Pattaya Hotels

[QUOTE=Mogwai;1684456]SNIPPED
Has maid service (for a price).
SNIPPED.[/QUOTE]If you book it through Dancewatcher than maid service is extra.

If you book it through Honeys the maid service is not extra. Least as of a few months ago.

Thanks, Mogwai. I didn't know that bus usage was kinda unavoidable. Guess I got to learn how to use them (routes) before I get there. Not a huge deal though.

[QUOTE=Bunky;1682509]I recommend the Whitehouse Condotel:

[URL]http://www.whitehousecondotel.com/[/URL]

If you've never been to Pattaya before, and you're looking for something centrally located, the Whitehouse Condotel is ideal. It's on the south side of Soi 13, east of Beach Road and west of Second Road. From there you can easily walk to Beach Road and catch a baht bus headed south to Walking Street. In about 90 seconds you can walk to Second Road. If you're headed for Soi LK Metro it's an easy walk. If you're headed for Soi 6, you can catch a baht bus headed north on Second Road. In addition to being ideally located in respect of the naughty boy haunts, the Whitehouse is also within walking distance of all the usual creature comforts like, laundries, bars, restaurants, Starbuck's and McDonald's.

Even though the Whitehouse Condotel is in the centre of everything, it's still a quiet place. (They get a lot of golfers there, so the vibe is chilled out and relaxed.) On your budget you can book either a Superior or a Deluxe room. If you use the search function, you'll find lots of reports here on the Whitehouse. I think you'd like staying there.

Bunky[/QUOTE]I just booked a deluxe room for $280.4 nights of fun.

[QUOTE=FeelzGood;1684452]Is the VT6 Girl Friendly? Any issues bringing a young lady back after hours, Security? And what about maid service and restaurants? Let me know about the pro's and con's.

Thanks in advance![/QUOTE]No issues regarding girls, or anything else for that matter. There is a desk at the elevator with a guy, but no trouble at all. Maid service depends on where you book your condo. I don't have maid service where I book, and I'm thankful for it. It annoys the hell out of me having cleaning come knocking when I least expect it. Central is right next door, with pretty much everything you can desire when it comes to eating out.

I don't really have any cons about this place. Its just perfect located in between everything, and it beats the hell out of staying at a hotel.

[QUOTE=Lou32;1684435]Thanks (for recommending the Whiteshouse Condotel). Looks good except for the having to take a bus.[/QUOTE]I don't know Mr. 32's home base, but I think it's fair to say that in most nations taking the bus is usually not a convenient way to travel. And before all you public transit advocates climb on my case I'll concede that there are plenty of exceptions to my generalization. But when Mr. 32 wonders about "having to take a bus" I infer that he's not wild about traveling that way while on holiday.

He need not be concerned. First, the Whitehouse Condotel is located pretty much in the dead center of Pattaya (or at least in the dead center of the parts of Pattaya that he'll be interested in). So if he prefers to walk, he can hoof it every place he'd probably want to visit. From Soi 13 to Walking Street is not that far, really. And if traffic is backed up, walking can actually be faster than the baht bus. From Soi 13 to Soi LK Metro is even closer. Definitely no need for a baht bus to make that trip. Finally, the trip from Soi 13 to Soi 6 is the longest of the three. But if Mr. 32 is bound and determined to make the journey on foot he can do so easily. I'd say it takes my portly self about 20 minutes to make that walk. So any reasonably fit guy could do it in 10-15.

Mr. 32 should also now that the baht "bus" is nothing like any bus he's accustomed to in his homeland. There are no bus "stops." All he has to do is stand on the left side of Beach Road, Second Road or Soi Buakaow (and lots of other thoroughfares). He'll see an armada of pickup trucks fitted to carry passengers in the bed. The interval between "buses" is usually less than 60 seconds. Just flag them down and the driver will stop. Hop aboard and ride to where you're going. When you want to get off, you push a button that sets off a buzzer to alert the driver. He pulls over and stops. You get off and pay him 20 baht through the window on the left side of the cab. (I realize that's the farang fare, but I cheerfully pay it. I think the baht bus drivers are unsung heroes, so it doesn't bother me to cough up an extra 30 cents.)

Again, I realize that many punters live in places where taking the bus is an inconvenient (albeit thrifty) mode of transport. Not so in Pattaya.

Bunky

Postsript: If all else fails you can hire a motorcycle taxi for a door-to-door trip for 60-100 baht. Moto-taxis are popular with locals and a lot of punters, but they are more hazardous than the baht bus. Is the risk worth the convenience? Many locals and lots of punters use them all the time. I use them too, but only when absolutely necessary. Just my two satengs worth.

[QUOTE=Bunky;1684911]SNIPPED

Mr. 32 should also now that the baht "bus" is nothing like any bus he's accustomed to in his homeland. There are no bus "stops." All he has to do is stand on the left side of Beach Road, Second Road or Soi Buakaow (and lots of other thoroughfares). He'll see an armada of pickup trucks fitted to carry passengers in the bed. The interval between "buses" is usually less than 60 seconds. Just flag them down and the driver will stop. Hop aboard and ride to where you're going. When you want to get off, you push a button that sets off a buzzer to alert the driver. He pulls over and stops. You get off and pay him 20 baht through the window on the left side of the cab. (I realize that's the farang fare, but I cheerfully pay it. I think the baht bus drivers are unsung heroes, so it doesn't bother me to cough up an extra 30 cents.)

SNIPPED[/QUOTE]20 BAHT? I was just there for a month and it was 'hand the arm stretched out 10 baht and walk away' with no problems.

Getting off just before the Walking Street sign (from VT 6). Or catching it on 2nd road back up to VT6.

Getting off at Soi 6 (from VT 6). Or catching it on Beach road back down to VT6.

Will the guy at the elevator take the girls I'd? And then call me before he gives it back to her on her way out?

[QUOTE=Bishop80;1684731]No issues regarding girls, or anything else for that matter. There is a desk at the elevator with a guy, but no trouble at all. Maid service depends on where you book your condo. I don't have maid service where I book, and I'm thankful for it. It annoys the hell out of me having cleaning come knocking when I least expect it. Central is right next door, with pretty much everything you can desire when it comes to eating out.

I don't really have any cons about this place. Its just perfect located in between everything, and it beats the hell out of staying at a hotel.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Jgm005;1684943]20 BAHT? I was just there for a month and it was 'hand the arm stretched out 10 baht and walk away' with no problems.
[/QUOTE]Same here, always handed them a 10 baht coin without a problem. Don't ask for change, if a 20 baht note is all you have them hand that over and walk away.

[QUOTE=FeelzGood;1684972]Will the guy at the elevator take the girls I'd? And then call me before he gives it back to her on her way out?[/QUOTE]I have stayed at View Talay 6 many times over a number of years.

I have never had a problem bringing up to the condo anyone or several girls.

In the beginning there was not a desk, just before the elevators, to take a girls I'd.

For me it is hit and miss if they ask for their I'd. If it is someone whom I have known for a long time.

They just go up with me and I will escort them back down with no issues.

If it is a newbie I will make sure the desk takes their I'd and, again, I escort them down to get their I'd back.

The outdoor pool at the beach road end is huge and great. Though it can get crowded at times with families or Russians. I have noticed over the years more and more Russian couples stay at VT6.

There is an exit from the VT6 property at the Beach Road end down a short walkway. When you checkin, beside your condo key, you will get a small disk that unlocks the electronic gate from the property to the Beach road walkway. Hanging a right is a short walk to Central Festival with a 7-11 right there. Though lots of times the walkway is cluttered with folks and vendors.

You can walk out and catch a baht bus, 10 bt, to Walking street though it is an easy walk to W / S.

I can not speak for Dance watchers for I have not used them in years but Honeys you schedule when you want your room cleaned. It is not extra.

Sharky, the HUGE tattooed Australian guy with a checkered past and is usually shirtless has a condo there.

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[QUOTE=Breadman;1685028]Same here, always handed them a 10 baht coin without a problem. Don't ask for change, if a 20 baht note is all you have them hand that over and walk away.[/QUOTE]Don't ask for change? If I only have a 20 or 50 or 100 note I always GET change, I never have to ask for it.
One time the driver didn't have any change and I didn't have to pay at all!

I have no idea what I did wrong, but my only attempt at the Baht Bus years ago ended up with me, as the last customer, being discharged at the circle with the amorous dolphins statue. I walked all the way back to Walking Street. I can vouch for the comment that Pattaya's scene is pretty spread out. Along the way I cut from Second Road to Beach Road on a poorly chosen soi. I felt lucky not to come out at least bi-curious, or even engaged to some guy named Bruno the Boner. I've stuck to moto-taxis ever since.

My question is how one knows where the Second Road buses really go. Do some some go farther on instead of heading back Beach Road, or was my driver going home for the night? I don't see the markings like the Jeepneys in the PI. I understand that asking the driver if he is going someplace will often be treated as a desire to charter the bus and that 10 (or 20) baht fare will be but a happy memory.

[QUOTE=Oosik;1685204]I have no idea what I did wrong, but my only attempt at the Baht Bus years ago ended up with me, as the last customer, being discharged at the circle with the amorous dolphins statue. I walked all the way back to Walking Street. I can vouch for the comment that Pattaya's scene is pretty spread out. Along the way I cut from Second Road to Beach Road on a poorly chosen soi. I felt lucky not to come out at least bi-curious, or even engaged to some guy named Bruno the Boner. I've stuck to moto-taxis ever since.

My question is how one knows where the Second Road buses really go. Do some some go farther on instead of heading back Beach Road, or was my driver going home for the night? I don't see the markings like the Jeepneys in the PI. I understand that asking the driver if he is going someplace will often be treated as a desire to charter the bus and that 10 (or 20) baht fare will be but a happy memory.[/QUOTE]I think the majority (over 95%?) of the baht buses on Second Road is circling over Beach Road, South Pattaya Road and Second Road all the time. Some of them might take a short cut through one of the sois between Second Road and Beach Road. I've seen markings sometimes but to be honest I never pay attention to them. If the bus goes anywhere where I don't want to go I ring the bell, hop off and flag another one. The damage is only 10 baht after all.

Just try them again Oosik. Much cheaper and better for your heart (safer) than moto-taxis.

Most of the baht buses on Second Road circle back onto Beach Road. A few of them continue on to Naklua. Just ask the driver.

SW4.

[QUOTE=Oosik;1685204]I have no idea what I did wrong, but my only attempt at the Baht Bus years ago ended up with me, as the last customer, being discharged at the circle with the amorous dolphins statue. I walked all the way back to Walking Street. I can vouch for the comment that Pattaya's scene is pretty spread out. Along the way I cut from Second Road to Beach Road on a poorly chosen soi. I felt lucky not to come out at least bi-curious, or even engaged to some guy named Bruno the Boner. I've stuck to moto-taxis ever since.

My question is how one knows where the Second Road buses really go. Do some some go farther on instead of heading back Beach Road, or was my driver going home for the night? I don't see the markings like the Jeepneys in the PI. I understand that asking the driver if he is going someplace will often be treated as a desire to charter the bus and that 10 (or 20) baht fare will be but a happy memory.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Oosik;1685204]My question is how one knows where the Second Road buses really go. Do some some go farther on instead of heading back Beach Road, or was my driver going home for the night? I don't see the markings like the Jeepneys in the PI. I understand that asking the driver if he is going someplace will often be treated as a desire to charter the bus and that 10 (or 20) baht fare will be but a happy memory.[/QUOTE]You have to ask as there are no fixed Baht Bus Route. These drivers will go where they want and even if they tell you they're going a specific route they will change course in an instant to take another customer who is willing to pay 150B and up to another location.

[QUOTE=Oosik;1685204]I have no idea what I did wrong, but my only attempt at the Baht Bus years ago ended up with me, as the last customer, being discharged at the circle with the amorous dolphins statue. I walked all the way back to Walking Street. I can vouch for the comment that Pattaya's scene is pretty spread out. Along the way I cut from Second Road to Beach Road on a poorly chosen soi. I felt lucky not to come out at least bi-curious, or even engaged to some guy named Bruno the Boner. I've stuck to moto-taxis ever since.

My question is how one knows where the Second Road buses really go. Do some some go farther on instead of heading back Beach Road, or was my driver going home for the night? I don't see the markings like the Jeepneys in the PI. I understand that asking the driver if he is going someplace will often be treated as a desire to charter the bus and that 10 (or 20) baht fare will be but a happy memory.[/QUOTE]Same thing happened to me but I didn't have to walk all the way back, just grabbed another baht bus heading in the right direction. I rode many baht bus's and I got the impression they'd take you up to the dolphin statue (past the massage joints) and then stop and tell everybody to get out. I'm guessing to get another ten bahts from the same people once they turn around and start heading back to walking street. Or am I mistaken and you can actually do an entire circular tour of Pattaya for ten baht?