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New Skytop? I stayed there 3 years ago and will be coming back in January. Is it a totally different location? Does it still have the internet cafe? Still 1 minute from the gong show of soi 6?

The title says it all. If you fly in that day let's meet up.

Great post Mats. Much appreciated. I'm getting a bit worried as i will be staying in a small room for 10 days. I might end up going crazy without a window. I will be sure to report the small room experience upon my return. 3 days to go.... Robio

Hey Nok, Staying at the Dynasty. I am already hooked ride-wise up with a guy that lives in the same city as me. If you want to meet up for a drink in Bangkok let me know. Nana is right across the street so it shouldn't be too tough! Robio

Hey all, thinking of making a 2 or 3 day jaunt to Koh Samet. Has anyone been there? After 10 days in Pattaya i figure a couple days there will do the body good. Does anyone want to share any stories? 19 days... Robio

Sorry if my question angered you BigDUSA. Thanks for your reply. I took it even though its small...can't go wrong at that price. If i really hate it I can always move on or upgrade. Thanks for the tip saigon Butterfly. I'll keep that in mind next trip. 21 days... Robio

I don't think it's too difficult. it depends where you want to stay. I got into the Sabai inn, and know that the Sky Top also has room. mail around and see what you can find. Don't wait too much longer though, as many of the famous hotels were booked when i tried last month. Robio

I will be there from the 23rd. Will definitely stop into FLB. First timer in pattaya...can't wait! Robio

I'll go from Suhkimvit 4 area to Pattaya on December 23rd. Anyone wanna share the costs? Robio

Hey, I'm seriously thinking about the Sky Top. Is it really ok? They offered me a "small room" for cheap. How small is small? Any help would be much appreciated. I've changed my plans. Will now be in sin city for 10 days starting on the 23rd or December. Hoping to meet some partners in crime. Robio

Update...Sabai inn has a room but they want 1400 baht for standard...a little pricey considering their advertised rates on the internet are 1050 (plus surcharge i'm sure). They are also demanding my cc number, which i refuse to give out out of the same concerns that Feliciacan has. So I mailed them back and said if they didn't need the cc i would take it. Peace of mind is worth the extra few hundred baht a night. I will also mail the Pattaya Center just for interest's sake. Thanks again for the advice. This is my 1st voyage to pattaya so FLB will be a welcome starting point...need to pick the brains of the veterans. Thanks again, Robio

Thanks again to everyone who took the time to reply. I tried the RG and they were packed solid, so good luck Feliacan. Your story about winging it and finding a place to stay was great Soi 6. I, too am adventurous so if I cant get a room I will look for a similar arrangement. There has to be SOMEWHERE! If worse comes to worst I can always head back to Bangkok. Chesire Tom i will try Sabai...thanks for the tip. Big Mike thanks for the heads up about the surcharge...I will make sure to find out about it before booking. This board is really good. If anyone needs info about Phuket just ask, Robio

Thanks for the replies guys. The reson I only have 3 days is i am stopping in Phuket for 5 and want to do 2 in bangkok. That leaves 3 there. i figure I will go and wing it. If I can't find a hotel I'll turn around and go back to bangkok. there must be somewhere that will take me! Thanks again for the responses. i realize that newbie questions can get annoying, but i thought it was specific enolugh to warrant it's own post. Maybe see you in December, Robio

Thanks for your super prompt reply. I can do 1500 a night and under, December 24th, 25th, 26th. How is the scene there at Christmas? Hope FLB will be my home base bar much like Mai Thai is in Phuket. After 2 trips to Phuket it's time to check Pattaya. Robio

Can anyone help? I will get to Pattaya on December 24th but all of the recommended guest friendly hotels are fully booked. Any secret gems out there that won't be full, or am I just out of luck Robio