Thank you very much for the information. As I currently going through a pattaya virtual trip.. I am completely torn now between Penthouse (for it's themes and attached go go clubs) and Jasmine (for it's awesome location!!).
The Penthouse is in another league to the Jasmine IMHO. Just some of the things I appreciate about the Penthouse are the double glazed windows to keep the noise down, the black out curtains so you can sleep anytime, the 24 hour room service plus there is around the clock room cleaning should you require clean sheets & fresh towels at 4am, the 70+ TV channels including 3 porn channels (straight, gay & ladyboy), the permanent water supply (hotels can get water cut off for hours at a time in Pattaya), the large flat screen TV sets, the free tea & coffee in the rooms, the mirrored ceilings, the dance poles & mini stage in the rooms, a large inroom safe & other items I can't think of at the moment.
I doubt the Jasmine has any of those features but it is cheaper.
As for the "better location", I wouldn't wish to stay in Soi BJ now that EZY Bar has closed. What's the point? And during the day, the Penthouse is far better located being a 30 second walk to the beach & closer to places to eat. It is also more convenient when catching a baht bus to Soi Diana or Soi 6.
All this you will discover for yourself when you get there. Good luck with wherever you choose. And you can always check out & move so you aren't committed.