Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya

Location
Ideal for beach vacationers and families, this 4-star family-friendly hotel is situated on a main road in the heart of Pattaya, about 100 yards from the beach. The nearest shops are about a quarter mile away. The nearest airport is Utapao (UTP), which is approximately 30 miles away. Bangkok (BKK) is about 80 miles away.

Facilities
The hotel welcomes guests in a 10-story building with an elevator and 320 rooms. The reception desk is open around the clock. A coat check, a safe and a currency exchange service are available. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on vacation. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A variety of shops are available, including a supermarket and souvenir shop. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the parking lot. Other services include a babysitting service (for a fee), a childcare service, medical assistance, room service, a laundry service and a hairdresser. Active guests can make use of the bicycle rental service (for a fee) to explore the surrounding area.

Rooms
Rooms feature a kitchen and a bathroom, and air conditioning ensures just the right temperature. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a minibar are also available. There is a fully-equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, mini fridge, microwave and tea/coffee station. A telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a stereo system, a CD player, a DVD player and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable vacation. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms guarantee guests with limited mobility a carefree stay.

Sports/Entertainment
Perfect for working out or just relaxing, the outdoor pool complex includes a children's area and 6 pools. Thrills on the waterslide, refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a soothing soak in the hot tub – the pool area has a little something for every state of mind and body. Comfortable outdoor lounge chairs are available on the terrace. The hotel offers an extensive outdoor sports and recreation program, which includes tennis, beach volleyball, volleyball and basketball. For a fee, guests can also enjoy cycling/mountain biking, miniature golf, golf and horseback riding. A number of sports are available, including water sports such as banana boat rides, canoeing and aquafit. For a fee, guests can also enjoy water skiing, windsurfing, jet skiing, motorboat rides, sailing and diving. A wide range of indoor sports are also offered, for example a gym, table tennis, darts and aerobics or, for a fee, badminton, billiards, bowling and squash. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, a beauty salon and a solarium. Subject to charge: massage treatments. Additional recreational activities include a kids' club, a dance club and a nightclub.

Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café, a bar and a pub. Guests can indulge their palates at the non-smoking restaurant, which features air conditioning and a separate area for smokers. Catering options include half board and full board. At breakfast and dinner, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.