Yes it's been ask numerous times. So when are you going and for how long? Most hotels are girl friendly, your best on first trip to stay close to the baht bus loop of Beach road-2nd road, as most of Patts is only a 10 baht ride away. You don't really have to book the room for the whole stay in advance, I say that, because there is a over supply of rooms in town, you could book for 2-3 nights, then if happy with your hotel should be able to extend, or find somewhere better. Prices are VFM too, I usually stay in rooms in the 3 star class, clean safe and good facilities for 500b-1000b. Another idea might be rent apartment, check out AirBnb.