"I have stayed at over 40 hotels in Pattaya. The Hilton is always hands down the best choice for people who want comfort, clean but still central in the heart of the action. Attached next door is Central Festival mall and has direct access into the Hilton for all your coffee, shopping and lunch needs.
Right behind the Hilton/Mall is a slew of legitimate massage places where you can go and get a good Thai/Foot/Head and shoulders massage from people who have been doing it for 20 years.
The breakfast view on the 15th floor is the highlight, don't cheap out and don't miss breakfast. I have stayed at the Hilton 10+ times and the staff are always helpful, warm, polite and speaks perfect English. The hotel is family friendly and rooms are very clean and quiet. You won't hear all the "Tourists" noise from your neighbours as people who generally stay here are very reasonable and understand respect. Food is plenty and everywhere.
Price: Sure it may be a little more pricey than certain places in the area but for the location, comfort, clean and easy to access it's well worth it. Everyone in the city will know the mall and the hotel so should this be your first time and get loss, every taxi driver will know where it is.
Special thanks to "Yu" this time for assisting me while I was there, she exemplify what proper service and hospitality should be especially here in Thailand.
Overall another great stay! Thank you and will be back again soon."