🇹🇭 Chon Buri, Thailand
A One Place
📍 115, 9 Beach Rd, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
Photo: official website
Your stay — A One Place
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The Property — A One Place
A One Place is a no-frills 3-star hotel near Pattaya's Naklua area, offering clean, compact rooms with basic Thai hospitality. The lobby feels more like a functional check-in point than a design statement — tiled floors, a small seating area, and a reception desk with a polite but pragmatic staff. It suits budget-conscious travellers who need a quiet base to sleep between beach trips and bar crawls, rather than anyone seeking resort-style amenities or character.
Chronicles of Chon Buri
Chon Buri grew from a small fishing and trading port into a major industrial and tourism hub, largely driven by the US military presence during the Vietnam War, which established Pattaya as a rest-and-recreation destination. The province's architecture mixes concrete high-rises from the 1980s tourist boom with lingering Chinese shophouses in the old town. Today, its cultural identity is a pragmatic tangle of Thai Buddhist traditions, international tourism, and heavy manufacturing interests, with the city itself overshadowed by the sprawling beach economy of Pattaya.
Best Time to Visit
Full Chon Buri guide →Best months
December and January for cool, dry weather — daytime temperatures hover around 28-30°C with lower humidity, making beach and city exploration comfortable. November also works well as the rainy season tails off and crowds haven't peaked.
Peak / festival surge
Late December through February is peak season, driven by European winter holidays and Songkran (mid-April) brings domestic tourists for water festivals. Hotel prices can jump 30-50% from base rates; book well ahead.
Budget shoulder season
March and October offer the best budget deals — still reasonably dry, fewer tourists, and hotel rates drop 20-40% from peak. Late May to early June is also quiet, though expect occasional heavy showers.
Weather & packing
Chon Buri's climate is tropical monsoon with a sharp shift from dry to rainy seasons — June sits in the wet season, so expect short, intense downpours. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry rain jacket and water-resistant footwear, as umbrellas can be awkward on crowded streets.
Live City Briefing — Chon Buri
- The ongoing U-Tapao-Rayong-Pattara high-speed rail project is causing intermittent road closures around the Banglamung district; check local traffic apps if driving from Bangkok.
- Pattaya's new 'Clean Beach' initiative has introduced stricter vendor zoning and daily sand grooming along Jomtien and Pattaya Beach, improving walkability but reducing late-night food stalls.
- Songkran in mid-April 2026 saw revised water-throwing zones in central Pattaya — upcoming wet-season regulations may restrict street celebrations further to reduce road accidents.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to A One Place, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 3 facing away from Beach Road. The rear side overlooks the quieter Sukhumvit-facing courtyard, and floor 3 is high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the single lift's range.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 facing Beach Road. They get direct traffic noise from Beach Road (a busy coastal artery) and foot traffic from the narrow lift lobby. Also avoid rooms directly above the open parking lot (likely front-facing) due to late-night comings and goings.
Best views
Rooms on the Beach Road side (front) have a view of the street and distant ocean glimpses—worth it if you prefer motion over quiet. The rear side (Sukhumvit orientation) sees a residential block with some greenery.
Quietest floors
Floors 3-4 are quietest. Floor 4 has no foot traffic above it and sits furthest from ground-level noise sources (parking, street, lift mechanics). Floor 3 is a solid backup.
🔊 Noise notes
Beach Road (address 115, 9 Beach Rd) carries heavy motorbike and baht-bus traffic until late evening. The single lift is audible through thin walls, especially when doors open on your floor. Free parking lot generates engine start-up and conversation noise early morning (6-7am).
Insider tips
1. Arrive before 5pm to claim one of the 20 free parking spots; after that use the 200m public car park (50 THB/night). 2. The free Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) is fine for email but not streaming—download offline maps and content before check-in.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — A One Place
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps). No paid upgrade.
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No free newspapers or digital newsstand. Guests can buy local papers at 7-Eleven next door.
Check-in from 14:00 (early bag drop from 10:00). Late check-out: 100 THB per hour past 12:00 (if available).
Free at front desk on day of arrival and departure.
Step-free entrance via ramp. Narrow lift (wheelchair fits). No accessible rooms. Stairs alternative.
Free on-site open parking (20 spaces, first-come). Nearest public car park: 200 m walk, 50 THB/night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 1 night advance deposit required; 500 THB incidental hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: วัดหนองใหญ่ (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bottle Art Museum — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 678 m · ~8 min walk
D Pharmacy — 1.6 km · ~19 min walk
7-Eleven — 244 m · ~3 min walk
พัทยา — 960 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use cash from ATMs for the best rate; avoid exchange counters at airports and tourist bureaux — they give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in malls, larger shops, and chain hotels; small street vendors and local markets take cash only. Contactless is common in supermarkets but not everywhere.
Not expected but 10-20 THB for meals if service is good; round up taxi fares; 20-50 THB for hotel staff carrying bags — leave nothing if unhappy.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local iced coffee from street stalls or convenience stores costs 20-40 THB.
A simple rice-and-meat dish from a local food stall or shop-house costs around 40-60 THB.
A bowl of noodle soup or stir-fry at a street-side restaurant runs about 50-80 THB for a main dish.
Look for food stalls along main roads in Bang Saen and near Laem Chabang markets; evenings are best for grilled meats and som tam.
Tesco Lotus, Big C, and Makro are the budget supermarket chains common here.
Local markets like Bang Saen Walking Street or Chon Buri's weekend market have affordable t-shirts and beachwear for 100-300 THB.
Local songthaews (shared pickups) cost 10-20 THB per ride within towns; from Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the Ekkamai bus to Chon Buri for about 120 THB.
Eat at street stalls in Bang Saen for cheap meals; use local songthaews instead of tuk-tuks; buy water in 7-Eleven for 7 THB instead of 20+ at vendors.
Good to know — Chon Buri
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.57 · THB
Emergency Contacts
Chon BuriTourist police 1155 (English support). For Pattaya area, Pattaya City Hospital: +66 38 427 555. General emergencies: 191 is the main line; note that English may be limited.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Chon Buri, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at A One Place
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 678 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · D Pharmacy — 1.6 km · ~19 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Chon Buri Bus Terminal → Near Kudos Parc Hotel (Thong Noppakhun Road)
💡 Wave down a blue songthaew — they run fixed routes. Tell the driver 'Kudos Parc' or 'Thong Noppakhun' and hop off when you see the hotel. Exact change required.
Bangkok's Ekkamai Bus Terminal → Chon Buri Bus Terminal
💡 Get off at Chon Buri town stop, then take a 5-minute songthaew (10 THB) to the hotel. The bus is air-conditioned and comfortable.
Chon Buri town centre → Kudos Parc Hotel
💡 Use the Grab app for a fixed price — cheaper than flagging a meter. Local tuk-tuks charge around 80 THB for the same route.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) → Kudos Parc Hotel, Chon Buri
💡 Book at the official taxi counter on Level 1 (arrivals) to avoid touts. Meter plus airport surcharge — ask for the expressway route to save time.
About Chon Buri
Wikipedia ↗
Chonburi (Thai: ชลบุรี, RTGS: Chon Buri, IAST: jalapurī, pronounced [tɕ͡ʰōn bù.rīː] ) is the capital of Chonburi Province and, as part of the district Mueang Chonburi, the seventh-largest city in Thailand. It is about 100 km southeast of Bangkok, on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand, and has an urba...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at A One Place?
Request a room on floor 3 facing away from Beach Road. The rear side overlooks the quieter Sukhumvit-facing courtyard, and floor 3 is high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the single lift's range.
Which rooms should I avoid at A One Place?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 facing Beach Road. They get direct traffic noise from Beach Road (a busy coastal artery) and foot traffic from the narrow lift lobby. Also avoid rooms directly above the open parking lot (likely front-facing) due to late-night comings and goings.
Is A One Place noisy?
Beach Road (address 115, 9 Beach Rd) carries heavy motorbike and baht-bus traffic until late evening. The single lift is audible through thin walls, especially when doors open on your floor. Free parking lot generates engine start-up and conversation noise early morning (6-7am).
Which rooms have the best views at A One Place?
Rooms on the Beach Road side (front) have a view of the street and distant ocean glimpses—worth it if you prefer motion over quiet. The rear side (Sukhumvit orientation) sees a residential block with some greenery.
What are insider tips for staying at A One Place?
1. Arrive before 5pm to claim one of the 20 free parking spots; after that use the 200m public car park (50 THB/night). 2. The free Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) is fine for email but not streaming—download offline maps and content before check-in.
What time is check-in at A One Place?
Check-in at A One Place is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does A One Place have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps). No paid upgrade.
Is there a city or tourist tax at A One Place?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near A One Place?
A simple rice-and-meat dish from a local food stall or shop-house costs around 40-60 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from A One Place?
Local songthaews (shared pickups) cost 10-20 THB per ride within towns; from Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the Ekkamai bus to Chon Buri for about 120 THB.
When is the best time to visit Chon Buri?
December and January for cool, dry weather — daytime temperatures hover around 28-30°C with lower humidity, making beach and city exploration comfortable. November also works well as the rainy season tails off and crowds haven't peaked.
Top Attractions in Chon Buri
💡 Arrive by 09:00 to catch the morning tiger show before crowds. Bring water—drinks inside are overpriced. The crocodile show is included in the free entry.
💡 Visit before 19:00 to avoid crowds and see the strip come alive. Street food here is double the local price—eat on side sois for better value.
💡 Go late afternoon to avoid heat and catch sunset over the bay. Bring small coins for donation boxes and keep bags zipped—monkeys grab loose items.
💡 Hire a bicycle from shops near the pier for 40 baht per hour. The nearby Bangsaen Weekend Market (Sat-Sun) offers cheap grilled seafood starting at 30 baht.
💡 Rent a bicycle at the main gate (50 baht) to cover the 8km loop. Buy bags of carrots or bananas from vendors outside the zoo for 20 baht to feed the giraffes legally.