It took me only 90 minutes from Bangkok by car to arrive at Hotel Baraquda Pattaya, a structure that shouts "Modern Nautical Cool" to a visitor like me and is located on Central Pattaya, 2nd Road. Location is perfect for those who want the best of both nature, i.e. the beach, and cosmopolitan, for it's only few steps away from shopping venter like The Avenue, Central Festival and the never ending nightlife. The architecture calls for attention from the first glance with vast glass windows set against city's skyline. Reception and lobby gives a feel of hanging out i the living room which is only steps away from the pool and 24-hour retaurant called S.E.A. serving South East Asian cuisine and more. Spa, 24-hour fitness and library are all on the same ground, the ground floor that is. And you can't really escape the Baraquda sculpture wherever you go in the hotel, so might as well take a selfie with one.
Transportation
Bus No. 38 from Pattaya Nua or North Pattaya
Railway: Pattaya Station (5 km or 3.11 miles)
Airport: Suvarnabhumi (130 km or 80.78 miles)
There's a private indoor parking for those traveling by car.