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[QUOTE=AliasDonkey]I wouldn't compare walking street to LK metro street. To me walking street is still superior though I will agree that LK metro does have a little of everything going on. They even had a mobile bar in front of the LK Metropole when I was there last...[/QUOTE]
Another thing worth bearing in mind about the rapidly up-and-coming Soi Buakhaow area is that it's still [B]very[/B] quiet in the low season, whereas the traditional areas near the sea front remain reasonably busy.
I have stayed at secrets hotel once for a week in April 2007 in a standard room which are pretty good, plenty of room nice and clean plus right on walking street. The food is good and you can just chill in the bar with no hassle. Bad points are they expect you to pay a deposit which they did not tell me at the time of booking, the noise from the bar below and one night some one tried to break into my room while we were asleep lucky there are 2 locks on the doors or they would have got in. When I complained about it reception were not bothered about it. Since then I have visited the bar many times.
LK metro is a nice area I like staying there plenty of places to stay, drink visit etc just watch the traffice on Soi Dianna you can easily get quashed.
Gentlemen,
Has anybody information about the new
LK Renaissance Service Apartment in Soi Diana?
The LK Group has an own website
[url]http://www.lkpattaya.com/[/url]
but I am only able to open the sites from LK Metropole, LK Mansion and LK Royal Suite.
As far as I know, they offer now a promotion prize. Instead 2.500 Baht they offer 1.500 Baht.
But I can neither find a website for getting serious information nor a way to contact the LK Renaissance for booking.
Thanks in advance.
Lemon Tree
[QUOTE=Terry Terrier]Gren, the Queen Victoria Inn seems to meet most of your requirements. It's not on 7 or 8, but soi 6 is very near and is not a quiet soi in it's own right. I've only eaten and had drinks at this place (English pub-style and 6/10 IMO), but friends have stayed there and give it the thumbs-up.[/QUOTE]Since 2000, I have stayed at the Sunshine Residence on Soi 8 ([url]http://www.sawadee.com/hotel/pattaya/sunshine/[/url])([url]http://www.agoda.com/asia/thailand/pattaya/sunshine_hotel.html[/url]). This is colocated with the Sunshine Hotel. I recommend the Residence tower because it was built in 2000 and has newer, better facilities. Every room has an in-room safe, coffee-maker, bathtub with shower and lanai (veranda). The smallest rooms are 45 square meters. There is security but is GF friendly. Breakfast is included in the room rate. From 2000-2006 I stayed there at least two times each year, approximately 30 days at a time. 2007-2008 I am living in Bangkok, so every 3 weeks or so I spend a two- or three-day weekend in Pattaya, always staying at this hotel. It meets my needs (cost, security, cleanliness).
[QUOTE=Lemon Tree]Gentlemen,
Has anybody information about the new
LK Renaissance Service Apartment in Soi Diana?
The LK Group has an own website
[url]http://www.lkpattaya.com/[/url]
but I am only able to open the sites from LK Metropole, LK Mansion and LK Royal Suite.
As far as I know, they offer now a promotion prize. Instead 2.500 Baht they offer 1.500 Baht.
But I can neither find a website for getting serious information nor a way to contact the LK Renaissance for booking.
Thanks in advance.
Lemon Tree[/QUOTE]
When I was in Pattaya September/October 2007 they had the soft opening I eat at the resturant which was very nice. A friend of mine stayed there and it was very good he got the special rate but not sure how long they had that for.
[QUOTE=Lemon Tree]Gentlemen,
Has anybody information about the new
LK Renaissance Service Apartment in Soi Diana?
The LK Group has an own website
[url]http://www.lkpattaya.com/[/url]
but I am only able to open the sites from LK Metropole, LK Mansion and LK Royal Suite.
As far as I know, they offer now a promotion prize. Instead 2.500 Baht they offer 1.500 Baht.
But I can neither find a website for getting serious information nor a way to contact the LK Renaissance for booking.
Thanks in advance.
Lemon Tree[/QUOTE]
myself have stayed many times up along soi diana, just be carefull about the traffic though.
there you go LT, here's the link;, not sure about the 'soft opening' prices - maybe you can negotiate price since this is into low season .... ley us know!
Reportedly GF, good rooms, nice lobby etc..
[url]http://pattayaone.com/lkrenaisance.html[/url]
[QUOTE=Taumaoe]Since 2000, I have stayed at the Sunshine Residence on Soi 8 From 2000-2006 I stayed there at least two times each year, approximately 30 days at a time. 2007-2008 I am living in Bangkok, so every 3 weeks or so I spend a two- or three-day weekend in Pattaya, always staying at this hotel. It meets my needs (cost, security, cleanliness).[/QUOTE]
Racism
So I guess your European by ethnicity? LOL the reason I ask is that another person posted that if your not white your not right when it comes to this hotel.. I was just wondering if you can confirm the posters statement concerning discrimination of non whites here..
Thanks..
[QUOTE=AliasDonkey]Racism
So I guess your European by ethnicity? LOL the reason I ask is that another person posted that if your not white your not right when it comes to this hotel.. I was just wondering if you can confirm the posters statement concerning discrimination of non whites here..
Thanks..[/QUOTE]AliasDonkey,
As a black guy from the U. S. A. , I did not encounter any discrimination at Sunshine Residences Soi 8. I found the staff to be very friendly and open for small talk for me to practice speaking Thai. I remember seeing a post regarding this topic for this hotel. I chalk it up to a person with a bad attitude. See other forum thread for more information.
Rayzor
[QUOTE=AliasDonkey]Racism
So I guess your European by ethnicity? LOL the reason I ask is that another person posted that if your not white your not right when it comes to this hotel.. I was just wondering if you can confirm the posters statement concerning discrimination of non whites here..
Thanks..[/QUOTE]No. My ethnicity is luuk kreung from Hawaii, USA. I personally have not witnessed any racism at Sunshine.
[QUOTE=Taumaoe]Since 2000, I have stayed at the Sunshine Residence on Soi 8 ([url]http://www.sawadee.com/hotel/pattaya/sunshine/[/url])([url]http://www.agoda.com/asia/thailand/pattaya/sunshine_hotel.html[/url]). This is colocated with the Sunshine Hotel. . . .From 2000-2006 I stayed there at least two times each year, approximately 30 days at a time. 2007-2008 I am living in Bangkok, so every 3 weeks or so I spend a two- or three-day weekend in Pattaya, always staying at this hotel. It meets my needs (cost, security, cleanliness).[/QUOTE]Thanks for the useful information regarding Sunshine Hotel & Residence. I noticed that the reservation page stated "adjoining building undergoing construction, and noise may be expected." Was this a problem when you were there?
Thanks, Bule 2004
[QUOTE=Lemon Tree]Gentlemen,
Has anybody information about the new
LK Renaissance Service Apartment in Soi Diana?
The LK Group has an own website
[url]http://www.lkpattaya.com/[/url]
but I am only able to open the sites from LK Metropole, LK Mansion and LK Royal Suite.
As far as I know, they offer now a promotion prize. Instead 2.500 Baht they offer 1.500 Baht.
But I can neither find a website for getting serious information nor a way to contact the LK Renaissance for booking.
Thanks in advance.
Lemon Tree[/QUOTE]I was still there a week ago, they offer discount prices since 1st April, it depends how long you're staying there, so it's.30 % for 1 night,.40 % for 1 week,.50 % for 1 month,.60 % for more
Here's the mail: [email]renaissanceatlkpattaya.com[/email]
Prefer rooms on the back for noise reasons, for 2500 baths it may be a superior room but beware there's no shower in, only a jakuzzi, for 3500 baths you can get a deluxe room very luxious, with shower and jakuzzi
Some photos linked
Have a nice trip
[QUOTE=Bule2004]Thanks for the useful information regarding Sunshine Hotel & Residence. I noticed that the reservation page stated "adjoining building undergoing construction, and noise may be expected." Was this a problem when you were there?
Thanks, Bule 2004[/QUOTE]I was there last weekend, stayed on the 4th floor and did not experience any noise problems. However, if you are on a lower floor and do experience problems, management will gladly move you to a higher floor.
With my plane ticket in hand and my suitcase packed with enough contraception to wrap up the leaning tower of Pisa, I leave the southwest region of the US for the first time in the direction of Pattaya. Now, I've done my homework (as much as one can do for a first time visit). But I still haven't drawn any conclusions as to which Soi (and which hotel) would be ideal for me focus on. 3 questions I have are:
1. For the interest of LT, can anyone recommend the best area to stay around for quality bar girls and beer bars?
2. Based on the answer for the first question, can anyone recommend a decent hotel in the 900-1500Baht/day range that's girl friendly, conveniently located and won't look like a roach motel on the inside?
3. Finally, I hear that many farang have pretty good luck with freelancers. (Eliminating the bar fine can be good). WIth that said, where (which roads) in Pattaya can guarantee you a good freelancer for the night (LT)? And are they worth it (the risk that is)?
Thanks and look forward to posting a newbie report when I return.
Buster
1. Pick almost anywhere in TOWN - problem is that there are good ones and bad ones and the luck of the draw will prevail - remember - "sometimes the dragon wins"
2. try somewhere in the Soi 13 area - between beach and 2nd. Most of the hotels there are in your price rangs - some have internet in the room, too. Eastiny on Soi 10 seems like a good location and in your price range. You really don't NEED a reservation - it's RAPIDLY approaching "low season" - they WANT (need) your patronage
3. Most freelancers wind up on Beach - on the "beach side" - just sitting there on the concrete benches or standing by a tree. The ones who say "hello" are "available". Some were "pushy" (I guess the word should be "insistent" - "I go with you!" before the guys in black (tourist police - the clean up squad) made it "difficult" for the sidewalk workers). it would be "easier" if you spoke some Thai - then the whole world opens up. there are a lot of poo-ying ("women" in Thai) who won't speak to farang (that's "us") because their "angrit" (how they say the word "english") is limited - and by limited I mean "essentially non-existent".
This resource opens up to you with Thai languiage skills.
RTFF, too - lots of info in here
[QUOTE=Busterbrown 73]With my plane ticket in hand and my suitcase packed with enough contraception to wrap up the leaning tower of Pisa, I leave the southwest region of the US for the first time in the direction of Pattaya. Now, I've done my homework (as much as one can do for a first time visit). But I still haven't drawn any conclusions as to which Soi (and which hotel) would be ideal for me focus on. 3 questions I have are:
1. For the interest of LT, can anyone recommend the best area to stay around for quality bar girls and beer bars?
2. Based on the answer for the first question, can anyone recommend a decent hotel in the 900-1500Baht/day range that's girl friendly, conveniently located and won't look like a roach motel on the inside?
3. Finally, I hear that many farang have pretty good luck with freelancers. (Eliminating the bar fine can be good). WIth that said, where (which roads) in Pattaya can guarantee you a good freelancer for the night (LT)? And are they worth it (the risk that is)?
Thanks and look forward to posting a newbie report when I return.
Buster[/QUOTE]
1) it is the look of the draw there are bars all over the place you have north pattaya Soi 2 opposite Big C. Then Bars inbetween there and soi 6 then 7 & 8. I like the Cherry bar on soi 8. Then the ones towards and on walking street.
2) I like to stay on soi Dianna/ Lk Metro there are lots of Guess houses around this area and places to eat plus beer bars BJ bar and the hell club.
I hear the Acrea Lodge is good but not stayed there myself also secrets hotel just off walkinbg street there are just so many. I think it is always best to book one night in a hotel so you don't have to mess around hotel hunting.
3) FL can be found all over the place, on beach rd in night clubs and by the end of April a Pattaya version of the Bier Garden (bangkok) just before you get to walking street looks over the sea.
When are you going ?
Have fun