Royal Phuket City HotelvsLe Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort ranks significantly better than Royal Phuket City Hotel. Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort ranks #12 in Phuket with praise from 8 reviews including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
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
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
29 Soi Karon Nui, Karon, Phuket 83100 , Thailand
From $62/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure
"Beachside resort with lagoon-style pools and a shuttle to Patong Beach. " Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located in a hidden cove between Hat Patong and Hat Karon, Le Meridien brings more than a touch of French panache to the party."
Star Service
"Secreted away in a private cove on a lovely stretch of sand backed by forest-covered hills, this 120-acre, self-contained resort commands one of Phuket's most beautiful and well-protected sites." Full review
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Like at many modern hotels, the baths open onto the main bedroom and living area adding the feeling of space and exterior views unless guests choose to close the shutters for privacy.
Rough Guide
"This huge hotel complex has the tiny bay all to itself and boasts an amazing breadth of facilities, including ten restaurants and bars."
Fodor's
"This sprawling resort has more bars, cafés, and restaurants than in many small towns." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Close to the Patong chaos, yet secluded on its own private (and spectacular) beach, Le Meridien offers everything that the international globetrotter could ask for."
Oyster
Upscale
"Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort is a huge, self-contained complex surrounded by lush jungle that looks out over its own sandy beach." Full review
Frommer's
"The resort caters to families with plenty of activities, a day-care center, and kid-centric meals. The large self-contained complex combines Western and traditional Thai architecture" Full review