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I go to Koh Chang frequently, last weekend I stayed at Nirvana near Bang Bao Village. It's a great place to relax. The main mongering bars are at White Sands Beach, across from the Chonburi Resort. It's possible to find some gems but the overall quality of the girls is not great so you may want to bring your own if you're particular. There are bars scattered along the western side of the island, the eastern side is mostly undeveloped. There's a nice waterfall not too far from the Amari. The island itself is the second largest in the kingdom. Accommodations in all price ranges, some great high-end resorts. Also possible to get a room with a fan for 200 or a bungalow on the beach. Some excellent seafood restaurants, or expensive restaurants serving mediocre farang food. Highly recommended. but if you're going for the bar scene and nightlife you'll be disappointed. Roads are dangerous at the northern and southern ends of the islands, hairpin and s-turns on steep inclines. Extremely dangerous at night, but roads are ok between White Sands Beach and Kai Kae Beach. I ride there by motorcycle. Ferry crosses the channel once an hour until 6 and the trip takes 40 minutes to an hour, depending on where you cross. One-way fare is 100-120. The Amari is nice but expensive. For the same price you can get a Villa room with small private pool with 10 foot wall for privacy at the Dusit Princess. I've also stayed at the Tropicana, Nirvana, Aana, Sea View, Kacha, Ban Pu, and a few others. Night scene is mostly concentrated at White Sands Beach but other beaches are better so would recommend you stay elsewhere if you're interested in the beach scene.

Why not? Just like casino's, different motif but the same game. Makes a fun bar crawl.

Sunday Brunch at Casa Pascal and Friday Seafood Buffet at Montien Hotel. Not cheap, but good quality. Also try the make-your-own tacos with ribs and chicken at Beefeaters on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, only 250 baht excluding drinks.

I was a little disappointed in the ribs (pork), expected better, especially the sauce. Fajitas are good, combo plates are great, margaritas' tasty.

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I frequently stay at Jasmine Hotel on Soi BJ, just off Walking Street. I think it was build 3 years ago. Very basic, no pool, no phone, no elevator (but can usually get a room on 2nd floor). Great location and price, last summer I paid 450/night. 800 high season.

Try Shenanigans for a great breakfast. Bacon & eggs, toast, baked tomato, baked beans & 2 sausages, and 2 cups of fresh coffee for 160. Eggs Benedict also good, comfortable surroundings, watch some live sports action.

I've stayed at both and Flipper House was far too noisy, I would never stay there again. I could hear street noise at 3 AM, even from the 6th floor. But Flipper Lodge is fine.

I stay here frequently. Rates are 450-800 depending on season. Elevator not a big problem since you can usually get a room on the second floor. Very basic (no phone,no pool), but clean rooms, free wifi, and good location. The rooms have a small kitchenette with hot plates, which is a concern. During one stay somebody on the 4th floor started a fire by accidentally hitting the power switch after placing some items there.

Can get Beer Lao at Heavens Above GoGo. Good beer. Cheers

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Shenanigans has to be the best sports bar in town. Can watch several sports concurrently, with all the monitors they have. Excellent breakfast as well, not to mention Sunday Carvery, but a pint of Guinness is a bit pricey. I won't be there because my school (Univ. of Wisconsin) really tanked this year Gullivers alternately, but they may not be open until later in the morning.

The elevators are near the front door and away from the front desk, and no one will hassle you.

I stayed in room 518, the Patpong Party Suite. Jacuzzi, dance podium, love swing, mirror over the bed, etc. It was fun to try out once, for about 2600/night, but don't think I'll ever stay there again.

Jasmine Hotel on Soi BJ, 600 baht. New hotel, been open about a year, free wifi, great location a block from Happy A GoGo. No pool, however. Also, get a lower floor because they don't have an elevator.

I stayed there a few years ago, and made the mistake of paying in advance before knowing about the 800 baht joiner fee (now up to 1000, from what I understand). Tried sneaking grils in different routes, but they had security people watching all over the grounds. Have never stayed there since. Otherwise, nicely landscaped grounds, decent pool, good breakfast buffet, but the room was just OK. I think I paid 2400, but they may have raised prices since they've remodeled. Actually one of the oldest resorts in town, but well maintained.

I'm with the OP on this one. Baywatch Cafe, for either an early breakfast or late dinner, and feel the breeze off the gulf, or Marine Seafood while the circus parades in front of you.

I've stayed at Diamond Beach Hotel many times. I much prefer the new Jasmine Hotel on Soi BJ, rooms are smaller but much cleaner. Usually stay at the Diamond because I can park my motorcycle in the parking lot underneath the hotel. My biggest complaint is that most of the rooms have roaches. Cost is 850/night and breakfast is no longer included. Great location, have taken many there from SuperBaby AGoGo

I frequently come into town late on short notice with no reservation and Majestic Suites and Nana Hotel are booked, (although I have stayed at each times) Instead of spending time searching for a room along Suk, I check into dependable Ruamchit Plaza above Thermae Coffee house. This place is such a dump it's always going to be the last hotel in town to sell out, but has great location at 1000/night, and no problem bringing girls up. In spite of all it's charm, my favorite hotel on Suk is still the Sheraton.

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