Research on the web is not always reliable - it led me to beloeve Patong on Phuket was up market compared to Pattaya - how bad is Pattaya? If Blackpool is your thing then you will like Patong. Not my cup of tea. I arrived at Connect and did not boook in - they charged me 3 nights late cancellation... more

I have been staying at The Connect now for 10 years and each year it is better then the last! It has everything you need all wrapped up in one nice package. Nice rooms, friendly staff, mini-bar, in room safe, double pane glass to keep out any noise from your balcony if you are lucky enough to book a room... more

Once My BF and I arrived Connect, we're both laughing. Is it a JOKE? We quickly cancelled it and found something much much better! Connect is a nightmare. The room we saw is dark, and even better that you can see the rubbish view through the window. It's impossible to sleep at night, because the clubs and bars in the... more

I have stayed two months at Connect. It has been a great pleasure. I have spent many hours in the restaurant. Apart from your Thursday and Sunday buffet dinners (tasty and priceworthy), I have also enjoyed many other delicious dishes as well as refreshing drinks. Since the bar and restaurant also is a meeting point for many, not only for... more

As these reviews clearly state, this hotel is right on the gay strip and if you are confronted by gays or the "bar boy" culture, then stay elsewhere. Otherwise the hotel is like having a front row seat in a theatre. The street at the front is a constant flow of katoey, drag queens and lots of others. The shows... more

This guesthouse is heavily promoted and advertised. By chance we were in the Paradise Complex and stopped by. The place was not like it was presented in the ads. We were in the lobby and general area as we stopped to have a beer nearby. The place is your typical gay guesthouse in the gay entertainment and hooker area. There... more

This is a perfect place to stay right in the heart of Paradise Complex. Located one short block from the beach. The hotel is right in the middle of the gay scene and the hospitality is wonderful for female travelers as well. The staff took great care of us during our stay there. and gave us girls the VIP treatment.... more

I note that prior ratings seem to be mixed. For the most part, it appears that negative reviews seem to focus on the location and other guests as the drawbacks. The points are well taken, but they must be taken in context. I would suggest that one be seriously interested in the area nightlife before booking a room. Although Connect... more

I was reviewing the top rated hotels in Patong here on Trip Advisor and saw this at #3. I believe, that unless you are an aged homosexual that intends to "befriend" one of the rentboys in the Paradise ghetto bars, this is not for you. My friend was staying at the nearby Royal Paradise, which is a very nice hotel... more