Roof Garden Inn

From Pattaya Chat
See also www.roofgardeninn.com

Stayed at the Roof Garden Inn, what a great bunch of people. And when I decided to go home early they gave me a refund of the unused nights without even being asked too. The owners sister, from Scotland was a treat to talk with in the lobby. Rooms nice, clean and the best that anyone could ask for. A real Star of a place.

 
ie no guest or joiner fees

Not a complete list but derived from hotels with the information on their website and other sources on the Internet

From www.RonGraeme-Pattaya.com

• Apex
• Areca Lodge
• Beach View Hotel
• BJ Guest House
• Bistro
• Chaplins Bar and Guest House
• Diamond City Place Apartments
• Diana Inn
• Hillside Resort
• Eden
• Konig Mansion
• Norge
• Klein Vannderen
• Le Katai
• Lek
• Ma Maison
• Montana Court
• Mulligan's Bar
• Nova Lodge
• Orchid Inn
• Roof Garden Inn
• Sabai Lodge
• Sabai Resort
• Sailor Inn
• Sawadee Resort
• Shagwell Mansions
• The Vault
• Welkom Inn

 
at the Royal Twins Hotel

Thanks to Tim

I've stayed at several different Pattaya hotels and haven't really had much to complain about except this time.

I stayed at the Royal Twins Palace Hotel. The staff was "helpful", but very unfriendly...not enough to really complain. The price, 1,200Baht was actually pretty good for the accommodation/location, pretty standard with no real frills. Just nice.

However, the pool was utterly disgusting. I've never, ever seen a public pool so disgusting in my life. Many of the hotel guests complained to no avail. The weird thing is that the pool actually worsened in the two weeks I was there. Just throw in some chlorine and the problem is 90% solved. Why do you think they would not clean it? Many of us just went to lay by the pool and as time went on fewer and fewer people would even get in.

 
Great small place to stay

Thanks to Jefe

While on a recent trip to Pattaya I stayed a place called The Vault which is on 2nd Road across the street from the Baiyoke.

Upon arrival you are greeted by the very friendly staff that the owner, Michael, employs to keep the peace. The first night I was there I stayed in one of the two Penthouse rooms (soon to be 3) and for the price (2,300 baht) have to say I was incredibly impressed. Not only does the room come with a huge bedroom, a massive bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, a wonderful living room with large TV/DVD/Stereo entertainment system and possibly the best feature possible - a stage complete with stripper pole and full length bar. If this wasn't enough there's a complete kitchen with washer/dryer (although laundry is free to all guests). The nightly charge includes all member/joiner fees and guests are encouraged.

The first night in the Penthouse I had 5 and what a show they put on for this weary traveler. I moved into a "Long Room" the next night and although it was much simpler than the penthouse - a great room. Huge hot shower and balcony. Very clean and with the same entertainment system.

There is an internet room on the first floor with 4 high-speed computers and completely free to paid lodgers.

The only thing bad I can say is 2nd Road is noisy all day/night long and most of the rooms are right on the street. So if you're a light sleeper, this may not be the place for you. Also, there is no lift so if you stay on the 4th floor it may be tough for some older guests to get up/down.

Penthouse

Poor reviews deleted at the request of Penthouse Hotel who contend libel

From Tim

Aisawan Top notch hotel, a bit out of the way if you just want to go into the city and party. Private beach, 3 pools.. excellent service.. I did not eat or drink there as I knew it would be pricey.. this is for the NEW Rich.. lots of Russians.. some Chinese from Taiwan.. mainly a Euro hotel.. Few Brits or Americans outside of myself..
While I lay by the pool and observed the 150+Kilo Russian men in their Speedo bathing suits.. with their hot slim girl friends.. I had the thought.. MONEY does talk.. LOL.. by the way there were some 120+Kilo Russian women there in their bikinis..
I could not stay at the pool too long.. the sights were tooooooo laughable..

Every time I call hotels from previous visits to reserve a room they "always" without fail tell me that nothing is available "except" the suites. Even in off season. Suites are basically twice the price of a standard room.

When I get there the place is more than half empty. However after pointing this out at the desk the reception would prefer I leave than admit they were trying to milk me for more cash.

I accept the room for the one night and begin my search for something more suitable for the duration of my stay.

Unbelievable..................anyway.

Hotels that have tried this with me are:

• Pattaya Center Hotel
• Sandy Springs
• White House
• Dynasty
• Sun Beam

Hotel review: Holiday Mansions 368/2 Soi Chalermprakiat 13, Pattaya 3rd Road

I stayed at this hotel for 12 days until 8 may 2006. rates per night are either 650 baht for a double room with road view, or 750 with pool view. I was recommended to this hotel by many English visitors.

Hotel has English speaking staff and safe deposit boxes for valuables at reception. The rooms are well furnished , cleaned daily, air con works well as does the plumbing. Has almost all other facilities eg laundry, shop, salon, room service and restaurant with well kept communal areas. No surcharge for ladies visiting and no awkward questioning of them either.

The pool area is lacking some maintenance and proceed with caution for broken tiles etc.

The only fault from my perspective was no hook up for laptop and net access but there are plenty of net cafes nearby.

I shall be returning and staying at Holiday Mansions again.

Bad Hotels: Short Time Interruption at Apex

From Pattaya Chat

I booked in, or so I thought given a key to a horrible room. Got prepared as you do, lady as well, knock at door security asked me to dress and report to reception hadn't a clue why. At reception I was not pleased and not being Thai things got heated at being interrupted, they wanted my passport. Reversal of rolesl I think. I refused then Security escorted me off the premises. Not a very happy start to an evening orgy.

Expensive Extras

From Pattaya Pages

• Amari Orchid has a joiner fee of 600 Baht
• Just checked in to Dusit Resort. As expected there is a 1000 baht joiner fee, but they told me at reception that it only applies to Thai girls and if I bring a Western lady back there is no charge!
• Dusit Resort has a 500 Baht a day broadband fee (For comparison a home broadband connection is 800 Baht a month)
• Marriott has a 620 Baht a day broadband fee (For comparison a home broadband connection is 800 Baht a month). Joiner fee is 800 Baht
• Last time I was staying at Siam Bayview hotel and they had 800 Baht joiner fee
• Royal Cliff hotel joiner fee at 5000 Baht