OK guys here are my personal ratings (out of 10) for the hotels I have stayed in, I have also added some + and - points. Comments on my analysis are most welcome, What are your fave hotels and why?
NovaGold (8) + Best value 4* hotel, nice rooms, great staff, honest returned cash I lost
- a little out the way, pool in the shade
Nova Spa (7) + Really classy place, top end 4*, great pool, top breakfast, nice rooms
- even futher up the same soi as Nova Gold, pricey if you don't spot a bargain rate
@Mind (6) + Same soi as above but closer to 2ndRd, classy aparthotel, with nice studios
- Nice pool but too few sunbeds hogged by grumpy Ruskies
Centara (7) + Same soi as all above but nr 2nd road, very classy rooms and great pool
- block booked by an indian tour company
SabaiLodge (4) + good pool and nice location, on/near bhat bus route
- I had a poor room (but it was last minute and high season)
PattayaBayResort(6) + nice rooftop pool and cafe, used to have lots great staff, good location
- too much building work around, managerial/staff changes
China Garden (6) + 4* classy hotel rooms at guesthouse prices,location good
- my room had no balcony
LK Rennaisance (9) + Hugely classy 4*, nice pool, brill location, great brekkie, luxury room
- nothing
LK Empress (8) + Same same Rennaisance above, Beach Rd location
- number of Indian guys causing noise and who trashed room
The above are a quick summary of my views of these hotels, I have posted a hotel review with pics in some instances. Do you agree with my ratings? Do you have a favourite hotel that you would recommend? Do you know of a hotel from hell?