Siam Sawasdee

[Gary 4,119]

I normally stay in Jomtien on my get-a-way trips from upcountry. This trip I went to Pattaya with another upcountry farang expat. We stayed at the Siam Sawasdee on Soi Buakao for six nights. The standard rooms were clean and pleasant but by no means luxurious. The room size suited me. Considering the free breakfast and the swimming pool, the 950 baht Internet rate wasn't too bad.

 

The breakfast buffet selection always had a couple Thai dishes that were quite tasty. Coffee was very good with milk and cream available. Tasty jams and real butter for the toast but the ancient toaster sucked. The fried eggs were OK, but the ham floating in water is best avoided. Sausages are actually hot dogs but OK. Fresh salad makings are also on offer. I don't much care much for salad in the mornings but the fresh fruit was appreciated.

 

The swimming pool is small but clean. Unfortunately the pool area was always packed and closes at 6:00 PM. That early closing and with only Chang, Singha and Heineken beer available, the pool bar sucked.

 

I think there are better choices available for a little more money if you need a swimming pool. I read some reviews of the place that said the staff people were rude and unhelpful. I found that to be the opposite. We quite enjoyed all the girls at the check in counter. They were always laughing and joking with us. The cleaning lady was friendly too.

 

I probably won't stay there again.

[cicero1520 19]

I normally stay in Jomtien on my get-a-way trips from upcountry. This trip I went to Pattaya with another upcountry farang expat. We stayed at the Siam Sawasdee on Soi Buakao for six nights. The standard rooms were clean and pleasant but by no means luxurious. The room size suited me. Considering the free breakfast and the swimming pool, the 950 baht Internet rate wasn't too bad.

 

The breakfast buffet selection always had a couple Thai dishes that were quite tasty. Coffee was very good with milk and cream available. Tasty jams and real butter for the toast but the ancient toaster sucked. The fried eggs were OK, but the ham floating in water is best avoided. Sausages are actually hot dogs but OK. Fresh salad makings are also on offer. I don't much care much for salad in the mornings but the fresh fruit was appreciated.

 

The swimming pool is small but clean. Unfortunately the pool area was always packed and closes at 6:00 PM. That early closing and with only Chang, Singha and Heineken beer available, the pool bar sucked.

 

I think there are better choices available for a little more money if you need a swimming pool. I read some reviews of the place that said the staff people were rude and unhelpful. I found that to be the opposite. We quite enjoyed all the girls at the check in counter. They were always laughing and joking with us. The cleaning lady was friendly too.

 

I probably won't stay there again.

 

2 nights there were enough, I agree with your comments, just didn't like the fact the seemed incapable of putting a lick of paint on where need, scruffy is not good enough.

[stevoman 2]

2 nights there were enough, I agree with your comments, just didn't like the fact the seemed incapable of putting a lick of paint on where need, scruffy is not good enough.

 

Must agree, this place is the pits, the only thing that's changed in years is the PRICE! 950BHT they are havin a laff. I noticed just a few weeks ago whilst having a drink at "Rich" bar there was a multitude of White Whales staying there! Package tour maybe?

[Bush Pig 11]

I normally stay in Jomtien on my get-a-way trips from upcountry. This trip I went to Pattaya with another upcountry farang expat. We stayed at the Siam Sawasdee on Soi Buakao for six nights. The standard rooms were clean and pleasant but by no means luxurious. The room size suited me. Considering the free breakfast and the swimming pool, the 950 baht Internet rate wasn't too bad.

 

The breakfast buffet selection always had a couple Thai dishes that were quite tasty. Coffee was very good with milk and cream available. Tasty jams and real butter for the toast but the ancient toaster sucked. The fried eggs were OK, but the ham floating in water is best avoided. Sausages are actually hot dogs but OK. Fresh salad makings are also on offer. I don't much care much for salad in the mornings but the fresh fruit was appreciated.

 

The swimming pool is small but clean. Unfortunately the pool area was always packed and closes at 6:00 PM. That early closing and with only Chang, Singha and Heineken beer available, the pool bar sucked.

 

I think there are better choices available for a little more money if you need a swimming pool. I read some reviews of the place that said the staff people were rude and unhelpful. I found that to be the opposite. We quite enjoyed all the girls at the check in counter. They were always laughing and joking with us. The cleaning lady was friendly too.

 

I probably won't stay there again.

 

 

Yes when I first came to Pattaya it was understood that the paying guest was entitled to the pool, seating etc but once the Thais worked out that the Welfare Staters gladly paid so that freeloaders may enjoy their leisure time the pools and seating are now the preserve of visiting prostitutes, thier co-workers, relatives etc therefore I stopped staying at such places long ago.

 

The only vote that counts is the one cast by your feet! (BP circa 1960)

[cicero1520 19]

Yes when I first came to Pattaya it was understood that the paying guest was entitled to the pool, seating etc but once the Thais worked out that the Welfare Staters gladly paid so that freeloaders may enjoy their leisure time the pools and seating are now the preserve of visiting prostitutes, thier co-workers, relatives etc therefore I stopped staying at such places long ago.

 

The only vote that counts is the one cast by your feet! (BP circa 1960)

 

 

So what pool do you use now?

Edited January 26, 2011 by cicero1520

[Gary 4,119]

Yes when I first came to Pattaya it was understood that the paying guest was entitled to the pool, seating etc but once the Thais worked out that the Welfare Staters gladly paid so that freeloaders may enjoy their leisure time the pools and seating are now the preserve of visiting prostitutes, thier co-workers, relatives etc therefore I stopped staying at such places long ago.

 

The only vote that counts is the one cast by your feet! (BP circa 1960)

 

 

Had I noticed Thai prostitutes around the pool, I probably would have spent more time there. As I witnessed, there were a LOT of fat Europeans there and therefore, I looked elsewhere for the prostitutes that I came to find.

[cicero1520 19]

Had I noticed Thai prostitutes around the pool, I probably would have spent more time there. As I witnessed, there were a LOT of fat Europeans there and therefore, I looked elsewhere for the prostitutes that I came to find.

You sir are a naughty boy.!

[mmaaarrrkkk 41]

I generally avoid the chain ; all their hotels suck for one reason or another. The only people I see staying there are usually first timers attracted by their website