I don't write a lot of reviews but was prompted to after seeing some negative ones about the Bauman. I just had a 12 night stay and recommend it to anyone looking for extremely well priced accommodation within striking distance of everything "Patong". The cost was approximately 1500thb per night.
The Bauman Residence is a better than budget hotel and once inside belies the facade (which admittedly is in need of a paint). The staff were exceptionally friendly, attentive and hospitable, typically Thai in their service delivery. The room was clean, spacious with a very large bed, and serviced each day.
The swim up bar was a favourite, well priced, cheerful staff and light meals available there also. Any given area in the pool decking area gets about 3 hours of sunlight per day, which is plenty. The gym is serviceable, any real gym junkies would find an external gym but for a level of holiday fitness it sufficed.
The hotel is ideally positioned to be within a 10-15 minute walk of Bangla Rd, beaches, Jungceylon shopping centre and markets - but still far enough way to avoid the noise and craziness late at night.
All in all it was a very pleasant experience staying there and I would definitely return.