I just hit 180 days on travel yesterday, and if that wouldn´t have been celebration enough, I had the pleasure to celebrate it with the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, which also celebrated its 16th anniversary this week. For a media stay I have been exploring the hotel, located in the party city of Thailand, which is as well very influenced by music. Within this article I get you guys around the Hard Rock hotel Pattaya and share my impressions with you. Lean back and enjoy the show..
The Hard
Rock hotel Pattaya is centrally located, next to the beach and in the city
center of Pattaya. The north Pattaya road bus stop is only 3 km away, which
makes the arrival from Bangkok airport or city very easy. Beside a shuttle service,
offered by the hotel, guests can easily access the public travel busses which
will get one to Pattaya in roughly 2 hours (108 Baht). Pattaya has its rumors
and while some might be true, it is still a wonderful place to visit and as the
city is hosting the only Hard Rock hotel in Thailand it was also on my list.
My arrival
was surprisingly smooth. I took the bus from Bangkok city center and came into
the hotel with a taxi. The team was adorable charming and greeted me while
arriving late in the evening and helped me with the luggage. At the reception I
was spoiled with a cold drink and a towel the refresh. After the quick check in
I was guided to my room, where my luggage was already waiting for me. I was
located on the 5th floor in room 512, which was also looking over to
the pool side.
The room
had a very modern design but still including the vibrant atmosphere of Hard
Rock. I was very inspired by the picture wall in my room so as the influence of
Hard Rock merchandise. Beside that one will also find beauty items of the rock
spa inside the room.
In terms of
the design I really liked the connection of the bathroom and the bedroom, which
was including a window interior detail. Also in terms of working it is great to
not only have a table but a long side table on the left side of the room, which
offers space for personal items and fits as well as a great workspace. The room
also included a tv which was not only airing various tv channels but also offered
free access so recently released cinema movies, all in HD. It is great for
families or for those who would like to enjoy a movie night inside the cozy rooms
of the Hard Rock Pattaya hotel.
After my
late arrival and the small discovery tour I set myself on I went to bed and had
a very calming sleep. I was very surprised that it wasn´t noisy at all. I had a
very resting sleep and enjoyed the wide spaced bed. I also liked a lot that
there was a varied selection of pillows inside the bed. I personally like soft
pillows and always try to sleep flat.
The morning
started with a rich breakfast at the Starz dining restaurant, which opened for
buffet breakfast. Beside a salad bar and fresh cut fruits, there are also life
cooking stations for noodle soup and egg, so as other hot dishes and a corner
for cornflakes. Beside that there is also free access to tea, coffee and juices
at the buffet, so as hot soymilk. The buffet is constantly refilled, and the
staff is happy to assist with my needs and special requests.
Starz diner
also opens daily for a huge buffet, starting from 6 pm. The hotel highlights
the fresh BBQ that is served by the staff at each table. Also, the buffet
includes sushi and an ice station, where on can get ice rolls which are customized
individually by selecting one´s favorite ingredients, also there is a selection
of cakes and other hot dishes. The buffet also included a themed food station
that is changing and has an additional live food station, based on this theme.
As Thailand
is an Asian country one must cope with the heat, so what would be more
indulging as jumping into the chilling pool? You´re right – nothing! The Hard
Rock hotel Pattaya has a specious pol area that is suitable for all ages and
host different cities and water sports during the day. The pool also has a bar
and a sand area, which is also having a bubble bath. Also, the Hard Rock Pattaya
hosts every Saturday night a foam party for adults. Get yourself party ready
for a fun night.
As soon as
one is ready with the party, there is still the calming rock spa, which is
opened for music inspired treatments and some very outstanding services. I
enjoyed the most common and favorized treatment by the guests, the Hard Rock massage
which is a 60-minute treatment that is considered to relieve muscle pain. However,
the rock spa has a special technique for the massage so it´s not comparable
with the local Thai massage. One is also able to select out of 3 different oil
for different proposes and results of the treatment. There is also a bamboo
treatment, which I sadly haven´t tried but maybe this will be a wonderful
experience for you guys when visiting the spa. I can however advice to give it
a try.
The rock spa
has 3 floors and hosts the gym in the second floor, which I have visited every
day during my stay. I loved the gym as it was not only the usual cardio gym but
fully equipped with weight stations for a proper workout. Also, it was facing
the pool area and offering nice views in the evening with all the lights of the
pool area.
It wouldn´t
be Hard Rock if there wasn´t a nice lobby. The lobby of the Hard Rock Pattaya
is kind of a museum where one could take countless photos. Everything is in an
elegant design and decorated with signed music items and costumes. It is the
hall of music and fame and a wonderful place to take a rest or wait for the
transport. The rock shop and other activities of the hotel are also accessible
through the lobby, so as another building where there is daily live music and
even a DJ.
Another benefit
of staying with Hard Rock Pattaya is the lounge in the 9th floor of
the 10-floor building. The lounge has an outdoor terrace and gives guests the
chance to enjoy an overview above Pattaya, while snacking on fresh foods and
sipping cocktails.
Finally, I
had to make a stop at the Hard Rock café. For me as a vegan it might sound a
little crazy, but I like burgers and I love the fact that Hard Rock has vegan
burgers. I used to enjoy the burgers in berlin for a while and was so happy to
also fid the veggie leggie on the menu in Pattaya.
While every Hard Rock café has a special local
influenced burger, I was still sticking with the vegan burger, so sorry for not
giving a review on that but I can recommend the visit at Hard Rock café, where
there is so much music history and again an entertaining atmosphere to enjoy,
beside tasty foods and outstanding drinks.
I´m so
happy that I had the chance to yet enjoy my second stay at a Hard Rock hotel. With
every stay I like the hotel chain even more and I´m excited to explore more properties
in future and to return to Hard Rock Pattaya.
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