Phuket: Trisara vs. Amanpuri (Room vs Room)
Feb 11, 2019, 6:25 am
#17
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Hey all,
I booked a trip to Trisara in the seven-bedroom Villa No. 5 (https://trisara.com/category/suite-v...om-residences/) because the views look terrific. There is only two of us going on this trip, but I like the option to have more bedrooms so others can join. However, everyone keeps saying that we should go to the Amanpuri. I do have a few concerns: 1) The views aren't as good and 2) Trisara is $5,330 a night, whereas Amanpuri is significantly more unless we get the two-bedroom ocean view villa for $5,200 a night (https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanpur...om-ocean-villa). Does anyone have any experience or suggestions?
I booked a trip to Trisara in the seven-bedroom Villa No. 5 (https://trisara.com/category/suite-v...om-residences/) because the views look terrific. There is only two of us going on this trip, but I like the option to have more bedrooms so others can join. However, everyone keeps saying that we should go to the Amanpuri. I do have a few concerns: 1) The views aren't as good and 2) Trisara is $5,330 a night, whereas Amanpuri is significantly more unless we get the two-bedroom ocean view villa for $5,200 a night (https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanpur...om-ocean-villa). Does anyone have any experience or suggestions?
Feb 11, 2019, 1:31 pm
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What the heck was I thinking? I was stuck on Aman - sorry!!!
Also, Dafuq! MOBKK has a four-night minimum for NYE. Apparently the two booking agents and the email to the actual hotel were unaware of this. As the saying goes: if you want something done right, do it yourself.
Since the hotel couldn't even help me book a room, I lack confidence in their abilities to recommend a room. Any room recommendations for NYE? Maybe any that capture the fireworks? Or, if not, the best room with a view? The big boy suites are going for $16,000 a night; that's out of the question. My budget is aat the Garden Suite or lower.
Also, Dafuq! MOBKK has a four-night minimum for NYE. Apparently the two booking agents and the email to the actual hotel were unaware of this. As the saying goes: if you want something done right, do it yourself.
Since the hotel couldn't even help me book a room, I lack confidence in their abilities to recommend a room. Any room recommendations for NYE? Maybe any that capture the fireworks? Or, if not, the best room with a view? The big boy suites are going for $16,000 a night; that's out of the question. My budget is aat the Garden Suite or lower.
Feb 11, 2019, 1:51 pm
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Re: the Koh Samui option - Koh Samui is somewhat similar to Phuket. For the average traveller, Koh Samui is better - the average beach is generally nicer than what you get in Phuket, but Phuket's best luxury properties and best beaches I'd say are much nicer than Samui. Samui, owing to its size, is also not really a destination to spend a lot of time in (beyond just sitting around doing nothing). There's more to do around the Phuket region.
But it also depends a lot on what you're looking for - Koh Samui is generally more quaint/smaller/less crowded (though no doubt some areas are quite crowded and have similar vibes to Phuket, plus there's the whole Full Moon Party thing going on)
Both Samui and Phuket have interesting areas around (the national park near Samui and neighbouring islands), with Phuket it's Krabi/Phi Phi/Phang Nga Bay/Racha.
Here's a suggestion - rather than doing both Amanpuri and Trisara, if you do want to split up your stays, then do one of the two in Phuket, and then something near Krabi/Phang Nga Bay for a totally different experience.
But it also depends a lot on what you're looking for - Koh Samui is generally more quaint/smaller/less crowded (though no doubt some areas are quite crowded and have similar vibes to Phuket, plus there's the whole Full Moon Party thing going on)
Both Samui and Phuket have interesting areas around (the national park near Samui and neighbouring islands), with Phuket it's Krabi/Phi Phi/Phang Nga Bay/Racha.
Here's a suggestion - rather than doing both Amanpuri and Trisara, if you do want to split up your stays, then do one of the two in Phuket, and then something near Krabi/Phang Nga Bay for a totally different experience.
I've stayed at both Trisara and Puri at least a dozen times each including both pavillions and villas. Puri overall is much nicer. Trisara has better accommodations. As others have said, no reason really to stay in a villa. Normally I stay in Pavillion 105 at Amanpuri. It's the nicest.
I would skip FS Koh Samui and FS Tented Camp in Golden Triange.
I prefer The Siam or the Shangrila over the Mandarin.
I would skip FS Koh Samui and FS Tented Camp in Golden Triange.
I prefer The Siam or the Shangrila over the Mandarin.
An example is, you said Pavilion 105 is great. How, as a consumer, can I book that? How do I know which Pavilion class it's in? Is it a Premium Ocean Pavilion? Is it a Deluxe Ocean Pavilion? It's crazy! And, they're charging $2,200+ PER NIGHT! Someone should solve this problem. #EndRant
Skip FS Golden Triangle?! I've heard nothing but great reviews. Our though was to do the North and then relax in the South.
I was between the MO and the Siam but it looks like MO does a nice job over NYE, which is why I went that route.
Also, something that I learned in life is pennies equal dollars. So, yes, doesn't matter how much the figure is, it matters. If it didn't matter, I wouldn't be in the position to travel here. Just my $0.02.
Feb 11, 2019, 2:29 pm
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Feb 11, 2019, 5:15 pm
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That's too high for me, sorry. I would have an idea how someone can book pavilion 105 but perhaps it's too crazy......
Feb 11, 2019, 6:48 pm
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I don't see the need for Samui and Phuket on the same trip..... if you are going to fly 7000 miles from east coast of America to Thailand you don't need to spend 9 nights on a beach.
Extend your time in Northern Thailand and see some more of culture, countryside etc
or even go into Cambodia and enjoy Angkor.
I also don't see why you are hung up on the min stay in Bangkok. Just book and pay for the 4 nights and stay 3. Or search out another hotel.
Rosewood Bangkok is the one to watch now. Heck even Peninsula or Shangri-la will provide an above average stay. Maybe not MOBKK level, but still, if you don't want the 4 nights these are the compromises
Extend your time in Northern Thailand and see some more of culture, countryside etc
or even go into Cambodia and enjoy Angkor.
I also don't see why you are hung up on the min stay in Bangkok. Just book and pay for the 4 nights and stay 3. Or search out another hotel.
Rosewood Bangkok is the one to watch now. Heck even Peninsula or Shangri-la will provide an above average stay. Maybe not MOBKK level, but still, if you don't want the 4 nights these are the compromises
Feb 13, 2019, 9:35 am
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Hey all,
I booked a trip to Trisara in the seven-bedroom Villa No. 5 (https://trisara.com/category/suite-v...om-residences/) because the views look terrific. There is only two of us going on this trip, but I like the option to have more bedrooms so others can join. However, everyone keeps saying that we should go to the Amanpuri. I do have a few concerns: 1) The views aren't as good and 2) Trisara is $5,330 a night, whereas Amanpuri is significantly more unless we get the two-bedroom ocean view villa for $5,200 a night (https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanpur...om-ocean-villa). Does anyone have any experience or suggestions?
I booked a trip to Trisara in the seven-bedroom Villa No. 5 (https://trisara.com/category/suite-v...om-residences/) because the views look terrific. There is only two of us going on this trip, but I like the option to have more bedrooms so others can join. However, everyone keeps saying that we should go to the Amanpuri. I do have a few concerns: 1) The views aren't as good and 2) Trisara is $5,330 a night, whereas Amanpuri is significantly more unless we get the two-bedroom ocean view villa for $5,200 a night (https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanpur...om-ocean-villa). Does anyone have any experience or suggestions?