Royal Phuket City HotelvsJW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
Royal Phuket City Hotel and JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa are both endorsed by writers. Overall, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa ranks significantly higher than Royal Phuket City Hotel. JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa comes in at 89 with positive reviews from 10 publications including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
Royal Phuket City Hotel
154 Phang Nga Road, Phuket Town, Phuket 83000, Thailand
From $49/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"This is arguably Phuket Town's best address, with rooms that are spacious and contemporary. The hotel exemplifies art deco chic, and the staff is attentive, professional, and courteous." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Phuket's swankiest business-style outfit offers all the usual thrills and spills: pool, sauna, spa, zebra-print disco." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This is mainly a businessman’s hotel, so it offers efficiency, practicality, and good value, rather than a laid-back holiday atmosphere."
Rough Guide
"Large, high-rise business hotel, with large swimming pool, gym, business centre and light, bright, comfortable a/c rooms, most of them with fine views over the city and all with broadband."
Frommer's
"For a small town like Phuket, this hotel is surprisingly cosmopolitan and ideal for those who are looking for some nice facilities without breaking the bank" Full review
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
231 Moo 3, Mai Khao, Phuket 83110, Thailand
From $43/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Ultimately, the main reason to stay here is the away-from-the-fuss location. The island's longest stretch of undeveloped beach—Hat Mai Khao—is located just inside the park."
Frommer's
"Relaxation. If ever a resort fully embodied this ethos, it is the Marriott." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
95.0
""The grounds make the words lush, spectacular, and creative come to life." For some, the location on Mai Khao Beach is "so removed from everything else on the island"." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"An elegant property that welcomes children, on the secluded Mai Khao Beach; the 3 restaurants were renovated in 2009. " Full review
Star Service
"Located north of the airport, abutting a beautiful long white-sand beach, this classic Marriott is a large-scale resort tucked in between the Renaissance and Marriott's time-share interests." Full review
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Even picky eaters will find something here, with nearly a dozen outlets to choose from.
Rough Guide
"Complemented by high standards of service, this luxury resort offers well-appointed rooms, a spa, two tennis courts and no less than seven restaurants."
Fodor's
"Wow: this secluded resort offers the longest stretch of sand on the island and has spotlessly clean, luxurious rooms with impeccable classic Thai design." Full review
Lonely Planet
"So big there’s a free shuttle to get around it, the Marriott wends its way around swimming pools and lily ponds along a steep light-gold beach – at night it’s lit by flaming torches."
Oyster
Luxury
"JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is one of the most luxurious resorts (with a price tag to match) in Phuket." Full review
Jetsetter
"Family-friendly Mai Khao Beach resort with three pools, 11 restaurants and bars and an award-winning spa." Full review