Pattaya Hotels

Thanks for the recommendations so far. I googled a map of pattaya that illustrates the direction of the Soi's and Walking street. [url]http://barspattaya.com/map-pattaya-extra.gif[/url]

My concern is this: Does it matter which end of Central Pattaya I make my base camp? Soi 1 begins on the north end and Soi 15 is on the south side toward Jomtien Bay. Based on this map, should i focus in between Soi 6 and Soi 13?

I've also read a few good reviews on Pattaya Bay Resort. The hotel's website is a little mis-leading as it says the location is on Soi 15...but the map shows it much more north. Is it possible to get from this location to say Soi 6 in under 10 minutes by way of taxi or tuk tuk?

And just out of curiosity, if you wanted towalk from Soi 6 to Soi 13 along Beach or Second road, how long would it take?

[QUOTE=Busterbrown 73]Thanks for the recommendations so far. I googled a map of pattaya that illustrates the direction of the Soi's and Walking street. [url]http://barspattaya.com/map-pattaya-extra.gif[/url]

My concern is this: Does it matter which end of Central Pattaya I make my base camp? Soi 1 begins on the north end and Soi 15 is on the south side toward Jomtien Bay. Based on this map, should i focus in between Soi 6 and Soi 13?

I've also read a few good reviews on Pattaya Bay Resort. The hotel's website is a little mis-leading as it says the location is on Soi 15...but the map shows it much more north. Is it possible to get from this location to say Soi 6 in under 10 minutes by way of taxi or tuk tuk?

And just out of curiosity, if you wanted towalk from Soi 6 to Soi 13 along Beach or Second road, how long would it take?[/QUOTE]


It does not matter where you stay as you can get to the action with no problems. There are blue pick ups called baht buses you can wave down or will stop in front of you and charge 10 bht per person. Do not use the ones that are stopped by the side of the road as it will cost you a lot more like a taxi.


The hotel is not on soi 15 off walking street but soi 15 off soi buakhao and second road behind the Avenue entertainment shopping center. You can get a baht bus to soi 6 from the avenue will take about 5 minutes. second rd is one way with numbers heading down wards 13-1 and beach rd is the other way 1-13 numbers heading upwards.

I am not sure how long it would take you to walk may be 15-30 minutes but remember how hot and humid it will be.

I have booked in here for my trip in June. Seems like a pretty good deal - 1000 baht per night including breakfast, wireless internet and pool. Close to Soi 13 which is my preferred location and if you stay 6 consecutive nights, the 7th is free.

[url]http://pattayabayresort.com/default.aspx[/url]

Any reports?

[QUOTE=Busterbrown 73] Is it possible to get from this location to say Soi 6 in under 10 minutes by way of taxi or tuk tuk?



And just out of curiosity, if you wanted towalk from Soi 6 to Soi 13 along Beach or Second road, how long would it take?[/QUOTE]
Depends on how young or old you are and your physical conditioning but most importantly how long you stop to engage in conversation and or negotiations with the Beach Road Strumpets.


Also, are you on a time schedule to make it from point A to B in a certain amount of time while you are on vacation?:confused:

[QUOTE=Rambis Youth]I have booked in here for my trip in June. Seems like a pretty good deal - 1000 baht per night including breakfast, wireless internet and pool. Close to Soi 13 which is my preferred location and if you stay 6 consecutive nights, the 7th is free.

[url]http://pattayabayresort.com/default.aspx[/url]

Any reports?[/QUOTE]


Not stayed there myself but have heard good reports from others and yes it is GF.

[QUOTE=ThaiLearner]Not stayed there myself but have heard good reports from others and yes it is GF.[/QUOTE]
Their FAQ says - [url]http://pattayabayresort.com/FAQ.aspx[/url]
[QUOTE]All of our rates quoted are for 1 or 2 persons sharing the same room. Therefore, if a single guest brings back a joiner, there is no additional fee. If you have a third person in the room, there is an additional charge of 500 baht per person, per night.[/QUOTE]
So, not a good deal if you are into threesomes. Otherwise, I agree it looks reasonable. I'll stay there next month.

Never really been a big concern of mine. I am curious though whether they have this charge during the day as well as at night.

Thanks or the recommendation for the Pattaya Bay Resort. It is very clean and new and efficient. Almost all the guests seem to be single men with plenty of joiners coming and going.

1000 bht currently gets the standard room without breaksfast, but plenty of options nearby such as the buffet at the Apex Hotel for 110 bht.

1600 bht gets you the excellent deluxe room also without breakfast. Recommended.

[QUOTE=Rambis Youth]Never really been a big concern of mine. I am curious though whether they have this charge during the day as well as at night.[/QUOTE]

I stayed at the Pattaya Bay Resort for six nights at the end of November 2007. I arrived with five ladies in tow, only one of which registered with me. I was worried about the extra "joiners' fees," but the hotel staff didn't bat an eye. I've attached a picture of the five ladies watching the TV in my room at the PBR. Every night I had at least two ladies spending the night and was never asked for a joiner fee. This may be in part because I had a suite and not a standard or deluxe room, but I believe the "joiner fee" clause is a protective one to guard against the guests who pack four or five people into a standard room for the whole stay.

[QUOTE=Busterbrown 73]

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)?

Buster[/QUOTE]

You might want to check out the newly opened Pattaya Beer Garden, which is trying to become the local equivalent of the Beer Garden on Soi 7 in Bangkok. You can read about it here: [URL=http://www.pattayabeergarden.com/]Pattaya Beer Garden[/URL]

Evil

Guys the Pattayabayresort looks kind of off the beaten track. The walk to the baht bus route look farther then the walk from the LK metro.

Stayed at Sabai Wing just one night this week at the recommendation of a girl I was with from BKK. Don't remember the charge but think 1200 or 1300.

Anyway, clean enough place with wireless in the room, (necessary for me), bed a little hard but ok, room a small bit dated, but perfectly reasonable condition and seemed a little bigger than standard. Large balcony overlooking pool. TGF rang up two of her friends and no problem getting in, just copy of ID. So a good option. There are many other reports to read on Sabai Lodge, etc. And all are located together, so near the same amenities.

Regards

[QUOTE=AliasDonkey]Guys the Pattayabayresort looks kind of off the beaten track. The walk to the baht bus route look farther then the walk from the LK metro.[/QUOTE]

The Pattaya Bay Resort isn't in the middle of things, but it's not off the beaten track. The hotel's free tuktuk will take you to either Soi Bukhow or Second Road and will pick you up there as well if you call. Or you can cut through the Avenue Mall to Second Road, which isn't a huge walk at all.

I'm hardly a fitness freak, but I made the walk several times from WS to the PBR just to get in my 10,000 steps a day and it wasn't that time-consuming or strenuous. If you have mobility problems of any sort it probably isn't the best choice, but otherwise it's OK in terms of location.

Evil

Does anybody have any experience of this place? I know it is a little way north of the main beach area but this may suit me. Is it girlfriendly?

[QUOTE=AliasDonkey]Guys the Pattayabayresort looks kind of off the beaten track. The walk to the baht bus route look farther then the walk from the LK metro.[/QUOTE]AliasDonkey,

I've stayed many times in the Mercure (which is very nice, 100% GF but a bit overpriced at B2000), which is very near Pattay Bay Resort. It is only a 5 minute walk to Second Road and from that corner maybe just over 5 mins to get to the end of walking street. Not far at all. In fact it's a lot closer to the action than the hotels in Soi 8 for example. The hotel has a tuk tuk which runs constantly back and forth from the hotel to walking street anyway (as does the Mercure). From there you can jump on a baht bus to the lower sois if you dont fancy the 5 minute walk to walking street.

Cheers,

Johnthescot

[QUOTE=Busterbrown 73]Thanks for the recommendations so far. I googled a map of pattaya that illustrates the direction of the Soi's and Walking street. [url]http://barspattaya.com/map-pattaya-extra.gif[/url]

My concern is this: Does it matter which end of Central Pattaya I make my base camp? Soi 1 begins on the north end and Soi 15 is on the south side toward Jomtien Bay. Based on this map, should i focus in between Soi 6 and Soi 13?

I've also read a few good reviews on Pattaya Bay Resort. The hotel's website is a little mis-leading as it says the location is on Soi 15...but the map shows it much more north. Is it possible to get from this location to say Soi 6 in under 10 minutes by way of taxi or tuk tuk?

And just out of curiosity, if you wanted towalk from Soi 6 to Soi 13 along Beach or Second road, how long would it take?[/QUOTE]Busterbrown 73,

It will only take 5 mins to get to soi 6 by tuk tuk from this hotel or from Second Road and maybe 20 - 25 mins walking along beach road. BUT it will be a bloody hot, sweaty walk! I suggest along the way you stop off at Tahitian Queen on Beach Road for a refreshing, cold, draught beverage and enjoy the lovely girls dancing there in the middle of the hot afternoon heat. Great place to get a lovely ST gogo girl (crap at night though).

Johnthescot