Guest spunkyg Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 Hi Guys I am in Phuket for 1 more week and then am coming over to Pattaya Can anyone recommend any hotels/Guest houses for about 600-800 baht a night in the gay area of pattaya?? Also what does a taxi cost roughly from Bangkok international airport to Pattaya? Your help is appreciated guys Thanks Spunkyg Quote
Gaybutton Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 In that price range I recommend either: Two Guys Guesthouse: http://www.twoguysguesthouse.com -or- Howard's: http://www.howards-pattaya.net Both are wonderful and are within very easy walking distance of Sunee Plaza. I think the taxi from the airport to Pattaya is 1400 baht, but it may be a little more now. Someone else will have to confirm the price. However, a much less expensive way to do it is to take the airport bus to Pattaya. If you arrive at the airport before 5:00pm, go down to the bottom level. As you are facing the exit doors, turn left and go to the end of the corridor. That's where you'll find the bus. You'll easily spot the desk where you buy your ticket. The fare is 110 baht. If the bus is not getting ready to leave immediately, the clerk who sells the bus ticket will direct you to their waiting area and you'll be called when they're ready for passengers to board the bus. There are two stops in Pattaya. Stay on the bus until you reach the second stop, which is also the last stop. You'll be at the beach. There may be some baht buses waiting when you exit the airport bus, but if not just walk down to the beach road, less than one block, and you'll easily spot the baht buses. Flag down an empty one and hire it to take you to whichever of the two guesthouses you choose. Cross over to the beach side of the road. On that side the buses are going the correct direction to your guesthouse. The ride shouldn't cost more than 150 baht. I think the last of those buses leaves the airport at 5:00pm, but it can't hurt to go to the bus location and make sure I'm right about that. As a matter of fact, I'd appreciate it if you would jot down the schedule and post it here, if you can. If you miss the last of those buses, all is not lost. There are also the inter-city buses that go to the main bus terminals. The bus from Pattaya to the airport schedule is as follows: 6:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 5:00 PM 10:00 PM I would imagine there is a reciprocal schedule from the Airport to Pattaya. The cost is a little over 100 baht. You'll arrive at Pattaya's main bus terminal, where there will be baht buses waiting for you to hire. Again, the cost from the bus terminal to your guesthouse shouldn't exceed 150 to 250 baht, depending on your negotiating skills with the baht bus driver. If you arrive at the airport after all the bus operating hours are over, then you either have to take a taxi to Pattaya or you can opt to stay in Bangkok overnight and take a bus or taxi to Pattaya the next morning. When you contact the guesthouse to make your reservation, have the desk staff wherever you're staying also talk to the guesthouse. Have them write down the address for you, in Thai, to show the baht bus driver or airport taxi driver when you arrive. Often hotels ask for your flight number when booking a reservation by phone, so if you already have a plane ticket, have it handy when you call to make your booking. Quote
Guest TOQ Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 I agree with Gaybutton on TwoGuys Guesthouse. Clean rooms and a friendly staff. You can also get breakfast included with the room rate. john Quote
Guest GaySacGuy Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 I agree also..the one consideration you might want to make is that Howards has an elevator!! Quote
Guest lvdkeyes Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 The bus from the airport to any location in Pattaya is 150 baht through Bell Travel Service unless the price has gone up since April this year. The bus leaves from the airport at 0800, 1000,1200, 1400, 1600, 1800. The bus goes to North Pattaya bus station and they transfer you to a minibus to your hotel or condo. When you arrive at the airport you need to call the woman at: 089 449 8843. She will tell you where to meet her as they don't have a desk at the airport. Unless she has changed location the meeting place is 1st floor at door 7. Going to the airport from Pattaya you can call 038 370 055 or 6. Quote
Guest spunkyg Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 Thyanks a lot guys i think i will book the 2guys guesthouse.may even see some of you around i arrive from Phuket next wed night would be great to get a tour around...........offers appreciated Spunky xx Quote
Gaybutton Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 offers appreciated If I am in town I'm always available to help people new to Pattaya get started. On Wednesdays, if you're here in time, a group of us go for dinner at the Olé restaurant at 7pm, and it's very close to Two Guys. It's very easy walking distance. I'll be happy to pick you up at Two Guys if you wish to join us, although I'm having some car trouble. If the car ends up in the shop, we'll see that you get there. If you can make it, we'll all be happy to help you. Several people who have lived in Pattaya for years will be there and we'll be able to help you with everything you want to know. If you're interested, send an Email to me at gaybutton@gmail.com and I'll reply with my phone number. Quote
Guest spunkyg Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 thanks gaybutton you are truly a star on this site.............i will be arriving about 9ish so will make it another night i will email you and thanks for your help. Also if i were to raise my budget to 1000 baht a night for hotels in the gay areas which would you recommend for this????????? I really appreciate all your help and will definetly arrange to meet you when i am over there Quote
Gaybutton Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Also if i were to raise my budget to 1000 baht a night for hotels in the gay areas which would you recommend for this????????? In that case I would recommend either The Ambiance or Le Café Royale. The Ambiance: http://www.ambiancehotel.com Le Café Royale: http://www.caferoyale-pattaya.com They are located directly across the street from each other, about 50 feet apart. Read both web sites, flip a coin, and take your pick. Quote
Guest TOQ Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 Also if i were to raise my budget to 1000 baht a night for hotels in the gay areas which would you recommend for this????????? I would still stay at Twoguys ! Matter of fact, I am next month john Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 Spunkyg, stay at Two Guys Guesthouse in one of the front (big) rooms. Email in a reservation, if possible, because they fill-up fast. The place is very comfortable, staff nice, and a lot of good guys hanging about. If they are full, I would not recommend the overflow rooms next door. Although the rooms are ok, it does not have the same feel. Quote
Guest ginger222u Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 This board is great im heading to Thailand in the next couple months, and getting so much good information here. Thanks Guys Quote
Gaybutton Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 im heading to Thailand in the next couple months That's great! If you need any help once you get here, assuming you're coming to Pattaya, feel free to contact me personally if you wish. Be prepared! One of the worst days of your life will be the day you have to leave Thailand to go home again. One suggestion: If you will be here for Christmas or New Year's Eve, check with your hotel. Many hotels put on special buffets for those holidays and charge you for them whether you intend to go to their buffet or not. You might want to find out if your hotel is doing that and how much they're going to charge you for it. Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Can anyone recommend any hotels/Guest houses for about 600-800 baht a night in the gay area of pattaya??Spunkyg Paradise Inn would also fit into this category. I have never stayed there but it is just down the street from Sunee Plaza. Quote
