ktmdude

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I stayed at the Apex Hotel for 4 nights in June. The 500 Baht per night rate was good value for money, relatively nice rooms, well stocked minibar and good selection of channels on television, also good value buffet breakfast. It is also close to many beer bars without being too close. My only problems were the 1500 Baht for deposit of safe key, and I found the air-con was old and quite noisey. I had trouble sleeping with the air-con off as it was too hot, and same trouble sleeping with the air-con on due to noise. KTMdude

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I just returned from Bangkok and stayed at the Manhattan Hotel. I found the hotel great value for money, nice rooms with a big queen size bed. The cost was 950 Baht per night for a double room via Siam-Online internet booking (includes breakfast). The hotel advertised rate is significantly higher than this. I liked the hotel location because it is back slightly from Sukumvit Rd and is therefore quiet, and is about halfway between Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza. Also has an excellent buffet breakfast.

I have just returned from Pattaya and stayed at the Apex Hotel for 4 nights. Agree with the other members' comments and believe that 500 Baht per night is good value for money, relatively nice rooms, well stocked minibar and good selection of channels on television, also good value buffet breakfast. It is also close to many beer bars without being too close. My only problems were the 1500 Baht for deposit of safe key, and I found the air-con was old and quite noisey. I had trouble sleeping with the air-con off as it was too hot, and same trouble sleeping with the air-con on due to noise. ktmdude