Pattaya Hotels

I did an extensive search but only saw several post on Apex Hotel.
Notice good price in good location, but still unsure as this place is gal friendly or not? Saw post here that bros never stopped for "joiner fee" even though sign at the entrance, but on other forums, some post suggest some were stopped from time to time?
Any further words on this place as I plan to be there in Mid Nov and will consider Apex if truly no problems with any joiner fee surcharges (despite the sign at the door).
Thanks for any info.

I was never charged any joiner fees at APEX when I stayed there in 2003 or 2004. Not a fancy hotel by any means, but decent enough.

Last stay there 4 years ago! I like the rooms in the back beyond the pool! The room was given the last time I stayed was upstair beyond the pool and the room had tile floor which I like! Smelly carpets is not my thing! The rooms were cleaned for the money. But I like to swim and did not care for the pool being next to the eating area. All you can eat breakfast and dinner for the price of the food and hotel not bad at all. Good location!

Depending - if you stay in a lower price place off second road, go up Soi Honey Inn (soi 11) a ways toward soi buakhaow and there is a swimming pool on the right side.

They will charge you if you don't buy someting there, but the beer is reasonable, the water clean and the food decent (also an availability of street vendors right outside) Good sun exposure, larger pool.

Consider this as an alternative if you don't stay where there IS a pool.

For those going before 10/31, Sawasdee Court (soi 10) and Mansion (soi 11) have 3 nights for 1000B (no lift, though) and access to the Sawasdee Siam pool (corner of soi 11 and buakhaow) - you would need to walk to Siam, though

Personally, I avoid the "all you can eats" because I tend to

Has anyone had any experience with SA apartments (I guess its located above three ladies bar).

I've just booked for Xmas there for average 1150B a night. Within seconds 2 emails arrived replying to my enquiries over 48 hrs previous, offering rooms at the Winner INN (price tbc) and Shagwell Mansions (800B a nt). Peace resort looks pretty good, I'm tempted to just leave it at that, but the miser in me says go for the cheaper option.

Anyone have any experience of any of these hotels to help me decide?

The hotel is situated between Pattaya and Jomtien.

This is the 2nd time I have stayed here and I can only say that it was great.
Lets put it this way 700.- baht per day for a hotel that is better than some of the so called 4 star crap I have seen in BKK.

An excellent addition is the internet cable connection in all the rooms which made working a breeze.

Many would say that its a little far from the action but its really only a 5 minute baht bus ride away from walking street and a little longer to Soi 8 where I was hanging out. Baht bus is 10 baht to Big C and anything before that.

There is an inhouse safe and also one at the reception desk, a mini-bar/fridge,
linen is changed daily on the bigger than double bed and a laundry service with prices that are a joke. A TV hangs from the roof and there is enough clothing space for 4 people

If you want a quick bite in the morning there is toast and coffee for 60.- baht.

If you bring a lady friend to the hotel her ID will be checked and kept at the reception desk until she leaves.This really makes girls think twice about getting overly devious.

The hotel works with reliable drivers that can pick you up at the airport or take you anywhere that your heart might desire. Booked through the hotel airport to Pattaya is 1450.- baht including tolls -perhaps a tad expensive but very convenient after a long flight and the hoards of waiting Taxi drivers trying to get your business.

The hotel owner, a nice Scottish laddie will be more then happy to update you on the latest scams.

Cheers.

[QUOTE=Buzz04]The hotel is situated between Pattaya and Jomtien.

This is the 2nd time I have stayed here and I can only say that it was great.
Lets put it this way 700.- baht per day for a hotel that is better than some of the so called 4 star crap I have seen in BKK.

An excellent addition is the internet cable connection in all the rooms which made working a breeze.

Many would say that its a little far from the action but its really only a 5 minute baht bus ride away from walking street and a little longer to Soi 8 where I was hanging out. Baht bus is 10 baht to Big C and anything before that.

There is an inhouse safe and also one at the reception desk, a mini-bar/fridge,
linen is changed daily on the bigger than double bed and a laundry service with prices that are a joke. A TV hangs from the roof and there is enough clothing space for 4 people

If you want a quick bite in the morning there is toast and coffee for 60.- baht.

If you bring a lady friend to the hotel her ID will be checked and kept at the reception desk until she leaves.This really makes girls think twice about getting overly devious.

The hotel works with reliable drivers that can pick you up at the airport or take you anywhere that your heart might desire. Booked through the hotel airport to Pattaya is 1450.- baht including tolls -perhaps a tad expensive but very convenient after a long flight and the hoards of waiting Taxi drivers trying to get your business.

The hotel owner, a nice Scottish laddie will be more then happy to update you on the latest scams.

Cheers.[/QUOTE]The Scottish guy's name is Arnold and Mani (front desk girl) is awesome too. Really friendly and very clean. You're bang on with your description. We also took the hotel's driver to and from BK and it was no problem. We got a Mercedes leaving and a Corolla on the way in. Would definitely go that way instead of dealing with taxis and buses.

By the way, did you see the lady roasting chicken across the street? It smelled great and looked ok, but all the baht buses driving by spewing diesel into the air sort of turned me off that idea. Also, right next door at "Mr. Chan's" art gallery they also serve food and the owner speaks great english. We ate there almost every day.

Definitely can't wait to go back.

Planning on booking one of these hotels, but since never been in Pattaya, need info for both
Do either of them charge joiner fee even if booking double.
Is Champ Pattaya Hotel (in south Pattya) close to action area and if they charge joiner fees?
Thanks all. Plan to be there in 3 days so any info in advance will help.

[QUOTE=Phantomtiger2]Planning on booking one of these hotels, but since never been in Pattaya, need info for both
Do either of them charge joiner fee even if booking double.
Is Champ Pattaya Hotel (in south Pattya) close to action area and if they charge joiner fees?
Thanks all. Plan to be there in 3 days so any info in advance will help.[/QUOTE]

Siam Sawasdee Hotel I have not stay there but friends told me Its a cleam but simpel hotel low price and the like Thaigirls so--
Best Regards Steen

[QUOTE=Lick a Pus]The Scottish guy's name is Arnold and Mani (front desk girl) is awesome too. Also, right next door at "Mr. Chan's" art gallery they also serve food and the owner speaks great english. We ate there almost every day.

Definitely can't wait to go back.[/QUOTE]

I stayed at both Roof Garden and Mr Chan's. Mr Chan's was cheaper than Roof Garden but the mattress was terrible. I liked both places. Roof Garden is an excellent place and is better overall than Mr Chan's as a place to stay. If money is tight Mr Chans is cheaper and still a good place with the exception of the mattress. Roof Garden also has a better shower and bathroom.

Communication was more of a problem at Mr Chan's. The woman there during the day spoke good English but not excellent. At Roof Garden English was not a problem at all. I wanted hot pepper sauce for my rice at Mr Chan's and could not get my point across and ended up with black pepper on it.

Dont misunderstand this though Mr Chan's is a good inexpensive place and I will happily go back there.

Regards Horatio

The next time I will stay at Mr.Chan's if my budget calls for cutting 200.- baht from room expenses.

I ate chicken and l(r)ice (120baht = $3.-) from across the road-can't beat that with a stick, until that dude died from bird flu.Then I ate at a very non-descript farang restaurant about a 150 metres from the hotel on the right hand side walking down the hill - the only place that I could ever find a green garden salad. Whats with the Thai's and vegetables ? The food was pretty darn good seeing that Thai's do Thai food very well but not as well with the farang food.

Don't worry about getting ill from eating on the street but of course use
common sense.The only places that I have become very sick, besides being charged 10 times the street price, are from the ex-pat places, go figure. One of these paces is called Shanaigan's near the Royal Beach Plaza, which just by the way sometimes has some very nice spinners walking its floors.

Cheers.

A polite request to the verterans out there.

What decent (but not overpriced. Ok, downright economical) hotel is there in Patong Beach that has either DSL/Broadband connection in some of it's rooms, or access to decent Wifi connections.

Its amazing why many of them don't list it on any of their websites.

Please advise. I am headed there mid-Nov. (darn soon!)

Thanks in advance.

"don't worry about getting ill from eating on the street but of course use
common sense.the only places that i have become very sick, besides being charged 10 times the street price, are from the ex-pat places, go figure. one of these paces is called shanaigan's near the royal beach plaza, which just by the way sometimes has some very nice spinners walking its floors." = correct!

yes- advice would be to always eat street food. it is fresh and tasty. locals don't patronise stalls if gastric upset... unlike falang who happily pay huge amounts for questionable, invisibly prepared food. this is true all over the world -gastric problems from restaurants and "fancy" hotels with freezers -food out -on buffet- back to freezer -out on buffet - looks wonderful, but! avoid salads - only eat what you can peel yourself - or if worried take vit pills.

price is certainly no guarantee of quality or hygiene! for the best - ask your lady companion - she really knows the bast food stalls!. and she'll get the best for you at the correct price!

Hi all,

Another damn guy planning his first trip. Looking for a hotel with a good ocean view, balcony and fairly near the action. I attempted to book a room at the Flipper Lodge for Jan 13-18 but they are sold out. Did RTFF and found mention of the Sunbeam (GF- some say yes, some say no), Diamond Beach and Sabar (seems to have a big premium for ocean view) hotels as possible ocean view choices. Any other suggestions?? I really wanted to be closer to the Flipper location (I think).

Was I just unlucky at the Flipper or have I waited too long to book?

Thanks, RMW