254 Moo 9 Soi Petchtrakool, Pattaya City, Pattaya, Thailand | (888) 551-4925
Located in a quieter part of Pattaya
Spacious rooms have well-equipped kitchens and laundry facilities
All rooms have furnished balconies, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning
Free shuttle to shopping and beach areas
Lovely rooftop pool with whirlpool and loungers
Bistro serving buffet breakfasts plus a la carte lunch and dinner
Bright fitness center with cardio and strength-training machines
In-room massages can be arranged
Free Wi-Fi and parking
Reports of maintenance issues and some wear in rooms
A bit removed from the beach and restaurants (pro for some)
Some rooms have poor views
The upper-middle-range Amari Nova Suites Pattaya is located in a quiet area, about a 15-minute walk from the beach. The 105 studios and suites are spacious and well-equipped with full kitchens, washer/dryer combos, and furnished balconies, though maintenance issues have been reported. Guests can prepare their own meals, or eat at the on-site bistro, which offers a breakfast buffet as well as a la carte lunch and dinner. The hotel has a lovely rooftop pool and whirlpool, plus a spacious fitness center. The location means many guests will have to rely on public transport to get to restaurants, shops, and beaches. If kitchen facilities are less important than being near the beach, consider the similarly priced [Amari Garden Pattaya]().
Scene
Contemporary hotel with black-and-white color scheme throughout
Guests are greeted with cold towels and drinks when they arrive at the Amari Nova Suites. The hotel's contemporary style is evident from the exterior, which includes a white facade with tinted balcony railings and curved corners. Inside, the lobby has garish black and red high-back chairs, placed in seating arrangements on orange area rugs. The decor gets more attractive, with a fun black-and-white wallpapered hallway, and black, circular wall art. This color scheme continues into the apartment-style rooms. Since the hotel rooms offers kitchen facilities, it beckons short- and long-term travelers, including tourists and those in town for business.
Location
Quiet location, about a 15-minute walk to Pattaya Baech
The hotel is located in a quieter part of Pattaya, about a 15-minute walk to Pattaya Beach. There are ample restaurants, bars, and markets near the hotel, and the main shopping distance can be reached in about 10 to 15 minutes on foot. There's free parking on-site, as well as free shuttle service to the Central Festival shopping center and Walking Street. The main airport in Bangkok, Suvarnabhumi Airport, is about 90 minutes away by car. Parking is free.- 20-minute walk to Jomtien Beach
Rooms
Contemporary studios and suites with kitchen facilities
The 105 attractive rooms at Amari consist of studios and suites, varying from one to three bedrooms. Like the hotel, rooms have a contemporary black-and-white design consisting of white tile and floors, a mix of black and white wood furniture, and pops of red in artwork or throw pillows. Most notable is that all rooms have fully equipped kitchens, featuring microwaves, stoves, refrigerators, kettles, toasters, cutlery, and dishes. Washer/dryer combos are convenient for long-term stays. Decent-sized balconies are furnished, though views can be so-so. Also standard are flat-screen TVs, DVD players, free Wi-Fi, and free local newspapers, upon request. Safes, robes, and slippers are in the closets, as well as ironing facilities. Stark-white bathrooms have sleek black-tile accents, plus showers, hairdryers, scales, and a range of toiletries. Some past guests have complained of maintenance issues and worn furnishings.
Features
A few on-site features include lovely rooftop pool
Features aren't extensive here, but the rooftop pool is lovely and has a whirlpool on one side. The pool deck is done in attractive stone tiling, and topped with a handful of loungers, circular daybeds, and umbrellas. Though there's no spa, in-room massages are available, as is a bright fitness center on the eighth floor. It has floor-to-ceiling windows with pleasant views, plus a good range of cardio machines. For those that don't want to cook, an on-site Bistro serves buffet breakfasts and Thai and international cuisine for a la carte meals at lunch and dinner. Wi-Fi is free throughout.