Thanks. I think I get it now...
I arrange transportation with Bell. A shuttle will pick me up at the hotel and take me to the bus station, where I will board the bus.
Does it work the same way on the trip from Bangkok to Pattaya? I was going to take the bus that leaves near the Marriott. Can the transportation from the bus station to the hotel be arranged the same way?
I'm still debating whether to do this or if I want to fly to another country near Thailand for a couple days on a cheap AirAsia flight. Your thoughts there?