Baron Beach Hotel questions

[PeterD]

Did we ever ger it clear if baron beach charge for wifi or joiners?

[routeman]

Maybe sending an E-mail direct to the reservations manager will satisfy your queries as it's a relative new place.Also I.ve heard that taking this direct approach often results in getting a far better deal particulary in these hard recessionary times!

[Chuk Wa]

yeah let us know dude as i also want to know about the joiners too, I like the central locations in Patts and Baron seems good on price and location

[hedonist]

yeah let us know dude as i also want to know about the joiners too, I like the central locations in Patts and Baron seems good on price and location

Isnt its location (Soi 9?) shared with that new Central Festival Plaza???

Meaning that the outside shots of it bathed in sunshine are now "out of date"?

 

Hedonist

[glenman]

can anybody who has stayed here confirm if there is a joiner fee or not.

 

i've sent several emails with no joy.

[irish-michael]

can anybody who has stayed here confirm if there is a joiner fee or not.

 

i've sent several emails with no joy.

i,ve booked for there in june,deluxe double,1500bht,looks good on web and email reply,no joiner fee if book double 2 people-3rd person 500bht extra.

[glenman]

i,ve booked for there in june,deluxe double,1500bht,looks good on web and email reply,no joiner fee if book double 2 people-3rd person 500bht extra.

 

 

cheers mate. i'm thinking of trying it in july/august.

[flyer_tr]

mate i send hotel an email about joiner fee, they say 1500 bht for superior room and if u pay direct to hotel no joiner fee. but when i look Agoda, they offer same room about 1100 thb. so i think if i book from Agoda, they will add joiner fee... but i dont know how much

[Bira]

Just checked in today, Sunday, May 10th. Just spent 3 nights at Galaxy Suites located right in the middle of Soi Diamond, above the Heaven Above GoGo. I got real tired of that place. It's not kept very clean, they do not have a restaurant, and the rooms are only average, unless you get their jacuzzi suite, which I never have seen.

 

I saw the rate for the superior room on Agoda.com for 1067 THB, but I got the impression that the superior rooms had only the twin bed configuration. I didn't see a way to book the deluxe room on that site, and I was assuming that the deluxe room had the large bed. I walked in, and explained to a very helpful front desk staff that I had no reservation. They showed me 2 rooms. The deluxe room that I saw actually had the 2 bed config, but it did have an outdoor balcony with an attractive table and 2 chairs and a view of their pool. The superior room has the large bed, but no balcony.

 

I initially was offered the superior for 1500 THB, but after a bit of discussion, got 1200, with one breakfast included, and no joiner fee. I was offered the deluxe for 1500 THB.

 

The Baron Beach hotel is very well located, accessible either from Second Road or Beach Road, and a short walk to Soi 8, or Soi 7, and right next door to a spectacular mall, although I personally have no reason to go inside. The Pattaya Police station is right on the corner of Soi 9 and Beach road.

 

I just took an afternoon nap and the bed is decent, but average pillows. Great airconditioner, with remote control. Nice size flat screen TV, Coffee Maker, free wireless. Absolutely best deal for a very nice hotel. What a contrast with that dingy Galaxy Suites!

[glenman]

i've got mixed reports about joiner fees at this hotel. basically i've been told book with hotel direct then no joiner fee but higher room rate. book through an agent, cheaper room rate but possible joiner fee. it seems to depend on which agent you book through.

 

i emailed and their response backed this up.

 

"Dear xxxx

 

What agent you booking?

 

if you booking direct with hotel, joiner are free."

 

confusing!!

[Bkkguestfriendlyhotels]

i've got mixed reports about joiner fees at this hotel. basically i've been told book with hotel direct then no joiner fee but higher room rate. book through an agent, cheaper room rate but possible joiner fee. it seems to depend on which agent you book through.

 

i emailed and their response backed this up.

 

"Dear xxxx

 

What agent you booking?

 

if you booking direct with hotel, joiner are free."

 

confusing!!

 

Just spoke to the hotel.

 

If you book direct at 2,500 baht per night, then no joiner fee.

 

If you book with any agent, then there is a 500 Baht joiner regardless whether u book a room for 2 or not.

 

Tim

[Chezney]

Just spoke to the hotel.

 

If you book direct at 2,500 baht per night, then no joiner fee.

 

If you book with any agent, then there is a 500 Baht joiner regardless whether u book a room for 2 or not.

 

Tim

 

Another one to cross off my list.. thx for the info.

Edited May 29, 2009 by Chezney

[barmatt]

Just spoke to the hotel.

 

If you book direct at 2,500 baht per night, then no joiner fee.

 

If you book with any agent, then there is a 500 Baht joiner regardless whether u book a room for 2 or not.

 

Tim

 

I've booked 2 single superior rooms at the BBH for 7 nights in Oct through Agoda, the cost was about 1000bht pn per room without breakfast and 1300 with breakfast. There was no mention of a joiner fee on the Agoda site and won't be paying one on arrival if requested by the hotel, because there is no mention of it anywhere.

I've noticed its cheaper to book through an agent that deal with the hotel direct. I also booked 7 nights at the Sunshine hotel & Residences, again through Agoda, for 1000bht pn with breakfast in the new residence complex. If I was to book through the hotel I was quoted 1600bht for the residence and 1200bht for the hotel section.????? Go figure

The reason why I chose these hotels was because they both had good reviews no mention of joiner fees and BBH is a new hotel in the thick of the action.

 

I guess I'll find out when I get there......please keep me posted

[Gryck]

Now things getting clearer about this hotel and its joinerfeepolicy. Nice if somebody could confirm, if we had a man in place.

 

G

[Mike Asia]

There was no mention of a joiner fee on the Agoda site and won't be paying one on arrival if requested by the hotel, because there is no mention of it anywhere.

 

Yah, right. Let us know how this works out, if they ask you to pay are you just going to refuse?

 

The way to think about it is if the hotel says 'No Joiner Fee' then there is not one, if they don't say this then anything can happen. Basically no hotels mention or advertise they have a joiner fee, they just hit you with one.

 

If there is any doubt you are taking a risk to stay there

[barmatt]

Yah, right. Let us know how this works out, if they ask you to pay are you just going to refuse?

 

The way to think about it is if the hotel says 'No Joiner Fee' then there is not one, if they don't say this then anything can happen. Basically no hotels mention or advertise they have a joiner fee, they just hit you with one.

 

If there is any doubt you are taking a risk to stay there

 

I could just cancel my booking and book elsewhere....have plenty of time.

 

I have just sent a request to Agoda and Asia Web Direct to confirm if this is the case.

 

Keep you posted.

[glenman]

i've got mixed reports about joiner fees at this hotel. basically i've been told book with hotel direct then no joiner fee but higher room rate. book through an agent, cheaper room rate but possible joiner fee. it seems to depend on which agent you book through.

 

i emailed and their response backed this up.

 

"Dear xxxx

 

What agent you booking?

 

if you booking direct with hotel, joiner are free."

 

confusing!!

 

 

update! i replied to this email and told them i was going to book with latestays. they replied today,

 

"you can booking with latestays because joiner free".

 

it seems to me it depends which agent you book through.

[irish-michael]

Another one to cross off my list.. thx for the info.

hi,booked into baron beach next mnth for 3wks via asiaweb.direct,1500bht per nt,de-luxe room,so called hotel today about joiner fee,spoke to general manager and he said no extra cost for joiner only must have id,i think need the business-hotels quiet,so we will see when there,hope this helps.

[wackyjacky]

Barmatt: Considering the location and the economic climate, I can't imagine they would dare charge you. In the future, if you're not sure, book a double. It'll get you out of joiners more often than not. If you want to be sure, e-mail the manager back and tell him you're going to cancel unless he confirms no joiner. Print it up and bring with when you go out. The security guards sometimes like to make a little business for themselves. 100 baht on check in, can work wonders with them too. wj

Edited May 29, 2009 by wackyjacky

[barmatt]

Barmatt: Considering the location and the economic climate, I can't imagine they would dare charge you. In the future, if you're not sure, book a double. It'll get you out of joiners more often than not. If you want to be sure, e-mail the manager back and tell him you're going to cancel unless he confirms no joiner. Print it up and bring with when you go out. The security guards sometimes like to make a little business for themselves. 100 baht on check in, can work wonders with them too. wj

 

 

AGODA'S ANSWER

 

Dear Mr.barmatt,

 

Thank you for your email.

 

With reference to your booking ID 3326401 as detailed below:

Hotel: Baron Beach hotel

Room Type: Superior Hot Deal

City/Country: Pattaya/Thailand

Arrival: October 18, 2009

Departure: October 25, 2009

 

Please note that joiner charge is THB 500 per person per day. Please pay at hotel directly.

 

 

Should you need further assistance, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]

 

Best Regards,

 

Phebe

Contact Centre Specialist

 

Reference number: LTK14904873423X

Please use this ticket number in any correspondence with us.

 

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MY QUESTION TO AGAODA

 

From: barmatt

 

Subject: RE: Contact info from customer (Other) (LTK14904873423X)

 

Does that mean if I bring someone back to my room (a girl) I will have to pay joiner fee? Do I have to pay joiner fee every time I bring a girl back?? If so how much?

 

 

After all that crap...yes there is a joiner fee of 500thb pn

I initially asked if the hotel was guest friendly...and the response was, yes....but they did not mention a joiner fee. A lesson for beginners of internet bookings...ask as much as possible because words can be lost in translation.

 

Thanks for the advice wackyjacky I may go down that path but I'll prob just cancel and book with another hotel and save some hassle. Wont lose too much only $15US but the AUS$ is on the way up.

 

Sorry for the miss info

[wackyjacky]

Barmatt: I still bet they wouldn't charge you, but better to book elsewhere. A lot of the time they say on the website that they'll charge you, so they look more legit. Too bad the place is cheap, new, and close to 7 & 8. Pattaya a beach town (where you dare not go in the water) of what, maybe 80,000 people 30,000 of whom happen to be sex workers, doesn't have a lot of joiner fees. Even the Sheraton and Marriott have no problem with over-nighters. I was wondering why the place was so cheap. In the middle of Mongerville and they're going for the family crowd. Amazing ! wj

[barmatt]

Update to my previous posts...I had booked 2 single rooms at BBH unaware there was a joiner fee (JF) involved.

But on contacting the hotel direct through their web site I asked if the JF could be waivered on our booking and if not then I would cancel and go elsewhere...and there response

 

Dear barmatt,

 

Our hotel manage free joiner for you.

 

 

thanks & Best Regards

 

 

rose

Baron Beach hotel Pattaya

 

If you ask nicely you shall recieve.