Pattaya Hotels

[QUOTE=SamWise1;1970966]I am worried that due to high season all good girls will be taken fast and have to settle with whoever I get with more money.[/QUOTE]High or low season act fast on whoever you have your eye on especially if you're a tourist here for a week or so. You may never see them again. Also, the Japanese have no morals and will barfine a girl even if she is sitting with you having a drink. If you're interested, let mamasan know you are at least considering barfine.

I've already noticed a huge influx of girls in the gogo bars. Yes the bars are much busier with men now but the girl selection is fantastic.

I'm looking forward to book a Hotel in the first week of Jan for 5 nights. Here are my thoughts:

1-I've a budget of around 50-60 USD per night. GF environment is expected since I might bring a lady.

2-Previously I've stayed in Premier Inn and Areca Lodge and both of them were good stays. Want to try somewhere new this time.

3-Siam Design Hotel looks appealing but just thought to have a quick suggestion from others.

Of-course my review would be on it's way after my stay. TIA.

First week of January is still high season, not easy to get a very good hotel at that price. However, you may try: 1. The Stay Hotel on Soi 10 or 2. Encore Seaside Residency on Soi 12. Siam Design Hotel will be more expensive.

[QUOTE=MusicalToM;1971599] I'm looking forward to book a Hotel in the first week of Jan for 5 nights. 1-I've a budget of around 50-60 USD per night. GF environment is expected since I might bring a lady. [/QUOTE]

Someone here one said they liked to be dropped off on Soi Post Office and look around for a room. I ended up in Pattaya without reservations for lodging just before dawn (long story. I will spare you as it would be of little value to the forum) The proximity to Beach Road as a hunting ground for freelancers made that a good choice. Picked up two freelancers off of Beach Road in the general vicinity of my hotel. Oh yeah, I was going to do a review of the hotel.

So, I had a moto taxi drop me off in the center of the soi. I had done a brief bit of research on the neighborhood and saw something about Max Hotel and Italian Restaurant. Walked up to the desk and was quoted 800 for a standard and 950 for the superior. We are at the lower end and fearing the worst I sprung another $4 for the Superior. It was 6 am by that time, but the young Thai dude behind the counter mentioned nothing about any additional costs. I paid for the first night plus a 500 baht deposit, for which I was given a receipt. There was a drink cooler behind the counter, but he pointed out there was a lock on it and directed me to the 7-11 across the street for beverages. Walked up to the second floor and passed a tatted up woman looking worse for the wear. I guess she was someone's LT on the way out.

The room was actually nice, though the bathroom small and the shower stall was tiny. There was a small, shallow balcony but I never bothered to go out on it. What good is such a small balcony really except for smoking a cigarette on? This was one of the places where there was no electricity in the room, unless the card key is in its slot by the door. It also controls the electrical outlets as well as the lights. I was wondering why my phone wasn't charging when I left. LOL. And the AC isn't going to keep your room cool when it is gone. A small torn towel was thrown on the bathroom floor. I didn't realize that it was the only towel in the room til I stepped out of the shower. Not good.

I slept a few hours and caught the chambermaid in the hall and explained that there were no towels. She took care of it promptly and I slipped her a 100. She definitely liked that and she took care of me afterwards as far as keeping the room all tidy and stocked with fresh towels. However, I had trouble working the safe. Apparently so did another farang. He was at the front desk talking to the young woman who was now working the front desk. She came to my room after visiting his, but could not get the safe to take my code properly. I don't know if she just didn't know how to operate it or she lacked the English skills to explain how. (there was no instructions like the safes at the other hotels I have stayed at). That was a deal killer for me. I was planning on bringing freelancers into the room and not being able to lock up your valuables was a deal killer. Later that evening I saw an older farang man reviewing some documents at the front desk. I presumed this to be the Italian owner. However, when I tried to voice my issue about the safe, he pointed to the lady working the desk without a single word. One bad black mark there. Ineffectual ownership.

Nonetheless, I managed to stash my cash, cards and documents discretely (something I am good at).

Brought a cute Laotian girl up from Beach Road, and she was checked in with no problem after offering her ID (she had a Thai ID but identified herself as Lao). She looked really young, but the girl at the counter had no issues, so I guess she was actually 22 like she said. Photo below.

The next day, the young guy who was working the front desk on my arrival asked me if I was staying. I said I was checking out, and disgruntled due to the inability to operate the room safe. He didn't understand English well, but the chambermaid translated for him. Her English was much better. I don't know why she was cleaning rooms, as she wasn't half bad looking. She always smiled at me. I thought it might be the nice tip I gave her, but it occurred to me just now that maybe there was a ST opportunity for her to make a small stack of 100 baht bills from Mr. Nice Tall Farang. He told me there was a 400 baht charge for the early check in. Fair enough, as I checked in 8 hours earlier but I would have liked to have known that up front. I later noticed a sign at the desk that stated a 400 baht late checkout charge, and also stated that TWO GIRLS in your room was free, but each additional girl was subject to a 300 baht joiner fee per head. And I must emphasize the sign used the word "GIRL", not "guest".

I ended up staying the second night. It would be a waste of time and hassle to move given that I was leaving for BKK the next morning. I sucked up and paid the second night. The second night I picked up a girl off of Beach Road. When we got to the hotel, she didn't have her ID. There was some discussion with the young guy who was working the front desk (yeah, the same young guy) that was alternately joking and serious in tone. She asked me if I could buy her one of the beers from the cooler behind the counter. However, it was after hours to sell alcohol at that time. But, there was a legal workaround. Max has a Bar and restaurant that is basically the same as the lobby. The waitress brought us out two bottles of LEO and sold them to us as a restaurant purchase. When I got upstairs the girl said the guy at the front desk stipulated without her ID she would need to pay him 200 baht! She asked for another 200 baht but I said I would take care of it with the dude at the front desk when we finished. When we did finish and go downstairs, he was not there. Another lady, who was really cute and nice was now working the front. I explained the situation and asked if I owed her anything on account of the girl. She smiled and basically said something to effect that I wouldn't owe her anything until we started breaking things in the room. In which case it was going to cost me a lot more than 200 baht if we did. We laughed that off and my "beach girl" disappeared into the night.

Next morning the young dude was working the front when I checked out. I gave him the deposit receipt. He reminded me of the 400 baht charge for the early check in and went through the stack of deposits, which were literally currency attached to paper clip to their copy of the receipt. He reached in his deposit and gave me a hundred baht bill from his pocket. Only later did I realize what he was doing. He was going to pocket the 500 baht deposit I had given him. Likely he was the only one who knew about the early check in. What a scammer! Not only did he try to shake down the girl I brought in, but he was cheating his employer.

In summary, I would like to be able to love the Max. The location is perfect for picking up girls on Beach Road. Its easy walking distance to Walking Street and not too far of a walk to Soi Metro, Soi Diana, Soi Honey. Soi 6 was more of a walk but the baht bus at the top of the block would get you there quick enough. The price is okay and there are amenities nearby, as well as ample bars and in necessary, a post office. But, the integrity of the men working there spoiled the deal. I sense if the ladies ran the place, it would be cool, though they would need to learn how to operate the safe.

A friend of mine is currently in Pattaya and stay at Penthouse Hotel (I honestly do not understand why he chose this old hotel). Anyway yesterday he took one girl back at hotel for ST in the afternoon, then he took another lady back in the evening and the reception staff stop him and ask 800 baht for guest fee and they explain to him that they allow only one guest for day. He was shocked and bitterly surprised, complained a lot but they were adamant about, pay or go to ST room.

This is a first time I herd that PH have this bad policy about guest, just curious to know if is normal routine there or he just got a scam from reception staff.

[QUOTE=ChristianG;1979874]A friend of mine is currently in Pattaya and stay at Penthouse Hotel (I honestly do not understand why he chose this old hotel). Anyway yesterday he took one girl back at hotel for ST in the afternoon, then he took another lady back in the evening and the reception staff stop him and ask 800 baht for guest fee and they explain to him that they allow only one guest for day. He was shocked and bitterly surprised, complained a lot but they were adamant about, pay or go to ST room.

This is a first time I herd that PH have this bad policy about guest, just curious to know if is normal routine there or he just got a scam from reception staff.[/QUOTE]Let me guess, your friend is from the sub-continent and is sharing his room with another, correct?

So, as in the case of room sharing (room packing) the normal joiner benefits of the Penthouse will not be enjoyed in full, logical if you think about it, don't you think?

[QUOTE=ChristianG;1979874]A friend of mine is currently in Pattaya and stay at Penthouse Hotel (I honestly do not understand why he chose this old hotel). Anyway yesterday he took one girl back at hotel for ST in the afternoon, then he took another lady back in the evening and the reception staff stop him and ask 800 baht for guest fee and they explain to him that they allow only one guest for day. He was shocked and bitterly surprised, complained a lot but they were adamant about, pay or go to ST room.

This is a first time I herd that PH have this bad policy about guest, just curious to know if is normal routine there or he just got a scam from reception staff.[/QUOTE]I stayed at this dump with a monger friend and we shared a 2 bedroom suite. We used it for just a fuck base for the day time STs. They allowed 2 girls max the whole day and if we brought back a 3rd then we had to pay the joiner fee. We did not sleep in the shithole but we did use the room for the tub, open shower, sex swing. Etc.

So if you know going in that there is a 2 girl MAX per room per day then it works. Personally I would not stay there again.

Stay safe.

The Rock.

[QUOTE=FreeKick;1980169]Let me guess, your friend is from the sub-continent and is sharing his room with another, correct?[/QUOTE]You guess wrong man, my friend is a caucasian man from Europe like me and he is in Pattaya alone, no share room.

I have stayed at the Penthouse Hotel several times and have never run into any joiner restrictions, although reading the policy it looks like it has changed a bit: [URL]https://www.penthousehotel.com/guest_friendly_hotel_in_pattaya_city_on_beach_road_near_walking_street.html[/URL].

From what I remember it used to be a limit of two outside joiners gratis [I]at a time[/I]; now it appears to specify two outside joiners gratis [I]for the entire day[/I].

Sad if this is the case because 2 times with a BR freelancer and a DD overnight outcall would not be an uncommon day in Pattaya for me.

SL.

[QUOTE=ChristianG;1980708]You guess wrong man, my friend is a caucasian man from Europe like me and he is in Pattaya alone, no share room.[/QUOTE]That's cool. Then, your friend should be well aware each guest is allowed two joiners, I used to read reports online and stayed away from PH for a long while, but I have now personally stayed many times, only had to pay for the third or more. My personal total is eight so far. Certainly my favorite hotel as a monger and a great place to stay in Pattaya. Must have stayed at least a dozen times.

Their joiners policy is stated on their website, I remember first not understanding it as I was in a hurry to book, I emailed them and they gave me a simpler explanation.

Manager is an English, Australian or maybe American fellow, I don't remember for certain, just ask for him if there's a misunderstanding and help is required. Although all their reception staff are quite good in communicating too. Or email 'them.

Anyway, Happy New Year to you and your friend.

Have fun guys, its the New Year!

[QUOTE=Sunlover2;1980722]I have stayed at the Penthouse Hotel several times and have never run into any joiner restrictions, although reading the policy it looks like it has changed a bit: [URL]https://www.penthousehotel.com/guest_friendly_hotel_in_pattaya_city_on_beach_road_near_walking_street.html[/URL].

From what I remember it used to be a limit of two outside joiners gratis [I]at a time[/I]; now it appears to specify two outside joiners gratis [I]for the entire day[/I].

Sad if this is the case because 2 times with a BR freelancer and a DD overnight outcall would not be an uncommon day in Pattaya for me.

SL.[/QUOTE]SL, don't worry, still two at a time. I can assure this as I have stayed at the Penthouse just as recent as early November.

Happy New Year.

Staying at the LK Empress. Good hotel and is girl friendly. Close to everything. Soi 6. LK Metro. And walking street. The breakfast is OK but nothing special. If you want 2 girls it is 500 baht for the second girl. Rooms are clean and has good AC.

Hi guys,

Any comments on Avani resort.

Planning to book terrace suite for mid January.

Is it GF?

Any suggestions.

Thanks.

[QUOTE=Mskofmsk;1982541]Hi guys,

Any comments on Avani resort.[/QUOTE]I'm pretty sure the Avani is a rebranded version of the Pattaya Marriott.

Going to be in Thailand later this month, can I have an up to date recommendation on hotel / accommodation that is girl friendly, A/C and Wifi? Just want to make the most of the trip and first time visit.