amari orchid resort

[chana 0]

any comments on the marai orchid resort? we were looking between that and the pattaya marriott, but the amari is closer to where our friends are staying...

 

any comments?

[rascall 130]

Hi there.

 

Stayed there this time last year. A very nice hotel, food good and staff very friendly. A little bit hotile towards guests though. They charge 800baht per night and make them leave their ID at Security gate at entrance.

 

Have heard stories that you can bung one of the guards who patrol a few quid, who will turn a blind eye to guests. I tried this once but still had to pay 800 as reception staff came knocking on the door.

 

The hotel is still worth considering if you can afford.

 

Alternative is the Dusit. Have stayed their a few times as well. VERY nice hotel, but same policy re guests, except they charge 1,00 per night.

[Dingo 0]

I have friends that keep going back to Amari, stayed there ten trips in a row etc. I think Dusit is better for the few hundred extra (sea view from 3900ish, Garden view 3300).

I think Dusit is better than Marriott, Amari not. If you don't need to stay around the Marriott location, try Dusit. I don't know but many people find both Dusit and Marriott guest friendly as long as you book a double room, not single.