Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 17 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and minibars. 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Property Location With a stay at Pattaya Holiday Lodge in Pattaya (Central Pattaya), you’ll be within a 5-minute drive of Walking Street and Pattaya Beach Road. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Tiffany’s Show and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Art in Paradise. Amenities Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Dining For lunch or dinner, stop by PattayaHoliday Tea Lounge, a restaurant that specializes in Thai cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/café, and room service (during limited hours) is provided.

Mandatory Charges You’ll be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Cash deposit: THB 1000 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Optional Charges The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out. Airport shuttle fee: THB 1500 per vehicle (one way) Pet deposit: THB 5000 per stay Pet fee: THB 150 per pet, per day (maximum THB 50000 per stay) Early check-in fee: THB 100 (subject to availability) Late check-out fee: THB 100 (subject to availability) Rollaway bed fee: THB 600 per day Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Check-In Checkin end at anytime The minimum age of Checkin 18 Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed No onsite parking is available The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards and cash Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Out of sheer frustration we walked out.

We felt that we had been ripped off. This was the worst training day we experienced. My partner after warming up, shadow boxing and bag work was still left on the mats for another 30 minutes with no instructors guidance. The next time we trained was the next day. He repeated approached the manager and was advised there were not enough trainers available and that he would have to wait. Whilst I was in the ring my trainer tipped me so hard it winded me, which I thought was un-necessary. Out of sheer frustration we walked out. When I asked why he did that he replied that he treated all his students that same because I was female he would not change his training style. It was at this point we truly considered forgoing the money we had spent and leaving. We left it one more day to decided and weigh up our options.

All the trainers no doubly were very well trained in Muay Thai and knew what they were doing, however we found it was difficult for them to convey their skills on to us, as most trainers could speak only a little bit of English and were unable to answer simple questions. We also felt the impression that it was more about making money than training their student. We felt like we were just another number. We felt that the extra money we paid to train at a facility designed for foreigners (it being a hotel) more investment should have been invested in the staff so that they knew English, as English is a language that can be spoken by most countries around the world. And most importantly the training time was very short with little trainer guidance. Even though Fairtex had many facilities (although the yoga lessons were and extra charge not mentioned on the site) these were not something we would use, as we were there primarily for the Muay Thai.

Ultimately this was the main reason we decided to leave the Hotel and fly to Phuket to train at a Muay Thai facility we had trained at previously. Other irritation to add to this decision were the meal quality (as mentioned earlier), cleanliness of the Hotel – we seen room service plates that were left on the stair case for days and ladies shower room with hair balls, the internet service – we have travelled extensively over Asia and we have never come across a reputable hotel that does not offer wifi inclusive with accommodation, in this day and age the internet is a necessity for daily dealings and is an inconvenience not to have immediate access. The main reason that we are providing this feedback is so you are aware of our experience and so that it may assist you in making chances to prevent others having the same experience. Unfortunately however we must be honest to others when we are asked about our stay in Faitex, and we will not be recommending this hotel and training to others.