Honesty at the Residence Garden

[beefos 5]

Just got back from 2 weeks staying at the Residence garden.

I've stayed there 6 times now and always enjoy it.

 

On this trip I bought a couple of watches from Sarah - a Rolex Oyster and an Omega Professional better quality ones that cost 4K Baht total.

 

When I got back to the UK I couldn't find them and couldn't remember packing them.

I emailed the RG to see if they had found them but didn't really expect any joy but within an hour I had a reply saying they had found them As a mate of mine was still there they gave them to him and he brought them back to the UK for me.

 

Thumbs up for the honesty of the staff at the Residence Garden.

[BigDUSA 71]

Just got back from 2 weeks staying at the Residence garden.

I've stayed there 6 times now and always enjoy it.

 

On this trip I bought a couple of watches from Sarah - a Rolex Oyster and an Omega Professional better quality ones that cost 4K Baht total.

 

When I got back to the UK I couldn't find them and couldn't remember packing them.

I emailed the RG to see if they had found them but didn't really expect any joy but within an hour I had a reply saying they had found them As a mate of mine was still there they gave them to him and he brought them back to the UK for me.

 

Thumbs up for the honesty of the staff at the Residence Garden.

 

You were ripped off when you paid 4K for two watches.

[tangent 42]

Just got back from 2 weeks staying at the Residence garden.

I've stayed there 6 times now and always enjoy it.

 

On this trip I bought a couple of watches from Sarah - a Rolex Oyster and an Omega Professional better quality ones that cost 4K Baht total.

 

When I got back to the UK I couldn't find them and couldn't remember packing them.

I emailed the RG to see if they had found them but didn't really expect any joy but within an hour I had a reply saying they had found them As a mate of mine was still there they gave them to him and he brought them back to the UK for me.

 

Thumbs up for the honesty of the staff at the Residence Garden.

 

 

Yep been staying at the RG since my first trip and have always enjoyed it there. One of the best things about the place is the staff is always friendly and willing to help.

[Sailfast 503]

You were ripped off when you paid 4K for two watches.

 

Depends on the quality Grandpa, depends on the quality...Anyway, what where we talking about before... Oh yea, sorry about that (shhh...he's a bit daft).

 

Residence Garden: It's gotten to the point where I rarely lock anything up when I stay there, unless of course I'm out for the night and bringing home guests. Probably stupid of me, but cameras, cell phones, laptop, ipod, all get left out in the open and I don't worry a bit till evening rolls around. Not smart I know, but the place is like home.

[BigDUSA 71]

Depends on the quality Grandpa, depends on the quality...Anyway, what where we talking about before... Oh yea, sorry about that (shhh...he's a bit daft).

 

Residence Garden: It's gotten to the point where I rarely lock anything up when I stay there, unless of course I'm out for the night and bringing home guests. Probably stupid of me, but cameras, cell phones, laptop, ipod, all get left out in the open and I don't worry a bit till evening rolls around. Not smart I know, but the place is like home.

 

Let me clue you in son. Your a chump if you pay that price. Quality knockoff watches are available for way less money I agree it is stupid of you to leave your valuables out.

[Sailfast 503]

Let me clue you in son. Your a chump if you pay that price. Quality knockoff watches are available for way less money I agree it is stupid of you to leave your valuables out.

 

First off, do you have to Hijack every thread with your opinions about shit that barely pertain to the subject? He was not asking for your opinion on his purchase.

Second of all, I am far from a knockoff expert, but even at this distance I can tell that you do not have a fucking clue of what you are on about. Google it.

 

Anyway, back to the Residence Garden...

[BigDUSA 71]

First off, do you have to Hijack every thread with your opinions about shit that barely pertain to the subject? He was not asking for your opinion on his purchase.

Second of all, I am far from a knockoff expert, but even at this distance I can tell that you do not have a fucking clue of what you are on about. Google it.

 

Anyway, back to the Residence Garden...

 

I hate to break this to you but you need to go back and read the OP. Since this is an opinion forum, I offer my opinion. Once again I have to agree with you. Your far from a knockoff expert.

[Samsonite 181]

....Residence Garden: It's gotten to the point where I rarely lock anything up when I stay there, unless of course I'm out for the night and bringing home guests. Probably stupid of me, but cameras, cell phones, laptop, ipod, all get left out in the open and I don't worry a bit till evening rolls around. Not smart I know, but the place is like home.

Considering the maid service is contracted out and they are not employees of the hotel, you've been lucky.

I once made the mistake of opening the safe with the maid in the room. She was supposedly making the bed, but out of the corner of my eye I could see she was actually watching me punch in the combination to the safe. I changed it as soon as they left. Nothing went missing, but why take the risk. They work as a team, btw. As many as 3 or 4 can be in your room at a time.

Edited November 15, 2009 by Samsonite

[short 215]

How common is the practice of contracting cleaning staff?

 

After I had decided that I didn't want to buy a fake, the lady went down to 1000 baht for the best quality fake that she had.

 

There are only about three makers of watch movements in the world today. Unless a watch has diamonds, gold or other precious metals in it, there is no reason for any watch (except special dive watches) to cost more than 1000 baht.

[davethailand 91]

You were ripped off when you paid 4K for two watches.

 

Not necessarily, if good copies 2k is a good price. You can get copies that are almost 10k, depends on the quality.

:-

 

Regarding Residence Garden this topic show was a good place it is with honest staff, my Dad and Cousin are booked in there for 3 weeks from tuesday.

:)

Edited November 15, 2009 by davethailand

[BigDUSA 71]

Not necessarily, if good copies 2k is a good price. You can get copies that are almost 10k, depends on the quality.

 

Next time I'm in Pattaya, I'll be glad to show you a nice selection of quality knockoff watches for 10K.

Edited November 15, 2009 by BigDUSA

[davethailand 91]

Considering the maid service is contracted out and they are not employees of the hotel, you've been lucky.

I once made the mistake of opening the safe with the maid in the room. She was supposedly making the bed, but out of the corner of my eye I could see she was actually watching me punch in the combination to the safe. I changed it as soon as they left. Nothing went missing, but why take the risk. They work as a team, btw. As many as 3 or 4 can be in your room at a time.

Are you sure they are sub contracted out?

 

Next time I'm in Pattaya, I'll be glad to show you a nice selection of quality knockoff watches for 10K.

I know where to get great copies for under 2k but a top copy with real swiss movement, stainless steel strap etc and sapphire crystal glass will cost more.

[Sailfast 503]

I hate to break this to you but you need to go back and read the OP. Since this is an opinion forum, I offer my opinion. Once again I have to agree with you. Your far from a knockoff expert.

Look at the top of page and you might notice you are in the "Hotel and Accommodation Questions" section.

 

I can show you a knockoff piece of shit Chinese made novelty that one would wear as a joke and might not make the plane ride home. Or, I can show a variety of quality made replicas that (depending on your budget) may have Swiss made works and a Rolex pro might not be able to tell it's not a US$30,000 watch till he gets the back off, and even then he might be willing to repair it.

 

Just as in Hotels and guest houses, your idea of value is many peoples idea of crap. I would not stay in your often hawked guest house for free, that's a fact. I pay a bit of a premium to stay at a place that I enjoy. That's a fact. Saying someone got ripped off when you have no idea of what they purchased is just like, well, just like BigDUSA.

[Samsonite 181]

Are you sure they are sub contracted out?...

Yes.

[BigDUSA 71]

Look at the top of page and you might notice you are in the "Hotel and Accommodation Questions" section.

 

I can show you a knockoff piece of shit Chinese made novelty that one would wear as a joke and might not make the plane ride home. Or, I can show a variety of quality made replicas that (depending on your budget) may have Swiss made works and a Rolex pro might not be able to tell it's not a US$30,000 watch till he gets the back off, and even then he might be willing to repair it.

 

Just as in Hotels and guest houses, your idea of value is many peoples idea of crap. I would not stay in your often hawked guest house for free, that's a fact. I pay a bit of a premium to stay at a place that I enjoy. That's a fact. Saying someone got ripped off when you have no idea of what they purchased is just like, well, just like BigDUSA.

 

I have a wide selection of quality made watches for sale at 4K.

[sailingbill 1,038]

Just to add mine. Stayed at RG last year. The day after Loy Krathong sent the laundry

off. The following day a girl knocks on the my door with the laundry and the several

thousand Baht i left my jeans pocket.

Yes, i took good care of her.

Bill

[Hub 203]

I have a wide selection of quality made watches for sale at 4K.

 

Way to fuck a positive thread.

 

More bad info from you, BTW. Sara has the cheap ones also, but there is clearly a difference in quality in some of the higher priced knock offs and the joke of a rolex you buy on soi 7 for 800 baht.

 

You really are a fountain of bad information.

[BigDUSA 71]

Way to fuck a positive thread.

 

More bad info from you, BTW. Sara has the cheap ones also, but there is clearly a difference in quality in some of the higher priced knock offs and the joke of a rolex you buy on soi 7 for 800 baht.

 

You really are a fountain of bad information.

 

Wow you pay to mutt on Soi 8.

[davethailand 91]

Yes.

Right, I was told that the hotel staff are real employee's.

:-

[Samsonite 181]

Right, I was told that the hotel staff are real employee's.:-

The owner told me the maid service is contracted out.

Edited November 16, 2009 by Samsonite

[davethailand 91]

The owner told me the maid service is contracted out.

I asked his son also who manages.

Doesn't matter at the end of the day as they seem very honest which is good.

[MM 6,562]

Considering the maid service is contracted out and they are not employees of the hotel, you've been lucky.

I once made the mistake of opening the safe with the maid in the room. She was supposedly making the bed, but out of the corner of my eye I could see she was actually watching me punch in the combination to the safe. I changed it as soon as they left. Nothing went missing, but why take the risk. They work as a team, btw. As many as 3 or 4 can be in your room at a time.

 

 

The owner told me the maid service is contracted out.

 

 

I asked his son also who manages.

Doesn't matter at the end of the day as they seem very honest which is good.

 

I think somebody is a little bit paranoid. Do you think that they might be working for Bill Gates, Samsonite?

[Samsonite 181]

I think somebody is a little bit paranoid. Do you think that they might be working for Bill Gates, Samsonite?

Cute. If they worked for gates then there would definitely be a problem.

With the experiences I've had in the land of smiles, lies, scams, and copies, I would say a little paranoia is not only warranted, but necessary if one doesn't want their trip to become an unpleasant "adventure."

By "little paranoia" I mean things like not leaving valuables lying around in your hotel room when you are not there or when you have a "guest," keeping an eye out for pickpockets on the baht bus, checking your bin to make sure the your favorite bartender isn't stuffing your cup, etc, etc. etc.

[spike 236]

Just got back from 2 weeks staying at the Residence garden.

 

 

When I got back to the UK I couldn't find them and couldn't remember packing them.

I emailed the RG to see if they had found them but didn't really expect any joy but within an hour I had a reply saying they had found them As a mate of mine was still there they gave them to him and he brought them back to the UK for me.

 

Thumbs up for the honesty of the staff at the Residence Garden.

 

that is pretty cool ....I've only stayed there once, but was impressed by the professionalism of the staff....great story.

[ericg1953 1]

I always send my friends who are visiting to the RG for their hotel...everyone has great things to say about the rooms and service, not to mention a good value as well.