CJKatl

It is the Marriott Resort and Spa. At check-in, I commented that since they were a Resort, they did not have a CL. The woman checking me in pointed out we were actually sitting in the CL, and said something along the lines of they did not have to have a CL, but they have chosen to have one. From something else in that conversation, I gathered they also have a substantial business clientele from a couple specific large companies, so maybe that is why they have chosen to have a CL. (A sub-company within the same large company I work for is one of those companies, and there was some confusion that since I work for a different sub-company, I was there to work for the other division of the company. Both have the parent company in the name, ala Global Enterprise Air and Space Division versus Global Enterprise Banking Services.)

FWIW, the Asheville Ren also gave me a similar line about corporate dictate for their decision to stop breakfast in the CL and, instead, offer free toast in the restaurant. The manager there insisted it was corporate dictate, yet I haven't found a single other Ren following this dictate. Perhaps "corporate dictate" requires some interpretational stretch.

tolsti

I stayed at the CY Pattaya earlier this month in order to get the Silver through 2016 promotion. Not the easiest to find (and I live in Pattaya!) but once you have found it you can orientate yourself easily.

Very quick checkin and room exactly as per my request. Main room was fine but the bathroom was showing signs of poor ventilation resulting in damp marks on the shower ceiling and black spots on the grouting.

Pool area is small and was very busy with a rather annoying clientele who were bossing the staff around like Colonial Memsahibs. Staff were very good and the pool/lobby bar server had the patience of Job. Kept making sure my glass was topped up as well!

MoMo cafe was acceptable and very quiet. Checkout the next morning was so fast I still can't remember it. Have booked again for 2 weeks time to get the 1-4 Free stay which hope to use at Marriott Rayong Resort and Spa.

Perfectly acceptable stay and good value.

leeky

the previously announced JW Pattaya/Jomtien more then likely dead in the water as certain nationalities have abandoned this area due to oil prices being so low, however same little birdie says that a local Thai family looking to build a small Renaissance in the Ambassador-Movenpick area perhaps using the shell of one of the abandoned projects that these nationalities won't be buying.

leeky

is there really a Marriott Resort and Spa?

Chris26WI

Anyone been recently to Pattaya Marriott? Seems they had started renovating the main building in May 2015 (rooms too seems).. - Can anybody confirm? thx..

(see comment at tripadvisor..

"Moreover, we are very pleased to be able to let you know that we have plans to remodel and update the main wing of the hotel commencing from June this year. We are certain, the remodeling will provide a highly functional space and stylish décor, including room furniture, that will meet the modern needs of our valued guests. Additionally, the lobby will also be thoroughly renovated with work beginning today! We strive daily, to maintain the highest standards, not only in service, but also with regards to maintaining the overall look and feel of the hotel itself. So with this in mind, our current offerings will be improved and enhanced imminently.

Thank you too for your trust in our hotel and your recommendations. Very much appreciated indeed.

Our Resort team and I are always at your service. It was a pleasure to have had the opportunity of serving you and we look forward to doing so again in the very near future.

Warm regards,
Naritkorn Sampaoyont
Administrative Assistant to General Manager" )[/SIZE]

goodeats21

I was there in January and there was no work going on. To the best of my memory, the lobby and common areas were exactly as they were previously.

I had a room in the main building and it was exactly as before as well, same furniture, layout, etc.

Chris26WI

thanks..

Chris26WI

got a message from them:

"Regarding to your enquiries, please be informed that for renovate project was postponed to end of this year and may be delayed depends on consulting with management team."

johnaalex

I was at the Pattaya Resort about 2 weeks ago, definitely no work going on but I think they are using the Garden Wing as much as possible. I was very happy to get an upgraded to a ground/first floor suite in the Garden Wing


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One small gripe - the hot dishes served in the Lounge during the evening cocktail sessions are allowed to get cold very quickly because of the way they are left with no sufficient heating. If you ask one of the Lounge Ladies they will warm them up for you. It is just a pity they don't provide suitable hot plates.

tai4de2

As of 1 Nov 2016 the Marriott Pattaya Resport & Spa will no longer be a Marriott property.

It was nice while it lasted -- sort of. This place stopped being good value a few years ago, and has become quite expensive for what it is. On my many stays it seems obvious that the investment/renewal it desperately needs has been getting deferred and deferred... Maybe the rebranding will help, but I won't be staying without Marriott points & benefits.

Maybe Marriott will attach their brand to a new property in Pattaya?

Chris26WI

oh bad news :-(. so probably will become an anantara..

tai4de2

It will become an AVANI, which seems to be MinorGroup's hospitality wing. They own the franchises in Thailand (at least) for several American brands like Burger King and Swensons. The Pizza Company is theirs too, as are the Royal Garden mall and its attached hotel currently branded as Marriott.

Looks like they've gotten into hotels more broadly. Given that I suppose it makes sense for them to take their own hotel "in house" but for me I'm not interested in staying in a place that's become ridiculously overpriced for what it is, if I'm not getting Marriott points and benefits. This change finally gives me the excuse to break the Pattaya habit.

Chris26WI

the (now) Marriott Pattaya used to be Bill Heineke's first hotel at all, and yes it's actually a property of him (Minor intl). They also rebranded the ex-Four Seasons BKK recently to a Anantara. Same as the Marriott Bkk Resort a couple of years ago.

There was a talk some times ago that Marriott was about to open a resort in Jomtien, but no recent news anymore :-(

goodeats21

...
Disregard

tai4de2

Finally stayed at the CY in Pattaya. Even though the Resort had gone a fair ways past its prime, after experiencing the CY I look wistfully back on the days of being gorged at the Resort.

Unless and until there's another Marriott in that area, I may not go back. Sad.