Phuket Thailand - Struggling to find hotels as cheap as this time last year

chucky66 · #1 07-04-2005, 13:57

Hi all,

Im visitng Patong at the end of April/ beginning of May for two weeks with my wife and Im struggling to find a hotel with rates the same price as last year. Ive visited Patong year on year for a while now and this year Ive been quoted some of the highest room rates Ive ever been quoted when applying by e-mail. Can anyone tell me what the walk-in situation (i.e: better prices than pre-booking?) is like at the moment in Patong? Ive tried all the usual bargain basement hotels and all have pushed up their prices. Some a little...some a hell of a lot.

This is a frustrating dilemma for me because on the one hand I want to help the local economy by visiting for Phuket for my holidays but on the other hand I dont like it when hoteliers appear to be taking advantage of tourists. Id rather give money to them in other ways rather than my room rates having a few hundred baht added.

Chucky66

andy50 · #2 07-04-2005, 18:10

hi chukey its the thai way!when there are hard times simply up the price!--having said that though, it may be possible to book a room for one night, then have a look around for a walk in price?

steve@thaib · #3 08-04-2005, 00:07

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Originally Posted by andy50

hi chukey its the thai way!when there are hard times simply up the price!--having said that though, it may be possible to book a room for one night, then have a look around for a walk in price?

This is generally my approach and it has worked well so far; it is far easier to find a better deal if you just take a hike around town for a couple of hours.

littlenose · #4 08-04-2005, 04:48

Don't know if it is your style or grade of hotel but the Patong Beach Lodge have certainly reduced thier room rates from last year. Good Luck!!

urtheman · #5 08-04-2005, 12:49

Twin Palms hotel in Surin is offering a two night stay for 3500. that includes the spa. It's a great and very upscale hotel. Amanpuri is half price (still $$$$)
The Chedi you can get a great deal.
Stoney Monday is good and located in patong if thats what you like and much cheaper than the others mentioned.

If you don't find a hotel than get here and than book and bargain at the desk as most hotels are 40% occupancy.

You don't have to book in advance!

Cheers!