Pattaya Hotels

[Mari1256]

It all depends on your pereferences. Buakhao and site streets are my prime hunting area. So Amethyst, and also Areca, Travelodge and LK Metropole are my favourite stops. I would feel very unhappy in a hotel close to soi 6.

[LundonFrog]

I've stayed at the Amethyst quite some times, because it's a nice hotel. (Although, by the way, I hope you did not book a premier room, because they are all on the noisy Soi Buakhao side.)
The location is OK. Certainly not bad, but also not the best. The Avani and Somerset are in a better location because they are right next to the baht bus route, and closer to Beach Road and a mall, but other than that there is not much reason to cancel your reservation at the Amethyst. Unless you prefer the luxury of the Avani and Somerset.

I believe it will be your first or second time in Pattaya, right? What you can do, as soon as you're there, is to just walk around and check out different locations that might be interesting for you. Because in reality it can look (much) different from pictures on a website. And in reality you might want to stay closer to Soi 6 or Walking Street, for example.

It will be my 2nd stay haha. My last stay was for only 3-days at the Melia right next to Soi 6. The hotel was a luxurious experience, but felt really isolated from anything but Soi 6.

I thought I'd try somewhere else for a 2nd trip. I know Amethyst won't be as nice of a hotel as Melia, but I'm hoping to the location will lead to more memorable experiences with how close it is to LK metro and other businesses.

And if it turns out that I prefer Soi 6 more, it isn't the end of the world! I can always grab. Cheers everyone.

[Mogwai]

I'm read a lot of reports of guys who love having the nightlife at the doorstep of their hotel.

Do you guys agree the experience is really worth it? (as opposed to staying somewhere more public closer to the main roads like the mall).

I'm currently sitting on a reservation for Amethyst because its in the heart of Soi Buakhao / LK Metro, which many seem to favor. But maybe considering changing it to a nicer venue more central to everything, like Avani or Somerset.

I've stayed at the Amethyst quite some times, because it's a nice hotel. (Although, by the way, I hope you did not book a premier room, because they are all on the noisy Soi Buakhao side.)
The location is OK. Certainly not bad, but also not the best. The Avani and Somerset are in a better location because they are right next to the baht bus route, and closer to Beach Road and a mall, but other than that there is not much reason to cancel your reservation at the Amethyst. Unless you prefer the luxury of the Avani and Somerset.

I believe it will be your first or second time in Pattaya, right? What you can do, as soon as you're there, is to just walk around and check out different locations that might be interesting for you. Because in reality it can look (much) different from pictures on a website. And in reality you might want to stay closer to Soi 6 or Walking Street, for example.

[Droog]

I'm read a lot of reports of guys who love having the nightlife at the doorstep of their hotel.

Do you guys agree the experience is really worth it? (as opposed to staying somewhere more public closer to the main roads like the mall).

I'm currently sitting on a reservation for Amethyst because its in the heart of Soi Buakhao / LK Metro, which many seem to favor. But maybe considering changing it to a nicer venue more central to everything, like Avani or Somerset.

I was staying at Zip Hotel for a month. It's a budget hotel, but right in the middle of the action. Not just the nightlife, there are a huge number of places to eat breakfast within a 5 minute walk and lots of places to eat in the evenings, including at least 3 burger stands on Soi Diana & LK Metro.

The Amethyst is is nearly as good a location, and I highly recommend eating at Nikki's.

On a previous trip I stayed at Sutu's Court, another budget hotel. Also a great location. Some evenings I would just wander around LK Metro without going into any of the bars. It was so alive in ways that suburbia will never be.

[SubCmdr]

I'm read a lot of reports of guys who love having the nightlife at the doorstep of their hotel.

Do you guys agree the experience is really worth it? (as opposed to staying somewhere more public closer to the main roads like the mall).

I'm currently sitting on a reservation for Amethyst because its in the heart of Soi Buakhao / LK Metro, which many seem to favor. But maybe considering changing it to a nicer venue more central to everything, like Avani or Somerset.

I wouldn't bother changing my location if you are already set up. You are steps away from the action on Soi Buakhao. A short walk away from 2nd Road. Baht buses run on Soi Buakhao and 2nd Road. We all have our favorite locations. I don't see any problem with your current selection. It depends on your personal preferences.

[LundonFrog]

I'm read a lot of reports of guys who love having the nightlife at the doorstep of their hotel.

Do you guys agree the experience is really worth it? (as opposed to staying somewhere more public closer to the main roads like the mall).

I'm currently sitting on a reservation for Amethyst because its in the heart of Soi Buakhao / LK Metro, which many seem to favor. But maybe considering changing it to a nicer venue more central to everything, like Avani or Somerset.

[SubCmdr]

I wonder how it's with Girls and how Girl friendly it is.

If the girl is unescorted then she leaves her ID (or information) at the security desk in front of the elevator. If you accompany her there are no questions unless you stop to have her present her ID at the same desk.

Do you know how many times I was coming back into the building, waking down the long hallway towards the elevators, saw a cute girl walking out? I said short time and she reversed her direction and begin walking with me. 2 customers for one taxi fare. What a deal for her!

Although I would like to add that location wise there is the: Sunbeam Hotel on Soi 8 Alley. Excellent Location. Room normal size. Great Value. I will use it as an upgraded Stabbin Cabin for the Central Pattaya area.

[It Travel]

The advantage of View Talay 6 will always be the location. Those without proper flow or stack simply need not apply. You will never be able to duplicate the location of View Talay 6. Now the management company makes a big difference in the quality of the rooms of that building. My friends and I always use dancewatchers.com. Also, because View Talay 6 is an older building the elevators need a major upgrade. The advantage over buildings like the The Edge and other newer projects are the rooms are like walk in closets compared to the size of the rooms in View Talay 6. Large, open and very spacious.

In my opinion, you can go cheaper. But you are not going to be on par with View Talay 6. To each their own!

I wonder how it's with Girls and how Girl friendly it is.

[SirWilliam4]

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.

Personally, I like the Whitehouse Condotel on Soi 13 near Beach Road. Tics all the boxes for me. 10 minutes to walk to Walking Street. Easy songtaeo to Soi 6.

SW.

[SubCmdr]

The advantage of View Talay 6 will always be the location. Those without proper flow or stack simply need not apply. You will never be able to duplicate the location of View Talay 6. Now the management company makes a big difference in the quality of the rooms of that building. My friends and I always use dancewatchers.com. Also, because View Talay 6 is an older building the elevators need a major upgrade. The advantage over buildings like the The Edge and other newer projects are the rooms are like walk in closets compared to the size of the rooms in View Talay 6. Large, open and very spacious.

In my opinion, you can go cheaper. But you are not going to be on par with View Talay 6. To each their own!

VT6 gets a lot of great reviews because of the stunning view from many of its rooms. The price is high though, at least 20-30 k / month for 1 bed condos. There are many other developments in the city, The Edge and The Base on second street near Tree Town, and Centric Sea up near soi 6 have equally good condos and nice facilities. The upper rooms have a great view and can see the sea from far. The going rate is 14-15 k / month. Diana is probably the same on soi Buakhao, but I am not sure of the view. These condos are much vfm than VT6, but they don't have the same view.

[Mahku]

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.

If cost is not a factor, probably the Hilton. It's about midway between Soi 6 and Walking Street, right on Beach Road. And pretty well located for places like Soi Bukao. If being nearer to Soi 6 is a priority then maybe Holiday Inn or Siam at Siam Design Hotel (which has a great view from the gym and the pool).

[LondonBird]

Has anyone been to Diana Estate? Seems like it is more affordable than VT6, and the rooms I have seen are mostly the same.

VT6 gets a lot of great reviews because of the stunning view from many of its rooms. The price is high though, at least 20-30 k / month for 1 bed condos. There are many other developments in the city, The Edge and The Base on second street near Tree Town, and Centric Sea up near soi 6 have equally good condos and nice facilities. The upper rooms have a great view and can see the sea from far. The going rate is 14-15 k / month. Diana is probably the same on soi Buakhao, but I am not sure of the view. These condos are much vfm than VT6, but they don't have the same view.

[Axel Heyst]

Soi 11 is shit now, it's a construction site soi. Completely different to what it used to be 10 years ago, unless you like places in the back of the soi like Oscar, Sugar or Level maybe.

But all the places in the first half of the soi are dead.

Good to know. Thanks for the update.

A. H.

[HSendatsu]

Has anyone been to Diana Estate? Seems like it is more affordable than VT6, and the rooms I have seen are mostly the same.

[Paolo99]

So, I recommend concentrating on those 2 sois (Soi 4 & Soi 11 and the distance between them). The SW's, the girly bars and the clubs that you will find on these 2 sois is amazing. Lots of late-night action! A ton of girls to choose from.

Soi 11 is shit now, it's a construction site soi. Completely different to what it used to be 10 years ago, unless you like places in the back of the soi like Oscar, Sugar or Level maybe.

But all the places in the first half of the soi are dead.