There is a certain category of tourists who are not looking for hotels to relax, but huge hotel complexes. And they are often right. Why? Such complexes usually consist of several hotels of different status. That is, on the same territory there are three-, four- and five-star hotels. Thus, a budget tourist has every right to use the entire infrastructure of a luxury hotel. And only he has a room and food in a three-star restaurant. And so the pools, services, animation - as in the "five". Comfortable, isn't it?
In this article we will talk about just such a hotel complex Ambassador City Jomtien (Thailand). Tower Wing is a four star hotel located in the most impressive building. But what other hotels are located on the territory of the complex? What are the numbers in this very "Tower"? How are they fed there? What services can be used by the inhabitant of the high-rise "four" throughout the territory? Webuilt their story on the description of this hotel and the entire resort to tourists.
Pattaya and the nuances of rest in the most scandalous resort in Thailand
A budget tourist who cannot afford to sail or fly to the islands chooses the northern coast of the Gulf of Thailand for recreation. Pattaya can be reached by bus or train from Bangkok in about two hours. But this resort originated from a small fishing village where American soldiers rested during the Vietnam War. Ladies of easy virtue from all over Thailand then came to the guys who missed women with money. Yes, they stayed there.
Now sprawling, glittering night bars and cabarets, Pattaya has the reputation of being the capital of the sex industry. But this does not mean that entry is ordered there for a decent tourist. For respectable (and often family) vacationers, hotels are built on the outskirts of the city. There the sea is cleaner and the beaches are more beautiful. And the urban jungle is replaced by lush tropical vegetation. The Ambassador City Jomtien Tower Wing is just in the bosom of such bucolics. Want adventure? Ten minutes by taxi - and you are already on Walking Street, the epicenter of Pattaya's nightlife. And on the coast of Jomtien, peace and quiet and everything is adapted for a relaxing beach holiday.
Location
The huge Ambassador complex is located on the southern outskirts of Pattaya. Jomtien Beach is so clean that tourists come here from the city to relax. The complex is located on the first line from the sea. And almost all buildings are close to the beach. Residents of the Ambassador City Tower Wing are only a minute away from the shore.
This Southeast Asia's largest resort is located near the Sukhumvit road linking Jomtien to Pattaya. Some tourists consider this location to be excellent, especially if the windows of the room face the opposite side from the road. After all, traffic on Sukhumvit Road is quite busy. But on the outside of the hotel, tourists will find many infrastructure facilities.
The southern outskirts of Pattaya is not a wilderness at all. Across the road from the entrance to the hotel is a food and clothing market, there are many inexpensive shops and massage parlors nearby. There are scooter rental offices, tour desks, currency exchange, ATMs, and a pharmacy. Also within walking distance, tourists will find a large selection of cafes, restaurants and eateries. Pattaya U-Tapao Airport is 30 kilometers away and Walking Street is 15 kilometers away.
Territory
"Ambassador" is, in fact, a small town. On the gigantic territory, in addition to Ambassador City Jomtien Tower Wing 4, there are: Garden Wing 2, Inn Wing 3and Ocean Wing 4 +. This complex was not built in one day. The oldest building was erected in 1988. The last renovation took place in 2015. The buildings on the territory of the complex have different heights. The lowest is Inn Wing (4 levels). The newest building stands out in particular - that is, the hotel we are describing, also called the Marina Tower, consisting of 42 floors.
In the hotel we are describing - Tower Wing - several elevators, so guests do not experienceinconvenience. As for the territory between the buildings, tourists say in their reviews about its cleanliness and well-equipped. There are several pools, and the most extensive (80 x 80 meters) is located just near the Tower Wing. Only one tank is reserved for the guests of the Ocean building. The rest of the pools are available to all guests. The complex has an arcade of shops, many restaurants. Tourists in the reviews say that monitor lizards live among the lush greenery of the gardens. They are not dangerous and people feed them.
Rooms
The stardom of individual parts of the complex, by and large, means little - tourists assure. Ambassador City Marina Tower Wing 4, for example, is listed on travel agency websites as a "troika", but this 42-story building houses truly luxurious suites. Although most of the rooms there - from levels 5 to 23 - do not have a balcony. They are categorized as standard.
But superior rooms are located on the upper floors. These are one-room "deluxes" (with a jacuzzi), "superiors" and "mini-suites", "superior suites", "execute suites" consisting of a bedroom and a living room. Several of the highest floors are occupied by luxurious rooms, which not every five-star hotel can boast of. Here you need to highlight the "Chinese" and "European" suites, consisting of several rooms, with panoramic windows and spacious balconies.
Those who stayed at the hotel in the winter of 2019 claim that a new hotel has begun to be built next to the complex. And that's just for the guests.cases of lower price categories. So that construction does not interfere with them, they are settled (for the same price) in the Marina and Ocean buildings.
Filling rooms
Of course, some tourists made new acquaintances among the inhabitants of other wings and looked - for comparison - their rooms. They claim that the surcharge is solely for proximity to the beach, sea view and the presence of a balcony. Otherwise, the size of the room, its comfort and content are the same. Suites are an exception. They consist of several rooms, and they have additional amenities such as a hot tub, bathrobes. And upon check-in, such guests are presented with a bouquet of flowers.
What is included in the "standard" room (without a balcony)? The bedroom has air conditioning with a personal remote control, a TV with satellite channels (3 of them are Russian-speaking), a mini-bar, in which two free bottles of drinking water are placed daily. Bathrooms include a hairdryer and refillable toiletries.
Upgraded rooms have a set for self-preparation of hot drinks. Tea and coffee bags are also replenished daily. In these rooms there is not only a shower, but also a bath. Nevertheless, tourists urge not to be stingy, and to reserve rooms with a balcony: it is difficult to dry clothes in a bathroom in a very humid climate.
Reviews of rooms
Guests often compare rooms in different buildingshotel complex. This happens especially often with the start of construction of a neighboring hotel, due to which tourists who booked rooms in the Inn and Garden Wing buildings began to be accommodated in the Ambassador City Marina Tower Wing. The very sight of this 42-storey building is impressive. Of course, most of the rooms in this building do not have balconies. But if you are going to Thailand not for luxury, but for the sea, the beach and excursions, then you will not lose by booking the “standard” at the Marina Tower.
As reported by tourists in the reviews, they clean the rooms on "excellent". And the zeal of the maids does not depend on tips. For the left butts, they will only wind swans and other figurines out of towels for you. The rooms, even the "standards", are spacious and bright. The air conditioner successfully leaves the equatorial heat behind the windows, does not rumble and does not blow directly on the bed. No living creatures were seen in the room. Tourists report new linens and fluffy towels.
Food
Unlike Egypt and Turkey, few hotels in Thailand operate on an All Inclusive basis. So in the Ambassador City Tower Wing hotel, guests are offered only breakfast. But during the day you can eat without leaving the hotel. Firstly, upon arrival, you can upgrade your breakfasts to half or full board. In the first option, it is allowed to replace dinner with lunch. Secondly, you can visit the a la carte restaurants within the complex for a fee.
Guests of other buildings are served breakfast in separatehalls, and the residents of the Ambassador City Tower Wing are denied entry. But you can visit other restaurants and bars. Upon check-in, guests are given a map of the complex, where catering establishments and their specialization are indicated. This is:
- Gong (Chinese cuisine).
- "Pasta" (Italian).
- Tokugawa (Japanese).
- Atrium Cafe (Pan European).
- Espresso (cafeteria serving light snacks and desserts).
These establishments are located in the Ambassador City Marina Tower Wing. In addition, the huge complex has four additional restaurants and several bars.
Breakfast Reviews
On the territory of the Ambassador City complex there are hotels of different status. Therefore, guests should go to breakfast only in the restaurant of their hotel. There are tourists who in the past rested in Inn Wing 3, and then decided to increase the star rating of their hotel and came to Ambassador City Jomtien Tower Wing 4. Reviews of such travelers about breakfast are always enthusiastic.
There are always two types of soup on the buffet tables, lots of vegetables and fruits (papaya, watermelon, pineapple are a must, plus something else), pancakes and pancakes, delicious pastries. And in the "troika" they were content with the so-called "American breakfast", consisting of vegetable and sausage cuts, eggs, jam, toast, sausages, bacon and cereal. All this set is also present at the Tower Wing morning meals, but it is simply lost in the rich variety of dishes. Family backpackers say they always managed to feedchildren. Vegetarians and those who cannot live without meat were satisfied.
Reviews of restaurants and cafes in the hotel
If you upgrade your breakfasts to half or full board, you will be fed at the Atrium Cafe. Lunches and dinners are on the menu. The visitor is invited to choose one of three options for dishes. Live music is played at dinners at the Atrium. Guests are offered delights of Thai and European cuisines. Tourists urge at least once to boo and visit specialized a la carte restaurants. According to the "atmosphere" and decoration, the Chinese "Gong" received many flattering reviews. The luxurious hall conveys all the grandeur and splendor of the Celestial Empire. There are also VIP rooms. In addition, there you can taste Peking duck, swallow nest soup, shark fin.
In the Ambassador City Jomtien Marina Tower Wing, the Pasta restaurant operates. There you can taste not only spaghetti and pizza, but also delicious Italian desserts, as well as seafood dishes. The reviews of this restaurant mention a rich wine list. Japanese food lovers should visit Tokugawa. The interiors of this restaurant will take you to the atmosphere of the Land of the Rising Sun during the reign of the dynasty of the same name.
Where tourists ate outside the hotel complex
Despite the fact that "Ambassador City" is located outside the city, there is no shortage of catering establishments in the area called Jomtien. Many tourists claim that the food market is located right at the gates of the Ambassador City Tower. Wing. They say that the seller will cook the food bought there at your request - grill it or stew it in sauce.
Tourists are urged to discard all stereotypes about "dirty Asia" and eat in Thai cafes. Despite the more than democratic atmosphere, the food there is very tasty, and no one has been poisoned by it yet. The portions served there are simply huge, and the dishes cost mere pennies. Sandwiches, burgers and more can be purchased at the 7-Eleven store across the street from the complex. Tourists reveal a life hack: purchased food can be heated on the spot, in special stoves. And under the machines with draft drinks are containers with crushed ice.
Beach
The coast in Pattaya itself is very dirty. Therefore, tourists living in city hotels travel every day either to the islands or to the outskirts, such as Jomtien Beach. Behind them, in the hope of selling something, rush merchants of all sorts of things, from panamas to Chinese mobile phones. So Jomtien Beach cannot be called deserted. But the Ambassador complex has a reserved section of the coast, with its own sunbeds and umbrellas.
Another thing is that the guests of the Ambassador City Jomtien Tower Wing should share all this beach equipment with the guests of the Ocean Wing, Inn Wing and Garden Wing. So you need to take care of taking a sunbed in advance, since there are clearly not enough of them for everyone. But many rested on sun loungers by the coastal pool - after all, it is only a dozen meters further from the sea, but you are guaranteed peace and relaxation. Beach towels are provided free of charge. They are issued on specialracks both on the coast and at each pool.
What tourists say about the beach
Reviews about Jomtien are very contradictory. On the one hand, it is many times cleaner than the beach in Pattaya itself. Ambassador City Jomtien Tower Wing stands on the first line from the sea. Many of its guests can enjoy the view of the water surface, and getting to the shore is a matter of one or two minutes. It is cleaner than Jomtien only on the islands, but it is far to get there. As an option, you can go to the Military Beach, a half-hour drive from the Ambassador complex. The sand is white there, entry into the sea is safe. But it's the same in Jomtien, just more people.
Those tourists who have been to Koh Samui and other islands claim that there are no burning plankton, jellyfish and sea urchins on the coast of Pattaya. But the sea raises turbidity during a wave, which dissipates only a few days after the storm. Therefore, it is not very pleasant to swim there during the rainy season. Entry into the water is gentle, without stones and corals. But those who came to Thailand to observe the life of the colorful reef inhabitants have nothing to do in Jomtien.
Pools
Tourists urge you to first look at the map of the complex, where the artificial ponds for swimming are located, and then climb into them. The fact is that many confuse them with reservoirs for flora and fauna. There are a lot of decorative ponds with goldfish on the territory of the complex, and one of them, the largest, is inhabited by monitor lizards, who are unlikely to like the company of a floundering person.
The largest swimming pool is located at the Ambassador City Tower Wing Hotel. Histhe dimensions are impressive: 80 x 80 meters, a real lagoon! Right next to the beach there is another pool (25 x 50 m). There is also a sun terrace next to it, with sun loungers and umbrellas. Both pools have a children's section. During the day, pleasant relaxing music plays in the swimming areas. On the territory of the complex there is another small swimming pool (20 x 25 meters), but it is reserved only for the inhabitants of the building "Ocean".
Free services at Ambassador City Tower Wing (Thailand, Pattaya)
For guests of the entire complex there is a fitness room with brand new exercise equipment. Guests can park their vehicles in a secure car park. The hotel also has a 24-hour front desk. Its employees speak English and will professionally answer all questions. If you rent a room, but do not rush to leave the hotel, you can put your luggage in the storage room at the reception without any extra charge.
Tourists with small children claim that, at their request, a cradle was placed in the room, and the restaurant has high chairs for feeding the baby. There is a mini-club in the Marina Tower Wing. And on the territory of the complex there is a shaded children's playground with a soft surface.
Paid services
Unfortunately, there are many more such services at the Ambassador City Jomtien Tower Wing 4 (Thailand). And this is very disappointing for tourists who think that Wi-Fi in a four-star hotel should be free. But in the Ambassador, and in all its constituent parts, it costs 120 rubles a day, 200 for three days and 300- during the week. There were no complaints about the traffic speed, but you can only enter the network in the lobby or by the pool.
Paid services also include equipment for sports games - tennis, table tennis, squash, bowling, badminton, basketball. The complex has laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services. For a child, you can hire both a baby sitter and a professional nanny.
Entertainment
Ambassador City Jomtien Tower Wing (Thailand) positions itself as a hotel for a relaxing family holiday. Therefore, great attention is paid to the entertainment of children. A child from three to 12 years old can be entrusted to the care of animators in the mini-club, which works in the Marina Wing. But adults should have fun themselves.
Of course, all conditions have been created for this, but the equipment for sports games is paid. Except that the exercise equipment is available in the fitness room. You can also play beach volleyball for free. There are animators for adults, but their activities are limited to aerobics classes. You can go shopping - there is an arcade of shops and even a market on the territory of the complex. Prices there, tourists assure, are cheaper than in Pattaya.
General reviews of Ambassador City Jomtien Tower Wing
Regarding the view from the window, many tourists complained that they overlooked a multi-storey parking lot or, even worse, technical buildings with huge noisy turntables. Therefore, you should book in advance a room on the side of the building that overlooks the sea or on the upper floors. The "standards" do not have a balcony, which createsdifficulty drying clothes. If you are already booking a budget room, then grab a string that can be pulled on the latches between two windows.
Another issue with the room is poor ventilation. It is worth turning on the air conditioner, as condensation appears on things. But no one complains about the quality of cleaning in the rooms of the Ambassador City Tower Wing. In the reviews, tourists say that the maids put not only cosmetic items and two glass bottles of drinking water, but also a shower cap, a toothbrush, a shaving machine, and tea and coffee bags. Towels - new, fluffy - quite enough. They, like bed linen, are changed every day.
When checking into the hotel, a deposit of $100 (6550 rubles) is charged. Tourists mention that next to the "Ambassador" there is a park "Mimosa" with children's entertainment. The audience in the hotel complex is international. The Ocean Wing is mostly visited by tourists from Western Europe, America and Australia. And in the Ambassador City Tower Wing hotel, Chinese, Russians and Kazakhs rest. Therefore, among the reviews you can find complaints about the dismissive attitude towards some nationalities. But this is not so at all. Tour operators from Russia book the cheapest rooms, without balconies and overlooking technical facilities. Therefore, tourists and complexes, seeing that citizens of other countries enjoy their holidays in good rooms.
Conclusions
As you can see, those who think to live cheaply in a complex where 3, 4 and 5 star hotels are located on the same territory cansometimes be wrong. Of course, as a bonus, you can swim in a luxurious swimming pool, take a walk in a huge well-groomed park. But that's where the pluses end. After all, the lack of balconies and the constant noise outside the window do not create the best conditions for relaxation.
Food in restaurants for breakfast is also very dependent on the status of your hotel. In the "troika" you will be served only toast with boiled eggs and several types of fruit, while in a four-star hotel, such as the Marina City Tower Wing, you can fully eat and not feel hungry until the evening.
