The Whisper - a Lottellee Winna Review

[LOTTELLEE WINNA]

Intro - Living up in Issan I make 6-8 one or two week trips a year to Pattaya. I’m blessed with having friends and family who visit me, and on this occasion, I was meeting up with a mate from the UK and we had booked Centra Life hotel for a week. However as I found myself down in Bangkok this weekend, I decided to come to Pattaya a day earlier than planned. I was therefore looking for the veritable one night sleepover, and as I like to try new places, I thought I would try the Whisper hotel.

hotel despite being a city centre hotel, on PA the Whisper has a very low profile… and to be honest, it hasn’t really been on my radar. Hopefully this thread might go some way to putting that right, because I have a lot of good stuff to report about this hotel… and one reservation too.

Location-  The location of this hotel is city centre, but it’s hidden up a mini alleyway off soi Buhakow (heading south on Buhakow turn first right after Holiday Inn Express). You then have 150m walk down a bumpy non- tarmac and unlit lane to the hotel. Alternatively from second road, you can cut through the Avenue, shopping complex and onto Soi 15 to access the hotel. Don’t be in any doubt the location is not as good as say Areca, however, in fairness it is not too bad either, although in rainy season, I can imagine the soi getting very muddy at the Buhakow end (although it is fully tarmac at the Avenue Soi 15 end). In terms of bus access, you have those that run along both Buhakow and second Road.

Check in - As you approach the hotel you while you really don’t get a ‘wow’ factor in terms of kerb appeal’, that said, the building itself has a sleek and modern look. The door is opened for you and there is no queue at reception. The checkin process is businesslike, quick, easy and efficient. I booked payment in advance with Agoda and wasn’t asked to leave any cash deposit. The staff respectfully request that all ‘additional guests’ (the gals) hand in their ID cards when they are brought back to the room. No joiner fee.

Rooms - The room design and size is outstanding for a hotel in this budget class. Rooms are modern and very spacious at an impressive 41sqm. The room is without doubt the largest you will find in any modern hotel for the money.

The room also has the best closet and drawer space I’ve seen for a while (a real pain as in even the best hotels like Amethyst and Blackwoods all they have is a hanging rail). There is also a safe, large refrigerator and flat screen smart television. For those who need to work there is a desk, and for real relaxation, a good size couch.

There was enough power outlets to charge my devices. The rooms are opened by electronic cards and the key needs to be placed into the holder in your room to power the electricity. My room had a small balcony with table and chairs and views across the city. The bed was large and comfy enough to sleep on. The AC worked well, and the toilet, bathroom and shower room are modern and well designed. Tea, coffee and water in room complimentary.

Room tip - the standard rooms (I think called deluxe) are fine, as always, I request a high floor for a better view and less noise.

Wifi - The WiFi signal quality is outstanding, and no need to log in every day.

Breakfast - TBH I decided that there is just so much choice elsewhere - the Nest on soi Diana serves a nice brekkie.

Facilities - The hotel has a small rooftop swimming pool with jacuzzi, sun loungers and towels. There is I am told a gym (though I didn’t see it). The hotel has two speedy elevators and I never waited. 

Guest Policy - The staff are respectful to any guests you might invite back to your ‘loom’…no guest charges (for one visitor), ID cards must be handed in (a good thing in my view) and you get a call from reception to make sure everything is OK before the lady gets her card back. 

Cleaning - Spotlessly clean, hard working staff.…as always guys consider leaving a daily tip for the hard working cleaner.

Security - it is well worth mentioning the very friendly security and night porter staff who welcomes you and guest home later on at night.

Car Parking - Covered underneath the hotel.

Noise - No traffic or music noise whatsoever, indeed, this is the quietest hotel, I think I’ve ever stayed in.

Price - I got this at the price of 1303 THB inc tax (via an Agoda offer)…good value for a modern and classy room of this size.

Criticisms - Only one, the alleyway entrance from the Buhakow end is a bit dark, unpaved and downmarket, and I guess in the rainy season is susceptible to flooding and mud (though access should be better from the Avenue end).

Overall -  This hotel currently represents decent value in Pattaya for a 3 star hotel  - it represents outstanding value for those who put a premium on having a large modern room. For guys who are less bothered about room size then the likes of the Holiday Inn express round the corner (better location, but room size 50% smaller ) might be a better bet.

A nice theme to this hotel is music - the lifts are decorated with pictures of old style cassette tapes…nice - very different. The rooms carry on this musical theme with the illuminated saxophone 🎷- I guess in honour of the late beloved King Rama IX who enjoyed playing this instrument.

This is not one of those hotels that do tour groups, so no large groups of Indian lads, nor coach loads of Chinese. Aussie, US and European single male guests seemed to dominate.  As always, the booking of this hotel is price dependent. If you can get it around 1,300 THB (but look for cheaper after Songkran when we get into low season), then my advice is to put it on your consideration shortlist.

Lottellee Winna Score -7/10 (however if roomsize is the main criteria 9/10)

 

 

Edited February 19 by LOTTELLEE WINNA

[FROST MEDIC999]

Looks a cracking room especially for the Monies.

Like yourself I have my favourite Gaffs and i often book 2 hotels flitting between the 2 dependant upon Girls I'm seeing and what I'm doing 5555

 

Enjoy you break and hope catch up this year with you

 

Frosty

[LOTTELLEE WINNA]

11 minutes ago, FROST MEDIC999 said:

Looks a cracking room especially for the Monies.

Like yourself I have my favourite Gaffs and i often book 2 hotels flitting between the 2 dependant upon Girls I'm seeing and what I'm doing 5555

 

Enjoy you break and hope catch up this year with you

 

Frosty

Cheers Frosty mate 👍

[ocka]

Thankyou for another great review. 👍🏆

[worldpunter]

Wish you'd  tried the breakfast , 

[Krane]

Very nicely decorated and clean rooms.  Do they have separate shower and tub areas?

A place to consider for future trips.  Would you rate higher in quality and size than Acqua?  I'd really like to try there next time.

[Greg_B]

https://www.whisperhotel.com/

[PGSTC776]

Another nice review, Lottellee.

[LOTTELLEE WINNA]

58 minutes ago, Krane said:

Very nicely decorated and clean rooms.  Do they have separate shower and tub areas?

A place to consider for future trips.  Would you rate higher in quality and size than Acqua?  I'd really like to try there next time.

No tub, but yes the shower is in a sealed glass unit within the bathroom.

Very different from the Acqua. The Whisper rooms are literally twice the size of the standard rooms in the Acqua, so you get a king size bed in the Whisper, a larger balcony and bathroom, a desk, chair and sofa. Additionally the Whisper is much quieter than the (rear facing) rooms in the Acqua. However I think the Acqua is better located (for both buses and being close to Hemingways eaterie) + the Acqua has more of a 4 star feel about it.

 

[worldpunter]

.....and the sausages   ? 

[Gary7]

Another brilliant review, looks like a diamond in the rough! 

[SteveX08]

8 hours ago, worldpunter said:

.....and the sausages   ? 

Fuck the sausages… all the discerning gent cares about is cheese…

[PR1977]

Great review @LOTTELLEE WINNA I actually stayed here myself over Christmas and also provided some thoughts:

I think we are pretty much on the same page with this place. I will be staying here again next month

Edited February 29 by PR1977