Phuket alternative to fully booked Amanpuri & Trisara + unopened Yamu on Christmas?
Oct 19, 2009, 4:04 am
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Following this thread I have just tried booking Amanpuri for Xmas 2010 - already booked out! They have offered to waitlist but am not keen on this option (I like to have my bookings sorted well in advance out of preference). I must say I had planned to book Banyan Tree 'til I read all your comments re shabby villas and poor service. Have read all previous threads re raves/ rants but not sure whether places like Sarojin are very "honeymoony". Will be travelling with 11 year old son as well as husband and don't want to be surrounded by loved-up couples, but do NOT fancy the JW Mariott type of hotel. I haven't been to Phuket for 20 years, so I need help from you. What would all you Phuket luxury specialists suggest?
Oct 20, 2009, 5:22 am
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Oct 20, 2009, 5:36 am
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Following this thread I have just tried booking Amanpuri for Xmas 2010 - already booked out! They have offered to waitlist but am not keen on this option (I like to have my bookings sorted well in advance out of preference). I must say I had planned to book Banyan Tree 'til I read all your comments re shabby villas and poor service. Have read all previous threads re raves/ rants but not sure whether places like Sarojin are very "honeymoony". Will be travelling with 11 year old son as well as husband and don't want to be surrounded by loved-up couples, but do NOT fancy the JW Mariott type of hotel. I haven't been to Phuket for 20 years, so I need help from you. What would all you Phuket luxury specialists suggest?
After that I moved to Amanpuri staying first in a pavilion. I was miserable until I moved to a villa. I did convey my misery to the front desk of Amanpuri for the first 2 days but they just smiled and didn't do anything. Eventually I spoke to management and then I experienced the legendary Aman service.
Nov 11, 2009, 10:48 am
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Nov 12, 2009, 4:34 am
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Nov 12, 2009, 5:57 am
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Lucky you - Trisara is my ultimate favourite in Phuket. It gets better every time I return. Don't forget to check out the spa. You very rarely hear much about it, but it is one of the best in Thailand - fabulous spa suites and very good treatments (chemical-free, too).
Nov 12, 2009, 7:30 am
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Lucky you - Trisara is my ultimate favourite in Phuket. It gets better every time I return. Don't forget to check out the spa. You very rarely hear much about it, but it is one of the best in Thailand - fabulous spa suites and very good treatments (chemical-free, too).
Jan 20, 2010, 4:51 am
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What other options for luxury hotels in Phuket? Trying to book 2010 Christmas, but Sala, Trisara and Amanpuri are supposedly unavailable. Looking for a intimidate luxury hotel, not a larger one like the JW. I would also be open to other luxury hotels on a beach in Thailand that would be recommended. I am looking to spend approximately 7 nights, but I thought Phuket would provide a great base for trips to other islands (Phi Phi, etc)
Jan 20, 2010, 6:55 am
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What other options for luxury hotels in Phuket? Trying to book 2010 Christmas, but Sala, Trisara and Amanpuri are supposedly unavailable. Looking for a intimidate luxury hotel, not a larger one like the JW. I would also be open to other luxury hotels on a beach in Thailand that would be recommended. I am looking to spend approximately 7 nights, but I thought Phuket would provide a great base for trips to other islands (Phi Phi, etc)
Jan 20, 2010, 6:01 pm
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Take a look at Andara: www.andaraphuket.com
Have you stayed at andara?
If so, how is food and service?