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Personally, I like the Lodge, because you can get a room which opens right on the pool, but many people like the Inn. I would say that you can't go wrong either way. My favorite place in PTY.

I managed to get upgraded on the BKK-Taipei portion of my return flight today. (Naturally, the Taipei-LAX was overbooked.) The dynasty class seats on the Airbus A330 compare to first class elsewhere. The crew serves you quite nicely, but the food is only a slight improvement over the economy class. (The side dishes, canapes, salads, etc. are pretty good, but the main dishes always have an "off" taste to me. ) That said I completed the trip in economy on a 747, booked to the gills: Upside: this plane has an upgraded inflight entertainment system with individual screens and your choice o

Your'e probably right about getting the cheap fares, rather than cash and miles, but every time I check the NW website they want $1000-1200 from LAX-BKK. I'm sitting on 24,000 NW miles (not quite enough for a domestic flight) and there's nowhere I want to go in the US, anyway. So I keep hoping NW will offer the cash and miles when I can go. (The soonest I can make another trip will be September.) I'm leaving tomorrow on China Airlines again. Boy, will I have miles with them now! China's OK, but I don't know what they do to the food, which ranges from mediocre to inedible. They even serve Taiw

That's probably the way I would do it it I was flying NW. BTW, they are offering some very low fares to Asia on a "cash and miles" deal, where you can use up to 20,000 miles and get a cheap fare. Unfortunately, they do not seem to be including BKK in the promotion. However, Manila is included, (for you AC buffs) or Singapore, where you could probably get a fairly cheap flight to BKK. Unfortunately, the dates don't work out for me, but I'm hoping they will re-offer them in the fall.

There does seem to be one drawback. Apparently their only return flight from BKK leaves at 6:00AM! (At least that's the only one I get on their website for a return to LAX) Who the hell is awake at that hour in LOS?

Thanks for all the comments. I would have stayed at the Nana excet the deluxe rooms are booked. Omni looks good, if a little more pricey. I will report my feelings when I return. Meanwhile, I have to sweat out a week before I leave!

Thanks for all the comments, guys. I bit the bullet and booked the Omni, albeit at a higher price, but included RT airport transfers and Breakfast. I like a little luxury. I know the Nana is OK, I stayed in the suite last trip, and the standard room has VERY mixed reviews, so I am a bit wary. Just how far down is the Omni. It looks to be easy walking distance, but with their maps you can never be sure. Sanuk!

Sabai Lodge has great pools (3 of them!) but the suites are a it pricey. The Pool front rooms are pretty nice, though.

I'm getting a quickie trip to BKK April 10-16. I want to stay in BKK this trip because it's short, and I would like to get to see a little more of the city. (I forgot that Songkran occurs that week, but Oh well) I have a standard room booked at the Nana (The deluxe rooms were booked) Should I go with this, or do some of you have better suggestions (Provided I can book on Short notice) Requirements: 1000-2000B or less Girl-Friendly (Of course) and close to action (but does not have to be Suk) Pool preferred but not essential Nice pleasant rooms, suite if possible Any suggestions

I got it on Orbitz, leaving April 10 E-Ticket, no extra for paper tickec. However, for departure one week later, the price was considerably higher. I have never understood how airlines arrive at their fares, because one gets very wide variations. You might try china airlines website direct. It may or may not produce a better fare. (China-airlines.com)

I just booked China Airlines LAX/BKK round trip for $717.00US. That's as good as it gets price-wise, without a Saturday night stayover. Thai Air wanted $2200.00 My experience with CAL is that the flights generally run on time, the people treat you nicely, and they have great looking flight attendants. Also, they give you slippers which do make your feet feel better on that long haul to or from Taipei. Their in-flight entertainment is about average on the whole, but they have at least one 747 that has the individual entertainment system common on Airbus planes. (Unfortunately, in four trips,

Just got back from Sabai Lodge. I had the Deluxe cottage room, which open directly onto the small Dolphin Pool. Very nice. I have also stayed in the Ruen Thai Pool rooms, which open onto a larger pool, and are slightly larger. The Deluxe cottage room offers much better value for the money, in my opinion, because they offer almost the same amenities at a lower price. (I paid 1450 Baht). I like being able to go right from my room to the pool. BTW, the price I paid was lower than the published price on the web site. They quoted it when I made my reservation. So you may want to check with them d

I believe SI's non-stop from LAX to Singapore has only executive economy and first class. I may try it my next trip.

I just stayed at Nana Hotel. Nice suite (1500B), clean, although showing some signs of age, nice staff, very good food in the coffee shop, (the Kobe steak is great, if a little pricey at 450B, but try to get a steak that good in the US for less than 1500B.) And above all: Wall-to-wall girls all around.

Try Orbitz. I have usually gotten the best fares from them. Thai air is running a special from LAX/BKK but I don't know if it's good in July. China Airlines usually has a reasonable fare (between $600-800 from LAX or SFO). Of course, you have to deal with food that ranges from mediocre to inedible, even by airline standards. Otherwise, I have found their service good. I'm going with them next week. July isn't high season, so you should be able to find a decent fare. Good Luck.

Stayed at the Lek last Sept. Perfectly good. I was in the old wing, and the new wing is nicer. Breakfast is a great bargain. Didn't try the dinner buffet, but it's also reasonable priced. Be sure to check out the hotel reviews section. Both Lek and Grottino are reviewed there. Have a good trip.

I just got back from a stay at the RG also, but I never had any difficulty at any time getting back on the Baht Bus, although it was usually necessary to take two busses if you were in North Pattaya. I had an older room w/o a TV in the bedroom, but it opened onto the rear pool, which I liked. I thought the staff was great, the room was nice, and the location was perhaps not ideal, but not all that bad. (OK, it's a long walk to walking street, but I managed it, and I'm 55 and out of shape!) I will probably stay there again, although on my next trip I am going to the Sabai Lodge, which is qu

Think there's any chance of them running LAX-BKK N/S at a reasonable price? I usually go with China Airlines because of the price. Thai usually wants a high price and an inconvenient schedule. China Air is not bad, but the food is highly variable at best, inedible at worst

I like the Sabai Lodge, (across from the Sabai Inn, and apparently with common ownership) because: 1. Location, close to soapies, big C, Beer bars, etc. Easy Baht Bus access to Walking St. 2. Great Swimming pools. 3 of them. (I really like to cool off, esp in the morning, and get some exercise along with it. Helps reduce the caloric effects of the Singha, Heineken, Tiger, Etc.) 3. I like to get a room which opens directly onto the pool, which is slightly pricier but very worth it. (It's still cheap by US standards.) 4. Nice rooms good size, comfortable beds. 5. Staff is very profe

Have stayed at Sabai Lodge across the streetm and found it excellent. Sabai Inn should also be satisfactory.

I just checked expedia and got a price of $720 LAX/BKK on China Air, with only a week's advance notice and no Saturday stayover. I'm really thinking about it, as I have a week off starting 1/23, even though it will be a short trip. China air is tolerable, but the food is not usually so hot, even by airline standards.

I stayed in the old section last Oct. It was pleasant enough. The new wing is supposedly nicer. I have also stayed at the Sabai Lodge, it is very nice for slightly more than the Lek. Either one should be satisfactory. I am going back early march.

The Pool at the Lek is very nice, and the 95B Breakfast is pretty good. Rooms in the Old wing are 750 and quite comfortable, if less than luxurious. The New wing has nicer rooms for 1200-1500B. The Lek is pretty well located, easy Baht Bus ride to either Walking St. or Pattaya North. It is TG friendly. I am partial to the Sabai Lodge on Soi 2. It has three beautiful pools. It's usually more expensive than the Lek. However, when I booked a room for March, I was quoted a price for a poolside room aout 300B lower than the rate published on the website. Maybe they're having a sale? Almost any hot

I stayed at the Sabai Lodge, and thought it was great. The room was a little pricey (1900B) buy very comfortable. The pools are terrific.

I stayed at Sabai Lodge in October. Had a Ruenthai Pool room, which opens right onto the pool. It was a bit pricey at 1900B, but very nice. Minor complaint: not enough shelf space in bathroom. Room was clean, AC worked well, staff very pleasant. No guest problems. Did not really try the restaurant. Had breakfast there one day, and it was OK, but you can get a better one at the LEK hotel for less money. Overall, would recommend again. OJ