Well done This makeover transforms your vlog from just anorher news vlog to a much more interesting, real, focused vlog and something that people will look forward to every week.
This is a great series to watch. Love remodeling. I worked in Real Estate for around 20 years. The inset wood book shelves are priceless. At least in the U.S. They are very desired.
Thanks for sharing. Like the idea of retro & can really find some jems at at second hand stores. The photo of "cafe" are with new tile greenery & wicker looks lovely. Each room could have its own theme! View are lovely!
I've traveled the world staying in hostels to Hiltons and one minor detail that all of my friends agree is often overlooked are hooks. You can't have too many hooks & the like to hang all of the gear and articles that always seems to proliferate on holiday. Just a thought. Love the channel and hope to see your hotel next year. Cheers.
I think the “short time-long time resort and spa” would add a touch of class to the business😂. No seriously Tim I wish you much success in this business endeavor. You’re renovating at the right time being low season. I would seriously love to book a week with my wife at the location. I always visit her from the United States in the Issan region of Thailand. We always talk about going to the beach but we end up going up near the Mekong river. I am definitely going to put a bug in her ear that she is a Thai person that has never been to the beach in Phuket or Pattaya. I’m going to be there in August through September. I would seriously love to book a stay at your resort, and I wish your business, the best of luck.
Happy to see the project underway! I really enjoy these types of construction or makeover videos in Thailand. It gives me an idea on what styles, materials, and costs are involved. Shopping around for stuff certainly can be creatively fun as well when you're starting a new project. The room's interior looks quite good, which should expedite the refurbishing. Looking forward to the next update. 😃
5:17 the problem with the tiles I had myself too. One day a cleaning lady who was in charge to clean the whole house, just poured toiled cleaner out of the bottle all over the tiles, in the living room, which of course destroyed the glace of all the tiles. Imaging my anger I had to hold back after i encounter such a stupidity! Luckily I could sell the house a few years later with a profit. Never turn your back on staff like this, or clean it yourself!
Tim, not sure I would like to use the pool while the diners in cafe are staring out and vice versa. Do you want patrons sitting down for a feed very close to men in budgy smugglers ? Just saying.
High quality mattress.. No. 1 above anything else when it comes to my preferences when staying anywhere! Glad you mentioned. Good on you and best of luck on your really fun and exciting venture Tim!!
My favorite furniture from the mid-20th century would be rattan/cane. You can often get broken ones that can be repaired - the problem is finding someone who can do the repairs. Very comfortable to sit on.
Thanks for the update. Most of the "I just brought a Bar" videos are filled with horror stories. Nice to see one going smoothly. You might have found a new job as scout for investors to find hidden gems in Thailand.
Less echo, serving Area for snacks and cocktails to to pool seats. Grill o end windows open with grilled food char smell encompassing the whole property .
@@simonw2468 pure white vinegar. I spray it also on paths and outside walls. I have been in my house for two and a half years now and you will find no green growing anywhere on my property. I even spray the outside of terracotta pots when they get green.
There is a saying in America "Crazy like a fox" I do believe this is applicable here. You may be crazy for wanting a hotel, but the placement, execution, amenities and staff make it or break it and you seem to know that. Best of luck brother.
Fantastic project Tim. I'm looking forward to following your progress! I've got to say I admire you immensely for taking this on and I'm sure you'll make a great success of it.
Great spot and best of luck with it! Not sure if I would want to use a pool next to a cafe with everyone staring at you like a fish..lol. A yoga/gym room might be more suited. From experience black and white tiles are used in Freemasonic temples and churches. Tend to make one dizzy, not sure if they would work in a cafe. Anyway thats my two cents. Love the vids!
How about every room decorated in a different motif. The African room, The Australian room, The American room, The Steve Rosse room. A world-famous hotel & resort in San Luis Obispo, CA. that offers 110 themed guest rooms.
I love your ideas and progress while following your resort journey ,I am so excited that you have invited us all to share ideas , good luck and best wishes. ☺️☺️🤗
Hi Tim, room looks good at 8;14, just an observation the balcony looks an ideal height for a child to noose dive over or a tipsy adult to pitch fork over OK for a private residence, but public! possible liabilities claims in the future?
If you check out La Nostalgie of Bandung, Indonesia, you might get some pointers or ideas. I really like that hotel. It used to be a colonial Dutch mansion which an Indonesian couple converted into a boutique hotel with many charming features including themed rooms, By the way I'm not affliated in any way to this hotel.
Looking forward to the next three months of ongoing creative content. From the shirts you wear I am sure it will be decorated with flare. Good luck on the journey.🇦🇺
Looks like a lot of work, but great potential! - Will really enjoy watching you get it all put together! - Thank You! For including all of us in the project! Very interesting! - Best of luck Tim!
Tim, head over to Singapore and stay at the Raffles Hotel for a day or two with a fountain pen, a journal, and a polaroid camera. And absorb it all in. The vision of your hotel seems to share the ambience and 'personality traits' of Raffles Hotel. And after this short stint, you're gonna be back at your hotel with an abundant of ideas to orchestrate a far better experience, compared to what we have here in Singapore.
Love Raffles but it is a true and legendary hotel. This is a 7-apartment STR establishment. The rules and the vibe will be, necessarily, quite different. But ideas for theming and stuff… yeah. We’ll be a lot cheaper than Raffles too!
@@timnewtontoday And you're documenting the beginnings of a legendary hotel, a hotel you started. Most of us could never justify paying for a stay at the Raffles Hotel - none of us are Michael Jackson.
In a similar vein, one of the meanings of the word 'Shangri-la' might inspire a theme: A faraway haven or hideaway of idyllic beauty and tranquility Cheers
You have made the right choice in this place. The views are fantastic, and I am 100% sure you will do well. Is the beach close by. I love my fishing in Phuket. Please let me know when it is all done and when it opens. Thanks for the News.
Really enjoying your enterprising spirit, Tim. Beautiful location, good solid bones & tons of potential. Looking forward to seeing her come to life once more 🥂
I am pretty confident that you are going to create a unique atmosphere. I like the retro approach. Adding the views it will be an amazing resort I did a lot of house reconstruction in my home country which gave me the opportunity for an early retirement. Always considering if I should start something similar, but then no: I want to relax and enjoy my live and don’t get fixed on a new property. Good luck with that, Tim. On my next trip to Phuket I will check in for a couple of days.
Good morning from Canada Tim!!! Super great project!!!! Will be back to Thailand next winter….. we will booked a few days at your resort !!! Will be nice to meet you!!
That area with all the trees above the hectic looks so nice !!! People will enjoy it !!! Press my thumbs that everything will sort out within the three monthes
Interesting, exciting even, I will follow your journey. I have set up 2 apartments in the last 20 years and now I have a house, well I built a second house, and a garden in Hua Hin. I also have an airbnb apartment in Hua Hin. I like the retro look, and the faux retro, especially those big cane chairs. Mixing the retro and oriental is a challenge but worthwhile.
I don't think the theme matters too much. If your location is great, hotel is clean and the customers see great service and and its priced right, this will lead to high occupancy, Nice chairs, good choice, great reception desk. Very exciting project, all the best.
Yes. Been looking at all the options. The best option is only available out of the States, called Rustoleum Tile Paint which has the added advantage of being acrylic based. So we’re sort of stuck with the epoxies and their expense and difficulty to work with. I’ve painted many warehouse floors with different epoxy products over the years.
book me a room when it is finished but, I have a feeling it is all gonna end in tears. lol best of luck to you. TIP: pace yourself,plenty of sleep and good nutrition ( easy to order fastfood ) this is a marathon.
This is really interesting and exciting to see the hotel take shape. Please make a fly-on-wall style episode with somebody following you around all day with a camera so we see everything unfiltered as you go about the daily work.
Hi Tim I visited a place called Coffee War near Pattaya. Had lots of interesting random things for sale such as old radiograms, gramophone record players and grandfather clocks. Also all sorts of army mermobillia/equipment, vintage motorbikes/vehicles. Might be worth a look
surprised you didn't also redo the tile in that pool and pool surround. Or at least re grout it. Probably way too expensive. Place looks awesome Tim, best of luck
I know you have made the decision, but I think a Fitness Center right next to the Pool would be a great idea. So many people are into gyms and fitness now, I think it would be a great draw. Looks like a great project and a beautiful location.
Two weeks ago I was in a small property in the Luberon, Provence area of France with also about 6 rooms. Each room had the name of a famous painter and decorated accordingly. I've stayed at the Van Gogh room. I thought that having distinctive rooms was a great idea. It was called Bastide des Demoiselles if you want to give it a look.
Tim: Good luck with the hotel. A real plus for guests: put a table & 2 chairs in each guest's room for laptop usage. I have stayed at 100's of rooms/villas/suites thru the decades and this is sadly neglected, even in some high $ accommodations. All the best.
I dig the marble counter. I dig the chairs too. I'll take you for your word on them being "Robust" but considering you have to assemble them I would strongly consider Loctite for any metal on metal hardware connections and Gorilla Glue or a good wood glue for metal meets wood hardware. Friends of mine have a small resort in Michigan and they started using it on their DIY assembly Adirondack chairs and are seeing they don't get loose from use and shuffeled around.
Well done
This makeover transforms your vlog from just anorher news vlog to a much more interesting, real, focused vlog and something that people will look forward to every week.
This is a great series to watch. Love remodeling. I worked in Real Estate for around 20 years. The inset wood book shelves are priceless. At least in the U.S. They are very desired.
Love the classical look thoughts Tim. They are timeless and always look classy/homely.
You mean classic, not classical.
Thanks for sharing. Like the idea of retro & can really find some jems at at second hand stores. The photo of "cafe" are with new tile greenery & wicker looks lovely. Each room could have its own theme! View are lovely!
The Netflix series the Serpent, set in the 60s - 70s Bkk showed some great Decor, maybe some great ideas there.
Hi Tim, Could you please make the episode a bit longer? Love the view.
I've traveled the world staying in hostels to Hiltons and one minor detail that all of my friends agree is often overlooked are hooks. You can't have too many hooks & the like to hang all of the gear and articles that always seems to proliferate on holiday. Just a thought. Love the channel and hope to see your hotel next year. Cheers.
THIS! We need those hooks and racks 🤌
Weird
I think the “short time-long time resort and spa” would add a touch of class to the business😂. No seriously Tim I wish you much success in this business endeavor. You’re renovating at the right time being low season. I would seriously love to book a week with my wife at the location. I always visit her from the United States in the Issan region of Thailand. We always talk about going to the beach but we end up going up near the Mekong river. I am definitely going to put a bug in her ear that she is a Thai person that has never been to the beach in Phuket or Pattaya. I’m going to be there in August through September. I would seriously love to book a stay at your resort, and I wish your business, the best of luck.
Happy to see the project underway! I really enjoy these types of construction or makeover videos in Thailand. It gives me an idea on what styles, materials, and costs are involved. Shopping around for stuff certainly can be creatively fun as well when you're starting a new project. The room's interior looks quite good, which should expedite the refurbishing. Looking forward to the next update. 😃
Can not wait to see the final result… and visit!!
5:17
the problem with the tiles I had myself too. One day a cleaning lady who was in charge to clean the whole house, just poured toiled cleaner out of the bottle all over the tiles, in the living room, which of course destroyed the glace of all the tiles. Imaging my anger I had to hold back after i encounter such a stupidity!
Luckily I could sell the house a few years later with a profit. Never turn your back on staff like this, or clean it yourself!
I like all your ideas , the mid century modern stuff looks schmick, that front marble counter top was a steal as were the lamps. Well done mate .
Tim, not sure I would like to use the pool while the diners in cafe are staring out and vice versa. Do you want patrons sitting down for a feed very close to men in budgy smugglers ? Just saying.
I had exactly the same thoughts, I would think that you would need another pool in a nice leafy area
From yachts to media to hotels, your a very talented man Mr Tim 😊
As long as it's not kitted out with those white plastic stackable chairs then it's good.
Magnificent! Such a classy choice 5:40.
High quality mattress.. No. 1 above anything else when it comes to my preferences when staying anywhere! Glad you mentioned. Good on you and best of luck on your really fun and exciting venture Tim!!
Thanks for sharing Tim
My favorite furniture from the mid-20th century would be rattan/cane. You can often get broken ones that can be repaired - the problem is finding someone who can do the repairs. Very comfortable to sit on.
Good morning Tim,
Good luck on your hotel journey.
Nice presentation and great view from that large suite you showed. All the best of luck with the project going forward.
Morning Tim. Lot's of 'slippery floors' to negotiate for us 'old 'uns'! Buy 'non slip tiles' to avoid law suits! Cheers!
Buy better shoes :)
@@timnewtontoday Slippers? --Ooh!! water on tiles ? Be careful!
Thanks for the update. Most of the "I just brought a Bar" videos are filled with horror stories. Nice to see one going smoothly. You might have found a new job as scout for investors to find hidden gems in Thailand.
you are right about the tiles, the black and white squares will look great.
I want to stay in the Steve Ross signature room ....😅😅😅 Good on you Timmy .
Tim, looking forward to each video. Your enthusiasm in the ptoject lifts me up.
Cant wait to see the continuing progression of this exciting project and the transformation. Good luck.
The room next to the swimmingpool without windows would look prettier.
I think open air is also more comfortable.
The view is great.
Less echo, serving Area for snacks and cocktails to to pool seats. Grill o end windows open with grilled food char smell encompassing the whole property .
I live in Indonesia and I use vinegar in a spray bottle to kill any mould. Spray it, wipe it off then you can paint it.
What proportion?
@@simonw2468 pure white vinegar. I spray it also on paths and outside walls. I have been in my house for two and a half years now and you will find no green growing anywhere on my property. I even spray the outside of terracotta pots when they get green.
@@simonw2468 pure white vinegar. Don’t spray it on your plants
There is a saying in America "Crazy like a fox" I do believe this is applicable here. You may be crazy for wanting a hotel, but the placement, execution, amenities and staff make it or break it and you seem to know that. Best of luck brother.
Fantastic project Tim. I'm looking forward to following your progress! I've got to say I admire you immensely for taking this on and I'm sure you'll make a great success of it.
Great spot and best of luck with it! Not sure if I would want to use a pool next to a cafe with everyone staring at you like a fish..lol. A yoga/gym room might be more suited. From experience black and white tiles are used in Freemasonic temples and churches. Tend to make one dizzy, not sure if they would work in a cafe. Anyway thats my two cents. Love the vids!
How about every room decorated in a different motif. The African room, The Australian room, The American room, The Steve Rosse room. A world-famous hotel & resort in San Luis Obispo, CA. that offers 110 themed guest rooms.
would the Steve Rosse room be empty with a few blue plastic items?
Great potential!!! I'd even rent that room as a Long Term condo if it was priced affordably 😮
I love your ideas and progress while following your resort journey ,I am so excited that you have invited us all to share ideas , good luck and best wishes. ☺️☺️🤗
Hi Tim, room looks good at 8;14, just an observation the balcony looks an ideal height for a child to noose dive over or a tipsy adult to pitch fork over OK for a private residence, but public! possible liabilities claims in the future?
If you check out La Nostalgie of Bandung, Indonesia, you might get some pointers or ideas. I really like that hotel. It used to be a colonial Dutch mansion which an Indonesian couple converted into a boutique hotel with many charming features including themed rooms, By the way I'm not affliated in any way to this hotel.
Great job on putting together a game plan for success, Tim.
It will be great to watch how your new venture all comes together.
❤
What an exciting project. Great content! Looking forward to visiting.
Looks great 👍
Thanks for sharing your journey Tim; I look forward to seeing it come together.
Tim has three cats as partners.
very exciting and dare I say cool project, will been watching the progress with much anticipation and looking forward to the Marigold experience
Looking forward to the next three months of ongoing creative content. From the shirts you wear I am sure it will be decorated with flare. Good luck on the journey.🇦🇺
Looks like a lot of work, but great potential! - Will really enjoy watching you get it all put together! - Thank You! For including all of us in the project! Very interesting! - Best of luck Tim!
I really love this series. Even though I would never be undertaking a project as large as this, it is really interesting and fresh to watch.
Thumbs up 👍 Tim Newton looking better 🎉
Looking great. Can't believe how fabulous the pool is.
Keep on trucking it's coming together nicely
The mountain location looks fantastic 👍
I can't wait to see the themes of the rooms. It is ambitious, but i am certain you will make it look like a million bucks!
Accomodation in my veiw is graded on how good the bed and bathroom are.
Congratulations Tim🥳👏
Make a great soapy massage…. Just a thought 😊
The Bargain Hunter, Luv it.
Tim, you are right. Good bones.
Tim, head over to Singapore and stay at the Raffles Hotel for a day or two with a fountain pen, a journal, and a polaroid camera. And absorb it all in. The vision of your hotel seems to share the ambience and 'personality traits' of Raffles Hotel. And after this short stint, you're gonna be back at your hotel with an abundant of ideas to orchestrate a far better experience, compared to what we have here in Singapore.
By default, you've already surpassed the Raffles Hotel. Why? Because your hotel comes with a killer view in almost all directions.
Love Raffles but it is a true and legendary hotel. This is a 7-apartment STR establishment. The rules and the vibe will be, necessarily, quite different. But ideas for theming and stuff… yeah. We’ll be a lot cheaper than Raffles too!
@@timnewtontoday And you're documenting the beginnings of a legendary hotel, a hotel you started. Most of us could never justify paying for a stay at the Raffles Hotel - none of us are Michael Jackson.
In a similar vein, one of the meanings of the word 'Shangri-la' might inspire a theme:
A faraway haven or hideaway of idyllic beauty and tranquility
Cheers
polaroid camera ? where would Tim acquire one of those?
Having been through the process many years ago now, I will watch this unfolding story with great interest. Good luck
Thanks Tim, another great video.
Looking great Tim ❤
Ok if this is finished by next year may, I will spend a few days there :)
So cool! Can’t wait to watch it all come together. 😊😁😎🇹🇭🌴🌴
You have made the right choice in this place. The views are fantastic, and I am 100% sure you will do well. Is the beach close by. I love my fishing in Phuket. Please let me know when it is all done and when it opens. Thanks for the News.
Yes retro and colonial would be a way to go ❤
It looks pretty straight Tim.The view is amazing.
Really enjoying your enterprising spirit, Tim. Beautiful location, good solid bones & tons of potential. Looking forward to seeing her come to life once more 🥂
Get the feeling this is going to be a fun series
Good luck Tim
This looks exciting. It seems like there is a great view from the place.
I am pretty confident that you are going to create a unique atmosphere. I like the retro approach.
Adding the views it will be an amazing resort
I did a lot of house reconstruction in my home country which gave me the opportunity for an early retirement. Always considering if I should start something similar, but then no: I want to relax and enjoy my live and don’t get fixed on a new property.
Good luck with that, Tim. On my next trip to Phuket I will check in for a couple of days.
This is so great! I can't wait to stay there.
Good morning from Canada Tim!!! Super great project!!!! Will be back to Thailand next winter….. we will booked a few days at your resort !!! Will be nice to meet you!!
Looking good!
I'm excited to see the "bumps in the road" and how you handle them. Don't get stressed! Do you have experience in interior design?
Only my own properties over the years. But pinching lots of ideas from the experts. :)
That area with all the trees above the hectic looks so nice !!! People will enjoy it !!!
Press my thumbs that everything will sort out within the three monthes
Interesting, exciting even, I will follow your journey. I have set up 2 apartments in the last 20 years and now I have a house, well I built a second house, and a garden in Hua Hin. I also have an airbnb apartment in Hua Hin. I like the retro look, and the faux retro, especially those big cane chairs. Mixing the retro and oriental is a challenge but worthwhile.
loving the theme so far
Looks nice!
I don't think the theme matters too much. If your location is great, hotel is clean and the customers see great service and and its priced right, this will lead to high occupancy, Nice chairs, good choice, great reception desk. Very exciting project, all the best.
Good luck Tim,looks great
Wow very nice property Tim. I am sure your 22.2 subscribers will be visiting you soon when your hotel is ready. I know I will...
Nice design ideas Tim!
Good luck with your new venture. Could be some faulty tower moments😂. Iam sure it will be a sucess👍 Hopefully we get a weekly video.
you should epoxy the floor you can choose marble,granite or a fish pond look any combo that takes your fancy.
Yes. Been looking at all the options. The best option is only available out of the States, called Rustoleum Tile Paint which has the added advantage of being acrylic based. So we’re sort of stuck with the epoxies and their expense and difficulty to work with. I’ve painted many warehouse floors with different epoxy products over the years.
Maybe I’ll add a few days to Phuket to my October/November trip 😎 Best wishes Tim
book me a room when it is finished but, I have a feeling it is all gonna end in tears. lol best of luck to you. TIP: pace yourself,plenty of sleep and good nutrition ( easy to order fastfood ) this is a marathon.
Will come see you, and try the coffee in december tim, are you open christmass day ? Good luck with everything
This is really interesting and exciting to see the hotel take shape. Please make a fly-on-wall style episode with somebody following you around all day with a camera so we see everything unfiltered as you go about the daily work.
It would be demonetized because of ‘frequent bad language’
Hi Tim
I visited a place called Coffee War near Pattaya. Had lots of interesting random things for sale such as old radiograms, gramophone record players and grandfather clocks. Also all sorts of army mermobillia/equipment, vintage motorbikes/vehicles. Might be worth a look
surprised you didn't also redo the tile in that pool and pool surround. Or at least re grout it. Probably way too expensive. Place looks awesome Tim, best of luck
I know you have made the decision, but I think a Fitness Center right next to the Pool would be a great idea. So many people are into gyms and fitness now, I think it would be a great draw. Looks like a great project and a beautiful location.
excited for you. my advice go for long term let's.
Why is that. The numbers, from our side, just don’t add up for that model
Two weeks ago I was in a small property in the Luberon, Provence area of France with also about 6 rooms. Each room had the name of a famous painter and decorated accordingly. I've stayed at the Van Gogh room. I thought that having distinctive rooms was a great idea. It was called Bastide des Demoiselles if you want to give it a look.
looking good Tim... The resort that is 😀
Tim: Good luck with the hotel. A real plus for guests: put a table & 2 chairs in each guest's room for laptop usage. I have stayed at 100's of rooms/villas/suites thru the decades and this is sadly neglected, even in some high $ accommodations. All the best.
A working desk in all rooms.
Love that sofa
I dig the marble counter. I dig the chairs too. I'll take you for your word on them being "Robust" but considering you have to assemble them I would strongly consider Loctite for any metal on metal hardware connections and Gorilla Glue or a good wood glue for metal meets wood hardware. Friends of mine have a small resort in Michigan and they started using it on their DIY assembly Adirondack chairs and are seeing they don't get loose from use and shuffeled around.
Where's that Tshirt from? I have a similar one from Next in the UK but want more!
Good luck with the whole project.
"Don't buy a condo in Thailand!"
Buys a hotel.
‘Started a business’ is different from ‘bought a property’
Have your own kitchen/herb/fruit garden. Go big on using your own fresh ingredients. Hens, geese for eggs, etc.
Wrong location for that sort of enterprise. Backs onto dense jungle, full of tigers, killer whales and dinosaurs!
@@timnewtontoday Well advertise all that then.! Especially the dinos & call the place Jurassic Hotel..
i like mid century furniture.