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The barbie’s ready to go, the snags and prawns are in the fridge and all is set for a great Australia Day BBQ – Looking forward to catching up with all our Aussie mates tonight. The fun kicks of at 8:00pm and naturally, everybody is welcome to attend. Bazzap & The Bagman

Sincere apologies for the mistake Martin.

“Where the bloody hell are you”. Join the Bagman & Bazzap as they throw a few snags and shrimps on the barbie to celebrate their national day in typical Aussie style. With plenty of cold VB on hand, all you need to do is chuck on the stubbies, shorts, singlet and thongs and get your arse down to the Cherry Bar for a great night of fun and true Aussie mateship. See you their cobbers :-)

Sorry to tell you this but it closed down in October and is being refurbished as a go-go I think. Could even be open by now !!!

Hmmm, nobody said it was !!!!!!! You are correct, it dosen't have a pool but the beds are certainly kingsize and I had no problems on my last trip sharing it with two delictiable ladies on a few occasions

Great place to stay - Leaving tomorrow after staying 3 months in the place Here a link to a review I did when I stayed there in March Metro Apartments Review

Sorry Capobob but TheFiend is correct, the lady in question is Aoy However I have to agree, Adam's Manager Nam is hot

Top of TV can be seen behind the fridge in the first pic and is around 56cm. No DVD player but the water pressure was very good

Hi Obsession I've finlly got out of party mode and posted a review here: Blue Moon Review My preference is always for Metro Apartments, but if they were full, I'd have now problem staying at Blue Moon for 5 months - Excellent value for money IMHO. John

I stayed at the Blue Moon for 8 days at the beginning of September, whilst waiting for my room to become available at the Metro Apartments. Whilst the Blue Moon is not up to Metro standards, it did prove to be quite adequate for a stop gap measure. I booked my room via e-mail and Allan the owner was prompt in his response. I stayed in the "Extra Large Double Room with Balcony" which was on the first floor at the front of the building. The room was very spacious, adequately furnished and had a couch, full sized fridge (with mini bar), small table and chairs plus a decent sized office desk and chair, which I found very useful. There was also a small safe in the wardrobe. The free wi-fi internet was excellent and the TV had sophon cable. The room was clean, serviced daily and sheets changed every 2nd day (I think). Alan was a likeable guy and his day time lady who did everything from reception, housemaid and laundry worker was very pleasant. There is a small bar downstairs with slate pool table, couches and large TV and there are a few ladies working in the evening. The bar doesn’t stay open too late and when closed, entry to up-stairs is via a padlocked side gate. Having the laundry is also a bonus as all you have to do is drop it at reception on your way out and often it is ready when you return - reasonably priced as well. My room rate was 450bt per night, with electricity extra. Alan only charges 5bt per unit and as I don't like sleeping with aircon and found the two wall mounted fans quite adequate, my electricity charge for the 8 days was 285bt. The only negatives I found, which incidentally would not stop me from staying their again are as follows: 1: The bed was only a double and all my companions commented on "small bed", but at least they couldn't get away from me :-) 2: The mould on the grout between the tiles on the wall beneath the shower could do with a bit of attention. 3: As the front room is directly opposite Murphy’s Law, which is a late night haunt on the soi, Alan did say some guys found the noise a bit much at times, however it didn't particularly worry me, but then again I spent a few early mornings myself their and at least it was only staggering distance back to the room. 4: As the guesthouse is a standard shophouse design, the stairs are quite steep and not suitable for anybody with walking problems. In conclusion, I would certainly stay their again if the Metro was not available, as I believe it represents excellent value for money, based on facilities and location. Definitely good value for the budget conscious traveller. Website address is: http://www.bluemoonpattaya.com/index.html E-mail address is: bluemoonpattaya@hotmail.co.uk Phone numbers are on the contact page of the web site Below are photos of the room, along with a recognisable sign which dominates the view from the balcony.

Was in Sisterz on Monday night and the line up of ladies was excellent – In fact more ladies than punters. They also had two areas where the ladies were dancing nude and there was some awesome flesh on display. Having been completely satisfied with my bar fine from the opening night, I took her again and was not disappointed. I also found the service to be excellent, the prices very reasonable (3 beers & 2 lady drinks was 485), the music good and the venue comfortable. Furthermore, I read on another board a couple of comments about the place being sleazy and all I can say is that IMHO it is far from sleazy and in fact a great Go Go to spend some quality time in, with some hot totty

Walked down it yesterday - Concreting completly finished - Only very minor works at each end

Also agree with what Tony & Kev have said. Barfine is 500 and Sai was a pleasure to spend the night with Also Ann, ex service girl from FLB is now service girl at sisterz.

Hi Geebs I’m a big soi LK Metro fan and really do enjoy staying in the area. As I’m coming for a 3 month stay from September to November and my preferred hotel, Metro Apartments was full until the 11th of September, I booked into the Blue Moon for a week from 3rd to 11th September, in an extra large room with balcony. I’ll post a review of the hotel for fellow bordies after my stay and will give you a PM when I’ve posted it.

Sent an e-mail 2 weeks ago and haven't had a reply either. Only needed a few days before my Metro Apartments booking kicked in. Have since made alternative arrangements at the Blue Moon on Dennis's recommendation. Got a prompt reply to my request as well. Blue Moons website is http://www.bluemoonpattaya.com/index.html and e-mail is bluemoonpattaya@hotmail.co.uk

Pattaya International Hospital, soi 4 - Used her numerous times and she is really good.

G'day Guys I'll be in Town from 3rd September to 30th November and will be happy to catch up for a few coldies

Congratulations on surviving for 2 years mate – I’m buggered if I know how you’ve achieved such a milestone cause your liver must be considering going on strike for an alcohol free week !!!! Seriously though, have a great night, you deserve it and I’ll look forward to buying you a drink next month.

Hi Andy Can't be certain, but I think the answer is no. When I chatted to her in March we were talking about the costs of having your own practice and she said it was too expensive and that's why she stays at the hospital. However, whatever the answer, she's still the best bloody dentist I've ever been to and I'll always sing her praises and recommend her to anybody looking for quality dental work in Pattaya. Don't forget new dad, the first drinks on me when I return in September

Bugger, sounds like it's going to be a top night - Sorry I can't be their to join in the fun - Have a great party Captain !! See you in 30 days Adam

That’s great news – Unfortunately though, it will just make it even harder to get a booking !!! However, on a serious note, it just goes to show that when hotel owners listen to what their customers want, they reap the rewards big time. The Metro is now one of the hardest places to get a booking at any time of the year and it’s down to a simple concept – give the customer what they want – good clean accommodation, wifi internet, room safe and cable tv at a budget price. Dennis’s commitment in giving us what we want has certainly made his business successful and with the repeat business he now gets, I’m sure this will continue for a long time to come. Only 35 days to go

Hi Mick Your certain to catch up with me in September as I'm in town for 3 months, starting at the begining of September and already booked in at the Metro. I intend to watch every rugby world cup match from the comfort of a bar stool in Pattaya. nemesea I don't think Dennis has put his prices up as your rate for October will be 200 bt more than June as Metro rates go up for high season from 1 October. I could be wrong but I'm sure Dennis will correct me if am.

THE VACANCY Having spent the whole of March staying at the Metro Apartments, I thought of doing an independent review of the hotel on my return to Australia, but then selfish interests got the better of me as I was hoping to return in June for a three month stay and didn't want to enhance it's already good reputation, thus lessening my chance of getting a booking !!! So a couple of weeks ago I made a successful booking and then last Friday everything turned to shit and I've had to cancel my trip and my booking - It's not only in Thailand that things don't go according to plan Dennis the owner, has been most gracious in allowing me to cancel the booking and therefore some other lucky board member now has the opportunity of staying at what, IMHO, is one of the best guesthouses in Pattaya and represents exceptional value for money. The booking was from mid June to mid September, so for anyone interested, get in quickly and send Dennis an e-mail at info@metro-apartments-pattaya.com as I'm sure this vacancy wont last long. THE REVIEW As a long time Pattaya monger, previously I have always stayed in 1k to 2k hotels from soi 8 to soi 13, but after checking out the LK Metro area on my last trip I decided to give the soi a go and to be completely honest, I was very pleased with the decision. I had read a couple of very positive reviews about Metro Apartments and was fortunate to secure a booking. The establishment is a four story building, with reception and bar on street level and three floors of accommodation. The bar and reception area is now air-conditioned (done towards the end of my stay) and with 3 free pool tables, TV's everywhere and all the sports channels you could wish for, it's a great place to spend many an hour playing pool and catching up with friends. Dennis also has a great bunch of ladies working in the bar, who are more than happy to play pool with you if you're on your own, but watch out, some of them are pretty bloody good Accommodation wise, all rooms are air-conditioned and have ceiling fans as well. There are 3 superior rooms and 9 standard rooms, which are all well maintained, cleaned daily, towels changed daily and bed linen every second day. They are well furnished, have a mini bar, large fridge, an in-room safe, DVD player, cable TV, cups and saucers, electric jug and plenty of storage space. The bathroom is the basic Thai style with a wall mounted hot water heater and shower, but they are big enough to ensure the toilet doesn't get wet when you use the shower. Free broadband WiFi internet is also available throughout the building and there is a terminal in the bar downstairs for guest use. The mini bar prices are very reasonable and they have an excellent laundry service. You just put your laundry in the net bag provided and the housemaid takes it when she cleans the room. The next evening your laundry is available at reception for collection and the prices are not much more than taking it to the laundry yourself - really brilliant service. Electricity to the room is turned on by inserting your key card into the slot provided, however for those wanting to charge electronic items when absent from the room, there is now a separate power point which is isolated from the key card slot - The fridge also runs from this circuit, so your beer will always be cold On the first floor there is also a good selection of DVD's and paperbacks, which are available free of charge for guests to use. I found the staff genuinely friendly and Dennis, the owner very approachable. Any minor problems were addressed immediately and although he doesn't live on the premises, he certainly spends a lot of time there - must be something to do with his liking for a drink But then again, show me an Irishman who doesn't The establishment doesn't serve food but within 20 yards in any direction there were enough food establishments to satisfy most guests tastes and I found the Drunken Duck next door to be good quality and fair value - In fact my TGF for the last few weeks also commented on how good the Thai meals were. The bar and reception officially close at 2:00 am but on numerous occasions when staggering home around 3:00 am the place was still open. However, when closed you have a key to the side door to let yourself in, so 24 hour access isn't a problem, unless you forget your key and then you'll have to wait until the place opens around 9 am. The establishment is extremely girl friendly and ID's are not required, however reception will take a copy for you if they are open. The only rule with ladies is that you are responsible for their behavior whilst on the premises and if they are leaving before the bar and reception is open you should escort them downstairs and ensure the door is closed behind them. However, something to keep in mind is that access to the accommodation is at the back of the bar, so when you are bringing a guest home and the bar is open, just remember every lady in the bar will see you . As with any accommodation establishment, there were a few things some might class as negatives, although I must be honest, none of them caused me any hassles and after discussing them with Dennis he said he was also aware of them and where possible they were on the improvement planning schedule. I might add that mentioning these things is by no means a criticism of the establishment, but more as a guide to board members, as if they would annoy you, look somewhere else instead of making a booking and then complaining. Specifically they were: 1: Like many places in Pattaya, water pressure is not the greatest in the shower, but I found it sufficient to have a reasonable shower and none of my companions complained. 2: The curtains, whilst adequate are by no means blackout ones and the room does tend to lighten as the sun comes up, however for me this was no great drama as I tend to wake up early, or I'm knackered from the night before and sleep like a log. 3: The mattresses are firm and the older style inner spring type. For me this wasn't a problem as I have a hard one at home, but if you like a nice soft bed then this probably wouldn't be the place for you. 4: Finally, and probably the most important thing, anybody with a walking type disability or very unfit may find the stairs an inconvenience, as there is no lift. Once again, I didn't find this a problem and as I was on the the top floor (3rd) the three sets of stairs certainly kept me fit, although I must say there were a few nights when I crawled up them in a drunken haze and wished there was a lift As far as the location is concerned, I found it to be really convenient. Transport wise it’s still easy to get around. Baht busses will take you to walking street via soi bukhow without the traffic chaos of beach road and it’s only a short walk down soi Diana to 2nd Road. Facility wise everything you could possibly want from currency exchanges, 7/11 and pharmacies to eating places, laundries and travel agents is genuinely just a stones throw away. The soi is not a busy traffic thoroughfare and you can casually walk through it without having to watch your back all the time for speeding vehicles or side step the hordes of holiday makers. Most of the business in the soi have rooms for rent, many providing free wireless internet and restaurants are plentiful. Noise wise I didn’t encountered any problems late at night or early morning and sleeping was not a problem, even though I had a room that fronts the soi. I’ve had a drink in a number of bars and have to say the ladies are great. Whilst I concede you don’t see many 9 & 10’s there is an ample supply of 6 to 8’s, with all tastes being catered for. I must say however, the one exception is the Hell club ladies who I watched every day from my balcony across the road – They are HOT! In conclusion, all I can say is that at 500bt a night (for a one month stay), IMHO Metro Apartments is without a doubt the best value accommodation establishment in Pattaya, particularly when you consider all the extras you get for no additional charge. I concede it may not be everybody's cup of tea, particularly if you want a swimming pool, however the solid occupancy rates and consistently good reviews really do speak for themselves. Finally, I might also add that all the ladies I took back to the room commented on how nice it was - More details and current rates are available on their web site at www.metro-apartments-pattaya.com

Hey Adam, is No 2 my daughter-in-law ?

Adam That's Diaw - Youl find more photos of her HERE