| One of the most popularly visited cities in Thailand is | | | | for me personally. A room with air conditioning in the |
| located on the eastern gulf called Pattaya. Just a two | | | | same hotel will usually cost just Baht 100 more. |
| hour bus ride away Pattaya is most well known as the | | | | Here are a few names of popular hotels in the Baht |
| 'poor man's' beach-side resort because of the | | | | 500 price range: |
| abundance of budget hotel choices located throughout | | | | - Sawasdee Sabai |
| the city. And some of Pattaya's most affordable | | | | - Sawasdee Sunshine |
| accommodations are even right on the beach. But | | | | - Sawasdee Sea View (right by Pattaya Beach) |
| there are a few things you should know before you | | | | It goes without saying, the quality of those hotels are |
| go ahead and reserve a room at a cheap hotel. | | | | not the greatest. And most of the cheap |
| When is the best time to book a hotel in Pattaya for | | | | accommodations in the city include a very simple |
| the best deals? | | | | breakfast with the room if that's and consolation. But if |
| The low season which is from March to early | | | | all you need is a clean bed, a hot shower and be in a |
| November brings heavy rain quite frequently. The heat | | | | location right in the heart of all the activity such as the |
| index is way higher as well especially when the high | | | | red light district, beach and shopping then those hotels |
| humidity kicks in from the tropics. But most don't mind it | | | | are perfect for short term stay. If you can afford to |
| because room rates during the low season are | | | | spend a bit more you'll notice a major difference in |
| slashed from 20% to 40%, making it an ideal time to | | | | room quality if you pay double. |
| save some money. | | | | Here are a few names of hotels that cost Baht 1000 |
| Pattaya Hotels that cost around Baht 500 per night? | | | | and really well worth the money: |
| Are they worth it? | | | | - Sunshine Hotel and Residence |
| Baht 500 is roughly $15 US dollars and there are many | | | | - Eastiny Inn |
| hotels in Pattaya charging around that price range. And | | | | - Sabai Lodge |
| suffice to say being so cheap makes any hotel | | | | Accommodations that usually charge that much offer |
| charging that much extremely popular with travelers | | | | a decent buffet breakfast with the room and some |
| from all over the world. The only thing is that a room | | | | even provide swimming pools and a small fitness |
| with that price normally doesn't include air conditioning, | | | | center. Air conditioning is included of course. It's a |
| just a fan. To some it's a big deal. To others not so big. | | | | perfect choice for anyone planning to stay in the area |
| But Pattaya does get very hot and the heat lingers on | | | | for longer periods of time in comfort. |
| into the night which makes it difficult to sleep. At least | | | | |