Pattaya, on the Gulf of Thailand, is the closest major beach resort to Bangkok, and has a glossy five-star anchor: the Meliá Pattaya Hotel, which combines the Spanish brand’s signature flair with marine-inspired design and Thai cultural touches.
The hotel’s 234 rooms span seven categories across 12 floors. Entry-level Deluxe Rooms and Deluxe Sea View Rooms run 290 square feet with king or twin beds and window-side sofas, while the 334-square-foot Premium Rooms and The Level Premium Sea View Rooms up the ante — the latter delivering sweeping Gulf views along with both a bathtub and a shower.
Those craving more room can stretch out in the one- and two-bedroom The Level Suites, measuring 657 and 1,345 square feet respectively, or the Presidential Suite with its king and twin bedrooms. The Level Suites come with balconies over the hotel’s inner courtyard and pool, and The Level guests get exclusive run of The Level Lounge on the second floor, where upgraded breakfasts, afternoon refreshments, and evening cocktails are the daily reward.
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