Originally Posted by
SHLTP
not to go too off topic but ...Not sure what your concern w Andaz Pattaya is by location. If it's 1) because there's absolutely nothing nearby, then you are totally right. It's a long trek to get anywhere so you might be captive on property 2) if it's because of Pattaya itself, don't worry. 30 minute drive from the nightlife.
But if HR Samui good, I'll try that sometimes. I've only stayed at luxury collection vana belle on Samui but have switched to Hyatt when possible
Andaz is in eastern Jomtien which is separate from Pattaya.
Also we were there during Valentines Day and there were plenty of places nearby, one where we ate dinner at that was great. Short drive to civilization. Nice and desolate otherwise.