Pattaya Hotels

Anyone had any experience in Sawasdee Sea View hotel?

It seems to be right across the beach road and close to all. The price seems to be reasonable at 1100 baht.

desi - roughly 1/2 way between beach road and 2nd road on soi 10. Place is OK - typical sawasdee. Don't remember if has a lift or not tho if that matters to you. They check girls ID and log it after 7pm or do.

right now is better prices because of the monsoon. (4AM here and pouring like a cow pissing on a flat rock - bring shoes suitable for getting soaked. I'm over in Jomtien but the weather doesn't change in 5 km)

1100 sounds like hi season price from what I remember - the one on soi honey inn is 400B. Might look tomorrow and see if "promotion" price avail.

[QUOTE=Run Mann]They are showing the total price of the room. Taxes and govt service charges are not revenue for the hotel, they are fees generated for and by the local government thus not included in the hotel rates. It is legal and ethical practice for merchants universally not to initially disclose taxes and surcharges in the price of goods/services.[/QUOTE]That's a bit disingenuous of them. Pretty much everything you buy has taxes included, but in most countries it is illegal not to display the price you pay for goods (with a few exceptions). Given that VAT in the UK is around 17.5% it could have a big effect on your final bill. I think there is currently a crackdown on airlines offering £1 flights that somehow become £100 when taxes, surcharges, etc are finally added in. And I am always pissed off when I buy something in the States when local and/or national sales tax is added on to the price.

Ny Desiman,

Sawasdee Sea View, don't quote me! But the original Building Swawsdee Sea View I think 3 at most 4 floors, the sign outside on the sandwich board says 699 baht but there is no such thing! The cheapest room available is 700 baht pretty much your basic with no tub. Shower with toilet in the bathroom area. The original building has seen a lot of wear and tear and needless to say the price in that area most likely will reflect that.

Again don't quote me! But the better building and more expensive room like the Superior Rooms is at 1000 baht. The receptionist quoted other rooms more expensive in the next door building which in my opinion use to be Sunview Resort this building is taller and supposely has a lift. The rooms for 1000 baht.. has a tub over shower and room is pretty large but decor of pink and purple isn't my thing. The receptionist wasn't particularly friendly in my opinion gave me the head toe like her shit didn't smell. I was thinking I wouldn't fuck her with a dogs dick. Oh, in the old building, there is no Seaview!

Aside the reception I personally wouldn't stay at this place for the price. If I might suggest within this area,, just a few doors up you might want to try Eastiny Residence hotel. I think this place is within your price range you quoted. Their email is [email]er@eastinypattaya.com[/email] / Their website [url]www.eastinypattaya.com[/url] didn't work!

There is another Eastiny Hotel on Soi 8, called Eastiny Plaza Hotel, for 1200 baht per day but you get a Buffet Breakfast included in the front plaza. I have seen their rooms and it is slightly smaller but clean and nice decor with a worktable, WiFI, and small balconey. Located right in the action!

Email: [email]plaza@easinypattaya.com[/email]

All locations didn't have any Virgins! All said you soil the sheets you buy it!

Good luck, LBM

I usually stay at the 500 baht level as unfortunately that seems to be the price of the places which used to charge 350 baht. But I'm wondering if any frugal visitors have found that the most basic places with air/hot water/cable tv will negotiate down from the typical 500, due to the current dearth of custom?

Thanks LBM (again) for info on Sawasdee. After your report, I don't think it's my type.

The last time I was in Pattaya, I stayed in one of the Eastiny hotels, I think it was on Soi 8, a seven eleven right beside it and bars all along the street. I paid 1200 baht, but the room was small.

Then I moved to Wellcome Plaza. I paid 950 baht/ night on the 7th floor for single room facing the bay. It was quite and I had no problem bringing in my lady (only one I used the whole time as I mentioned in another report). It was allright, except that it was hard on my feet walking up-to the beach road whenever I wanted for people watching, shopping etc. My lady slept most of the day in the room :)

So, I was hoping to find something closer to the beach road around where the Marriot is. Something under 1200 baht may be. No pool, no jacuzzi, no breakfast is allright.

Ny Desiman,

I think the place you stayed at on Soi 8, with the smaller room for 1200 baht was Eastiny Plaza. Well gave it a shot!

Give this place a try, there is another place new! how new not sure but they are having a promotion now for 999 baht, in October the regular rates go to 1550 baht. It is located on Soi 11, up from Beach Rd. short walk about the same as Eastiny on Soi 8.

The room is larger than the Eastiny Plaza, you might want to contact them to see if you can get the promo price depending when you are coming. I don't think the website is working but here is the information.

Baan Sila, 216/111 Mu.10. Pattaya 11, Beach Road.. +66(0)38413-922 ext0
Fax: +66(0)38429-650
[url]www.baansilapattaya.com[/url] Email: [email]baansilapattaya@yahoo.com[/email]

Also, your question from the General Thread,, girls on Beach Rd.. if they are just sitting there or walking around most likely they are Freelancers! If they are working for someone selling items to locals or tourist they have had lots of contacts with Farangs and either way there should be no problem striking up a conversation.

LBM, I think you are right, it was Eastiny Plaza. I will check baansila pattaya.

I heard great reviews about Nova Platinum. Although it is slightly above my price range, isn't it a bit far from the beach road anyway?

Ny Desiman,

I'm not really go at distances but the location of Baansila is just off Beach Rd. it is up from Beach maybe around 100 yards.

If you really want to be near the Marriort, and your'e willing to pay a little bit more. I would back up on this thread on one of my reports and stay at Baywalk Resident for 1500 baht. Very close to Beach Rd. and is located in a courtyard with lots of things going on including outdoor eating at the new Thai Puppet Show. Also look at the review of one poster!

LBM

[QUOTE=LittleBigMan]Ny Desiman,

I'm not really go at distances but the location of Baansila is just off Beach Rd. it is up from Beach maybe around 100 yards.

If you really want to be near the Marriort, and your'e willing to pay a little bit more. I would back up on this thread on one of my reports and stay at Baywalk Resident for 1500 baht. Very close to Beach Rd. and is located in a courtyard with lots of things going on including outdoor eating at the new Thai Puppet Show. Also look at the review of one poster!

LBM[/QUOTE]I'm looking a hotel too and Baywalk Resident looks like very good. Location+quality.

So, I wonder Is Baywalk Resident GF Hotel?

And is it noisy?

[QUOTE=Opebo]I usually stay at the 500 baht level as unfortunately that seems to be the price of the places which used to charge 350 baht. But I'm wondering if any frugal visitors have found that the most basic places with air/hot water/cable tv will negotiate down from the typical 500, due to the current dearth of custom?[/QUOTE]

There was a place near Soi 11, about 20m into the soi from 2nd road. It's across from Sawasdee something, next to Lizards something bar. For 350 baht an acceptable room, TV, nominally hot water. No A/C though and wasn't needed last January (1st floor and cool). They even had free wireless from a bar next door. That said, that bar next door had 15-20 rooms with A/C some of which were Ok for 450. Both are 5-10 min walk from beach road (be warned, the soi does flood).

Casparza,

Please reference back on this thread to 6-10-09 in regards to Baywalk Residences and Fraser Resort for their contact information.

As for noise, that is very subjective and being that it is hard to give you a exact answer since one noise level might be o.k. for me but not you. Within the courtyard ( opposite side ) there are many shops and merchant ventor stalls selling T-shirts and things. This is the side that Fraser Resort is located and recently they open a outdoor dining with a Thai Puppet Show right outside Fraser Resort. If you are staying at Fraser Resort and your room faces the courtyard it might pose a problem in regards to noise. But for some like myself I like looking out and see what is going on.

As for Baywalk, personally I don't think you have much to worry about the noise. If you are really picky, ask them to move you to a different location but otherwise I think you would be happy with the area. Can't go hungry and a good location for people watching since they have a few outdoor Cafe in the front facing Beach Road and Royal Garden Mall is next door. Last all the Suites are facing Beach Rd. and oh! The place is Girl Friendly!

Good luck, LBM

Poll - which place would you vote for as the best, GF hotel in Pattaya (if price were no object, but GF and minimal walk-of-shame were)?

The Marriott was excellent, and so I'm going to vote there. But interested in what others think.

Cheers,

-B-

Has anyone stayed at either Pinocchio Guesthouse or Sailor Inn? Both are located on Soi Post Office, and I wanted to find out some/any updated information regarding upkeep of rooms, service, staff, price, etc.

Alos, Natural Beach Hotel, soi11. The last information about this hotels rooms weren't good. Has anyone stayed here recently with updated info?

Mahalo=thanks
and
Aloha !

Dear All:

Sorry for asking before I post, but I will be arriving in Pattaya Mid August for a small trip and was wondering if anyone can recommend a hotel for me?

Most have:

1. Girl friendly, no trouble with any guest I bring back

2. Cheap but cozy, limited budget so I am hoping for less then 1000 Baht a night (don't want the place to be crawling with bugs or smell raunchy)

3. Safety, is it safe to leave valuable inside? Cash, passports, electronics, so on. (Don't want to bring everything with me at all times)

And if possible:

4. Can chill out with an ocean view (or should I just hit a bar near the beach for that? )

5. Near action/convenience? (Have not been Pattaya before, not sure where is a good place to be living)

And importantly, would it be better to book in advance or would it be okay to walk in and get a room?

Would there be a price difference?

Please all help would be appreciated

While I am waiting I will continue to RTFF!

PS:

1. To get to Pattaya what is the best way? Fly to Bangkok and take taxi? Or find a shuttle bus?

2. I'm planning to head to Chiang-Mai afterward, buses up are easy to find? Or would I have to go back to Bangkok for that?