Info on Phuket, Thailand
Jan 8, 2012, 9:29 pm
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Info on Phuket, Thailand
I'm heading over to Phuket/Patong Beach area for a week the 1st of March. Was hoping that someone who has traveled there recently might have a recommendation on a hotel in the mid range, price-wise. It would be nice to be near the Paradise Complex gay area but I'm not looking to be in the middle of the action day and night. Also, any recommendations on day trips, like to Phi Phi Island or Krabi or other scenic areas during the day?
Jan 9, 2012, 4:19 am
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I live in Singapore but have a condo in Phuket so I go there a lot. I would recommend Club One Seven. You can take a motorcycle taxi for 40 Baht (less than US$2) to the Paradise Complex (or better yet, rent your own motor scooter for about 200 Baht per day). I stayed there a lot as my condo was being built. Paradise is about 5 minutes by scooter or 20 minutes by walking.
The staff at Club One Seven can give you all kinds information on tours, etc., and even book them for you. They are incredibly helpful. I'm not usually too keen on gay hotels since some come across to me as a bit sleazy, but I like this one.
The staff at Club One Seven can give you all kinds information on tours, etc., and even book them for you. They are incredibly helpful. I'm not usually too keen on gay hotels since some come across to me as a bit sleazy, but I like this one.
Jan 9, 2012, 5:04 pm
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I also liked Club One Seven as the staff were great. If you are looking for something a little more luxurious, I stayed at Ban Yin Dee and it was great. They have a car service that will take you down the hill into Patong for free. It is $40 THB back by tuk tuk. The room and service was great.
Jan 10, 2012, 1:09 am
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I'll be staying at the MGallery B-Lay Tong Phuket next week.
Jan 10, 2012, 3:42 am
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I'll be staying at the MGallery B-Lay Tong Phuket next week.
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Jan 10, 2012, 4:05 am
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Jan 10, 2012, 9:17 am
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We are visiting Phuket for the first time this February and decided to stay at the Avista in Kata Beach.
I believe we are doing a day trip with Simba to Krabi and Phi Phi.
Looking forward to hearing some feedback regarding your stay!
I believe we are doing a day trip with Simba to Krabi and Phi Phi.
Looking forward to hearing some feedback regarding your stay!
Jan 13, 2012, 2:04 am
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I would recomend BYD Lofts
www.bydlofts.com
have stayed a few times and you get alot of room for your money and its about 5 mins walk from Paradise Centre.
www.bydlofts.com
have stayed a few times and you get alot of room for your money and its about 5 mins walk from Paradise Centre.
Jan 28, 2012, 4:49 am
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I'm going to Phuket for the first time in a fortnight's time. I'll be staying at the Hilton (great points + money rate). Is there a public bus that runs from Karon to Patong or is this gonna end up costing a fortune in taxis? I assume that all the gay bars and such are in Patong.
Jan 29, 2012, 10:04 pm
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As I mentioned above for those interested in Phuket I have now posted my review of the B-Lay Tong Hotel in Phuket over in the Accor forum.
The hotel is within easy walking distance to the madness of Patong Beach and yet stylish, quiet and cool.
The hotel is within easy walking distance to the madness of Patong Beach and yet stylish, quiet and cool.