Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa [No longer Hilton after 3/23] {THA}
Feb 1, 2023, 10:09 pm
#271
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QF Gold LTG (ow Saph), HHon Silver, Marriot Gold
Posts: 2,927
Report on a FB forum that the property has suddenly deflagged as of 31 Jan, with a guest provided with an email yesterday
Hilton website still saying 1 April, and taking bookings until end March.
Followed up with the person, but they had chosen to change plans, so no on the ground update.
Hilton website still saying 1 April, and taking bookings until end March.
Followed up with the person, but they had chosen to change plans, so no on the ground update.
Last edited by moa999; Feb 13, 2023 at 3:36 am
Feb 11, 2023, 1:05 am
#273
Join Date: May 2012
Location: AMS
Programs: BA KL LH Hilton Marriott
Posts: 1,230
I have it on good authority (many times returning long-term guest who is there now and knows all the staff) that the brand will be Pullman, part of Accor. There is a transition manager from Accor at the property right now.
Already very many (21 I think) Accor hotels on Phuket. The Arcadia is not yet on their booking site.
Already very many (21 I think) Accor hotels on Phuket. The Arcadia is not yet on their booking site.
Feb 13, 2023, 3:38 am
#275
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QF Gold LTG (ow Saph), HHon Silver, Marriot Gold
Posts: 2,927
You'd think a renaming might be in order then. Two Pullman Phuket Arcadia would be pretty confusing, particularly given the distance between Karon and Naithon beaches.
Feb 13, 2023, 4:00 am
#276
Join Date: Nov 2022
Posts: 77
even though Karon and Naithon are not close. I think you meant Karon vs. Naiharn?
Feb 13, 2023, 11:39 pm
#277
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QF Gold LTG (ow Saph), HHon Silver, Marriot Gold
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No Pullman at Naiharn.
This article seems to be cribbed from not much more than posts here.
https://loyaltylobby.com/2023/02/13/...brand-unclear/
This article seems to be cribbed from not much more than posts here.
https://loyaltylobby.com/2023/02/13/...brand-unclear/
Feb 24, 2023, 3:40 pm
#279
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: LAS
Programs: Hilton, Delta, Hyatt, MGM
Posts: 188
Yup, here’s the site link:
https://all.accor.com/hotel/C1D6/ind...e#origin=accor
They don’t seem to be taking new bookings yet, and I haven’t found a mention of the hotel’s club lounge either.
https://all.accor.com/hotel/C1D6/ind...e#origin=accor
They don’t seem to be taking new bookings yet, and I haven’t found a mention of the hotel’s club lounge either.
Mar 13, 2023, 3:56 pm
#280
Join Date: May 2012
Location: AMS
Programs: BA KL LH Hilton Marriott
Posts: 1,230
The property is now bookable as Pullman via the Accor website. Hugely inflated rates though (upwards of THB6000++ for advance purchase excl breakfast). Not sure if that strategy is going to fill 660 rooms if it didn't work as a Hilton and without any renovation.
And as vegasbased pointed out no rates including lounge access, although I understand that the Panorama Lounge will remain under the Pullman brand.
And as vegasbased pointed out no rates including lounge access, although I understand that the Panorama Lounge will remain under the Pullman brand.
Mar 13, 2023, 10:39 pm
#281
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2000
Posts: 15,345
Sounds like the strategy that Pullman /Accor had with taking over the management of the Paris Hilton! I do not believe that they have invested a dime in the property in over a decade, but survive on the location and "history".
Mar 14, 2023, 5:03 am
#283
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Denmark
Programs: TK Elite
Posts: 11,779
What! Rates THB 6.600++ is robbery by daylight. As I recall it, it used to be around THB 2,000++ (admittedly that is a few years back; I havn't been to this property for a while).
Mar 14, 2023, 8:26 am
#284
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Programs: BA Gold (ex-GGL, maybe future Silver), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,197
Thailand, and Phuket in particular, has got a lot more expensive. 2k isn't going to happen, but 6k still seems a lot. Choosing random August dates, which should not be especially expensive, the HGI Bang Tao is 3,155 and the Banthai in Patong is 4,958, vs. 5,874 for the Pullman. I can imagine that these rates would have been halved four years ago.
Jun 10, 2023, 6:17 am
#285
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Bangkok
Programs: Bonvoy Amb, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 553
Thailand, and Phuket in particular, has got a lot more expensive. 2k isn't going to happen, but 6k still seems a lot. Choosing random August dates, which should not be especially expensive, the HGI Bang Tao is 3,155 and the Banthai in Patong is 4,958, vs. 5,874 for the Pullman. I can imagine that these rates would have been halved four years ago.
