I'm at Hua Hin now - report to follow when I get home. It is currently undergoing renovation so there is some noise (minimal), but they are giving 25% discount in restaurants to make up for it
This is a wonderful place - I feel like I'm in heaven. The beach is not the greatest for swimming beacuse of rocks and jelly fish - but the water is wonderfully warm. I'm almost afraid to say how great it is - but I guess there isn't much chance of it being overrun from my recommendation.
Even though the swimming in the ocean isn't the greatest the view of the fishing boats (esp at night is breathtaking.). The pool is a good place to swim
I'll ask the manager about the lack of point redemption - but from past experience I have found that there is some gap btwn what HH says and what central reser in the US knows or does
