Lewit Hotel - a Lottellee Winna Review

[LOTTELLEE WINNA]

Intro - This trip was with a buddy of mine from the UK. He is happy to spend a bit and favours luxury over frugality (this is in contrast to other buddies of mine who are more budget conscious and ask me to book accommodation around the 1,000 THB mark). My mate’s criteria for a hotel included -out of the city centre, having a nice pool, modern rooms, guest friendly and outstanding customer service. So after a little research I booked the Lewit (which is part of the prestigious, Radisson group), as it ticked all those boxes and more.

Location- in terms of fitting my needs, the location of this hotel is fantastic, it’s on Pratumnak Soi 5 with it’s growing number of bars and restaurants (along with lots of gentlemen’s clubs). Easy to get in and out town from here by Bolt or (with a bit of a walk, Baht Bus). It’s worth noting that Pratumnak is the classiest area in town,  it’s certainly a bit different from being around Buhakow. I love this area, but if you want to be on LK Metro every night, it probably won’t be your thing.

Although it’s not central Pattaya, this plenty of bars around with more than enough to keep you entertained. It’s a particularly good area if you like gentlemen’s clubs. It really suits my MO, as I like to golf in the morning and then hit the gentlemen’s clubs in the afternoon. In the evening, I might go for a meal or perhaps every second night hit some bars. I like the Pratumnak area as it’s not overly full on like the Citycentre.

Check in - As you approach the hotel you really get a bit of a ‘wow’ factor - the building has a sleek and modern look, beautifully designed. The concierge is out in a flash to help you with bags, the door is opened for you and there is no queue at reception. The checkin process is friendly, welcoming, quick, easy and efficient. We booked payment in advance with Agoda and we were asked for a deposit of 1000THB. If they have a cleaned room available, you can get access from 12 noon onwards. 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 is modern and fresh - reasonably spacious too at around 30 sqm. The room has a good sized closet with hanging rail and cupboard space. There is also a safe, large refrigerator and flat screen smart television. There also 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. Being given two cards for the room is really handy, as it’s easy to keep your electronic equipment topped up when you’re out of the room. 
 

That is complementary tea and coffee. The bathrooms are well stocked with shower gel, shampoo and conditioner. There is desk space with a chair, coffee table with two chairs, and another two chairs on the balcony. 

I booked a pool facing room and it was nice to sit on the large balcony - beer in hand. The room featured a nice view up Soi 5. The bed was (I think) king size. The AC worked well, and the toilet, bathroom and shower room are modern and well designed. Room tip - while the standard rooms are fine I’m glad I chose the deluxe pool view with bath. 

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

Breakfast - the Agoda offer we got on the room meant that it was only an extra 90THB to take the breakfast option. The restaurant looks a bit on the utilitarian side, and TBH the breakfast was a bit bland - don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t bad, it’s just that it was in great either. There is no ‘make me a omelette ‘ egg station, and the fruit choice is a bit limited. On the plus side, there is a wide range of Asian breakfasts, with a limited falang choice. I did like the nice coffee machine, the fruit juices are good, muesli and rolled oats are on offer. Then also some pastries and pancakes. 

Facilities - The hotel has a classy second floor swimming pool with jacuzzi, sun loungers and towels. The hotel has two speedy elevators, and I never waited more than a minute or so. There is an open air second floor bar area with views onto the pool.

Customer Service - The staff were nothing short of fantastic. Everyone is very friendly and chatty. Always had good banter with the reception staff and the night security dude. 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. If you wish to bring a guest back without going to reception, this can be done via the basement/car park lift.

Security and Cleaning - security good and I felt safe and comfortable the entire time. The place is clean as a whistle...as always guys consider leaving a daily tip for the hard working cleaner.

Car Parking - car parking under the hotel.

Noise - A little traffic noise by the pool, but nothing in the room. There is some noise daytime poolside from nearby building works going on. It doesn’t affect this hotel as much as neighing ones though.

Price - I got this at a price of 2050THB (via an Agoda offer)… the cheapest rooms in the hotel can be got for as little as 1600. I think this is good value as the hotel has a bit of class and luxury. 

Criticisms - very few. I guess the breakfast is the weakest point.

Overall -  Over the last 12 years I have stayed in around 50 hotels and guesthouses in Pattaya. Believe me, the Lewit is towards the top of my list of top class hotels and at a competitive price…4.5 star luxury at a 3/4 star price. If you are looking for a location that’s slightly out of town, but still handy for central Pattaya then this property is one you might consider. 

This is not one of those hotels that do tour groups, so no large groups of Indian lads, nor coach loads of Chinese. US, Aussie, Korean and European guests seemed to dominate.  IMHO this is a quality hotel for those who enjoy good 4+ star quality and who want to be in the classiest Neighbourhood in town. As always, the booking of this hotel is price dependent. If you can get it under 1,500 low season and 2,000 high season, then put it on your short list.

Overall Rating: 8/10 

Edited February 14, 2025 by LOTTELLEE WINNA

[CBNewbie]

Appreciate the review. 

[ocka]

Thanks for another great review. This definitely looks like one for my future short list.

[ZRHuser]

Thank you Lottellee, was waiting for your review of this hotel. Looks good and I may book it for may next stay.

It's part of Radisson hotels. So if you need some nights to requalify, that is a cheap way to do it. 

[Clem Fandango]

Hi @LOTTELLEE WINNAgot a week in here mid trip. Change of pace from central Pattaya. 
quick question… was the TVs smart TVs? Like to put my fire stick in. 
No deal breaker just curious and can’t find anything online.

 

 

[LOTTELLEE WINNA]

4 hours ago, Clem Fandango said:

Hi @LOTTELLEE WINNAgot a week in here mid trip. Change of pace from central Pattaya. 
quick question… was the TVs smart TVs? Like to put my fire stick in. 
No deal breaker just curious and can’t find anything online.

 

 

I can’t say for definite mate, as I don’t really watch TV in the room. Below us a picture which seems to indicate the TV is pretty modern, so I’m guessing it’s probably smart.

[Clem Fandango]

7 hours ago, LOTTELLEE WINNA said:

I can’t say for definite mate, as I don’t really watch TV in the room. Below us a picture which seems to indicate the TV is pretty modern, so I’m guessing it’s probably smart.

Cheers. I like a little TV when getting ready for golf in the morning. Looks like it should be ok. Looking forward to my stay. Great review as always

[iLoveit]

Always a good review Lottalee. Appreciate it.

[LOTTELLEE WINNA]

Update Review January 2026

I absolutely love trying out new hotels. So why is it that I am getting so incredibly boring by continuing to stay at the Lewit? In short, it’s absolutely fantastic! It totally ticks the boxes for me.

I checked in a few days ago and the first thing to say is that they allowed me to check in at 11:45 AM… how cool is that? My advice is it’s worth paying an extra few hundred baht a night for a pool view room. Try and get on the fifth or sixth floor 501,503,601,603… these give you great views not only of the pool but right up to the top of Pratumnak Soi 5, and even to the Buddha at the top of the hill. 

After a morning’s golfing, my mate who has flown in from the UK and I, will sit on the balcony and have a few cans of Singha - just chilling and unwinding. Similarly in the evening, with a gal, just put a bit of music on and sit with a few beers. It’s also remarkably cool as you can have the room windows open, and the Aircon chilling, the balcony (apologies to all for my ‘green’ faux pas 😉).

Talking of Aircon and green issues, this is one of the few hotels that give you two cards… thus are allowing you to have the Aircon on when you’re not in loom… another plus point in my book.

One of the few sticking points about this hotel was the breakfast… it was pretty mediocre previously. New manager in and the staff are much better as is the customer service. Of course they know me by now, so as soon as I come in to the breakfast room, they ask “mister you want 3 Kai Dow (eggs) sook sook (well done both sides cooked). Yes good breakfast including nice coffee.

Water pressure in the shower is good and the water is hot - I also like the fact that the towels are fluffy… not that thin stuff that you get elsewhere. I’ve booked here for seven nights, but I’m going to try and add another four. The hotel doesn’t seem that busy but on the Agoda website it’s showing it’s fully booked. I guess I’ll just go to the desk and ask.

Regarding ladies, during the day you can just walk in with them, no questions asked (although you can of course request that they put their cards in the desk). From 6 PM onwards there’s a security dude downstairs who takes cards from the gals. The staff are unflinchingly polite to any guest you might bring back.

The quality of customer service at this hotel is nothing short of fantastic, I also like the way that the place doesn’t look worn, so that must mean that they continually refurbish. 

So all in all, I unreservedly, recommend the Lewit.

Lottelee Winna Score : 8.5/10

 

 

Edited January 18 by LOTTELLEE WINNA

[Macawber]

@LOTTELLEE WINNA Thanks mate. Another fine review with good info. I used to stress a bit about choosing the right hotel. Like you, I prefer to mix it up a bit and try out new places in new locations. I've followed you into a number of your recommendations (Amber, The Sirin, The Fifth and others) and they have all lived up to the expectations based on your reviews so top marks and big thanks!!

Anyway, regarding The Lewit, how does it compare to The Fifth (which I rate as a favourite of mine) and did the pool view room have a walk in shower (photos on Agoda aren't clear) ?

Cheers. 

Edited January 18 by Macawber

[LOTTELLEE WINNA]

Thanks for the positive feedback mate, truly appreciated. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the recommendations, yes all the hotels you cite are good. Yes, like you I rate the Fifth, my guess is that it and the Lewit are on par…my preference slightly being the Lewit as I’ve got a huge liking for the upmarket feel of Pratumnak Soi 5.

Walk in shower - pic below.

[Mexy]

Booked in this place for part of my March holiday - thanks for the tip LOTTELLEE WINNA!

[Jagaar]

@LOTTELLEE WINNA I know you like the Sirin Exclusive, but how does  the Lewit compare with it. Pros/Cons of each. Thanks

[LOTTELLEE WINNA]

1 hour ago, Jagaar said:

@LOTTELLEE WINNA I know you like the Sirin Exclusive, but how does  the Lewit compare with it. Pros/Cons of each. Thanks

Yes the Sirin is my absolute favorite, but I’m also a big fan of the Lewit too. So these two hotels are directly opposite each other on Pratumnak Soi 5 and they both rival each other in terms of quality, although in my view the Sirin shades it.

Rooms - I would happily stay in either hotel rooms, they are spacious and comfortable. If staying at the Sirin ask for a high floor with a view to the sea (I usually stay in rooms 506-510)…there is no extra charge for this if such a room is available. Personally, I think that the best rooms at the Lewit are the ones on a high floor with a pool view (this also gives you a view all the way up to Buddha hill)…however, it’s worth noting that there is an extra charge for a pool view room - the rooms at the back of the building look into a nearby apartment block.  In both hotels I personally would avoid a room with a bath, as this means that the shower over the bath.

Pool - The Lewit is more of a resort type hotel, where the rooms are built around the pool, as opposed to the Sirin where are the pool Is the rooftop variety. Both pools are fine, although I found the Sirin to be less busy. The views from the rooftop of the Sirin are absolutely stunning.

Cleanliness - Both hotels scored 100% on this count. Put the ‘please clean’ sign on, and within an hour, you come back to your room and invariably it’s been cleaned (as always guys please consider leaving ฿20 or ฿40 on your bed for the cleaning lady).

Customer Service - Again in both hotels it’s nothing short of fantastic. There are smiles galore up when you come in and come out of the hotel from the friendly and helpful reception staff. Any guests you bring back are treated with respect, under normal circumstances you’re unlikely to be asked to hand your guests ID in, but of course you can if you want.

Breakfast - Previously there have been well-founded criticisms about the Lewit, however, I am delighted to say that the last time I stayed, there had been a sea-change in personnel and attitude… the quality of the breakfasts now are of a more than acceptable standard. The Sirin breakfasts are also pretty good. 

Bar - I’ve never been inclined to drink anything, except poolside, at the Lewit. Whereas, at the Sirin, there is an up market evening bar which does 241 cocktails. There is also at the Sirin a really nice rooftop bar with gorgeous views to the sea.

Overall hotel Quality - The Sirin has a real modern five star feel to it. It’s all chandeliers and gleaming marble. Don’t get me wrong, the Lewit it’s a beautiful hotel too, it’s just a little bit older (but it fully deserves being a member of the Raddison family)

My Choice - I love both these hotels, however if I had to choose the Sirin would be my favorite. That said, if there was a significant price difference (and as far as I can see there’s currently only a couple of hundred baht difference), I would not hesitate to stay at the Lewit again

Edited April 21 by LOTTELLEE WINNA

[Phoenix Dave]

I've used both as well, and very much like both of them. It seems the Lewit has deals more often, frequently about 20% lower in price. The Sirin rooms have more of an Apart-hotel feel, with a big 2-door refrigerator/freezer, while the Lewit is more of a standard hotel room with a decent sized 1 door fridge. Just a word of warning, the Lewit entrance seems to be a bit hard for Bolt drivers to find, it is actually positioned as shown below. You can barely see the hotel through the trees where they look.

Edited April 21 by Phoenix Dave

[Jagaar]

@LOTTELLEE WINNA Thank you for you indepth reply. I too not a fan of shower over a bath (also a little difficult for Thai girls sometimes too) Walkin shower pretty much essential, not against having a bath to soak in.

I also like roof top pools. I guess if Lewit is siginificantly cheaper it is a worthwhile option. Otherwise the Sirin sounds more like a nice place to base one self.

@Phoenix Dave Thank you also for your response. I have even had that very issue at a previous hotel I stayed at.

 

[The Raging Scotsman]

@LOTTELLEE WINNA Thanks for the review. I was looking for exactly this on the Lewit as I am pondering between a split between Pratumnak and Central Pattaya for my next trip. The proximity between the Lewit and several GCs were the big draw.