Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central by IHG

Along a lively commercial street, this informal hotel is an 11-minute walk from Pattaya Beach on the Gulf of Thailand, 3 km from interactive exhibits at the Art in Paradise museum and 4 km from Pattaya train station. Bright, relaxed rooms with colorful murals offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, as well as sitting areas, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Parking is complimentary, as is a breakfast buffet served in a casual dining room that has a patio. Other amenities include a laid-back lobby bar, a 24-hour gym, and a rooftop terrace with a seasonal pool. Guest laundry facilities are available.