Thai city Chatkaew Hill Hotel Residence 3 *, built in 2010, is located in the resort of Pattaya. The city center is 3 km from the hotel. The hotel is located near tourist entertainment centers. A fairly remote location from the sea, which, unfortunately, is a disadvantage of the hotel, is compensated by its proximity to the main tourist attractions.
Bangkok - Suvarnabumi Airport is 90 km from the hotel.
Pattaya Resort
Thailand continues to attract Russians with its exotic and unique oriental charm. One of the favorite vacation spots of our compatriots is Pattaya - a resort located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand.
It is comfortable for everyone to relax here - families with children, and noisy companies, and age does not really matter to enjoy the color of the eastern country.
In this regard, the coast is replete with hotels of different categories. We offer a detailed look at Chatkaew Hill Hotel Residence 3 * and once again prove that even in a budget holiday there are advantages and delights.
Climatic conditions and surroundings of the hotel
A trip to Thailand should be planned so as not to fall into the rainy season. The local tropical climate has a clear division into three periods: the rainy season, cool and hot seasons. And the largest influx of tourists occurs not in the hot, but in the cool season, which lasts from November to March.
Temperature
At night, the temperature in this period is about 20 degrees, and the daytime does not exceed 30 degrees Celsius. From April to June in Thailand it is difficult due to the high air temperature (up to 40 degrees) and the lack of rain. In July, the rainy season begins, the heat subsides, and air humidity can be more than 90%.
Pattaya beaches
Sea vacation is what tourists from all over the world come here for.
The sea is the pearl of Thailand, all year round it is warm and gentle, and the beaches stretch for a huge number of kilometers along the coast.
The most popular resort beach can be called the eponymous with the city of Pattaya Beach. It is located in the center, a short distance from the Walk-street, where the main entertainment for tourists is concentrated.
On the beach, you will be pleased to be offered to ride scooters, bananas, do parasailing (parachuting on a boat), and talking about the many bars and fast-food establishments will be superfluous - they are enough everywhere.
On the Jomtien beach, couples in love will feel the most comfortable - it is quiet and romantic. Among the famous beaches you can also list Wongamat, Hat Nang Rong, Dong Tan.
Chatkaew Hill Hotel Residence is close to grocery stores, cafes and restaurants.
Near the hotel there is a public transport stop, if desired, you can get to anywhere in the city, including the beach, by bus. Schedule prompt at the hotel.
The famous Walk-street is famous not only for its free morals, but also for interesting performances for tourists from all over the world.
Attractions near the hotel
Near the hotel there is an inexpensive institution that offers spa treatments and various types of massage, one hour of which will cost 150 baht (local currency, 1 Thai baht (THB) = 0.03 USD).
To get from Chatkaew Hill Hotel Residence to Sukhumvit Street, where there are a lot of taxi drivers who will take you to any place of interest, you can take the following route.
You need to leave the hotel, walk 20 meters and turn left, then go straight ahead 300 meters, exit onto Ncon Plub Wan Road. A very powerful movement is organized on it, so caution should be exercised. Thais have not decided to stop to let a pedestrian pass.
The main city artery Sukhumvit will have to go about 2 km, the distance can be reached in 20 minutes. This street connects Pattaya with neighboring cities and towns.
If you walk 80 meters to the left obliquely, you can walk to the corner of Central and Sukhumvit streets. Here you can already catch a local taxi, drivers will be taken to any place in the city.
After reaching the city center, you can catch a boat and drive for half an hour to the coral islands with a surprisingly beautiful underwater world and water of unearthly purity. People come here for fishing, snorkeling (snorkelling), and bars and restaurants will offer their services to the hungry tourists.
If you love history and religion, a beautiful picturesque park hides Wat Yan temple in its depths, do not ignore this monastery. The history of Thailand, its religious national features will no longer be a mystery to you. Guides who work here will surely share information that the temple keeps a trace of the Buddha himself.
Pattaya is also famous for Silver Lake, safari park, tiger zoo, Nong Nooch village , where a wonderful orchid park is located. A full list of attractions you will be invited to familiarize themselves in Chatkaew Hill Hotel Residence 2 *.
Accommodation in rooms
Accommodation in Chatkaew Hill Hotel Residence, reviews of which unanimously boiled down to the fact that this is the best option for an uninhabited tourist, involves BB meals. That is, breakfast is included in the price. The hotel building has seven floors. When checking in, a deposit of 1000 baht will be charged. When leaving the hotel, the deposit is refunded.
The hotel is medium in size and has 75 rooms. Chatkaew Hill Hotel Residence 3 Standard Rooms (standard rooms) are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable budget stay. Many have balconies. Each apartment has two single beds. At the request of the client, an extra bed or a cot can be provided for an additional fee.
Thus, in the double rooms of Chatkaew Hill Hotel Residence 3 * Standard category can accommodate three guests. Cleaning is done several times a week.
All rooms are air-conditioned. The floor is tiled. The rooms have a hairdryer, telephone, TV with satellite channels, among which there are Russian-speaking.
All apartments are equipped with a safety deposit box. Be sure to hide all valuables (money, tickets, passports) in a safe, it is provided for free.
Internet access is available throughout the hotel and is free in the lobby bar.
If you are hungry and want to eat, you can use the fridge and kettle in the hotel kitchen.
What and where to eat
There is a bar and restaurant on site, serving a variety of international and local dishes. Both establishments are open from 6:00 to 22:00.
Local gastronomic attractions
Of the most delicious Thai dishes that will not be excessively outlandish for Russian stomachs, a few can be distinguished.
Everyone knows that Thai food is amazingly spicy. It is also not a secret that the fact that rice is for Thais is the same as bread for Europeans. Rice is served almost always, whether it is the first course or dessert. The most common dish of Pattaya fast food is fried rice (called Khau Phat), in which eggs and vegetables are added in all variety. There is a cheap snack and is sold at almost every step.
Padtai noodles with egg, bean sprouts, peanuts and various additives are also widely distributed in Thailand. The dish is seasoned with fish sauce, which is very salty.
Soup Tom Yam (Tom Yum) is the most common dish in Thailand, like cabbage soup for Russians or borsch for Ukrainians.
It is a spicy sour soup with lime, lemongrass and, of course, shrimp or meat - to choose from. To smooth the taste, traditional rice is offered for the soup.
Try also Tom Kha soup based on coconut milk, which is not particularly sharp. But its sweet taste is usually remembered for spice and an unusual combination of coconut milk and vegetables.
Finally, if you stock up on a tight first-aid kit, and spicy dishes are not terrible to your stomach, you can try Curry - green, red and yellow. This dish is a shrimp-based paste of varying severity with the addition of coconut milk, chili peppers, lemongrass, lime and basil. Green pasta is the sharpest. Served with rice, as usual.
Hotel Facilities
If you need a business meeting, Chatkaew Hill Hotel Residence (Pattaya) has a conference room. The hotel has the ability to send fax and email. If you plan to rent a car, you will be given free parking at the hotel. By the way, you can rent a car in the hotel itself. A currency exchange service is available on site.
Laundry and hairdresser at Chatkaew Hill Hotel Residence (Pattaya) are open daily and are happy to provide their services to everyone, payment is made separately.
The hotel has a rooftop outdoor pool, open from 6:00 to 18:00. Sun beds and umbrellas around the pool are provided to guests free of charge.
Please note that pets are not allowed here.
Entertainment and places for swimming
Chatkaew Hill Hotel Residence (Pattaya) offers evenings with evening entertainment with live music and national dances. The atmosphere of the hotel fully conveys the unique Thai flavor.
The public beach used by guests of Chatkaew Hill Hotel Residence 3 * (Pattaya) has a sandy bottom, sun loungers and umbrellas are provided for a fee.
Knowing the surroundings and transportation methods, you can get to any beach. Pattaya runs a local specific transport called tuk-tuk. It is a small pickup for passenger transportation within the city. The fare on it is 10 baht, and if you use the services of a motor taxi, the fare will cost 30 baht.
By tuk-tuk or taxi you need to get to Walk-street, at the end of which there is a pier. Water transport departs from here - a ferry. The fare is about 30 baht. Ferries depart every 15 minutes and take you to any beach or island.
For children
All small clients will be pleased and entertained with daily animation programs. The pool has a special section for the youngest guests.
Reviews
The hotel provides an opportunity to relax with budget accommodation, and if you managed to save on a trip to Thailand, then the minus of the hotel turns into its advantage. Indeed, due to the range of its location, you can explore the city in detail, visit local attractions. At the reception, whose staff speaks English, you can ask for a map of the city and a business card in order not to get lost in Pattaya.
Friendly, polite and attentive staff, cleanliness, beautiful territory - this is not all the opinions of tourists about Chatkaew Hill Hotel Residence 3 * (Pattaya). Reviews about it, despite the economy class category, are mostly positive.
Tourists noted good conditions for accommodation with small children, as the hotel is far from entertainment facilities, and the noise does not reach the walls of the hotel.
About the quality of food, tourists agreed that thanks to such a plentiful and tasty food, the hotel will easily give odds to any five-star establishment. Soups and several types of meat that are served for breakfast are more like a hearty lunch.
Air conditioners are working properly and quietly. But the noise from the elevator was noted by a guest who lived in a room next to the elevator shaft.
Many guests complain of interruptions in hot water: sometimes water flows in its own way, irregularly.
There is one indisputable trump card that Chatkaew Hill Hotel Residence boasts - a rooftop pool. A very strong impression on tourists makes night swimming, when you can observe the many colorful lights of the never-sleeping city.
Pleasantly surprised many tourists by the fact that during the stay there was not a single insect found - the hotel staff strictly observed sanitary standards.
The hotel has Wi-Fi. It is available on a free basis only in the lobby bar, but the connection speed is high and at the same time up to 15 people can use the Internet network.
Summing up, we can say that a budget vacation can be very convenient, because in Thailand usually come not for hotel delights, but for the local flavor. The hotel fully justifies its value, being a place where you can happily come to spend the night after a busy day and evening entertainment program.