Pattaya

les1999 · #1 25-06-2009, 07:54

Has anyone stayed at either of the above Hotels before and can tell me what the standard is like ........??????

Both are in the L.K. Metro Soi.

Or anyother sugestions around the same area would be appreciated, other than Areca Lodge.

Rex7777 · #2 25-06-2009, 09:39

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Originally Posted by les1999

Has anyone stayed at either of the above Hotels before and can tell me what the standard is like ........??????

Both are in the L.K. Metro Soi.

Or anyother sugestions around the same area would be appreciated, other than Areca Lodge.

They're both guesthouses located on the Same Soi. One is a few doors down from the other. The Metro Apartment website has photos of the rooms. Anyway, most of the guesthouses on that soi are a good value for the money. And the location is good. Plenty to do right there, or, you can take a baht bus down to Walking Street.

Rex

JayBee · #3 25-06-2009, 15:16

I;ve stayed at Siam Sawasdee Hotel near there a few times. It is a big hotel with large pool, parking, big restaurant, good staff, and 24/7 desk. The best thing about it is the breakfast buffet, all you can eat, good choice of Thai or farang food, fruit, juice and coffee.

It is, however, a budget hotel, unlike Areca Lodge. Which means big rooms with decent views, clean, but everything could use a coat of paint, and no separate shower stall, and the drains are a bit slow. But there was adequate hot(warm) water, and the AC worked well.

Current internet rate is 760/night. It is on Soi Buakhaow, a stone's throw from Soi Metro. I probably would not stay there again, because no free internet.

A couple of tips for that neighborhood: in the vacant lot next to Siam Sawasdee are some good outdoor restaurants(noodle places, Pad Thai, Khao Pad, etc.). Across the street and down a few doors, the restaurant with the blue tile roof, Dianna Millenium restaurant has the best filet mignon you will ever get for 160 Baht anywhere (if price is same as last year).

ThaiLearner · #4 26-06-2009, 00:17

Hi

I have stayed around soi lk many times but only once at the metro appartments. You just have to book well in advance to get a room.

Places i have stayed
robinsnestpattaya - ****** ROBINS NEST HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS SOI DIANA SOI BOUKHAO 3rd ROAD APARTMENTS good could do with in room safe.
Metro Apartments Pattaya | Room and bar, Quality Rooms, Free ADSL WI-FI, Internet in Rooms, realestate, room for rent, room in pattaya, hotel in pattaya, bar girls, free room pattaya, apartments for rent, apartments for sale, thai property,thai reale very good but you have to take your key with you if you stay out late
Travellers Rest Golf Group : Pattaya : Thailand good but no room safe and may be a bit dated but I would still stay again
Drunken Duck soi Lk nice but but no website or email.
http://www.mickeymalones.com/ like metro good but have to take key with you if you stay out late.

les1999 · #5 26-06-2009, 02:10

Thanks lads - some good info from you all - I just thought I might have a change from the 'Beach road' area ............. still haven't made up my mind yet - bit like going into a Gogo full of stunners eh ......5555

dan boy · #6 26-06-2009, 14:13

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Originally Posted by les1999

Thanks lads - some good info from you all - I just thought I might have a change from the 'Beach road' area ............. still haven't made up my mind yet - bit like going into a Gogo full of stunners eh ......5555

How much you looking on spending Les, There are much better options that these for a little more Baht per night...

les1999 · #7 26-06-2009, 16:16

To be honest Dan money isnt a problem, its just that I decided to have a change from the usual.
If you have any suggestions then let me know, although I might just bite the bullet and go to Areca Lodge after all, as they have a Delux pool view available for AU$566 for 10 nights .....!!!!!

dan boy · #8 26-06-2009, 18:26

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Originally Posted by les1999

To be honest Dan money isnt a problem, its just that I decided to have a change from the usual.
If you have any suggestions then let me know, although I might just bite the bullet and go to Areca Lodge after all, as they have a Delux pool view available for AU$566 for 10 nights .....!!!!!

Well i have just got back from my 2nd stay at the Pattaya Bay Resort and will stay there next time aswell. It's only a 5 min walk (max) from Soi Lk Metro and despite what people say about the location it's ok with me. They have a free Tuk Tuk that's takes you to either Soi Buokhao for to 2nd road (within 3-4 mins to walking street). Or you can cut through the Avenue shopping centre to which brings you out opposite Soi 12 / 13.
Most importantly the reception staff are as cute as hell !!

Other than this have heard good things about the Flipper Lodge...

ThaiLearner · #9 27-06-2009, 02:09

Sabai Lodge - Pattaya, Thailand

This could be another choice a friend of mine loves it

Rex7777 · #10 27-06-2009, 02:43

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Sabai Lodge - Pattaya, Thailand

This could be another choice a friend of mine loves it

I've stayed there three or four times. Nice place, but now a little expensive. Maybe a person could work a deal, though.

The place has a nice large pool, and they'll serve you any kind of food you want, poolside. The restaurant is right on the complex. It's on Soi 2, which has it's own nightlife, and Big C and the soapy massage places are right down the block at Second Road. The baht buses go right by, day and night.

Anyway, I'd stay there again, although it would be nice to see rates below 1000 baht.

les1999 · #11 27-06-2009, 03:03

Just looked at their Website and see they have a Promotion on with rooms from 800baht per night - have sent them an email enquiry ....!!!!
I presume they are Girl Friendly .....??????

Rex7777 · #12 27-06-2009, 04:57

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Originally Posted by les1999

Just looked at their Website and see they have a Promotion on with rooms from 800baht per night - have sent them an email enquiry ....!!!!
I presume they are Girl Friendly .....??????

Yep, they're girl friendly. Actually, I once heard that the same people own the soapy place down the block and that you can get a discount on a massage if you're a hotel guest. I'm not sure if that's true, though.

les1999 · #13 27-06-2009, 06:01

Cheers Rex - haven't recieved anything back as yet (but it is early in LOS) so will see what they have on offer.
I've also emailed a couple more asking if they are doing any room rate promotions so will let you all know how it pans out .....???

les1999 · #14 30-06-2009, 06:24

Well I bit the bullet and booked the Metro Appts, big room 700baht p/n, and also booked for them to meet me at the BKK airport and drive me down, 1300baht, which is pretty good as well.
Gave it quite a bit of thought and was nearly tempted by other hotels, most of which I've stayed at before so this will be something new and in an area I haven't been to before, funnily enough seeing as how many times I have been to Patts.
I will give you all a TR when I get back and let you all know what I thought of the place etc (and the girls ...555)

thanks for all the info lads, lets hope it works out o.k. -

Devman · #15 30-06-2009, 09:23

Hi Les, What dates are you in Pats?

I'll be there from 22-28 Aug, staying at sandyspring.

les1999 · #16 30-06-2009, 09:44

I will be there on those dates Dev but probably staying in Jomtien Boathouse, Jomtien at that time.
I will PM you my Thai mobile no. closer to the dates and we can meet up for a cleansing ale or 2 .......555

Devman · #17 30-06-2009, 10:07

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I will be there on those dates Dev but probably staying in Jomtien Boathouse, Jomtien at that time.
I will PM you my Thai mobile no. closer to the dates and we can meet up for a cleansing ale or 2 .......555

Ok sounds good......look forward to it.

thaiad24 · #18 30-06-2009, 14:27

Les be sure to call in next door to the drunken duck for a game of pool with the girls, I stayed there in may and it was fantastic, some cracking looking girls too! take a look in Papagayo on soi Diana too! Its a great place - have fun : )

ThaiLearner · #19 01-07-2009, 02:16

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Les be sure to call in next door to the drunken duck for a game of pool with the girls, I stayed there in may and it was fantastic, some cracking looking girls too! take a look in Papagayo on soi Diana too! Its a great place - have fun : )

Do you know the new contact details as have had no reponse the last few times i wanted to stay there.

les1999 · #20 01-07-2009, 06:13

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Originally Posted by thaiad24

Les be sure to call in next door to the drunken duck for a game of pool with the girls, I stayed there in may and it was fantastic, some cracking looking girls too! take a look in Papagayo on soi Diana too! Its a great place - have fun : )

Will definitely do that mate, in fact from what I've heard the whole street is pretty good re bars, girls and small restaurants etc - might never get down to the beach ...555

ER · #21 01-07-2009, 06:22

What's the story Les....You getting in a bit of practice before the Mrs arrives?

les1999 · #22 02-07-2009, 15:19

5555 - yes you could say that easy - will be seeing her in the last week but I feel like a bit of 'own' time after what has been a very frustrating project I've been working on for the last 8 months ..........

luap · #23 18-07-2009, 15:10

hi Les... have you stayed at the Jomtien Boathouse before, I'm thinking of staying there in early August, I read some reports saying its a bit out of the way and no sea views due electrical wires and trees

les1999 · #24 20-07-2009, 06:10

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hi Les... have you stayed at the Jomtien Boathouse before, I'm thinking of staying there in early August, I read some reports saying its a bit out of the way and no sea views due electrical wires and trees

Hi - I stay there just about everytime I go to LOS to be honest as I think its a very good place to stay.
Rooms are quite big, room safe, staff are very friendly and they do a very good breakfast (not free however, mind you I'm never up in time anyway ....wink, wink)
The top floor is ok as its above the electric lines and yes there are trees infront of the sea, but to be honest I dont usually sit gazing out to sea anyway, if I want to do that I hire a deckchair and sit on the beach, which we do almost everyday .....!!!!!!
As for it being out of the way, yes it is a bit which is why I like it, there are some very good, cheap restaurants within a 5 min stroll along with some very nice 'street food' places.
If you want some bars there a a couple of Soi's again within a 5 min stroll or you can catch a 10baht taxi to a few other bars up round the corner from the beach or 15 mins and you're in Patts.
To be honest it depends what you want, I always go there with my Thai g/f so for us its perfect, if you want to go mongering then I would stay to Patts not Jomtien.
Oh and 1050baht for seaview and 875baht for garden view - bargain ....555