IC Phuket
IC Phuket
What is your Priority Club status?
Spire RA
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, fantastic both times.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked the cheapest room (King Classic) for 4 weeks and received upgrade to King Club Ocean View Room for 3 weeks and King Club Ocean View Suite the last week of the stay. This was probably because the hotel was mostly empty last month, otherwise see RA upgrade chart below.
How are the rooms?
King Club Ocean View has a great location near the Executive Lounge, pool, beach and Jaras restaurant
Decent size but not very well designed. Specifically there is no work area and the bathroom is separated from the bedroom by sliding doors which open onto the bathtub (i.e. you have to slide the door completely open to be able to step into the bathroom.
How is the exec. lounge?
Excellent and extremely attentive and friendly service. No issue at all getting refills of drinks or food. However the canapes are served at the table in sets of 4 and very small, they are clearly intended as appetizers only and even if you had 2 or 3 sets they could not replace dinner. Happy hour is from 5 to 7.
Did you receive a welcome gift?
Yes, a bottle of Chilean red wine. A basket of fruits and a small food amenity including green tea and cookies were refreshed daily
How was the minibar?
Not much choice and way overpriced. However there is a set of specialty rum/vodka/gin (small bottles) which can be bought with the RA minibar credit.
What was good and what was bad?
-Good
Superb new hotel, beautiful location and rooms, great fitness, but what really makes the difference is the six star service. RA recognition is very good, breakfast was available in the lounge or at the restaurant. Fire show on the beach every Fri, Sat, Sun.
-Bad
I have read some mixed comments about the main road crossing through the hotel grounds. In reality it splits the hotel into 2 parts, which in my experience causes minimal disturbance as there is a short tunnel under it. If anything it gives the beach side the feeling of a private club.
Cafe del Mar next door will be noisy on the week-ends if staying in beachside Club rooms.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Currently the value if unbeatable, due to Thailand being largely closed to tourists.
Would you return?
Going back soon for another long stay
Last edited by jmurat1041; Mar 23, 2021 at 9:54 am