Originally Posted by
Duke787
Was in Phuket back in 2016 -- we stayed at the Renaissance and like it quite a bit.
Back then Plat was highest and my award stay was upgraded to the pool villa suite which made for a nice 5 day stay with my now wife. No lounge but they did have a free alcoholic drink of the night every night at lobby bar and back then they offered 20% off F&B (and the F&B prices were pretty reasonable for a resort).
You could also walk or take a bike down to the little village that's closer to the JW and Marriott Vacation properties (though it was only good for buying a 6 pack of beer and diet coke for drinking in our pool).
Beach was nice (same stretch of beach as the JW, just down the road) and property was pretty empty (this was March) so it was a nice stay overall.
Haven't been back so can't comment on the other Marriott properties in Phuket
To add a bit more info to this..
My personal positives of the renaissance-
Nice Beach and plenty of sun loungers spread out.
One of the best breakfast spreads I have encountered on Phuket.
The best hotel gym I have used possibly anywhere - I would be happy to pay a membership back home to use it.
Nice restaurant - Takieng
Nice option of walking into the little village for cheap local food (there is a bus service also)
Negatives -
Pool is too small for the size of the hotel (not relevant for OP).
Fairly limited upgrade options.
Most rooms have a view of the 'garden'.