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Because it looked so nice I made reservations for myself and family here for a stay of 5 nights. (3 rooms, second week of January). I am not used to stay in this kind of hotels in Patong because previously I had my own house here.
At arrival I notice a little sign that the pool was 'out of service' for the first 3 days of our stay. Before checking in I consult the 'public relations' manager, who was loitering around in the lobby, and asked him to confirm, which he did. I expressed politely my dissatisfaction because after travelling to Laos and other parts of LOS we wanted to relax with also using the pool. No word of apology but merely the reply was: "it is only for 3 days". Sorry, 3 out of 5 days is a big deal.....
On to the reception for check in.... Sorry sir, we do not have any reservation on your name and the hotel isa fully booked... WTF!!!!! (Did have e-mail confirmation with reservation #)
Public relation manager thought to be smart and made comments in Thai to the, I think, senior receptionist. Obviously they were not happy with my comments about the pool and mentioned that they wanted to get rid of me. Finally they mentioned that there were still a few rooms available, at a 'special price' of 5000 THB... I politely declined his 'special offer'.
When asking him to assist in finding alternative hotel arrtangements he stated that all hotels in Patong were full and he could do nothing for us....
After this it took me 10 minutes to get alternative reservations at the Patong Deevana. Very happy with this hotel!
Still trying to get a responds from the Baumanburi but no responds so far. No wonder this hotel is offered for sale!!!!!!!
My advise; stay away from it!!!
PS: Living in Thailand for, on and off, 10 year I know the importance of staying polite and friendly, which I did when this situation occured. The staff at Baumanburi was far less courteous. My Thai girlfriend was mostly shocked by the impolitness of the staff and even embarrassed toward my parents that this happened this way in Thailand.
(ToTheBeach 23. Jan. 2006)
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I have not stayed in it but my friends have used it for a few visits.It is on Ratitit Road opposite the Merlin Hotel.The old wing used to be called Patong Street Inn nd the rooms are large and have big bathrooms.
The new part opened in July 05 and is more upmarket.They have a large pool with jacusis at one end.There is a connecting pool which has a wet pool bar.The cafe does a good standard of food.
When booking my friends in I found the receptionist staff were friendly and helpful.My friends opted to stay on the original wing but could use all the full facilities
(crustasian 22. Jan. 2006)
Beau Rivage Hotel
On my 2nd trip I stayed at the Beau Rivage Hotel. It's next to the 7/11 on Rat-U-Thit road. Near Hat Patong Road. They charged 800 baht a night. Car was practically in front of my door. No joiner fee. Rooms were clean and airconditioned. Also had a TV and fridge in the room. From what I've heard the rooms were more spacious then C&N or the Expat hotel.
It's about a 15 minute walk. If I was feeling to lazy I took a motorcycle taxi (30 baht) which brought me to Bangla within 5 minutes.
Blue Marine and Spa Resort
personally do not think it is worth the money
its has nice rooms and a couple of nice pools but the service in the poolside restaurant is horrendous
everyday waiting 10 minutes for a cola after ordering gets annoying
also, for some reason, the pool areas seemed so friggin hot to me!!
(Marc26 18.July 2006)
Cape Panwa Hotel
Well the hotel is definitely away from the tourist tack but it's so far away from everything you feel like you've been taken hostage. There are no taxis (they're at the bottom of the hill at the bay hotel) other than the official hotel transportation so it's extortionately priced. Better to take the shuttle bus to the bay hotel and then go to the Aquarium and get a bus there to Phuket town.
Accomodation was ok had a few problems with ants!
Food at the hotel, there's a lot of choices of places to eat, breakfast (incl in price) is good but it's expensive 900baht is more than I want to pay for a mediocre meal. But I ate something dodgy at dinner and I ended up in hospital for a day and a night on a drip.
The beach is pretty small and be careful when going in the sea cos there is a bugger load of coral and my boyfriend cut himself on it. There is a cool underwater path that you can walk on and all the fish come around you, nibbling your bikini strings!
Here are a
few pictures! Didn't take that many pictures! Sorry
(Mim 11.October 2006)
CC Bloom's Hotel / Karon
CC is a nice place on a bit off location. But as mentioned they do drive you around to Kata and Karon beach, into town for dinner etc. They even give you a phone to call them when you want to be picked up again (I believe till 11 or 12 pm)
No Joinerfee and even condoms in the minibar. Location is on the hill just off the outside road in Kata (Is actually in Kata and not in Karon. Don't walk back (Hill is really steep) but take tuk tuk ( 100 baht is better then a heart attack)
I believe the monthly rate is abouy 25000 baht, but worth it (including great wireless internet alla round the property including room). The breakfast is bit to simple for what they try to be (boutique style small hotel(
Altogether a great place with friendly people. I actually think in the evening they are willing to bring you to Patong, but not sure about that.
(erik1 10. Jan.2006)
Club Andaman
Club Andaman is a great resort, and not too far from the action. It has a great breakfast, if you can get up in time.
Now the bad news: it is not girl friendly, and if you try and bring back a non-registered guest, they will charge you 2000 baht for the privilege. The way to get round this is to upgrade to one of their lotus bungalows at an extra 800 baht/night, but no joiner fee.
(Coolhand 12. Feb. 2006)
Club Bamboo, Patong
Just returned from a two week stay at Club Bamboo. Jan15- Jan 30. GREAT place to stay. As the web site says: it's set way back on the hill in a bamboo forest. Quiet and peaceful.....but with-in walking distance to Bangla Rd. (if you like to walk). Rooms are good, a little rough around the edges but the friendly staff makes up for it. Club Bamboo is very guest friendly. No problems what-so-ever.
They run a shuttle down to the beach every hour from about 9am to 8pm. the shuttle isn't always on time but they are good about calling him on the walkie-talkie if he's late.
I booked the hotel and flight together trough expedia three months before I arrived. I had no problems at all at check in. They had my reservation and room ready. The girl behind the desk even tried to carry my bag for me (it probably wieghed about as much as she did )
In all great place to stay back away from the madness of down town.
(Casino 12. March 2007)
C & N Hotel, Phuket
New info from belfastish
here
(belfastish 02. January 2008)
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I stayed at the C & N Hotel from 10. May to the 20. May. Very nice Staff there, its clean, nobody stress and you can do what ever you like, of course Guest Friendly, had a talk with one of my girls.. take the ID of the guest, so no much risk to steal somethings from a BG or FL.. everytime a smile from the staff. (thaizeman 29.05.2006)
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I stay at C & N Hotel whenever I get to Phuket. It's not luxurious in any sense of the word, but it is clean, comfortable, with Cable TV, Air-con, Balcony (even if the view is into the window of the building next door)!
When I am shown to my room, I always ask that the Mini-Bar Fridge is emptied out, and I sign that nothing has been used. Sometimes, depending who the Porter is, I will get mild protestations, and repeated sentences like 'But is for you'.
I then set the fridge up with my duty-free Vodka, usually a bottle or two of Mekong Whisky, with Coke, and not to forget my ice-cube mould, filled naturally with Bottled water.
Cheers
(Pdm3 27. Feb. 2006)
Deevana Patong Resort & Spa Patong Beach Phuket Thailand
I stayed at Deevana 2 years ago four nights. The motel charged me only 300 baht to bring back a girl. You will need tuk-tuk to get back to motel maybe 100 or 200 baht, I forget. Deevana is a nice place and I dont think you’ll have a problem as long as you are a gentleman. Very nice pool and a good restaurant and reasonably priced. I think if you're looking for peace and quiet yet still close to the action with wireless it's a solid choice…...
(“B” 11.Jan.2006)
Expat Hotel, Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand
its amazing????????
how some people love a place and some people call it a dump...
i stayed at the expat when is first opened years ago, it was still under construction matter of fact..i know the owner (king klong= hash name)
and have stayed there many times since then i like it because they make
you feel at home and the food,pool,and booze is good there.
do they still sell the big bollocks burger at the pool??? it was not too bad..
id give it a 7 out of ten...
ps..nobody has mentioned the ghost that hangs out there many girls won't
go boom boom there cause of it!!!!
(me123 19.Jan.2006)