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[QUOTE=IllusionHeart;1662930]I would recommend the sunshine hotels and residences. I was staying there till Sunday. Clean and decent rooms. Location wise superb for the price. I will be staying at this hotel on my future trips.[/QUOTE]Will check it out, thanks.
[QUOTE=Tomjackin;1663077]My guess is that you have never stayed at the Penthouse. Yes or no?
That is the only hotel I've stayed at the last 20 years. I fact I just returned from staying there for 11 nights.
Personally, I've never been attacked or butt-fucked by any ladyboys.
If you have never stayed there, then your opinion is only from hearsay.[/QUOTE]Roach infested, roach infested, and did I say roach infested.
[QUOTE=Tomjackin;1663077]My guess is that you have never stayed at the Penthouse. Yes or no?
That is the only hotel I've stayed at the last 20 years. I fact I just returned from staying there for 11 nights.
Personally, I've never been attacked or butt-fucked by any ladyboys.
If you have never stayed there, then your opinion is only from hearsay.[/QUOTE]I have stayed there and didn't like the accomodations. I didn't like the bugs or the smell of the place. The ladyboys which are plentiful there never bothered me, but I could have done without them also. To each there own. Hope you enjoy your next 20 visits there.
[QUOTE=Tomjackin;1663077]My guess is that you have never stayed at the Penthouse. .[/QUOTE]I looked at their website and their joiner fee 'hints' at allowing two girls to come to your room without an additional charge, problem is they use the word "spouse" which makes me wonder if you'd get a 750 baht joiner fee for 2 girls.
Room / Suite Occupancy.
[QUOTE===](For Direct Penthouse Hotel Reservations)
"The Penthouse Hotel has probably the most liberal Joiner Policy (also known as Pattaya's Most Guest Friendly Hotel / Joiner Friendly Hotel) of any.
One person, plus spouse (per Room / Suite Divan),
plus additional Guest * making a total of 3 *
persons per Room / Suite Divan" *[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Surfer500;1663152]Looking for a place with a large pool and grounds close to Beach Road around the Soi 13 area. I don't like he beer bars or go-go places and had the most fun picking up freelancers off of Beach Road. My budget is about $ 70 a night.[/QUOTE]Some suggestions:
Lek Hotel, at the corner of Second Road and Soi 13, has quite a large pool.
Dynasty Inn, Soi 13, opposite Lek Hotel. Has a roof top pool.
The Whitehouse Condotel, next to the Dynasty Inn on Soi 13. Also has a roof top pool.
Inn of the Golden Crab, also on Soi 13. Has a pool.
[QUOTE=Breadman;1663245]I looked at their website and their joiner fee 'hints' at allowing two girls to come to your room without an additional charge, problem is they use the word "spouse" which makes me wonder if you'd get a 750 baht joiner fee for 2 girls.
Room / Suite Occupancy.[/QUOTE]My understanding is you are allowed two 'outside' joiners or unlimited 'in-house club' joiners gratis. I have had two DD ladies back to the room no problem. There was a post a while back from a punter who had like six outside ladies in tow for a party in one of the big suites. He was charged joiner fees for the additional ladies and was blinding upset about it. If you have any doubts email the hotel and ask.
SL.
[QUOTE=Mogwai;1663385]Some suggestions:
Lek Hotel, at the corner of Second Road and Soi 13, has quite a large pool.
Dynasty Inn, Soi 13, opposite Lek Hotel. Has a roof top pool.
The Whitehouse Condotel, next to the Dynasty Inn on Soi 13. Also has a roof top pool.
Inn of the Golden Crab, also on Soi 13. Has a pool.[/QUOTE]Thanks will do.
[QUOTE]When possible I like hotels not only girl friendly but with girls "in house." I have found three hotels in Pattaya: (1) Secrets Hotel, with Secrets Club and Baby go go bar; (2) Galaxy Suites, with Heaven Above Club; (3) Penthouse Hotel, with Kitten Club. More expensive but with a pool, what for me is a plus.[/QUOTE]"Girl friendly" is a given for 99 percent of Pattaya hotels.
As for hotels with girls "in house," you may think that's a good idea. But it's not. Let me explain.
Pattaya is not like the Dominican Republic, where the punter scene discretely operates in certain limited areas. To the contrary, the scene in Pattaya is far more open and above-board. Girls willing to go with you are literally everywhere. Moreover, Pattaya is a small place (at least the area frequented by tourists) and it's easy to get around using the baht buses and motorcycle taxis. Trust me on this: Unless you book lodging way out in the sticks (and we won't let you make that mistake) once your find the girl of your dreams, it's ridiculously easy to get back to your hotel. So you should choose a hotel based on its location, price and amenities, not because it has a bar in the lobby with a few girls sitting around.
I'll give you the same advice I give every guy who is making his first trip: Stay in central Pattaya, which I define as north of Soi 13/2, south of Soi 7, and west of Soi Buakaow. Don't understand those directions? Google "Groovy map Pattaya" and buy a map. If you stay in Central Pattaya you'll be close to the three major areas favored by naughty boys: Walking Street, Soi LK Metro and Soi 6. (On "The Six" you and your favorite bar girl can take care of business in a upstairs room. How's that for "in house?"). You'll also be within easy walking distance of every conceivable creature comfort you might need during your holiday, such as good cheap food, laid back bars, laundries, convenience stores, shopping malls, cinemas, bowling alleys, etc. Generally the closer you are to the beach the more you'll pay. You'll find better value for money on the east side of Second Road.
The Secrets Hotel and the Galaxy Suites are not in Central Pattaya. They are on Walking Street. I like Walking Street just fine, but I never stay there. It's simply too crowded, too loud and too full of tourists. Besides, most of the lodging on Walking Street is pretty basic. Again, you may think you need to stay "close to the action. " But you don't need to stay on Walking Street. The Penthouse is barely inside the Central Pattaya area, but I don't care for it. It's a bit too over the top for my taste, a bit too sleazy. Not that there's anything wrong with sleazy. I just like a more laid back hotel, something befitting a man of my good taste and breeding. (LOL!
Check out these hotels in Central Pattaya: the Whitehouse Condotel, the LK Empress, the LK Renaissance, the Areca, the Page 10 and the Sea Me Spring. All have web pages and lots of reviews on the Tripadvisor web site. All have pools, some bigger than others.
You might also provide us with more information about when you will be traveling (high or low season) your budget and what kind of lodging your prefer. Otherwise we're just guessing at what you might like.
Bunky
[QUOTE=Bunky;1664976]The Secrets Hotel and the Galaxy Suites are not in Central Pattaya. They are on Walking Street. I like Walking Street just fine, but I never stay there. It's simply too crowded, too loud and too full of tourists. Besides, most of the lodging on Walking Street is pretty basic.[/QUOTE]For the past 5 years or so, I've been staying at the P72 hotel, which is in the heart of Walking Street. Prior to that, I have stayed mostly at the Sandy Spring in Soi 13. I agree that P72 is a very basic hotel, and also relatively cheap, but I would not advise anyone to "never stay there". Instead, I would suggest that he stays in both places and decide for himself what's better for him.
Walking street is indeed crowded, loud and full of tourists, but if one plans to monger there, you have to deal with that regardless where you stay. In my stays at P72, I never had any problem with the noise. I always slept soundly. Yet, it is so convenient, especially with the FLs. They line up just outside the hotel restaurant, and then you have Lucifer across the street. I picked up many FLs there.
[QUOTE=Mogwai;1663385]Some suggestions:
Lek Hotel, at the corner of Second Road and Soi 13, has quite a large pool.
Dynasty Inn, Soi 13, opposite Lek Hotel. Has a roof top pool.
The Whitehouse Condotel, next to the Dynasty Inn on Soi 13. Also has a roof top pool.
Inn of the Golden Crab, also on Soi 13. Has a pool.[/QUOTE]Just a comment, I stayed at the Lek Hotel a number of years ago and I did not like it. It was old and not well maintained. However, the staff members were very friendly, and I enjoyed their relatively inexpensive buffet. At the time, I did not know much about Thai food, so that allowed me to sample a multitude of dishes.
Hello,
We are a group of 12 people and would be coming to Pattaya on the 8/01-11/01 and was looking out for a decent hotel near Walking Street.
Since all of us are 1st time travelers to Pattaya request the forum members if anyone can suggest a good hotel.
Thanks,
Tarus
[QUOTE=Tarus89;1665116]Hello,
We are a group of 12 people and would be coming to Pattaya on the 8/01-11/01 and was looking out for a decent hotel near walking street.
Since all of us are 1st time travelers to Pattaya request the forum members if anyone can suggest a good hotel.
Thanks,
Tarus[/QUOTE]Are you looking for one or two rooms?
[QUOTE=Breadman;1665235]Are you looking for one or two rooms?[/QUOTE]Let's take bets on the nationality of these guys!
LODGING ON WALKING STREET:
Mr. Lefeu presents a reasonable counterargument. There are lots of gents who are perfectly happy staying in a modest hotel, such as the P72. And there are lots of gents who enjoy the hustle and bustle of neighborhoods like Walking Street in Pattaya and the Zona Norte in Tijuana. If Mr. 55 is that kind of guy he should look into Walking Street Hotels.
My personal taste is different. At this stage in life I prefer more upscale lodging. I love Pattaya for its laid-back beach vibe, for its cosmopolitan population and most of all for its multiple naughty boy options. But as I think most of the guys around here would agree, when one is on holiday it's unwise to go full speed all the time. So I like a little down time to recharge. Sure, there are public places to do that. Quiet beers bars where you can have a pint and a laugh with your mates on a slow afternoon. Hole-in-the-wall restaurants on the east side of Soi Buakaow. Cool dark cinemas. But when I need a break from all things Pattaya (or, heaven forbid, I need to get some work done) it's important to me to have a place that's entirely my own. A nice hotel in a quiet part of town (like Soi 13) fits the bill perfectly. As they say on the Interwebs, YMMMV.
OPINION OF THE LEK HOTEL:
I concur that the Lek Hotel is an older property that's seen better days. But the location is perfect, especially for a first time visitor. You can easily catch a baht bus headed south on Beach Road to Walking Street. If you're headed for Soi Six you can just as easily catch a baht bus headed north on Second Road. You can walk to Soi LK Metro via Soi Diana in just a few minutes. (Seriously. Even if you hate to walk, the Lek Hotel is close to everything.) If you're the type who comes all the way to Thailand and still patronizes American franchises, the Lek Hotel is steps from a McDonald's and a Starbucks. Plus The Avenue shopping center is across the street. Finally, the Lek Hotel offers a breakfast and dinner buffet, served poolside. It's not haute cuisine. But the tariff is modest and the bill of fare features both Thai and western food.
So again, if you're looking for a modestly-priced hotel where the staff is nice and the location is convenient, check out The Lek.
Bunky
[QUOTE=Breadman;1665235]Are you looking for one or two rooms?[/QUOTE]Hello,
We have booked rooms in ibis Pattaya.
Thank you for your reply.
Thanks,
Tarus