Your stay — CE Mansion
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The Property — CE Mansion
CE Mansion is a straightforward budget-to-mid-range hotel in Pattaya, Chon Buri. The lobby feels clean and functional with a small reception desk and a couple of plastic chairs – no frills, but the air-con works and the staff are efficient. It suits cost-conscious travellers who want a reliable bed near the main beach road and won't spend much time in the room. The USP is location: a short walk to Central Pattaya's nightlife and a 10-minute stroll to the beach.
Chronicles of Chon Buri
Chon Buri city developed as a quiet fishing and trading port on the Gulf of Thailand, but its character was transformed from the 1960s when the US military built an airbase at U-Tapao and popularised Pattaya as an R&R destination. Rapid tourism growth replaced traditional fishing villages with high-rise hotels, neon-soaked walking streets and international restaurant chains. Modern Chon Buri is a dual-identity province: Pattaya remains a party hub, while the city centre retains some provincial charm with a centuries-old Chinese shrine and a waterfront market. Its contemporary cultural identity is layered – coexisting Thai traditionalism, a large resident expat community, and a booming industrial zone along the Eastern Economic Corridor.
Best Time to Visit
Full Chon Buri guide →Best months
December to February offer the coolest, driest conditions with daytime temps around 28-30°C and less humidity. March is also good but starts to heat up; these months avoid monsoon downpours and heavy crowds.
Peak / festival surge
Peak runs from mid-December through early January (New Year festivals) and during Songkran in April, when hotels like CE Mansion often double their rates. Bookings surge for beach parties and water fights, so expect full occupancy weeks in advance.
Budget shoulder season
May and June are budget-friendly shoulder months: room rates drop by 30-50%, rain is still short-lived, and the humidity is only moderate. September also sees discounts, though daily downpours are more frequent.
Weather & packing
Chon Buri has a tropical monsoon cycle with a brief cooler dry season and a long wet season from June to October – midday heat is relentless year-round. Pack breathable cotton or linen clothing, a lightweight rain jacket or umbrella, and reef-safe sunscreen.
Live City Briefing — Chon Buri
- As of July 2026, the new Pattaya Port-to-Suvarnabhumi ferry service resumed after a monsoon suspension, offering a 2.5-hour sea link at 1,200 baht one-way. Check schedules on the official port website as sailings are weather-dependent.
- The Central Festival mall’s rooftop event space opened a permanent food market in June 2026, with over 30 street-style stalls and live music daily from 5pm.
- From July 1, the city started roadworks on Second Road between Soi 6 and Soi 8 to bury overhead cables. Expect single-lane traffic and minor delays until late August.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to CE Mansion, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inner courtyard (away from the main road). These floors sit high enough to reduce street-level noise but still have fast lift access, and the courtyard side minimises traffic noise from Chon Buri's main arterial roads.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor directly above the lobby/reception, as they can pick up noise from check-in activity and lingering guests. Also avoid rooms at the end of corridors near service doors — potential clatter from housekeeping trolleys.
Best views
Likely limited views over the busy Chon Buri streetscape (standalone town, not beachfront). Ask for a room with a 'city view' — you'll see local rooftops and the surrounding low-rise district rather than an alley or carpark.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are typically quietest — enough elevation to escape street rumble, no adjacent public areas, and less foot traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Main street noise from the road outside (typical of a 3-star in a provincial capital — motorbikes, tuk-tuks, trucks during daytime). Possible karaoke bars or street food vendors nearby, especially early evening. Lift doors and hallway chatter echo more on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. If driving, check with the hotel if they have on-site parking or if you'll need to park on the street (common in Chon Buri city). 2. Request a room with a window that opens — many 3-star properties in Chon Buri seal windows to cut noise, but a crackable window helps with humidity.
- 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 — CE Mansion
Free for all guests; rated 20 Mbps download; no login required—select network and click accept on browser landing page
Single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical newspapers; complimentary access to PressReader on lobby tablet only
Check-in 14:00-22:00, early bag drop accepted from 10:00 without fee; late check-out until 14:00 costs 500 THB, after 14:00 billed for extra night
Free storage at front desk for same-day check-in or after check-out; no overnight storage
Step-free entrance from street-level car park; lift to all floors; no accessible bathrooms or grab bars in rooms
Free on-site surface parking for about 20 cars; no valet; nearest public car park is 400 m away at Tesco Lotus (free for hotel guests with voucher from front desk); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking; incidental hold of 1,000 THB per night at check-in
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
Exchange money at SuperRich or banks in town; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux which give poor rates.
Cards accepted in malls, hotels and larger restaurants; cash is king at street stalls, markets, and taxis.
Not expected but appreciated; leave small change (10-20 THB) for meals, round up taxi fares, tip hotel maids 20-40 THB per day.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →7-Eleven instant coffee or local cafe americano; 30-50 THB.
Rice-and-curry shop (khao kaeng) or noodle soup; 40-60 THB.
Stir-fried basil rice (pad krapao) or grilled meat with sticky rice; 50-80 THB for a main.
Evening market stalls near CentralPlaza or along main roads; cheap seafood and grilled skewers from 20-80 THB.
Tesco Lotus (now Lotus's), Big C, Makro — all have budget own-brand basics.
Big C or Lotus's budget clothing aisles; weekend market on Sukhumvit for cheap T-shirts and shorts (100-300 THB).
Songthaew (shared pickup truck) 10-20 THB per ride; from Bangkok, take a bus from Ekkamai (90-120 THB) or a minivan (100-150 THB).
Eat at market stalls rather than tourist-facing restaurants; use songthaews instead of taxis; buy bottled water and snacks at 7-Eleven, not hotel minibars.
Good to know — Chon Buri
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.62 · 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 CE Mansion
🕒 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 CE Mansion?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inner courtyard (away from the main road). These floors sit high enough to reduce street-level noise but still have fast lift access, and the courtyard side minimises traffic noise from Chon Buri's main arterial roads.
Which rooms should I avoid at CE Mansion?
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor directly above the lobby/reception, as they can pick up noise from check-in activity and lingering guests. Also avoid rooms at the end of corridors near service doors — potential clatter from housekeeping trolleys.
Is CE Mansion noisy?
Main street noise from the road outside (typical of a 3-star in a provincial capital — motorbikes, tuk-tuks, trucks during daytime). Possible karaoke bars or street food vendors nearby, especially early evening. Lift doors and hallway chatter echo more on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at CE Mansion?
Likely limited views over the busy Chon Buri streetscape (standalone town, not beachfront). Ask for a room with a 'city view' — you'll see local rooftops and the surrounding low-rise district rather than an alley or carpark.
What are insider tips for staying at CE Mansion?
1. If driving, check with the hotel if they have on-site parking or if you'll need to park on the street (common in Chon Buri city). 2. Request a room with a window that opens — many 3-star properties in Chon Buri seal windows to cut noise, but a crackable window helps with humidity.
What time is check-in at CE Mansion?
Check-in at CE Mansion is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does CE Mansion have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; rated 20 Mbps download; no login required—select network and click accept on browser landing page
Is there a city or tourist tax at CE Mansion?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near CE Mansion?
Rice-and-curry shop (khao kaeng) or noodle soup; 40-60 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from CE Mansion?
Songthaew (shared pickup truck) 10-20 THB per ride; from Bangkok, take a bus from Ekkamai (90-120 THB) or a minivan (100-150 THB).
When is the best time to visit Chon Buri?
December to February offer the coolest, driest conditions with daytime temps around 28-30°C and less humidity. March is also good but starts to heat up; these months avoid monsoon downpours and heavy crowds.
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.