-private white-sand beach, well-kept
-abundance of cute sea creatures like crabs and hermit crabs
Cons:
-too far
-the oldest of the 3 hotels that are being compared
-so not special I don't remember much about it
AKA resort and spa: Owned and operated by a Japanese designer, this nice little boutique resort has got style. Went here in September '07, and I have almost nothing but fond memories of this place.
Pros:
-cute little villa with your own private swimming pool
-great food, really really good services
-the rooms were so adorable - comfy beds and lemongrass incense
-quiet, relaxing atmo
-very un-touristy
-classy
-really good breakfast
Cons:
-room rates
-in the mountains (chances of frolicking in the sea is next to zero)
-location - oh gawd it was so hard to find this place
-definitely need a car
-hard to find parking space after their tiny parking lot is filled up
Sheraton Hua Hin: at the very northern end of Hua Hin, this hotel has been operating for less than 3 years and is the newest of the three. Famous for their rooms with private entryways into the swimming pool. We stayed there this time.
Pros:
-closest to the Hua Hin airport
-shortest drive from Bangkok
-new-ish facilities
-really good swimming pool
-private white-sand beach
Cons:
-the wait staff
-room rates
-faraway from downtown
-food just wasn't worth the bill
-more touristy than AKA