Hi,

Before I left for Thailand someone asked me to report on Jomtien Thani Hotel. Sorry can't remember who you are, but here it is!!!

Big Hotel in a good position in Jomtiem. Down a little street 1 minute from the beach. The rooms were good and clean, aircon, fridge, TV, with a nice little balcony facing the pool and ocean. So you can see the sunset from you balcony.

Breakfast was good, with plenty of choice. Typical buffet style breakfast (all you can eat). The pool area was nice except the pool was the coldest I have been in, in a tropical climate. Still good for swimming, but not like the warm water you usually get in places like these.

The gym, suana and table tennis area were rubbish, broken down equipment that looked very old.

Overall it was a good place, I would stay there again if I went to Jomtien.

Regards,

Dave

Hi Dave

I'd be interested in your thoughts of Pattaya in general and how you found it travelling with your daughter.
Cheers Geri

Hi Geri,

Travelling with my daughter was easy. I am a single parent so we are used to one anothers company and we have also been regularly travelling together for the last 8 years. Mainly through Indo, Bali as a base, but we have explored quiet a bit more of Indo, as well Fiji, Vanuatu and New Caladonia. She was bargaining in Kuta day markets by herself at 12 years old and getting good deals. Because of the scene in Thailand, many reffered to her as my wife (unbelievable, I know) 16 years old! We used to joke about this.

As for Pattaya, I'm not in a hurry to race back there. I hired a bike, so we saw quiet a bit in the 6 nights we stayed there. To me, if I go back to Thailand and want beaches, I will head to Phuket and surrounds. Most of the beaches in Pattaya are ruined, IMO because of the circus on the beach (deckchairs and umbrellas side by side for miles) and the polluted water due to the boats, jetskis etc. This isn't my idea of a beach resort. Patong is similar but the beaches to the left and right are much more tastefully laid out and clean and you can actually see the sand. Kata Noi and Surin were our favourites.

Food was ok in Pattaya, but we had better food in other areas ie. Kanchanaburi and the Bangkok food courts and the Chaing Mai Night Bazzar. I did like the food carts and the little outdoor cafes in Pattaya, especially the 1/4 chicken on the stick that they BBQ for you at the side of the cart.

Overall, I think that there are many better places in the world to go than Pattaya. There are definately better places in Thailand to go than Pattaya.

Just my opinion.

Dave