Ph6694 wrote:
I would like to add Areca lodge just outside of LK Metro in Pattaya. I think you will have difficulty finding any hotels there that will not accept guests. As for Bangkok I like the Dynasty Grande, a short walking distance from Nana plaza.
+1 on the Areca Lodge. I was there for two weeks last October. A bit less than $50 for a poolside room. That includes the taxes, service charge and a good breakfast buffet with omelet / eggs stand.
Guest friendly, no "joiner fee" for one guest but I have been told that a second (or third) guest will incur a small (about $10) fee. That is pretty much standard procedure in Pattaya in the regular hotels.
Location is great. Hit a golf ball to LK Metro for good gogos and tons of beer bars within stumbling distance of the hotel. Take a short walk to catch the baht bus to take you to Walking Street or Soi 6.
Also, if you are a golfer, take your clubs. The Pattaya area has a lot of very good courses that are reasonably priced. The Golf Club Bar (
http://www.golfclubpattaya.com/site/) in LK Metro arranges almost daily pot games at courses in the area. The entry fee usually includes green fee, cart and round trip transportation. Most courses also require a caddy which will be a bit extra. I played about four times while I was there and had a great time. It's a very pleasant group of guys (mostly Brits and Aussies).