Greg_B

There website was very easy to use and I had it all done in about 1 min. Had an E-Mail confirmation within 5 min. Also joined there FF Program over the Internet and had a membership number assigned. I went economy class this time and will try Deluxe on the next trip

Well, we both are right about the Haven, it's turned into a buddy thing with Stephan {owner}. As long as your his "bud" everything is great. But for those normal clients it a different story. I really like his pool and location. The food is very good also. But I compare him to Bert @ the Queen Victorian Inn/Lord Nelson and there is no comparison. Bert is hands on and has a great personality. You see him during breakfast and lunch and he is talking to his hotel guests, sitting down with them. Later in the day, he will buy them a drink and joke with them. Sure he doesn't have a pool, but he

Sounds like it might be worth checking out. So Roland, what took you so long to get upset with the Haven ? Stayed there 2 times and never wanted to go back. Owners family was so damn noisey at breakfast {0730}, that you had to get up, no way could you sleep in. Of course the owner has a personality of a rock.

kjvegas.. I never really thought about EVA until recently. I've about had it with UA/NWA and there service/prices. So, I just pulled the string on a trip for Jan 2005 @ $628.50 out of LAX. The price was a surprise and I couldn't resist it. Going in Sept 2004 also, but that is already arranged I'm hoping this "tip" is as good as the one you gave me for a hotel {Queen Vic}. I really enjoy that place..!

As of right now, Bangkok Airways is the only carrier who serves the Pattaya {U Tapao} to Phuket market.. http://www.bangkokair.com/ But Air Asia had got some real low prices in the Bangkok to Phuket market and may be worth checking out. http://www.airasia.com/general.php?p=pmain&l=en Yes you can book online, it's easily done

Isn't it a better idea to use the FF miles in incriments within the USA and get more freebies..?

E-Mail from Bert @ Queen Victorian Inn Many thanks Greg, website due to change in the next few days so will try and add the info in Thai, we do try and meet all guests at the airport who are here for the first time. Progress on the lord Nelson is going well and on time for Sept opening. It will be more of a sports bar, pool , darts etc and we hope to join the Pattaya Pool League. It will all be of a nautical theme as will the 9 rooms ( Luxury Hammocks !!!! ) and will be of the same if not a higher standard than the Queen Vic. Regards Bert

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Plan on using them in Feb 2005, to take the TG somewhere. Prices are very low..

From the Queen Victoria Inn website: For our first year the Queen Vic consisted of 2 units. In the second year we added another 2 to give us a total of 21 rooms. For our 3rd year welcome THE LORD NELSON. Yes work has already started on the new pub and it's only a few doors away from the Queen Vic. It will consist of a Nautical themed bar downstairs with the emphasis being on sports. Upstairs we will have 9 Luxury rooms fitted and furnished to the highest of standards that will cost only 700 Baht per night or 18000 Baht a month and you can start booking NOW via the Queen Vic. Work wil

This seems to be right up the alley for Cheshire Tom, IM him and you'd get a good answer to your question. But try this website to see if you can get anything on that. http://www.thaivisa.com/

Nok Air, the low-cost airline backed by Thai Airways International which took over six months to hatch, is ready to venture from its nest in 11 days into the crowded and competitive local skies. Nok, bird in Thai, will be the third local entrant in the budget field after One-Two-Go, an affiliate of Orient Thai Airlines, and Thai AirAsia, a joint venture of Malaysia's AirAsia and Shin Corp, the conglomerate controlled by the family of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Nok will begin flights on July 20 between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Udon Thani and Hat Yai. The airline had been sche

http://www.queenvictoria-inn.com/ No pool but you have Pool passes to the Hard Rock Hotel

Looks a little out of the way, but a good place if your going to be there for an extended time period

potterces.. If you stay at the Queen Victoria Inn, you can get a pool pass to the Hard Rock Hotel from Bert {owner}....Great rooms there with fans/DVD/balcony and king sized beds...750 Baht is the most you will pay and very TG friendly since it's owned by an Englishman http://www.queenvictoria-inn.com/home.htm

I'd have to go RG, it may be a little away from the action, but the rooms are so nice and it's worth the extra effort to stay there...The TG's will appreciate it also

Sure do miss Sohm, who worked at the Windy Inn, till last year...She was a "cutie"

The Passion Of Christ, I thought it was a very good movie and well done by Mel Gibson {Director}

But, on the return trip to Pattaya from Koh Samui, I took a taxi for 800 Baht. There was a Bangkok Airways Bus for 150 Baht, but the TG was having stomach problems {that time of the month} and to get her back to the hotel , I did the taxi

I'm hoping BigD agrees with this one, since we both live on the East Coast of the USA. Going to Europe to get to Thailand may get you a 6 to 8 hour layover between flights. I tried that from Charlotte NC and I spent a miserable 7 hours in FRA to connect to Thai Airways {LH codeshare} East Coast USA flights leave in the PM and arrive in the early AM to Europe {6 to 8 AM}. Most flights depart Europe in the afternoon to make an arrival of 6 AM in Thailand. Now if you can handle a 7 hour layover go ahead, but it may be wiser to go westbound out of Canada to make NRT, HKG or TPE. I did the

I was thinking of staying there in Jan 2005, but construction will determine that plan....Keep us updated please...

Got a Baht Bus in Jan 2004 for 500 Baht. I did the same flight as your doing.

Kev.. I stay at the Queen Victoria Inn for 750 Baht/night and do have the use of the pool at the Hard Rock Cafe. DVD player, balcony, King size bed, ceiling fan , A/C and a very nice room. Owner is English {Bert}and he will do everything to make your visit a good one. Place has a great Pub and food. No deposit required for a reservation. Same street as the Soi 6 BJ bars, so it's kinda nice... http://www.queenvictoria-inn.com/

Roof Garden Inn, right across from the RG {no pool}, but 600 Baht is the price during your visit.. http://www.roofgardeninn.com/

Whatever you do, if you have to make a conx in the USA to LGA, make sure to have at least 2 and 1/2 hours between flights...Your luggage must clear the TSA Inspection and any shorter conx time may lose you and your luggage for a time.