Pattaya Hotels

[QUOTE=KingSquared;3076789]Just came back from a recent trip to Pattaya. I stayed at the Hilton and the Edge Central Pattaya.

The rooms were fine. I liked that rooms were spacious enough for 2 people to lounge around but I didn't like that I could hear the music at night from the bars at Soi Diana. The windows closed fine but there was a HVAC access panel on the side wall that really didn't block the noise at all. The music started to really get going around 11 pm and died down around 2 am. My host provided ear plugs.

The pools on the roof were nice but there were always families swimming or people doing photo shoots so the pool area wasn't very relaxing.

I probably wouldn't stay here again and would probably just stay at a regular hotel next time.[/QUOTE]I agree with you. The Hilton has a great location, and their rooms have balconies, but otherwise they are not really 5 star, plus the swimming pool is way too small for a hotel of this size and it is always overcrowded. When I stayed there the pool was like a dick fest with a few families thrown in. I wouldn't think of inviting a girl over for an afternoon pool party and as a solo act I found it hard to relax poolside. No thank you. There are better alternatives nearby and the Hilton is just not worth the money considering what you get.

P.S. My room faced the beach and was located on a high floor, so noise was not a problem and the breakfast buffet was pretty good, but the pool sucked, and the rooms were not true 5-star. Hence my review.

[QUOTE=Belsie;3076834]Thanks for a great review, I have never considered The Hilton, but think I will do that for my next trip. Out of curiosity which hotel is your Regular hotel?

Cheers.

Be.[/QUOTE]

I don't have a regular hotel. That was only my 3rd time to Pattaya and the last time before this was 15 years ago. I do go to Thailand a lot but I am usually just stay in Bangkok.

I think I do prefer being around the Soi Diana area and I think I will just do TF going forward. The only thing I really look for is that is is not next to a loud bar area so I can sleep at night. Personally, I would probably look around the Soi 10 area or go back to the Hilton.

North Pattaya seemed to be more of a family area but if you plan to go to Soi 6 maybe you would want to stay around there. If you plan to go to Walking Street a lot maybe you want to stay in South Pattaya. If you are looking for a quieter area maybe you would consider Jomtien.

[QUOTE=KingSquared;3076852]If you are looking for a quieter area maybe you would consider Jomtien.[/QUOTE]If that is the case you better be prepared for a more low key entertainment scene also. Although Jomtien / Pratamank has several gentleman's clubs that I find excellent. I'll make a list in the appropriate thread.

I would NEVER consider Jomtien if I was simply here on vacation. But if you are [B]The Cmdr[/B] has a suggestion.

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[B]The Beverly Mountain Bay, Trade Mark Collection by Wyndham[/B] is a modern hotel that is a great location and excellent value. But you need to use ride share services to get around. Unless you comfortable taking a long walk to the Baht Bus route. Expect to spend 20 - 40 minutes going to and from Central Pattaya.

I just booked my ticket to Thailand and haven't booked a room yet. Last time I was there I stayed at Sutus Court 4, which was quite acceptable but still a budget hotel. I am considering 18 Coins across the street for this trip. If I get a room at the back of the building and away from Soi Buakhao there shouldn't be a noise problem.

Any other recommendations within a 5 minute walk of Soi Diana / Soi Buakhao? I'm looking for a low priced place to stay. Not the absolute cheapest, but low priced. The Nest is cheaper, but way too noisy. I would rather spend money on girls, all I need for a hotel that is clean, comfortable and safe in a good location.

[QUOTE=Droog;3076934]Any other recommendations within a five minute walk of Soi Diana or Soi Buakhao? I'm looking for a low priced place to stay. Not the absolute cheapest, but low priced. All I need for a hotel that is clean, comfortable and safe in a good location.[/QUOTE]Consider lodging at the Diana Estates.

[URL]https://www.dianaestatepattayarentals.com/[/URL]

It's on the east side of Soi Buakhao, across the street from Tree Town. The "standard studios" are roughly 600 baht per night if you rent at least 21 days. Plus electricity and water. Weekly maid service included. Chill complex. Laundry service on site.

Which hotel has the best buffet breakfast?

[QUOTE=Turgid;3078279]Which hotel has the best buffet breakfast?[/QUOTE]Your PM's are full.

[QUOTE=Turgid;3078279]Which hotel has the best buffet breakfast?[/QUOTE]Look for 5 star properties with non-discounted rate from 800 THB per person. Email the hotel and talk / email to the chef to get the full menu description. Those properties will split the choice between Asian and International cuisine for the benefits of diverse clientele. My previous stay was with Melia and the hotel has got excellent breakfast where the chef gave me personal tour of all food choices.

Hi fellow mongers.

Did any of you try the Siam at Siam design hotel in Pattaya? I noticed their guest house FAQ does mention them being guest friendly, but nothing about it for the boutique design hotel.

So do any of you know if it's allowed? Any small letters to know about?

[QUOTE=MattNL;3078444]Hi fellow mongers.

Did any of you try the Siam at Siam design hotel in Pattaya? I noticed their guest house FAQ does mention them being guest friendly, but nothing about it for the boutique design hotel.

So do any of you know if it's allowed? Any small letters to know about?[/QUOTE]Yes, guest friendly. I can confirm as I stayed there.

Fellow men of culture.

Can anyone kindly share hotels that have mirrors and tall beds walkable. Like a love motel. LOL.

My bro wants to go to Pattaya. I told him to look here. He says he trusts me. I told him I don't go there and he should meet me in BKK. He insists I should help him.

He wants to stay a week, he wants to be near soi 6 and walking street, which I guess means near beach road.

Got hotel suggestions? One you have stayed at? Cost is not a factor.

[QUOTE=Nyezhov;3082587]he wants to be near soi 6 and walking street, which I guess means near beach road.[/QUOTE]On Beach Road between Soi 6 and Walking Street would be a choice between Wave, Hilton, and a suite at Hard Rock. On Second Road, would be Melia or Baraqada. My choice would be Melia or Wave cause they're newer.

[QUOTE=Nyezhov;3082587]My bro wants to go to Pattaya. I told him to look here. He says he trusts me. I told him I don't go there and he should meet me in BKK. He insists I should help him.

He wants to stay a week, he wants to be near soi 6 and walking street, which I guess means near beach road.

Got hotel suggestions? One you have stayed at? Cost is not a factor.[/QUOTE]If cost is not a factor and Beach Road is the preferred location then I strongly recommend the the Wave, the Avani (formerly the Marriott), or Holiday Inn (near soi 6) in the order given. I recently confirmed with management that the Avani has no guest fee, so it is technically girl friendly, but they indicated they don't want girl guests in the pool / garden area after 12 pm. This is the reason I rate the Wave #1. I strongly dislike the Hilton next door to the Wave. You can read my review in the hotel thread if you want to know why.

Less expensive, girl friendly, and with good location but not on Beach Road, but very close to LK Metro and other areas of interest is the Intimate Hotel Pattaya, formerly known as Tim Boutique Hotel. I stayed there when is was the Tim and I had a good time. It has a pleasant rooftop pool. I never stayed at the Baraquda, but some BMs whom I respect really like it so it is worth consideration.

I can't quite recommend the Areca Lodge although it has a good location near LK Metro and is relatively inexpensive. But the pool areas are inadequate, the rooms are small, and they are fanatical about signing in girls in.

So like I said, if money is not a concern and you want to stay on Beach Road, it's the Wave, the Avani Pattaya Resort, or the Holiday Inn.

[QUOTE=Nyezhov;3082587]My bro wants to go to Pattaya. I told him to look here. He says he trusts me. I told him I don't go there and he should meet me in BKK. He insists I should help him.

He wants to stay a week, he wants to be near soi 6 and walking street, which I guess means near beach road.

Got hotel suggestions? One you have stayed at? Cost is not a factor.[/QUOTE]If cost is not a factor and Beach Road is the preferred location then I strongly recommend the Wave, the Avani (formerly the Marriott), or Holiday Inn (near soi 6) in the order given. I recently confirmed with management that the Avani has no guest fee, so it is technically girl friendly, but they indicated they don't want girl guests in the pool / garden area after 12 pm. This is the reason I rate the Wave #1. I strongly dislike the Hilton next door to the Wave. You can read my review in this thread if you want to know why.

Less expensive, girl friendly, and with good location but not on Beach Road, but very close to LK Metro and other areas of interest is the Intimate Hotel Pattaya, formerly known as Tim Boutique Hotel. I stayed there when it was the Tim and I had a good time. It has a pleasant rooftop pool. I never stayed at the Baraquda, but some BMs really like it, so it is worth consideration.

I can't quite recommend the Areca Lodge although it has a good location near LK Metro and is relatively inexpensive. But the pool areas are inadequate, the rooms are small, and they are fanatical about signing girls in.

So like I said, if money is not a concern and you want to stay on Beach Road, it's the Wave, the Avani Pattaya Resort, or the Holiday Inn.

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;3082726]On Beach Road between Soi 6 and Walking Street would be a choice between Wave, Hilton, and a suite at Hard Rock. On Second Road, would be Melia or Baraqada. My choice would be Melia or Wave cause they're newer.[/QUOTE]Hey BB, you are the BM I was referring to in this quote, "I never stayed at the Baraquda, but some BMs (BB) really like it, so it is worth consideration". 555!

I don't know about the Hard Rock, but I really dislike the Hilton. I stayed there once and did not like it. It has a great location, but for the money, their hotel pool should not be so fuckin' small and a total dick fest. The Holliday Inn has a much nicer pool and the Inn is roughly 40% cheaper. The Avani has a great pool garden area. The only Pattaya area Hotel with nicer grounds is the Intercontinental.