I want to feel like I'm on vacation

[lolligagger 0]

Is there any place near soi 13 or walking street that has a balcony with a good view of the gulf?

I also would like a nice pool area to chill out by. I dont mind paying 1100 to 1600 bhat. Thanks

[stevoman 2]

Time of year,length of stay these will have a large bearing on price! Maybe available low season but IMO you would be struggling between NOV/Mar at those prices!

[glynbuk 29]

sandy spring hotel ??

 

http://www.scandibar.com/hotel/sandy/

[Indiscipline 6]

For the pools, Areca Lodge is a good choice.

2 Large pools. Price range is between 1.100 and 2.000 depending on the room.

But no ocean view.

 

regards

[lolligagger 0]

Wow! Sandy Springs looks great , went to there web site,1500 for deluxe sea view.

This is my first trip to los, I'll be there in Sept.

[guismo11 0]

Hi Lolli,

 

I am staying at the Sandy right now in a seaview room on the 7th floor.

The room cost 1400 per night as i have a membership card, although some may find this pricey for a hotel that doesn't include breakfast, has no in-room safe as well as slightly dated decor.

 

However, the view is wonderful with full seaviews and a supersize balcony with furniture to enjoy it from, the staff friendly efficient & very accomodating to regulars & the free wifi works a treat too! Also, a soi13 location is by far the most convenient i've stayed at in pats - with access to baht buses in both directions & walking distance to royal garden plaza, the beach, walking st. & soi7. Pool is a good 'un too and the mini bar prices are & room service surprisingly modest - the chang being the cheapest at 45b and plenty of room in the fridge for u to stock up on with ur fav tipple.

 

I think u could do a lot worse than to stay at this place.

[lolligagger 0]

guismo, I hear the rooms on the top floors have the best view, was it just a matter of luck

you got a top floor, or did you request it. I would hate to make a reservation and end up with

a room on the lower floors. I'm glad you are enjoying your stay there.

Edited June 26, 2007 by lolligagger

[valentinoxxx 4]

An interesting option, right in the middle of the action on Walking Street is here; http://www.hoteldelamer.net/accom.htm

 

The top floor suites @ 1500 baht have a proper sea view(some better than others. I think there are three); http://www.hoteldelamer.net/images/gall/gb06.jpg and some outside space to sit and relax with a cool drink; http://www.hoteldelamer.net/images/gall/gb05.jpg '

 

No pool though. I guess one could pop over to Honey Lodge, buy a drink and use theirs.

[guismo11 0]

A good point lolli, my friends have rooms on the 5th floor and are also paying the seaview rate, however, their view is rather obscured by a few big palms and the aa hotel on the right! But they do have a partial seaview.

 

The view from the 7th, 8th & 9th i think are worth the money and i did confirm by email that i definately wanted 7th floor or higher- if you reconfirm ur preference when checking in then i am sure u can get what u want. But they do seem to have high occupancy rates in the seaview rooms, even in low season - they are full this coming weekend.

 

If you are staying a sunday at the hotel, then i really can recommend the Sportsman pub next door for their sunday carvery. If you haven't ever sampled a proper english roast, then u have to make this ur first!

 

Their sunday carvery consists of a choice of 4 different succulent roasts to choose from-there was beef 2 massive joints( one cooked slightly longer than the other to please most prefernces, a baked ham, lamb, roast chicken & bacon & meaty english sausages too. You can sample all if u have the room! Veggies include crisp roast potatoes, yorkshire pudding, mash, cauliflower cheese, broccoli, carrots and of course the gravies and sauces. You could also help urself too soups, salads & breads to start with. All for about 400b.

 

They also have a big screen & plasmas dotted about the bar & seating area so if u ask nicely, i'm sure they'll let you watch that softball game u yanks love watching so much!

 

 

Have fun mate!