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[pacman]

Being of a suspicious nature you've got to wonder about the authenticity of a new poster like this

Wonder? Not much to wonder about, this is the funniest thread in a long time. (OK, it's nowhere near as funny as Harris11's tale of woe, that is surreal.)

On one hand there are guys lining up to take a dump over all things Penthouse & in the blue corner, here comes the cheer squad.

I can't wait till they make it personal, start some name calling, then we'll really have a thread. And I am sure the Penthouse management can't stop secretly grinning over how silly it all is.

I don't represent them, they are big enough & ugly enough to fight their own battles. As for the hotel, anyone would think that it is a filthy run-down cesspit staffed by aging whores who drip the pox as they shuffle between rooms.

But it isn't dirty, it is well appointed with the latest flat screen TVs (with 3 channels of 24 hour porn), decent wifi connection throughout the hotel, 24 hour room service, great beds with box spring mattresses, double glazed windows to keep out the noise & blacked out curtains that allow you to sleep all day if you wish.

The list goes on & on. But I can just see the unhappy guys sitting in the bar telling everyone who will listen:

"That Penthouse, it was hell I tell you. Oh the horror, I couldn't take it anymore. It was hell, the worst experience ever. Don't go there, they'll destroy you with good service, beautiful women & their rooms with all the sex paraphanalia."

Come on guys, I do get it. Not everyone is happy but no one is forced to stay against their will. And if anything does go wrong, FFS tell the desk. The word gets back to the manager quick smart. (Hear that Pentire?)

Now, who's next to tell us all what a dreadful place it is. And isn't it odd that in a total of 135 days staying there over the past few years, I never had one thing to complain about. Very strange indeed.

[lesytopp]

Anyone for SPAM? Me thinks spamming season again at the Penthouse.
Red Corner Penthouse. Blue Corner LB69. Come on MODS why are you dropping your standards and showing this rubbish.
Kingstons. WTF. Your opening line ‘Normally, I don't partake in such discussions.’ Biggest piece of BS spam I’ve read in a long time.
Funny thing is I rather like the hotel. Shame they have no idea how to market it.

[petesie]

I don't have any issues with this thread as everyone is entitled to their opinion.

While some posters may be applauding how great the hotel is others are equally voting with their baht and feet.

As the old saying goes...Up to you.

[kingstons]

Redeye/lesytopp,
We all have to start somewhere and this is my starting point. Overtime I hope you will come to realize your suspicions were unwarranted.
Yes, I'm currently in Pacman's blue corner and have no complaints so far with my stay. Anything can happen over the next few days and I will keep you posted.

[ChaseLB]

Just wanted to have my say here.

Things that complement each other.
Beans on Toast
Knife and Fork
Fish and Chips
Salt and Vinegar
Penthouse and Pattaya

(Had Packers and Riga in my list as well but took it out)

[petesie]

I think they make the perfect couple...

[pacman]

Ahhh Riga...

my guilty pleasure...

[SammyCan]

Ahhh Riga...

my guilty pleasure...

At last pacman a short posting and funny as well.

[Penthouse Hotel]

As we have said many times, The Penthouse Hotel is not for Everyone!
While it is true that we are always very glad to see (Forum) Guests who may appreciate what we have to offer, we realise that others may well have a different agenda and prefer a more Family / Beach front or Tour orientated type of establishment, and that we can further understand.
We further understand that some people would like to spend far less than 1,000 THB a night and others would expect to pay more than the 4 to 5,000 THB, that some of our suites currently command.
In either case, we respectfully suggest that those Guests will either be paying, less or more, but in both instances receiving less, of what our targeted audience and many Forum Members would be expecting to supplement their lifestyles.
There are other factors; location, safety, convenience besides lifestyle, and some of which would certainly proove unacceptable in so many other establishments!
It's just a matter of choice, and no one is forcing the issue of where Board Members should or should not stay. We are only pointing out as politely as possible a hotel that may appeal!...
But, we still have no hesitation (after more than 2 decades in existence) in firmly believing that for our targeted segments of Guests, "Nothing comes close to The Penthouse Hotel" ... nothing offers the same total package with a price to suit many credit cards.
Please check the websites and / or if you have time, please conduct a personal tour with a member of Staff of our premises yourself.
Just make sure that you have not pre-booked too far ahead in the meantime with an alternative that you may have been led to believe was a viable alternative.

[pacman]

Over the past few years I have been asked several times by BMs "why do you stay at the Penthouse? I've heard it's terrible".

And I always ask them if they have never stayed there, how do they know it's bad. And they say they read it somewhere or someone had a friend who stayed & "he hated the place". I always invite them back to have a look at this awful place so they can point out the bits I missed.

And they are usually pleasantly surprised. I would say they were ALL pleased but that is just tempting someone to say they were only 90% happy. And I am trying to make a serious point here.

It's worth noting that the Penthouse has been on the receiving end of a very long & aggresive campaign to make them look bad. It was started by another Pattaya hotel who saw the Penthouse as their natural enemy. They are also the people behind a website dedicated to Pattaya (it isn't a ladyboy site) & if you type the word Penthouse into a post on this site it comes up as FORBIDDEN or BLOCKED or something equally stupid.

They have had mixed success with their long fight to destroy the reputation of the Penthouse. Every time a new post on Trip Advisor pops up giving the hotel 0 stars out of 5, they are behind it. Unfortunately for this bunch of embittered ex-pats, their hotel isn't doing so well while the Penthouse has thrived inspite of their efforts.

Every new person I chat to in the dining room at the Penthouse (it's that sort of place) is a regular visitor. All the time I was told that this was their favourite place & they come back year after year.

Now I have no issue with any of the guys who have posted negative comments about the place. Goodenough wrote that he had no hot water, hmmm... did he ask for something to be done? There is a maintenance guy on staff who replaces faulty water heaters. And "the jacuzzi a joke"... hmmm, wasn't it working? Was it too small? I'm sorry but I am not sure how a jacuzzi can go so wrong.

And -J-... well what can I say? If he thinks it is a shithole, fine. He's entitled to his opinion as I am entitled to mine. I don't think it's a shithole, I like the place. And I like the fact that there is farang management who understand what we want. That last sentence only makes sense if you have ever had to deal with a Thai who thinks it perfectly OK that a foreign guest is being screwed.

Now back to the battle... who's next to kick the place? (Or maybe that's a S.E.C.R.E.T. .... oops)

[redeye]

I have never stayed there but did do a ST there a couple of years back so got an oportunity to have a close up of the room. I have to say it was a bit over the top with the swing and mirrors, colour scheme etc. however there was nothing wrong with it, spacious enough and clean and although not to my personal taste I can see how someone in a real party mood could have a great time there particularly with the added benefits of the pool and clubs downstairs.

This is an open forum and I personally welcome other opinions good or bad. Though if 3 posters appear to be the same person as Kliome indicates that does smell a bit

[petesie]

Never had a look around the place myself but I will ask to be shown a room when I'm there in 5 weeks which may shed some light on the matter.

I must admit I like the depravity of the idea of lying on my bed watching the bar area and selecting my next target of opportunity and have her sent up to the Loom...

Then having her do a turn on the pole at the end of the bed before further business is conducted...