2 adults and 3 kids in a room Bangkok and Pattaya
Aug 11, 2019, 11:12 am
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2 adults and 3 kids in a room Bangkok and Pattaya
Hi first time vacation for the entire family, planning to do 4 nights in Bangkok and 4 nights in Pattaya. Need recommendation for hotels at both places. We would prefer to be in a single room as 2 of our kids are aged 3 and 4 and would like to be in the same room. Any hotels which would allow us all in a single room?
Aug 11, 2019, 11:29 am
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A couple questions: The answers can help us best recommend the right hotels.
- What price range on the hotels?
- Are you looking for someplace convenient to touristy sites and transportation, which ould seem to be the case, or do you need to be near something specific? Would you prefer to be on the river, with its sweeping views or close to the BTS which would make it easier for your family to get around?
- Curious: Why Pattaya with kids? I have seen people do it and know people who have done it, but there may be some better options for a relaxing or family vacation with kids.
Aug 11, 2019, 11:36 am
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A couple questions: The answers can help us best recommend the right hotels.
- What price range on the hotels? In Bangkok around 3000 bhat per day in Pattaya 5000 bhat per day
- Are you looking for someplace convenient to touristy sites and transportation, which ould seem to be the case, or do you need to be near something specific? Would you prefer to be on the river, with its sweeping views or close to the BTS which would make it easier for your family to get around? Been to Bangkok earlier but never stayed near the river side. We plan to do safari world one day and one day at Siam paragon with sea world and some other attractions. We would be having 2 more days free. Open to suggestions on the stay in Bangkok.
- Curious: Why Pattaya with kids? I have seen people do it and know people who have done it, but there may be some better options for a relaxing or family vacation with kids. Pattaya seemed easily accessible we stayed at hua hin a couple of years ago. Intention is to take a family resort and not get out of it for 4 days. Open to any other place within driving distance of 2 -3 hours.
Aug 11, 2019, 6:26 pm
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Do some research. Pattaya is crawling with prostitutes and not a family destination. Go for Hua Hin. For BKK I prefer riverside with kids. Chatrium riverside is good and good value. Sheraton Royal Orchid is a step up but not sure if rooms accommodate 4 - check with hotel directly. If you can score a good deal on the Shangri La even better.
Aug 12, 2019, 2:13 am
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Re: OP. Putting 5 in a room is the kind of thing associated, fairly or not, with a lot of Indian visitors. So some places may be guarding against it. But that's at the low end, so if you get some suite from an international brand then it might be different (2+2+rollaway, perhaps).
With Pattaya it might be semi-possible to do a family trip if you stay around Wong Amat or Jomtien and skip the night on Walking Street, concentrating on the touristy day activities. Pattaya is slowly changing and a lot of beer bars are being turfed out by other development, but it's still hard to go for a few days without running into something awkward, especially if you go to the central area at night.
With Pattaya it might be semi-possible to do a family trip if you stay around Wong Amat or Jomtien and skip the night on Walking Street, concentrating on the touristy day activities. Pattaya is slowly changing and a lot of beer bars are being turfed out by other development, but it's still hard to go for a few days without running into something awkward, especially if you go to the central area at night.
Aug 12, 2019, 3:03 pm
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Bangkok has many serviced apartment type options which would seem ideal for you. You get a lot more space plus your own kitchen and frequently a washing machine which may or may not be handy to have in your situation.
Aug 13, 2019, 6:08 am
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Do some research. Pattaya is crawling with prostitutes and not a family destination. Go for Hua Hin. For BKK I prefer riverside with kids. Chatrium riverside is good and good value. Sheraton Royal Orchid is a step up but not sure if rooms accommodate 4 - check with hotel directly. If you can score a good deal on the Shangri La even better.
As for accommodation - look for 2/3 bed serviced apartments. Marriott as suggested by one poster is a decent option..
Aug 13, 2019, 7:59 am
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After doing some research we are intending to book grand Centre point Pattaya. The hotel is fairly new and hence little about it online but from what I read they have good family reviews. Anyone has any experience of this property.
I am seeing very mixed reviews of Citadines Sukhumvit soi 8 online. Happy to hear from someone on this property also. Seems a little run down but the location is great.
I am seeing very mixed reviews of Citadines Sukhumvit soi 8 online. Happy to hear from someone on this property also. Seems a little run down but the location is great.
Aug 13, 2019, 9:26 pm
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You see people trying it, though not so many, thankfully. Most look European. Maybe they read the official materials about how the place is great for families and also found the hotels to be a good bit cheaper than Samui or Phuket. "Eureka! There's our beach stop!"
Aug 13, 2019, 9:37 pm
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After doing some research we are intending to book grand Centre point Pattaya. The hotel is fairly new and hence little about it online but from what I read they have good family reviews. Anyone has any experience of this property.
I am seeing very mixed reviews of Citadines Sukhumvit soi 8 online. Happy to hear from someone on this property also. Seems a little run down but the location is great.
I am seeing very mixed reviews of Citadines Sukhumvit soi 8 online. Happy to hear from someone on this property also. Seems a little run down but the location is great.
I think the Skytrain/MRT have been such game-changers that access for those beats being on the river unless you have your heart set on staying someplace like the Peninsula or Oriental. The river taxis are a lot more tourist-friendly than they used to be and there are other options as well, so the river-adventure part is pretty do-able out of Saphan Taksin (the Skytrain stop by there).
Aug 18, 2019, 9:36 am
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Thanks all we have proceeded to book the soi 8 property in Bangkok.
However for Pattaya we would like to get some inputs given the discussion here planning to spend a little bit more and trying to book one of the below properties please suggest on the same. We are staying for 4 nights and need breakfast inclusive.
Pullman G - basic King room accommodates 5 but would be a tight fit. Approx usd 550
Pullman G - family suite should easily accommodate all of us. approx usd 880
Amari Pattaya - Family king room with bunk bed, easily accommodating us usd 981 non refundable usd 1150 refundable
Dusit Thani - one bedroom suite king usd 928 refundable however the website says maximum occupancy of 4 people not sure if they will have an issue with a 3rd child.
While I appreciate the warning given by others I have been to Pattaya before and prefer the vibe and city more than hua hin
we are tilting towards the Amari property since I do not want to risk having issues with dusit with third child.
any inputs are highly appreciated.
However for Pattaya we would like to get some inputs given the discussion here planning to spend a little bit more and trying to book one of the below properties please suggest on the same. We are staying for 4 nights and need breakfast inclusive.
Pullman G - basic King room accommodates 5 but would be a tight fit. Approx usd 550
Pullman G - family suite should easily accommodate all of us. approx usd 880
Amari Pattaya - Family king room with bunk bed, easily accommodating us usd 981 non refundable usd 1150 refundable
Dusit Thani - one bedroom suite king usd 928 refundable however the website says maximum occupancy of 4 people not sure if they will have an issue with a 3rd child.
While I appreciate the warning given by others I have been to Pattaya before and prefer the vibe and city more than hua hin
we are tilting towards the Amari property since I do not want to risk having issues with dusit with third child.
any inputs are highly appreciated.
Aug 18, 2019, 9:45 am
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When I saw the thread title about kids in Pattaya, it reminded me of some not very good movie--it might have been called Taken--about a family taking a vacation in Thailand and the young daughter is kidnapped by sex traffickers (IIRC on a motorbike) and made into a sex slave. The whole think happened very quickly at some rather innocuous looking tourist souvenir shop with outside displays while the parents were distracted for just a second.
I agree with the other posts above that this is not a good or appropriate place for a family vacation.
I agree with the other posts above that this is not a good or appropriate place for a family vacation.
Aug 18, 2019, 9:55 am
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Thanks all we have proceeded to book the soi 8 property in Bangkok.
However for Pattaya we would like to get some inputs given the discussion here planning to spend a little bit more and trying to book one of the below properties please suggest on the same. We are staying for 4 nights and need breakfast inclusive.
Pullman G - basic King room accommodates 5 but would be a tight fit. Approx usd 550
Pullman G - family suite should easily accommodate all of us. approx usd 880
Amari Pattaya - Family king room with bunk bed, easily accommodating us usd 981 non refundable usd 1150 refundable
Dusit Thani - one bedroom suite king usd 928 refundable however the website says maximum occupancy of 4 people not sure if they will have an issue with a 3rd child.
While I appreciate the warning given by others I have been to Pattaya before and prefer the vibe and city more than hua hin
we are tilting towards the Amari property since I do not want to risk having issues with dusit with third child.
any inputs are highly appreciated.
However for Pattaya we would like to get some inputs given the discussion here planning to spend a little bit more and trying to book one of the below properties please suggest on the same. We are staying for 4 nights and need breakfast inclusive.
Pullman G - basic King room accommodates 5 but would be a tight fit. Approx usd 550
Pullman G - family suite should easily accommodate all of us. approx usd 880
Amari Pattaya - Family king room with bunk bed, easily accommodating us usd 981 non refundable usd 1150 refundable
Dusit Thani - one bedroom suite king usd 928 refundable however the website says maximum occupancy of 4 people not sure if they will have an issue with a 3rd child.
While I appreciate the warning given by others I have been to Pattaya before and prefer the vibe and city more than hua hin
we are tilting towards the Amari property since I do not want to risk having issues with dusit with third child.
any inputs are highly appreciated.