Should I book in advance?

[Menethil]

I have a question about booking in advance.

 

I'm planning to rent a room from the end of march for several months.

 

However, I'd like to take a look at the room before booking, and I fear that all the good rooms will be busy if I don't book with at least one month in advance. I want a good room in the Soi Honey area.

 

I got one from a farang owner for 14000B/month, with everything I need. I was aiming for 12000B, but it's ok 2000B/month is almost nothing compared to what I'll spend on whoring.

 

I'm almost booking it in advance, but I really hope to not regret that (e.g. finding an even better room for 12000B).

 

What do you guys think? Book in advance a room that I like or risk trying to find something there in the last minute?

Edited January 17, 2011 by Menethil

[scaffman]

hi ifn your going to be in patts for a few months . why dont you just book in to a hotel for a night or two. then you can have a good look around. patts is not that busy this year so you wil have no problem getting some were.

[CiKa]

hi ifn your going to be in patts for a few months . why dont you just book in to a hotel for a night or two. then you can have a good look around. patts is not that busy this year so you wil have no problem getting some were.

 

My thoughts exactly.

 

So many good options to look at and bargain like no breakfast and seeing a room that you'll be for next month is big plus than reserving upfront without knowing which room you'll get.

 

Also this way you can also visit other cities - why being all the time just in Pattaya.

 

Leave yourself options by booking when you want, where you want.

[Menethil]

hi ifn your going to be in patts for a few months . why dont you just book in to a hotel for a night or two. then you can have a good look around. patts is not that busy this year so you wil have no problem getting some were.

 

Actually I have two weeks already booked in a very good room near Soi LK Metro. Then I will spend 8 days in Bangkok, and after that I'll be back in Patts and rent a room for long term.

 

It means I'll have plenty of time (mid-march) to look at the rooms.

 

 

 

My thoughts exactly.

 

So many good options to look at and bargain like no breakfast and seeing a room that you'll be for next month is big plus than reserving upfront without knowing which room you'll get.

 

Also this way you can also visit other cities - why being all the time just in Pattaya.

 

Leave yourself options by booking when you want, where you want

 

Well, if there are many good options, probably avaliable due to low season, I may get a good bargain. And yes I plan to take like 4 or 5 days every month to visit other places (Chiang Mai, Phi Phi, Ubon)

 

Tks for the tips guys.

[neo1011]

It won't be that busy in march, you will have a choice of accommodation.

i would wait till you get there.

[pattayapaul1]

have a look at soleldesiam apartments just behind xzite they look good and start about 10000

[themosch]

Never book or pay upfront. First go have a look and maybe a trial for a few days if possible. Plenty of decent accomodation. Just go well prepared and make a list with usefull info of your preferrable accomodations when going to Pattaya!

Edited January 17, 2011 by themosch

[midge]

Actually I have two weeks already booked in a very good room near Soi LK Metro. Then I will spend 8 days in Bangkok, and after that I'll be back in Patts and rent a room for long term.

 

It means I'll have plenty of time (mid-march) to look at the rooms.

 

 

 

 

 

Well, if there are many good options, probably avaliable due to low season, I may get a good bargain. And yes I plan to take like 4 or 5 days every month to visit other places (Chiang Mai, Phi Phi, Ubon)

 

Tks for the tips guys.

Hi mate,can you give me some hotel names in the area arround LKM for a good and cheep hotel? Want come 2-2-11 to the 2-3-11 to patts.Hope you can give me some advice.Cheers.

[Menethil]

Hi mate,can you give me some hotel names in the area arround LKM for a good and cheep hotel? Want come 2-2-11 to the 2-3-11 to patts.Hope you can give me some advice.Cheers.

 

I will stay on this one for 2 weeks: http://www.pattaya-addicts.com/forum/topic/24432-rooms-above-the-new-chow-soy-restaurant/

 

After that, I will go Bangkok for a little more than one week and then will be back in Pattaya for a long term rent.

 

I'm sorry, I don't know much about other places. If you really want a hotel, I stayed at Pattaya Bay Resortin september for less than 1000B/day, but it was the low season. But it's definitely a good hotel, I recommend it.

Edited January 17, 2011 by Menethil

[sabrethrust]

I will stay on this one for 2 weeks: http://www.pattaya-addicts.com/forum/topic/24432-rooms-above-the-new-chow-soy-restaurant/

 

After that, I will go Bangkok for a little more than one week and then will be back in Pattaya for a long term rent.

 

I'm sorry, I don't know much about other places. If you really want a hotel, I stayed at Pattaya Bay Resortin september for less than 1000B/day, but it was the low season. But it's definitely a good hotel, I recommend it.

 

Seems to me that you will not better your 1st 2 week accomodation, best value for money I've seen around that area! Why not try for a long stay discount there?

[Menethil]

Seems to me that you will not better your 1st 2 week accomodation, best value for money I've seen around that area! Why not try for a long stay discount there?

 

Well, I'll be sure to give it a try, but I don't think I'll get it much lower than 15000B/month. This place seems to be always busy.