SOUND TRACKS PATTAYA City Guide
PATTAYA
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CONTENTS WELCOME TO PATTAYA PART 1: CITY GUIDE 05. Meet Your Guides 07. Landmarks 08. Outdoors 09. Food 10. Entertainment
PART 2: EXPLORE THE HOTEL 13. A Snapshot of Your Stay 14. 5 Hotel Corners to Explore 16. Dine All Day 20. Live from Pattaya 22. The VIP Treatment: Live Like A Rock Star 26. The Stuff of Legends: Memorabilia Tour 3
WELCOME TO
Pattaya Located on Pattaya beach road, overlooking the ocean of The Gulf of Thailand, the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya is turning up its volume to entertain you with a new experience that is as stylishly rock ‘n’ roll as it is unique. Get ready to experience Pattaya like never before with the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, the most stylish, vibrant and fun getaway to Pattaya Beach Road. With a design infused with energy and homage to all things music, the aesthetic and sounds of this Pattaya getaway are a real treat for the senses. Whether you’re on a family adventure, a romantic getaway or a business outing, be sure to get the most out of your time in Pattaya with the Hard Rock Hotel.
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MEET YOUR GUIDES
Boss Nirute Best known as the drummer for PAUSE since 1996, the band is renowned nationwide, with many everlasting rock and soft rock songs. They compose their own inspirational tracks that have been covered by today’s famous artists. The band recently released their new single, “Kon Tee San Tammada.”
Aimstein Foxyfox The guitarist of FoxyFox band, he started playing the guitar when he was 10. Growing up with a guitarist dad definitely served as inspiration. After graduating with an engineering degree, he continued with his music in Chonburi. FoxyFox formed the band 5 years ago, pursuing a variety of genres like pop, rock, blues and soul. Meet him and his band at Barsugar Bangsaen every Tuesday nights.
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Meet Your Guides
Reza Lesmana The drummer for Ninetynine band, Lesmana has been performaing at the Hard Rock Cafe since 2011, including Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, and now at Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya.
Pinto Born and raised in Patttaya, Pinto started her music career as a lead singer in 2014. Meet her at Ma-Hey Sriracha in Chonburi.
DJ Meen DJ Meen can be spotted as the resident DJ every night at 808 Club.
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Walking Street
Walking Street
Thepprasit Night Market
L AN D M A RKS Boss Nirute recommends
WALKING STREET
“A must visit in Pattaya. Step into the nightlife, it never sleeps and always welcomes everyone to get entertained. Sip a drink, relax and enjoy the show along the street.”
Reza Lesmana recommends
THEPPRASIT NIGHT MARKET
“Thepprasit night market is the biggest weekend market in Pattaya. It’s only open on Friday night to Sunday night but is well worth it. There are a lot of stalls with a variety of items, from clothes, shoes, gifts, toys, electrical gadgets, etc. Prices are slightly bargain-able. There’s also a variety of foods like BBQ/Roast Chicken, Pork, seafoods, local Thai cuisine, western foods, fresh juice and fresh fruits. This is one place not to miss if you visit Pattaya.”
Koh Kaam
Koh Larn
Samae Sarn
O U T D O O RS
Aimstein Foxyfox recommends
Koh Larn | Koh Kaaam | Samae Sarn “Koh Larn, Koh Kaam & Samae Sarn island are my favourite beaches. I sway on a swing overlooking the peaceful sea, laze around and am tranquilized by the moving blue shades of water. I love kayaking on the crystal-clear water with baby waves bopping around me when I row the kayak I feel like I am playing the guitar.�
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FOOD
Pinto
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The Sky Gallery
“Catch the sunset at The Sky Gallery. Great foods and the perfect sea view in front of you.”
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Wanlai Festival
Kaan
Kaan
EN T E RTA I N M E N T Aimstein Foxyfox recommends
Wanlai Festival
“A ton of fun, enjoy water splashing and music events, get soaked while walking along the Pattaya beach road.”
DJ MEEN
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KAAN
“Amazing entertainment with world-class technology. The live action, stage performance, light and sound are superb. Best show ever.”
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city guide
Fireworks Festival
Wonderfruit
Wonderfruit
EN T E RTA I N M E N T DJ Meen
recommends
PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS FESTIVAL
“I love watching the fireworks display. It’s such an amazing time. The fireworks light up the sky over Pattaya Bay. My favourite spot to watch the fireworks is at Moon Deck of Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya.”
Pinto
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Wonderfruit Music Festival
“Enchanting music in the lush venues surrounded by shady coconut plantations, tropical forests, pristine lakes, sandy beaches, and stunning sunsets and sunrises set against mountain vistas. This 4-day music event happens every year in December at Siam Country Club in Pattaya.” 11
EXPLORE THE HOTEL A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR STAY 5 Hotel Corners to Explore Dine All Day LIVE FROM Pattaya VIP treatment: Live like a rock star The Stuff of legends: a memorabilia tour 12
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR STAY Live Music Everyday Sound of Your Stay® 2,000 Sq Meter Pool 323 rooms & suites 5 Restaurants Rock Om Wax® 13
H OT E L CO R NERS TO
EXPLORE 1
CHILL AT THE POOL
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ROXITY KIDS CLUB
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TABU TEEN CLUB
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BODY ROCK
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ROCK SPA
Float around the longest pool in town, take a few laps or soak up some sun on the deck beds. Kids in tow? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a kiddie pool just for the little ones. Stay till dark and you’ll be in for a night of dancing as the DJ spins away. Day or night, the pool is the place to be.
Every day is an adventure for kids who join the Hard Rock Roxity Kids Club™, a place for kids between 3 to 12, where your little rockers will enjoy a wide range of music-based activities, games and workshops that will leave Rockin’ memories of the best holiday ever. Sun–Fri: 8am-7pm. Sat: 8am–10pm.
We know how to entice your teens on holiday. This exclusive lounge and chill-out area is for teens aged 12 or above and their families. Learn how to be a cool DJ from our very own Rock agents. Tons of games including Nintendo Wii, X-Box, Play Station 3 and online games are available for teen rockstars. Show time is 8am – 8pm.
SWEAT TO THE BEAT… Body Rock® boasts a fully equipped fitness centre with training program and stand-by instructors, sauna, steam rooms, and cold plunge pool are available free of charge to all hotel guests. If you feel adventurous, you can test your stamina & skill at the rock-climbing wall. Show time is from 7am–10pm.
Rock Spa® is where music and magic come together; a harmonic symphony of relaxation and treatment for the body and soul. This is more than a spa. It’s an escape. Retune yourself. A quest to push reset. Through our lineup of signature treatments and amenities we stir the soul, relax the mind and rock the body. Show time is 11am-8pm.
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DINE ALL DAY
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Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya
The City’s best music and dining venue offers classic Southwest American favorites including burgers, wraps, ribs, cocktails and Rock ‘n’ Roll. Every evening, the music fills our Moon deck, an elevated deck overlooking the beach road and the sea a little beyond, with an over-sized Jacuzzi, and with restrained lighting at night to create that special mood. A little later, indoors, the resident band plays live their repertoire of classic rock, alternative & indie jams, and classic party tunes. The Cafe opens for lunch, dinner and all-day drinks from 12noon to 1am.
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Pizzeria
Classic Neapolitan style Pizza baked fresh, alongside new Asian creations. Expect classic pasta and continental main courses and poolside. Show time is from 12noon to 6pm.
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The Shack Bar
Order your lunch, snacks and chilled drinks at the poolside. Enjoy your favorite cocktails in the swim up bar. Show Time is from 10am-7pm.
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Soul Lounge
A place to chill, watch the latest games on the flat-screens, switch off and unwind to the soulful live sounds of our house trio in the evenings, while sipping signatures cocktails and mixes. Show time is from 3pm till midnight.
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Starz Diner
All day dining, perfect to share full family meals or light snacks, served through an extensive a-la-carte menu with something for everyone, ranging from 4 variations on the classic Burger, to Indian, Thai, Japanese and European favorites. Every night, we serve up our Great Charcoal BBQ buffet, featuring a wide selection of delicious meats - beef, pork, chicken, lamb, seafood – prawn, fish, squid, crab, vegetables – peppers, mushrooms, corn-on-the-cob and mixed skewers straight from our Old Hickory Churrasco grill, all served directly and continuously to your table. Show time: Breakfast from 6.30am - 10.30am The Great Charcoal BBQ Buffet from 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Li v e from
Pattaya GUITAR BATTLE Every year Hard Rock Pattaya together with Chordtabs and Guitar Trick organize the Hard Rock Pattaya Guitar Battle. Going into its sixth year, over 100 guitarists enter but only sixteen finalists make it to the final live battle round on the stage at Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya. Past judges include renowned Thai guitarists Pop Woravit, Nueng Vinai, Moo Kaleidoscope and more. Stay tuned for next year’s competition.
POOL PARTY One of Pattaya’s leading grooving scenes, dance to the beat of Trance and House while having a blast in foam and bubbles. Open from 8.30pm to midnight on Saturday and for guests above 20 years of age only. Admission fee for registered in-house guest is at Bt 200 net including 1 drink and for non-hotel guests at Bt 380 net per person including 1 drink.
FAMILY FOAM ADVENTURE Family Foam Party opens from 4pm to 5pm on Saturday for families and kids of all ages, complimentary for Hotel’s registered guests only. For non-hotel guests, fee of Bt 500 net per adult and Bt 400 net per child would be levy with access to the pool and Body Rock (gym).
LIVE FROM THE HARD ROCK CAFE Enjoy live music at Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya Monday to Thursday & Sunday from 9pm to midnight Friday to Saturday 9.15pm 21
THE VIP TREATMENT
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ROCK
L IVE LI KE A
STAR
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SUN S E T CO CKTA I L S Sunset Cocktails - Enjoy unlimited drinks with delicous canape at Rock Royalty Lounge while watching breath-taking sunset off Pattaya Bay. Show time is from 6pm-7.30pm daily. Free for those who book a room with Rock Royalty Lounge benefits.
P IC KS Ready for a jam session? Reserve your choice of one of our Fender® guitars, which come with Nixon headphones and a Fender® Mustang floor amplifier, to create a pop-up studio right in your own guest room. Novice rockers can take advantage of the in-room video lessons or just start strumming and see what kind of tunes you can create. Please inform our reception staff at the lobby and we’ll have engineering team set it up for you in your room.
RO C K O M Rock Om, where the serenity of yoga meets the vibrancy of music. Your Rock Om yoga kit comes complete with Manduka PROlite yoga mat and convenient Go Play carrier, all delivered to your room free of charge. The on-demand yoga videos are available on your TV, as well as on your personal device at http://pattaya.hardrockhotels.net/ amenities/sound-body/rock-om/.
SOUN D O F YOU R STAY ® Music drives us, feeds our spirit, and inspires our lives. That’s why Hard Rock Hotels offer Sound of Your Stay® program, an exclusive audio experience that puts our guests up close and personal with music. Whether you want to rock out or just tune in and listen, we’ll hook you up for free through our tracks®, picks®, and wax® amenities. Every life has a soundtrack. What’s yours?
WAX Wax® offers guests the opportunity to tune in to the vinyl resurgence. Partnering with Crosley, Hard Rock has amplified the in-room listening experience with a carefully curated collection of 10 iconic records chosen by Hard Rock’s team of music experts. A Crosley turntable will keep the records spinning as guests find their groove at leisure. Please inform our reception staff at the lobby and we’ll have engineering team set it up for you in your room.
T RAC KS Download expertly curated music playlists to amplify your Hard Rock Hotel stay. Listen to songs from artists you know and love, and experience upcoming musicians on the cutting edge. Where will the music take you? Check your keycard packet for your code.
TH E ST U F F O F L EG E N DS
A MEMORABILIA TOUR 1
ELVIS PRESLEY The King wore this cream-coloured sport jacket in the late ‘50s and later gifted it to his hairdresser, Homer Gilleland.
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WHITNEY HOUSTON
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SLASH
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THE BLACK CROWES
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PAUL MCCARTNEY
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MADONNA
Whitney wore this red and black outfit onstage early in her career.
With his distinctive look and incendiary playing, Slash is one of the last bona-fide guitar heroes of the old school.This killer leather jacket was owned by Slash during his time with Velvet Rovolver and the Goldtop Gibson Les Paul is his signature model.
Atlanta’s Black Crowes took the early ‘70s sound of the faces and the rolling stones into the modern era and established themselves as one of the leading American rock bands of the last 30 years. Frontman Chris Robinson wore this killer brocade suit.
Sir Paul owned and operated this groovy blazer.
Madonna Louise Ciccone wore this polka-dot dress in her video for “this used to be my playground”.
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