Pattaya Thailand is often seen as just a footnote in most guide books when compared to it's bigger sister Bangkok. Kind of like Dean Martin is to Bangkok as Jerry Lewis is to Pattaya. Sure youcan find a lot of class in cosmopolitan Bangkok, but Pattayawith itshumble beginningsin all its glory is more fun in many ways. You see Pattaya started off as a small fishing village. It was until theearly 70's Pattayamorphed into a haven of no holds barred sin and sunthat is evident today.
As such most take that 2 hour journey ina taxito Pattaya as part of a side trip from a much longer stay in Bangkok.And from the highwaywhen the evening arrives you can catch the glitter and glow of Pattaya as she hovers in the foreground with theGulf of Thailand beyond.
When mosttravelers and tourist arrive in Pattaya they make the mistake of booking hotels that are directly right in heartof the nightlife action. Areas such as Walking Streetlocated in South Pattaya, a red-light district powerhouse with large concentrations of bars, clubs, go-go bars and massage parlors.Hotels or what should be called roach motelsinside of these areas arein horrible conditions with management without a care in the world for their guests. Such establishments in Pattaya figureyou're going to be drunk as hell anyways so whyshouldthey care. And since most of these hotels aresurroundedby bars, clubs and drunks you're going to have a hard time catching a good nightsrest, especially if you're staying there more then a night. And trust me, the noise can get really loud. Just imagine hundreds of bars with their speakers on max.
My advice is to stay about10 - 20 minutes away from any concentrated areas of nightlife establishments. You'll findhotels in Pattaya with better rates, rooms and hotel facilities. You can even findlots of self containedresorts at very reasonable rates.
My second advice is don't book any super cheap hotels, so please resist the temptation.There are plenty ofcheap hotels in Pattaya that charge $15 USper night, sometimes even less. The cheaper the hotel, the cheaper the walls. What I mean is you knowmosthotel guests will be bringing company or companies back to their rooms. So if you're confident enough that you're a heavy sleeper then by all means go ahead and try to sleep through it.Otherwise be prepared to hear the goings onof your neighbors.Another huge problem is also most likely your room will have poor air conditioning or none at all. Trust me, air condition is the most important room luxury you will everneed next to water. Pattaya can get really hot especially during April.
There are plenty of hotels in Pattaya with very reasonable room rates with good clean rooms for $30 US dollars. Even if you could spring $50 US dollars per night you'll get a great room in a hotel that would cost three to four times as much in the West. Choosing the right hotel is a major factorin theoverall experience of a vacation of a lifetime. So choose your hotel wisely for the best vacation in Pattaya that willmake your friends envious.
For more information on where to stay in Pattaya Thailand please visit Pattaya Hotel Guide.
Edwin M. Clark is a business consultant who travels to Southeast Asia, specifically to Thailand for over 8 years. His experience and knowledge in the region has provided valuable information and resources for business venturers and mid range to major corporations in the travel industry.
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