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About the Royal Phuket City Hotel
This accommodation is ideal if you'd prefer exploring Phuket town rather than the beach. Located on Phangnga Road, it offers easy walking access to the Old Town with its shops, temples, and Sunday market. A 7-Eleven is about 100 meters away, should you need anything. Solo travelers appreciate the area's safety and found it comfortable to walk around without worry, even after dark.
The rooms are large and clean, and the beds are consistently praised. However, the decor is somewhat dated, and the deluxe categories don't always live up to their high price. Ask for a room on one of the upper floors. The view over the rooftops to the sea is the real reason to stay here and doesn't cost extra when booking. The breakfast buffet is a mixed bag, although the kitchen is happy to prepare vegan and vegetarian dishes upon request. There's a pool and a gym. The dining rooms are painted dark blue and black, which isn't to everyone's taste.
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A superb stay at this hotel, close to the Sunday market and with a beautiful view of Phuket Town. Breakfast was excellent every day, especially on the two evenings. We are vegetarians and seemed to be the only vegans in a completely booked hotel full of East Asian and European tourists. The chef prepared vegan spring rolls and other vegan dishes especially for us at breakfast. There were no meat dishes at dinner either. On my first night, I felt a little unwell because I had eaten street food, and the chef was kind enough to send me the best congee I have ever had on my travels through Asia. We particularly appreciated the fact that there were hardly any Indian tourists – barely one or two. Almost everyone else was Chinese, Korean, Japanese, or European/American. This made our stay even more enjoyable. We also received a complimentary bottle of coconut water per person every day throughout our stay. A truly lovely hotel.
I only booked for one day, but everything about this place was perfect. My room was on the 14th floor and offered a breathtaking view of the city and the sea. Smoking is prohibited – please note this! The service was outstanding: the staff was courteous, the room safe had a settings issue, but it was resolved immediately. I didn't even have to ask about security precautions. The breakfast buffet was fantastic, simply delicious! The location is ideal for exploring Phuket Old Town. It has a captivating atmosphere, and the city is both peaceful and vibrant. In short: absolutely top-notch for the price!
The hotel is in a great location, just a short walk from the old town and the Sunday night market. The reception area is modern and clean, and the staff is very helpful. The rooms are a bit dated, but clean and spacious. The two dining rooms I visited were very dark, painted in dark blue and black; this struck me as quite unhygienic. In the breakfast area, there are black cabinets covered in countless handprints, giving an unclean impression. Breakfast isn't particularly good; I was surprised that there was only one whole-wheat loaf per day for all the guests. The food in the Chinese restaurant, however, was delicious. The pool is clean and a decent size. However, there are only 16 sun loungers, some of which were damaged. Some guests couldn't relax after swimming because there weren't any loungers available. The parasols are completely impractical, as they can't be adjusted and therefore don't provide any shade once the sun moves on. If you only need a room, I can recommend this hotel. However, if you are going on holiday and want to relax, you might want to consider a different hotel until the situation at the pool improves.
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154 Phangnga Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand
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Questions about the Royal Phuket City Hotel
The Royal Phuket City Hotel has a rating of 4.3 stars based on 2,682 Google reviews.
The Royal Phuket City Hotel is open 24 hours a day. You can find the full daily schedule in the location information on this page. Opening hours may vary on Thai public holidays, so please check before your visit on such days.
The best time to visit Phuket is from November to April, as the weather is most stable then. The peak season is from December to January; those who travel early in the day will generally find fewer crowds. From May to October, travel dates should be carefully considered (rough seas).
The Royal Phuket City Hotel is located at 154 Phangnga Road, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand, in Phuket. The best way to get around Phuket is by Grab (widely available) or tuk-tuks (fixed routes, price negotiable).
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