Pattaya

Step into the modern, open-air lobby here, and you'll immediately be transported to a tropical paradise worlds away from Pattaya's hectic streets. — Fodor's

Pattaya’s best hotel is smaller and more intimate than most in its class and offers fivestar rooms and private pavilions. — Rough Guide

Beautiful place that’s the most appealing option in Jomtien, and located on the nicest stretch of beach, the predominantly but not exclusively gay Dongtan Beach. — Rough Guide

Located in the heart of the resort... and across the road from the beach, this international chain hotel is both very central and refreshingly calm. — Rough Guide

The upscale, 567-room Holiday Inn Pattaya, in the heart of Pattaya city, sits across the street from the beach. — Oyster

This four-star hotel in Naklua, the quieter northern area of Pattaya, offers great seasonal deals, which tend to attract families, repeat visitors, and long-term guests, mainly from Europe. — Frommer's

A friendly, well-run hotel, the Mercure is only a few minutes' walking distance from the city's best shopping and the beach. — Frommer's

Merging contemporary design with recycled materials and vibrant colours, Siam@Siam ticks every box. — Lonely Planet

Quality rooms with balconies occupy a landscaped garden and shady swimming pool. — Lonely Planet

On the northern end of busy Pattaya, just out of the fray but close enough to walk there, the Amari has good amenities and a helpful staff, with rooms in both the Garden Wing and the new Ocean Tower. — Frommer's

An unusually stylish place for Pattaya, with pleasantly furnished a/c rooms in three wings built around two swimming pools, most of them with balconies, all with hot showers. — Rough Guide

Pullman Pattaya Hotel G is an upscale resort on the Wong Amat Beach in northern Pattaya, about a 20-minute drive to the city center. — Oyster

There is something about Pattaya and the Hard Rock Hotel that go together perfectly. — DK Eyewitness

Clean dorms with good bedding, 200m from the beach. — Lonely Planet

Spectacular ocean views accompany lots of soft lighting, feathery chandeliers, and mod decor throughout the hotel. Rooms are spacious and sharp. — Oyster