Phuket Thailand

broker1 · #1 29-11-2004, 11:25

Im new to the board so invariably my first post was going to be about BG's or accomodation.

I have read alot of the posts here and studied a fair bit for my first trip to LOS. I have found some very good priced accom. (1,100 baht) at a place called Valhalla (new name V-Plaza). Seems just the place for a guy like me, I was wondering if anybody has stayed there before, and could offer thier opinion. I am aware of the other places promoted by BM's just havent heard too much about this one.

Thanks.

dude · #2 29-11-2004, 12:10

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Originally Posted by broker1

Im new to the board so invariably my first post was going to be about BG's or accomodation.

I have read alot of the posts here and studied a fair bit for my first trip to LOS. I have found some very good priced accom. (1,100 baht) at a place called Valhalla (new name V-Plaza). Seems just the place for a guy like me, I was wondering if anybody has stayed there before, and could offer thier opinion. I am aware of the other places promoted by BM's just havent heard too much about this one.

Thanks.

Good to see another "player" joing up

broker1 · #3 29-11-2004, 12:27

Oh God, please do not say that.

If neone on this board asumes that I am anything like YOU I'll never get any helpful info. I"m am in need of a long overdue holiday, and seeking info from a friendly community.

I AM NOT coming on here to tell everyone how I intend to rip BG's in half with my massive member, like you mister 9 inch. I might be young but Im not a c*cknuckle.

OK now that that is out of the road, neone care to reply to my original post.

dude · #4 29-11-2004, 12:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by broker1

Oh God, please do not say that.

If neone on this board asumes that I am anything like YOU I'll never get any helpful info. I"m am in need of a long overdue holiday, and seeking info from a friendly community.

I AM NOT coming on here to tell everyone how I intend to rip BG's in half with my massive member, like you mister 9 inch. I might be young but Im not a c*cknuckle.

OK now that that is out of the road, neone care to reply to my original post.

Of course you aren't

You're the total opposite of me

Say hi to Michael B for me. Tell him he still owes me

r3aps · #5 29-11-2004, 12:33

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Originally Posted by broker1

Im new to the board so invariably my first post was going to be about BG's or accomodation.

I have read alot of the posts here and studied a fair bit for my first trip to LOS. I have found some very good priced accom. (1,100 baht) at a place called Valhalla (new name V-Plaza). Seems just the place for a guy like me, I was wondering if anybody has stayed there before, and could offer thier opinion. I am aware of the other places promoted by BM's just havent heard too much about this one.

Thanks.

i stayed at v-plaza last september.good laugh to stay there altho dont expect much sleep.gets very loud,pool parties going on til all times,and i mean 10-11 in morning sometimes(at least whilst i was there).
jan who runs it is a total alcoholic but a good laugh he will have you drinking from the moment he wakes up.the place does seem a bit dirty room wise,but i cant fault the place,i had a great time there.they supply condoms,porn etc and have regular bbq and pool parties with bar girls and they got the pool and steam room as well.
steve

broker1 · #6 29-11-2004, 12:52

thanks alot r3aps.

Dirty you say, hmmm, would I probably be better off staying at Stoney Monday or C&N, then going to v-plaza to party?

bonnetti · #7 29-11-2004, 13:13

When are you going mate?If it's around Christmas/New Year then I think your choices will be limited.
The Expat is a good Hotel(reasonable cost,not 5-star,but guest friendly) close to Bangla,and to Valhalla.But your best bet would be to do a search on this forum for "hotel" and see what comes back.
Welcome to the board too!!
Cheers,
Bonnetti

broker1 · #8 29-11-2004, 13:22

I am going 30th Jan '05 to 10th Jan '05, I am aware that this is peak season, so the 1,100 per nite seemed a great deal. I have read alot of the posts but, to be truthful Ive read so much that useful info has been lost in favour of some troll posts & debates.

lol

r3aps · #9 29-11-2004, 13:42

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Originally Posted by broker1

I am going 30th Jan '05 to 10th Jan '05, I am aware that this is peak season, so the 1,100 per nite seemed a great deal. I have read alot of the posts but, to be truthful Ive read so much that useful info has been lost in favour of some troll posts & debates.

lol

i have always stayed at c and n since v-plaza and recomend it but also stoney mondays i have heard is good,a bit further away but good.
upto you.theres a bm staying at v-plaza xmas so may be worth booking another hotel as well,ask him what its like then cancel the one you dont want.you wont lose any money,all hotels i have ever stayed at in patong expect payment when you arrive/depart not in advance.
steve

broker1 · #10 29-11-2004, 13:45

Sorry that was 30th Jan '05 to 10th Feb '05. During this time would it be possible to walk-in? or is it too busy? Is the walk-in rate alot cheaper than booking in advance?

My three options are V-plaza, stoney monday and c & n hotel.

Paddy · #11 29-11-2004, 14:02

Normally you can walk in anywhere but you're going at the very busiest time of year, so you really should sort something before you go. As for Valhalla, I really don't like taking business away from people and, as r3aps says, the manager is a very nice guy. And I'm not a fussy bastard either - but I'm afraid I found the place just too manky and dirty with a really musty smell. The pillows smelt of someone else's sweat. I checked out after a couple of days.

andy50 · #12 29-11-2004, 20:15

there was a post from someone some weeks ago, where he said that sewage came into the jucuzzi thro the waste / plugholehole at this hotel

junkhouse · #13 29-11-2004, 21:07

but had a look around a while back out of curiosity and wasn't satisfied, booked at vech guesthouse this xmas and have heard from BM's that it's a ok place. Will post a review of that place on my hotel review forum once I've visited it. It certainly is cheap, 600baht this time of year is a bargain.
All depends on what facilities you expect from your accomodation, have a look around and see if you can find a place to your liking then do a search here.
I myself plan on staying at vech, if that is not to my liking I'll try walk in at a cpl places to see what can be done. Usually you can get a far better price that way but will not bank on getting anything as it is high season.

broker1 · #14 30-11-2004, 05:50

Vehc guest house looks ok, know if they charge a joiner fee.

broker1 · #15 30-11-2004, 06:11

Disregard my previous post, I found the thread. Great search function on the board.

Thank you all for your help, this board and its BM's are going to ensure I have a memorable holiday.

If anybody is going to be there during the same time as me, give me a yell and we'll have a beer.

broker1 · #16 02-12-2004, 06:29

OK so I now have two choices, help me!:

Travel 30th Jan '05 to Feb 9th '05 (then 3 nights in bkk)

Stoney Monday: 1350baht p/night (incl 10% bm discount) Pros: free airport pickup cause I'm staying 10 nights; emails responses from the owner/director; he's an Aussie; nicer looking rooms(blissful). Cons: Bit far from the action, double price of alternitive; 50% deposit (this last one is not so bad, I like know it is confirmed).

Vech guesthouse: 700 p/night. Pros: right in the middle of the action; best price this time of year Cons: unsure of the quality of the beds/rooms; not sure about a saftey box; dont want a deposit; no free transfer.

So what do you guys think, is it worth the extra AUD220?
I am on a budget but as everyone knows your environment affects your enjoyment/impression of a place and its people.

Also booked Nana hotel for final 3 nights before departure, 1100baht + VAT. any comment on this, could I get a better deal at another close hotel?

Sorry for the long post, its two months away and Im already excited!

I wanna get all this booking out of the road so that I can get back to doing some work.

JayBee · #17 02-12-2004, 10:41

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Originally Posted by broker1

OK so I now have two choices, help me!:

Travel 30th Jan '05 to Feb 9th '05 (then 3 nights in bkk)

Stoney Monday: 1350baht p/night (incl 10% bm discount) Pros: free airport pickup cause I'm staying 10 nights; emails responses from the owner/director; he's an Aussie; nicer looking rooms(blissful). Cons: Bit far from the action, double price of alternitive; 50% deposit (this last one is not so bad, I like know it is confirmed).

Vech guesthouse: 700 p/night. Pros: right in the middle of the action; best price this time of year Cons: unsure of the quality of the beds/rooms; not sure about a saftey box; dont want a deposit; no free transfer.

So what do you guys think, is it worth the extra AUD220?
I am on a budget but as everyone knows your environment affects your enjoyment/impression of a place and its people.

Also booked Nana hotel for final 3 nights before departure, 1100baht + VAT. any comment on this, could I get a better deal at another close hotel?

Sorry for the long post, its two months away and Im already excited!

I wanna get all this booking out of the road so that I can get back to doing some work.

My Buddy just booked the Honey Hotel in BKK for 900/night. Very nice place. Super nice staff. I think better than Nana, altho it is about halfway up Sukhumvit from Nana to Soi Cowboy(around Soi 17?) He is a a guy who loves Bangkok and knows the best value for the Baht!

JayBee

broker1 · #18 02-12-2004, 11:58

ok thanks Jaybee

what about stoney vs. vech

what would you do in my position ie. first trip to LOS, flip a coin?

dude · #19 02-12-2004, 12:33

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Originally Posted by broker1

ok thanks Jaybee

what about stoney vs. vech

what would you do in my position ie. first trip to LOS, flip a coin?

Do some research

Paddy · #20 05-12-2004, 13:56

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Originally Posted by broker1

ok thanks Jaybee

what about stoney vs. vech

what would you do in my position ie. first trip to LOS, flip a coin?

Mate, if you can afford it, I'd spend the extra. Stoney has had a lot of rave reviews on this forum and it makes any holiday that much more pleasant if you're staying at a really nice place. I must admit I don't know Vech and it might be OK. But Stoney sounds really great. It's a little farther away from the action/mayhem. But on the odd days when you need to take a breather and spend some quiet time, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Getting around isn't too difficult anyway. I'd say go for Stoney!