TotallyOz Posted November 18, 2014 Posted November 18, 2014 I was going to make a reservation for the Marriott Pattaya but I saw another hotel pop up. It looks good and the rates are 1/2 that of the Marriott. It is in Pratamak Hill area. It says it was built in 2009. Is this a new hotel, converted hotel or what? Anyone know? Thanks. https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pyxcy-courtyard-south-pattaya/ Quote
Guest Posted November 18, 2014 Posted November 18, 2014 Google the address and up pops Signature Pattaya Hotel. Must have required some reworking according to the photo? No doubt someone on the ground can provide a more accurate assessment. Quote
gumbleby Posted November 18, 2014 Posted November 18, 2014 I believe this must be a brand new hotel. The page to which you link states "Opening in December 2014" ; the map on this page situates it almost opposite Signature hotel. When I look at this area on Google Street View, it looks like the startup of a construction site. TotallyOz 1 Quote
colmx Posted November 19, 2014 Posted November 19, 2014 Seems to me that its located right next to the overpass on the way to Bali Hai Lots of early morning tour busses and tractors belching out smooke and noise all the time in that area... so its not someplace i would stay TotallyOz 1 Quote
gerefan Posted November 19, 2014 Posted November 19, 2014 Me neither ...and dangerous late at night on the road opposite near the bottom of the hill. Cant be worth half the cost of the Marriot either! Quote
lexusgs Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 I remember this hotel being built. (It was or still is) the Best Western Premier Signature. Further info at Flyertalk http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marriott-ritz-carlton-rewards/138518-marriott-family-hotels-pattaya-thailand-8.html TotallyOz 1 Quote
TotallyOz Posted November 21, 2014 Author Posted November 21, 2014 Thanks for all the info guys. I have not decided on which hotel or even what city yet for my next visit but I found the addition of another Marriott brand in Pattaya great. The Marriott in Pattaya for New Year's Eve requires a 9,000 baht per person dinner reservation. With me and the 2 boys that it nearly 1,000 USD for a dinner that I have zero desire in going to and not something I would ever pay for. So, I started looking for other options. ChristianPFC 1 Quote
Gaybutton Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 The Marriott in Pattaya for New Year's Eve requires a 9,000 baht per person dinner reservation. 9000 baht for a dinner? That's nearly US $300 per person. What in the world are they serving? How would you like to pay that price and then it turns out you don't like the food? TotallyOz 1 Quote
vinapu Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 9000 baht for a dinner? That's nearly US $300 per person. What in the world are they serving? How would you like to pay that price and then it turns out you don't like the food? That's the problem only for those who decide to form that kind of money for a dinner, even New Year's TotallyOz 1 Quote
paulsf Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 I stayed at the Marriott over New Years 2 years ago. They had the same thing, but it was about $200. US They had lots of food, western,thai and Japanese . Open bar. It was all set up around the pool. I had a room overlooking the area. I don't think I ever saw more than 10 people out there. The help out numbered the customers. TotallyOz 1 Quote
calluna15 Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 I am thinking of staying at mosaic apts. For 6 or 7 Weeks. Is the side facing salt and pepper restaurant And tuk com the best option? I want a one bedroom. What should I avoid. Would a top floor place be Harder to get? This will be my 1st. Trip after leaving my job. Kind of exicted No rushing back this time. Any info appreciated. Quote
Guest anonone Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 Courtyard Pattaya could be a nice addition. Looks like the rooms will be fully remodeled into the gray color scheme that is new to the Courtyard brand. Is also starting out as a category 3 for award redemptions, which is pretty low. Unfortunately, a bit out of the way for my preferences. I much prefer to be closer to the action. At least the full service Marriott is fairly close to Boyztown. Calluna15: If you are planning on visiting during high season, you should be in contact with Mosaik quickly. Depending on your dates, it will be tough to get 6-7 weeks there for any room type, let alone being particular about the type or floor level. Quote
firecat69 Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 Thanks for all the info guys. I have not decided on which hotel or even what city yet for my next visit but I found the addition of another Marriott brand in Pattaya great. The Marriott in Pattaya for New Year's Eve requires a 9,000 baht per person dinner reservation. With me and the 2 boys that it nearly 1,000 USD for a dinner that I have zero desire in going to and not something I would ever pay for. So, I started looking for other options. I don't understand why you are not using points. I know you have plenty. I just selected 12/20 -1/4 and the total was 300,000 points for a King no extra charges. Bargain I would say unless I am missing something??? Also Holiday Inn where you are Grand Poobah (hehe) and Hard Rock deluxe rooms are less then 5000 baht with no mention of dinner charges when Dec 20- Jan 4 are selected. Got to use those points some time!!!! TotallyOz 1 Quote
Up2u Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 I went to their website put in some dates over the Christmas and New Year holiday period and there was no mention of any surcharge. The rate quoted was 3300 plus taxes and fees. Dec 30 the daily rate goes to 4000. Quote
TotallyOz Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 up2you, I can't find those rates as when I put in most of the Xmas and New Year's rates go up to over 10,000 or 11,000 baht per night and that has ++ to be added. And, that is with the advance purchase rate. Firecat, yes, I could use points but it also says: Using your points will cover your room charge and tax, but additional service charges or resort fees may apply. Please inquire at check-in. Quote
firecat69 Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 I agree the rates go up closer to XMAS and New Year but no mention of Dinners etc. Just call reservations and have them confirm there are no additional charges. Plus I got no mention of any additional charges at Holiday Inn or Hard Rock. Truth is HI gets the best reviews for the rooms in Pattaya Quote
Up2u Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 up2you, I can't find those rates as when I put in most of the Xmas and New Year's rates go up to over 10,000 or 11,000 baht per night and that has ++ to be added. And, that is with the advance purchase rate. Firecat, yes, I could use points but it also says: Using your points will cover your room charge and tax, but additional service charges or resort fees may apply. Please inquire at check-in. I put in 12/23 to 1/06, and this is what I got, plus taxes and fees. Quote
TotallyOz Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 I agree with you about the Holiday Inn but I like the pool at the Marriott better. I do have a reservations for the Marriott in Pattaya using points but I doubt they upgrade the room for me. So, most likely I'll be staying at another hotel in Thailand that does upgrade me every time. I really like the Pattaya Marriott but paying 11,000 a night for some nights is insane IMHO. I even got a personal quote from the hotel for a long term stay which normally is the same rate each day and it went up on Dec 25-Jan 2. Quote
TotallyOz Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 I put in 12/23 to 1/06, and this is what I got, plus taxes and fees. Yes, sorry, this is for the Courtyard. Yes, that is a good rate. I was talking about the regular Marriott for the Xmas holidays. You are right that the Courtyard has good rates but I can't see their pool and that is important to me when on holiday. The Marriott has a great pool. I don't know about the Courtyard. Quote
firecat69 Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 In the interest of helping a poor country boy out. Here is my last suggestion: http://www.booking.com/hotel/th/royal-wing-suites-amp-spa.en-us.html?sid=a0dc7aa3e87f783bc16c01ce996edbfb;dcid=1;checkin=2014-12-20;checkout=2015-01-04;ucfs=1;srfid=aaeca9efa30c56671c4a8c4d09db1e9ecabbd4a9X12;highlight_room=55860601#map_closed Great pool on the beach and since you rarely go out anymore who cares if it is next to Boystown. Just fill the nice suite up which by the way is less then that cracker box room at the Marriott. TotallyOz 1 Quote
Guest Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 Forcing you to make a very expensive dinner reservation is an unacceptable practice. What business does a hotel have trying to compel its guests to join a dinner, or at least make a reservation for it? As you're a regular customer, why not let their head office know what you think? And take your business to a different chain for this trip. Quote
Gaybutton Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 For me, I don't care what they're serving. There is no way I would stay at any hotel that intends to force a dinner, or anything else for that matter, on me. While I understand that hotels doing this spend a lot of money putting these dinners together and they need to make sure it isn't a financial disaster for them, that's not my problem. And if they are going to force a dinner on their customers, why does it have to be so expensive? Include me out. However, for those of you who intend to be here for Christmas and/or New Year, unless you want to stay at a forced dinner hotel, if you haven't made your hotel booking yet, you better do it right now if you're going to have a prayer of staying where you want or even anywhere near where you want. In Pattaya, hotels are almost always full during the Christmas season. Flights to and from Thailand too. I hope those of you who plan to be here took care of hotel and flight bookings weeks or even months ago. If you haven't, don't wait. It may already be too late. vinapu 1 Quote
paulsf Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 I think the "forced dinner reservation" is a victim of poor translation. When I stayed at the Marriott, nobody said anything about New Years dinner. Then I noticed flyers around the property and dropped off in my room a couple of days before the 1st. I went to the front desk and said no way was I going to have dinner at the Marriott and I would check out the next day. They told me that guests didn't need to have their dinner. That all the other property restaurants would be closed, so IF you wanted dinner on the property, this was your only option. I talked to a few people out by the pool the next day, and we were talking about the forced dinner. They all said they didn't go and were never asked or pressured to go. Quote
Guest Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 I think the "forced dinner reservation" is a victim of poor translation. Isn't the Marriot an American multi-national ? The Pattaya branch is sat in one of the tourist hot spots of SE Asia. The management should speak very good English. They charge enough, so there is no need to go scraping around for second rate people to manage the operation. I wonder if head office approve of the dinner scam? Which is what it is, Quote
