Ulysses G. Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I used to stay in the Diana Inn about 20 years ago until the Apex opened next door at 250 baht with all the same facilities and then the Sabai Dee opened and a bunch of other cheapos. Lately I have noticed that all of the "bargain" places are now all pretty close to the Diana Inn price at 850 baht per night, but I do not know how it has aged. Is it worth going back to the Diana Inn instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTYstefan Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 it is a choice, look for the better one and then you will find which one is the better one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deke Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 it is a choice, look for the better one and then you will find which one is the better one. Is this code? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deprogrammed Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I used to stay in the Diana Inn about 20 years ago until the Apex opened next door at 250 baht with all the same facilities and then the Sabai Dee opened and a bunch of other cheapos. Lately I have noticed that all of the "bargain" places are now all pretty close to the Diana Inn price at 850 baht per night, but I do not know how it has aged. Is it worth going back to the Diana Inn instead? I used to stay at the Diana Inn 15 or so years ago and i found it good, clean and comfortable. The last time I stayed was around 5 years ago and it was poor, dirty and uncomfortable. As with most Thai Hotels of this standard refurbishment is alien to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 That is what I am afraid of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deprogrammed Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 The Arec Lodge is a little more expensive but good for the price and central. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Thanks. Swimming pool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdeyedmt Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I used to stay in the Diana Inn about 20 years ago until the Apex opened next door at 250 baht with all the same facilities and then the Sabai Dee opened and a bunch of other cheapos. Lately I have noticed that all of the "bargain" places are now all pretty close to the Diana Inn price at 850 baht per night, but I do not know how it has aged. Is it worth going back to the Diana Inn instead? it was a dump 10 years ago, the carpets stink, god knows what they smell like now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deprogrammed Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Thanks. Swimming pool? Areca Lodge. yes 2 pools. decent breakfast with egg chef (no cold eggs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Thank you. Sounds like what I am looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suiging Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Second the Areca Lodge. Had a problem some years back of things going "missing" in the safe deposit boxes, but that appears to have been a thing of the past. Good value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asianrider Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Areca Lodge is nice and modern, biggest problem is getting run down on Soi Diana Inn, very busy Soi with more than its fair share of crazy drivers !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Areca Lodge is nice and modern, biggest problem is getting run down on Soi Diana Inn, very busy Soi with more than its fair share of crazy drivers !! I try to avoid driving down this Soi due to the crazy pedestrians that think they can walk down the middle of the road chatting with their friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatcharanan Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Areca Lodge is nice and modern, biggest problem is getting run down on Soi Diana Inn, very busy Soi with more than its fair share of crazy drivers !! I try to avoid driving down this Soi due to the crazy pedestrians that think they can walk down the middle of the road chatting with their friends So true. And they have the nerve to complain when you <deleted> them with your mo-cy mirror.! No sense of humour some pedestrians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Areca Lodge is nice and modern, biggest problem is getting run down on Soi Diana Inn, very busy Soi with more than its fair share of crazy drivers !! I try to avoid driving down this Soi due to the crazy pedestrians that think they can walk down the middle of the road chatting with their friends So true. And they have the nerve to complain when you <deleted> them with your mo-cy mirror.! No sense of humour some pedestrians. As a truly international resort town, Pattaya is not too big on footpaths is it, what few there are are leased out to street vendors........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdechgan Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I loved the Diana Inn because of the better breakfast. Its clean but the swimming pool does tend to get crowded though. Also close to the driving range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyDeno Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thanks. Swimming pool? Try J&P Court 750BHT per week 650BHT per night, has pool staff very good I stay every year they do monthly rent 2. but don't know price you can contact them on (66 38) 414 805/ e-mail [email protected] might be lower case jp_ court@ you can just go there and get room onday as Pattaya very quiet now best of luck anyway mate... Hotel your asking about hotel has 2 swimming pools and gym best on the road but not cheap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamhc Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Diana Inn has done a refurbish downstairs, and altered the dining room. I have not seen the upstairs, but a friend stays there on a regular basis. He does opt for a higher grade room and they are spacious. Another friend was staying at Areca Lodge, but asked for a room change as he was initially in the back block (2nd building) and was woken early every morning by the noise of them building the third block for the hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTYstefan Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 avoid apex, stayed ther last night, had a room that was falling appart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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