Pattaya

P.G. · #1 14-08-2006, 08:18

Can someone tell me about Galaxy suites, Sandy Spring hotel or Whitehouse Condotel (clean rooms, no bugs, service, bill problems)?

I want to stay in one of the three hotels during my vacation in Pattaya but don't know what the best hotel is...

Coyotee · #2 14-08-2006, 08:57

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Originally Posted by P.G.

Can someone tell me about Galaxy suites, Sandy Spring hotel or Whitehouse Condotel (clean rooms, no bugs, service, bill problems)?

I want to stay in one of the three hotels during my vacation in Pattaya but don't know what the best hotel is...

http://www.phuket-info.com/forums/pa...eca-lodge.html

http://www.phuket-info.com/forums/pa...-question.html

Do a search and you will know about the above.

C

Talbotman · #3 14-08-2006, 14:31

DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT the galaxy but sandy springs on soi 13 a lot of bms stayed there in july and i went there looking for them one day it looked a nice hotel with good swimming pool whitehouse if i am not mistaken is in JOMTIEN beach its a good hotel with nice pool area but you have the problem of needing a taxi for the 20 minute ride in and out to pattaya all the time !

bagwan · #4 10-09-2006, 14:34

I guess i'm just being picky cos i think the place is great, but the only problem with Sandy Spring is that it doesn't have a safe in the room and the safe at reception is only accessible until about 11 if i remember rightly. What's more, i managed to lose my safe key and was charged 3000 Baht for it. Scandalous really as that is a lot of money in Thailand and could probably buy 10 or more locks and keys. It won't stop me staying there again but i guess i'll be more careful in future. That's literally the only fault with this hotel as far as i'm concerned. Who wants to be protecting a key all day and night when they're on holiday?

nelsonone · #5 11-09-2006, 10:00

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Originally Posted by walkerbx

I Who wants to be protecting a key all day and night when they're on holiday?

sorry but don't really get you here........you can't look after a key????

.......... Wonder how you would go with a wallet........55555

and it costs the hotel heaps when you lose a key....they have to call in a locksmith and he has to cut through the safe and weld it back together......and then replace the lock and security key (these types of keys alone are not cheap)........

so if there wasn't an option of using the safe......how do you keep you valuables protected......walk around with them.....

bagwan · #6 11-09-2006, 11:59

True. I still doubt that it costs anywhere near to 3000 Baht though - even to replace the entire safe. What was most frustrating was that after staying there for nearly two weeks, it was only when i came to check out that i couldn't find the safe key - I didn't even need to use it anymore.

A better alternative is a safe in your room that you have access to anytime you like and better still - a safe with a pin code.

You're obviously not as careful with your belongings when you're on holiday, if only because you're drinking religiously day and night - well i am anyway. Anything i have on my person i can afford to lose, although I'd rather not.

Mav · #7 11-09-2006, 12:17

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Originally Posted by nelsonone

Wonder how you would go with a wallet........55555

Next question pls.

Areca Lodge IMO is a better Hotel than Sandy Springs....and a bit cheaper with some rooms.

bagwan · #8 11-09-2006, 13:03

How do they feel at Areca Lodge feel if you come back with 3 or 4 Sheilas?

Mav · #9 11-09-2006, 13:11

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Originally Posted by walkerbx

How do they feel at Areca Lodge feel if you come back with 3 or 4 Sheilas?

There not real keen on Ozzy chix

bagwan · #10 11-09-2006, 13:19

but then who is?

ThaiLearner · #11 12-09-2006, 01:36

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Originally Posted by nelsonone

sorry but don't really get you here........you can't look after a key????

.......... Wonder how you would go with a wallet........55555

and it costs the hotel heaps when you lose a key....they have to call in a locksmith and he has to cut through the safe and weld it back together......and then replace the lock and security key (these types of keys alone are not cheap)........

so if there wasn't an option of using the safe......how do you keep you valuables protected......walk around with them.....

Don't they have a spare key?

nelsonone · #12 12-09-2006, 07:56

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Originally Posted by ThaiLearner

Don't they have a spare key?

That's the whole idea TL.....there is no spare key so no pesky staff member can get into your safe and steal yer bits!!!!.......

nelsonone · #13 12-09-2006, 08:00

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Originally Posted by Mav

Next question pls.

55555.........paranoia has definitely set in......wallet boy!!!!......

Are you scaning all threads with searches on the word wallet......

Come on mav......move along now.....nothing to see here.......not your wallet anyway.........55555

Mav · #14 12-09-2006, 08:42

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Originally Posted by nelsonone

55555.........paranoia has definitely set in......wallet boy!!!!......

Are you scaning all threads with searches on the word wallet......

Come on mav......move along now.....nothing to see here.......not your wallet anyway.........55555

Well l actually bought a new one in Pattaya.....and l am happy to report l still have it in my possession........funny thing is l dropped the "old one" in the street outside my office about 2 weeks before l hit LOS last month......and was returned to me by a very kind young lady....guess l was destined to lose it.

nelsonone · #15 12-09-2006, 11:08

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Originally Posted by Mav

Well l actually bought a new one in Pattaya.....and l am happy to report l still have it in my possession........funny thing is l dropped the "old one" in the street outside my office about 2 weeks before l hit LOS last month......and was returned to me by a very kind young lady....guess l was destined to lose it.

her name wasn't Alfie by any chance was it Mav.......

bagwan · #16 12-09-2006, 12:56

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Originally Posted by Mav

There not real keen on Ozzy chix

ok, i've found a review by some guy saying that Areca Lodge will limit you to 1 guest.
Areca Lodge Pattaya Reviews, Ratings, Comments & Recommendations

Mav · #17 12-09-2006, 13:02

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Originally Posted by walkerbx

ok, i've found a review by some guy saying that Areca Lodge will limit you to 1 guest.
Areca Lodge Pattaya Reviews, Ratings, Comments & Recommendations

Ok....well l never took anymore than one guest back....so l guess if your a multi man you had better look elsewhere.

bagwan · #18 12-09-2006, 14:48

I've just been taking a look at Galaxy suites. Do they only have 1 Jacuzzi Suite?

nelsonone · #19 13-09-2006, 04:35

you neded to book a double room at areca walkerbx......I think that it's the same price anyway.....that way you get 2 gals in.....if you need more than that you are on yerown buddy!!!!...55555

bagwan · #20 13-09-2006, 11:46

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Originally Posted by nelsonone

you neded to book a double room at areca walkerbx......I think that it's the same price anyway.....that way you get 2 gals in.....if you need more than that you are on yerown buddy!!!!...55555

It's only for the first 4 nights so i think i'll survive on maximum two at a time (probably). I'm a smoker though, so Areca is out. I'm still after that sofa ideally too. No jacuzzi suites left at Galaxy but they offered me a superior room. I assume they mean superior suite but i've asked them if they have sofa's and am waiting for an answer. I'm considering dropping residence garden an email next.