Pattaya Hotels

[QUOTE=Allover;1417877]Thanks for the response. I've been to Residence Garden and liked it. I haven't stayed there lately mainly due to location. It's a little out of the way.[/QUOTE]Hey Bro. As you mention it's out the way and difficult to stagger back to at the end of a hard night. It's not joiner friendly. Apart from one guest. They didn't clean my room every day. In fact it was only cleaned three times during my 5 nights there. The third time I had to ask. When you're mongering it's important to get those soiled sheets cleaned at least once a day. Don't you think so dude?

Hey guys,

Does anyone have any experience or reports of these two hotels on Soi 10? Is one preferable over the other?

How is the construction and noise level on Soi 10? I read there has been a lot of construction in the area?

[QUOTE]How is the construction and noise level on Soi 10?[/QUOTE]The construction is finished, so you don't need to worry about that.

There is a beer bar complex on the southwest corner of Soi 10 and Second Road. Two of the bars book live bands to perform at night, and they are very loud. When I stayed at the Page 10 hotel the racket was audible despite the double-glazed windows and sliding doors. I would *not* recommend a room on the south side of that hotel, facing Soi 10. (Unless you make it habit to party until the very wee hours.)

The Sea Me Spring hotels, however, are closer to Beach Road than Soi 10. In theory the Battle Of The Bands would be less audible there. But I have not stayed at either place so I can't say from first-hand experience.

Bunky

Taking my next trip to Pattaya in about 7-weeks. I got some info on a reputable limo service (ok, a Camry with leather seats and a cold beer when we arrived) ; my last two trips, but lost the info. Can someone help a brother out here? Something that doesn't charge up front, natch!

[QUOTE=Nixonbd;1432299]Taking my next trip to Pattaya in about 7-weeks. I got some info on a reputable limo service (ok, a Camry with leather seats and a cold beer when we arrived) ; my last two trips, but lost the info. Can someone help a brother out here? Something that doesn't charge up front, natch![/QUOTE]Easy to arrange with Mr. Keak. Not permitted to post an email address for him, but here is his website: [url]http://www.pattaya-taxi.com[/url]

1, 000 Baht to Pattaya in a nice Camry or similar. Comfortable ride. Courteous driver. It's a no-brainer for me.

SW

[QUOTE=Nixonbd;1432299]Taking my next trip to Pattaya in about 7-weeks. I got some info on a reputable limo service (ok, a Camry with leather seats and a cold beer when we arrived) ; my last two trips, but lost the info. Can someone help a brother out here? Something that doesn't charge up front, natch![/QUOTE]I use this company every time I travel to LOS.

[url]http://www.pattaya-taxi.com/index.html[/url]

[QUOTE=Tomjackin; 1432310]I use this company every time I travel to LOS.

[url]http://www.pattaya-taxi.com/index.html[/url][/QUOTE]Besides these hotels are there any more of these over in Thailand? I guess they are.

Plus one on Khun Keak. Easy to book via e-mail and very reliable. If you are willing to pay a little extra you can specify the type of car. If you go for the basic service you'll get whoever you get. That said, I have had good luck and usually score a nice car like a Camry or better. Last time I had minivan to myself. The driver was a roly-poly women of indeterminate age who played a CD of Glen Campbell's greatest hits on the drive down to Pattaya. Nothing like listening to "Wichita Lineman" as the Thai countryside rolls by. As for the beer, all cab drivers will be happy to stop at a 7/11 enroute. I think it's polite to buy something for the driver, non-alcoholic of course.

Bunky

What hotel is this?

[QUOTE=Browner;1430479]Nefarious. I liked it.[/QUOTE]

I am staying at the Dusit D2. Not sure if I'll add much from some of the other posts on the Dusit D2, but here are some of my observations:

Overall, it's a nice hotel. I sprung for the 2 level room, but not sure if I would do it again.

Things I like:

* It's newer / clean.

* Good bed and firm which I prefer.

* Pool is nice and not many people using it.

* AC works great and they leave a card, so you can keep the AC on while you are out.

Things that are a little annoying:

* No towel or place for towel in the bathroom area.

* No self-cleaning toilet (Japanese-style)

* Not sure if I'm a fan of the open area bathroom / bedroom. Stayed at the Grande Centre Termine 21 and they had pocket doors which I appreciated.

* Curtains do not close all the way and light comes in slightly in the morning (bought some cheap clothes pins to resolve that)

* The bedroom area is a little cramped with little room to maneuver around the bed.

* No nightstand ie place for condoms, but there is a little space next to the bed which houses the light switches which can serve as the same purpose.

Overall, I'd probably stay here again, but not in the 2 level room. Also, I'm on the street-side, so it's a little louder. My guess is the poolside is a bit quieter.

Hey all,

Anyone stayed at this hotel before? Is this a girl friendly hotel or do you have to pay the 1000 baht joiner fee?

Thanks,

FB

[QUOTE]I sprung for the two-level room. I'd probably stay here again, but not in the two-level room. Also, I'm on the street-side, so it's a little louder. My guess is the poolside is a bit quieter.[/QUOTE]The Dusit D2 makes an ideal base of operations for punters. You can easily walk to Beach Road and catch a baht bus headed south to Walking Street. The return trip is even faster via the baht buses that run north on Second Road. If Soi 6 is your destination, you can step out the hotel's front door and catch a baht bus in about 30 seconds. Soi LK Metro is about a five minute walk. If you are new to Pattaya, or you just want to minimize transportation hassles, the Dusit D2 is superb.

Sounds like you stayed in the "D Suite."

[url]http://www.dusit.com/dusit-d2/en/dusitd2-baraquda-pattaya-accommodation/d-suite.html[/url]

There are only a couple of those suites. One end of them overlooks Second Road and the other overlooks the pool. So I can understand why you'd hear traffic noise. The D Suite is definitely impressive, but it seems like the design sometimes maximizes the wow factor at the expense of guest comfort. If you're looking to splash out, it's fine. But it's poor value for money.

If you go back, consider a Studio Suite room.

[url]http://www.dusit.com/dusit-d2/en/dusitd2-baraquda-pattaya-accommodation/studio-suite-room.html[/url]

It's less expensive than the D Suite (although still far from cheap) and it is farther from Second Road so you shouldn't be bothered by traffic noise. All the D Suites overlook the pool and face north.

Bunky

I agree it's a beautiful hotel with an outstanding location. But Pattaya is a place where you can find a much more reasonably priced hotel that offers good value. I don't believe D2 or Marriott are places you need to use in Pattaya. I would save the money for other uses.

[QUOTE=Allover;1437965]I agree it's a beautiful hotel with an outstanding location. But Pattaya is a place where you can find a much more reasonably priced hotel that offers good value. I don't believe D2 or Marriott are places you need to use in Pattaya. I would save the money for other uses.[/QUOTE]I usually stay at the Marriott but I agree with this statement. If you somehow spend so much on a hotel you can't spend on the real value of Pattaya, the girls, then its not worth it.

I have visited friend that stayed at both LK Empress and LK Renaissance. Both Excellent hotels IMHO.

I am currently staying at the Sea Me Spring Hotel in Beach Road Soi 10:

[url]http://www.seamespringhotel.com/index.html[/url]

It is my second time at this hotel, and they told me that they currently have a special promotion on-going in July (only). They offer a "member card" for 350 THB, which is valid for 2 years. With this card, you get a discount of 300 THB on the published room rates. However, now during July, for stays in July, they increased the discount to 500 THB per day on the published room rates. Hence, the card is amortized within one single day. Condition is, however, that you book with the hotel directly and not through any of the booking machines like Agoda or Booking. You might need to send an email to them since the deal with the member card does not appear in their own booking system.

The hotel is quite new, has nice and clean rooms. These are a bit dark, though, since walls and floors are all in a grey, rather than white. On the other hand, they all have a balcony (at least the deluxe rooms, I am not sure about the Me room) , either with sea view (not really necessary) or city view.

There is a pool on the roof top. Not very big, but good enough.

Furthermore, the hotel's location is pretty convenient in Soi 10. Therefore, almost everything of importance within walking distance: Soi 6, WS, Soi LK Metro, Honey 1 Body Massage, plenty of restaurants in the Beach Road.

I brought some girls to my room without any problem. They did not ask for the I'd (what is good or bad). Have a look at the "policy" on their website. They clarify that they don't charge for visitors, but keep their I'd.

I did not check, but I assume that the same discount also applies to the Sea Me Spring Too Hotel as well; they are of the same family.

Perhaps some of the fellow mongers are interested. Note that I have no relationship with the hotel nor any financial interest in it.

Wonderer