Guys thanks for the welcome. A few thoughts on all the above:
- I think the difference in what I have experienced is the hotel rate....I stay at some of the nicer places which have had me sign documents upon check in that state the hotels no guest policy overnight. I about fell on the floor first time I experienced this. Then I got smart about it! Hahaha......
- So I agree with all the comments above and believe it (bring LB's or GF back), is a bigger issue at the "higher end" hotels in PP. I say higher end loosely because other than Raffles, the costs for hotel nights in PP are cheap! I pay about $55-65 per night which is actually expensive for PP standards.
- California 2 is a no brainer if you want a bar downstairs and a room up-stairs. Many other places as well.
- Totally agree with the sleeping guard comments by dixon lol....the first time I encountered this the guy was totally under deep. Walked by him with 4 people.
- Suggestion as you are researching places to stay like on Trip Advisor that you read the hotel Policy page. If nothing mentioned think you are fairly good to go!
Hope this helps.......great meeting everyone. I depart for Bangkok and PP 29 January if anybody will be in PP and want to grab a beer after.
Cheers!