Donkey
Have a look at this hotel:
[url]www.sabailodge.com[/url]
Several posters, including myself, have stayed there in the last few months and can recommend it. Our reports can be found in this thread.