[QUOTE=Ekspat;1306886]A real hotel is around 100 USD and more, it's a fact.[/QUOTE]I don't know much about $50 rooms in Pattaya, but I do know Pattaya has a lot of hotel options at various price points. I prefer the Marriott, but when I can't get the $118 rate (due to a convention or some other short term demand situation), I find the Tim Boutique and the Areca Lodge as more than acceptable alternatives with substantial savings thrown in. All I really want from a hotel / motel is girl friendly with a security safe, clean, quiet, and a good swimming pool.
Marriott 4.25* around $118 – good hotel and location. Great swimming pool.
Tim Boutique 3.5* $66 – not as good as the Marriott but pretty good. Quiet, friendly and nice rooftop pool.
Areca Lodge 3.5* $76 for the 60sq meter luxury family suite. Acceptable motel style hotel, huge room with good pool and interesting location.
