City Beach & stuff

Post by **Fybo** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 8:40 pm

Just planning my annual trip to Hua Hin (seven years and counting), I normally stay at the City Beach. Please can anyone advise if the hotel has had a bit of a tart-up? Over the past couple of years, I felt it was looking and feeling a bit tatty.

Also, is Roy (the Professional Golfer) still about in the Fairways Bar, if so, anyone have a contact point â€“ such as an e-mail?

Any feedback would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Post by **Guess** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 2:33 am

Fybo wrote:
Also, is Roy (the Professional Golfer) still about in the Fairways Bar, if so, anyone have a contact point â€“ such as an e-mail?

Cheers

Roy is no longer in Hua Hin. His wife sold the bar to another English guy when Roy was back in England. I believe that somebody has had contact but I am not sure. I will ask around.

As for hotels, plot up at City Beach and if you are not happy check out the alternatives.

Post by **bircow** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 11:45 pm

Can confirm Guess' informations. Wife back in Issan with baby. Roy back in England, at least last I was there (august).
City Beach is very 'tired'. You'll get a lot more for your money elsewhere.

Post by **Norseman** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:10 am

bircow and Guess are right.
CB is ok but with no charm and so boooring.
Try one of the guesthouses with surroundings closer to "heaven".
They are more friendly and have an overwhelming more loose atmosphere than CB.
But it's up to you what you prefer.

Post by **Fybo** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 4:13 am

Thanks for the feedback guys, I did have an inkling that I needed to find an alternative bed.

I also felt Roy was planning a change when I was in HH in Febuary.

Post by **Guess** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 4:35 am

Have heard from Roy and he is well and back with the missus and kiddy in Nong Khai at the moment.

Post by **CharlieHustle** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 3:13 am

I will be moving to HH in about a year for 7 months, it's still a while away but can anyone recommend what they think is the best choice in accomadations for that period of time? Guesthouse, hotel,....? and if so what are some names? All replies are appreciated.

Post by **Fybo** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 5:04 am

If it were me CH, Iâ€™d find a hotel/guesthouse for a couple of weeks to get my bearings and then look for a apartment or a house to rent for 6 months.

Post by **Norseman** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 9:06 am

I lived 6 months (2004) in London Lounge while Wij was running the place.
That was ok but I would not recommend this to you as Wij have other things to do for some years.

Do as Fybo say and get a house/condo.
Would guess that you have to pay between 10G - 25G/month for a house.
Baht of course.
Condo prices ??? no idea.

Good luck and have a nice time in HH.

Post by **CharlieHustle** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 10:24 am

Thnx, I appreciate the replies and it sounds like a good idea. I saw a couple of sponsors like 'The Shed' and 'Goannas'. Does anyone know if those are good places to stay for a couple of weeks and/or are there others.

Post by **Bamboo Grove** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:06 am

Houses or studios can be rented from 7,000 baht (houses for even less if further out) upwards if you are willing to stay at least six months.

Post by **CharlieHustle** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 7:04 am

Thnx that sounds good. Does anyone know how far Springfield Golf Course is from the city and if there is any accommodations within the price range stated above in the area?

Post by **lomuamart** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 8:01 am

Springfield's about 30 min drive away.
Not sure about accommodation, but you're stuck in the middle of nowhere.

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