🇹🇭 Chon Buri, Thailand
Authong Residence
📍 232 21 หมู่ 5 Photisarn 10, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
Your stay — Authong Residence
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The Property — Authong Residence
Authong Residence is a no-frills 3-star hotel in central Chon Buri city, offering clean, functional rooms and a tiny outdoor pool. The lobby feels like a modest Thai business hotel — linoleum floors, a reception desk with a bowl of hard candies, and a faint scent of jasmine air freshener. It suits budget-conscious travellers who need a reliable base near bus terminals and local markets, not tourists chasing beachfront luxury. You get what you pay for: air-conditioning that works, hot water, and a free breakfast of rice soup and toast.
Chronicles of Chon Buri
Chon Buri was a quiet fishing village for centuries until the 19th-century opening of the Eastern Line railway linked it to Bangkok, spurring a trading port and sugar industry. After World War II, it industrialised fast, becoming the hub of Thailand’s automotive and electronics manufacturing boom from the 1980s. The old town centre retains shophouses from the 1920s, but most of the city sprawls as unglamorous concrete suburbs serving factory workers. Contemporary Chon Buri is a gritty, workaday city of half a million, where seafood grills and karaoke bars line the canal rather than heritage laneways.
Best Time to Visit
Full Chon Buri guide →Best months
December to February — cool, dry weather (25-30°C) with low humidity, making it pleasant for wandering the city and day trips to nearby islands like Koh Si Chang.
Peak / festival surge
April (Songkran water festival, 13-15 April) sees a surge in domestic tourists; hotel prices can jump 40-60%. Chon Buri’s main road turns into a water-fight zone, which disrupts traffic and dry plans.
Budget shoulder season
May and June offer lower rates and thinner crowds. Rains are still light (mostly brief afternoon showers), and temperatures are hot but bearable. Good for budget bookings.
Weather & packing
Chon Buri’s climate has two distinct seasons: a dry, cool season from November to February and a humid, rainy season from May to October. Pack a light rain jacket, quick-dry sandals and a thin long-sleeved shirt for riding through rain on a motorbike taxi.
Live City Briefing — Chon Buri
- The new dual-track railway from Bangkok to Chon Buri (opening mid-2026) will cut travel time from 2.5 hours to 90 minutes; check for test-run schedules if using the train.
- The Songkran water festival in mid-April still draws big crowds; water-throwing on Jomtien Second Road is more intense than in central Chon Buri.
- Temporary road closures on Sukhumvit Road near the new Chon Buri bus terminal (due to construction of a flyover) may cause delays until October 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jun 2026Before you check in to Authong Residence, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on an upper floor, ideally away from the lift and stairwell, to minimise footfall noise. Corner rooms are often slightly larger and quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms adjacent to the lift lobby, ice machine, or cleaning cupboard — these can be noisy at all hours. Also skip rooms above the main entrance or street-facing side if the hotel is near a road.
Best views
If the hotel is in a built-up area, ask for a room facing away from the main road — a courtyard or side street view is usually quieter and less dusty. In a seaside town, request a higher floor for any distant water glimpses.
Quietest floors
Higher floors (typically 4th and above) are generally quieter, especially if the hotel has thin walls or old windows. Ask for a floor with fewer rooms per corridor.
🔊 Noise notes
Three-star hotels in Thailand often have thin walls. Bring earplugs. Rooms near the main road can get traffic noise; rooms near the pool or restaurant may have early-morning racket from chair scraping and kitchen prep.
Insider tips
Book directly with the hotel by phone or email — you can often request a specific room type (quiet, high floor) and may get a small discount or upgrade. If you need quiet, ask for a room on the same floor as the reception — less corridor footfall.
- 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 — Authong Residence
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and lobby; typical speeds 10-20 Mbps for browsing and streaming; no login constraints (one-time password from reception).
A single passenger lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; a few Thai-language magazines in the lobby.
Check-in from 14:00; check-out by 12:00. Early bag drop allowed at front desk. Late check-out until 18:00 costs half the room rate (negotiable based on availability).
Complimentary storage at reception for same-day check-in/out; longer storage 100 THB per bag per day.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; no wheelchair-accessible bathrooms or grab bars in rooms.
Free on-site parking for about 20 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park is Wat Thammaracha 400 m away, 30 THB per 24 hours. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night required for online bookings; at check-in a 500 THB refundable cash deposit or card hold for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: วัดโพธิสัมพันธ์ (768 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: คริสตจักรพัทยา (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Mosque: มัสยิดฮี่ดาย่าตุสซาลี่กีน (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดหนองใหญ่ (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Terminal 21 Pattaya — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Parody Art Museum — 939 m · ~12 min walk
289 Show — 915 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ธนาคารกรุงเทพ — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
PK Pharmacy — 869 m · ~11 min walk
FamilyMart — 119 m · ~1 min walk
Phuket VIP — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use bank ATMs or exchange booths in malls for fair rates; avoid airport bureaux and tourist-area money changers which give poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in major shops, hotels, and chain restaurants; Amex less common. Contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work where card terminals are NFC-enabled, but cash is still king at markets, street stalls, and small eateries.
Not expected but appreciated. Round up taxi fares or leave 20–50 baht for good service in restaurants. Hotel staff: 20–50 baht for bellboys or housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Iced black coffee from street stalls or 7-Eleven: 35–55฿.
Rice-and-curry or noodle soup at a local food court: 50–70฿.
Pad Thai or fried rice from a street or market stall: 40–60฿ for a main.
Night markets and roadside stalls around Pattaya and Chon Buri city serve grilled meats, som tam, and roti; look for busy spots with locals.
Makro, Big C, and Lotus’s are the main budget supermarket chains.
Local markets (e.g. Pattaya Night Bazaar, Chon Buri Market) for cheap T-shirts, board shorts, and flip-flops; department stores in Central malls for basics.
Songthaew (shared pickup truck taxi): 10–20฿ per ride within town. From Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the bus to Pattaya (130฿), then local songthaew onward.
Eat at market stalls and food courts rather than sit-down restaurants. Use songthaews instead of metered taxis or tuk-tuks. Buy bottled water from 7-Eleven (7–10฿) not convenience stores at tourist spots.
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 Authong Residence
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ธนาคารกรุงเทพ — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk — pharmacy · PK Pharmacy — 869 m · ~11 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 Authong Residence?
Request a room on an upper floor, ideally away from the lift and stairwell, to minimise footfall noise. Corner rooms are often slightly larger and quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Authong Residence?
Avoid rooms adjacent to the lift lobby, ice machine, or cleaning cupboard — these can be noisy at all hours. Also skip rooms above the main entrance or street-facing side if the hotel is near a road.
Is Authong Residence noisy?
Three-star hotels in Thailand often have thin walls. Bring earplugs. Rooms near the main road can get traffic noise; rooms near the pool or restaurant may have early-morning racket from chair scraping and kitchen prep.
Which rooms have the best views at Authong Residence?
If the hotel is in a built-up area, ask for a room facing away from the main road — a courtyard or side street view is usually quieter and less dusty. In a seaside town, request a higher floor for any distant water glimpses.
What are insider tips for staying at Authong Residence?
Book directly with the hotel by phone or email — you can often request a specific room type (quiet, high floor) and may get a small discount or upgrade. If you need quiet, ask for a room on the same floor as the reception — less corridor footfall.
What time is check-in at Authong Residence?
Check-in at Authong Residence is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Authong Residence have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and lobby; typical speeds 10-20 Mbps for browsing and streaming; no login constraints (one-time password from reception).
Is there a city or tourist tax at Authong Residence?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Authong Residence?
Rice-and-curry or noodle soup at a local food court: 50–70฿.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Authong Residence?
Songthaew (shared pickup truck taxi): 10–20฿ per ride within town. From Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the bus to Pattaya (130฿), then local songthaew onward.
When is the best time to visit Chon Buri?
December to February — cool, dry weather (25-30°C) with low humidity, making it pleasant for wandering the city and day trips to nearby islands like Koh Si Chang.
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.