Thailand - Phuket

wozmand

Hi,
I will be spending 7 nights in Phuket in February 2014, is anyone aware of any discount codes or good deals on any 4 star (ish) hotels in Phuket. I was hoping to get quite a nice hotel for the week for around £500.

Thanks in advance,
Mark.

HereAgain_2

wozmand wrote: »

Hi,
I will be spending 7 nights in Phuket in February 2014, is anyone aware of any discount codes or good deals on any 4 star (ish) hotels in Phuket. I was hoping to get quite a nice hotel for the week for around £500.

Thanks in advance,
Mark.

Would help if you already knew where you would like to stay.

If you have a fee free debit or credit card, take a look at AtSiam. Agoda may have something of interest too, but unlike AtSiam there are taxes to be added to the headline prices.

Doshwaster

I don't like Agoda as it doesn't include takes so it makes comparing prices hard.

For Thailand I like http://www.asiarooms.com/ and http://www.sawadee.com/

February is fairly peak season in Phuket but there should still be pretty good availability depending on your budget, location and requirements. Personally, I would avoid Patong itself and look at Kata or Karon which are quieter and cheaper.

HereAgain_2

Doshwaster wrote: »

I don't like Agoda as it doesn't include takes so it makes comparing prices hard.

For Thailand I like http://www.asiarooms.com/ and http://www.sawadee.com/

February is fairly peak season in Phuket but there should still be pretty good availability depending on your budget, location and requirements. Personally, I would avoid Patong itself and look at Kata or Karon which are quieter and cheaper.

Already wrote that

Sawadee lost my business when they started using DCC. Don't know if they are still doing it and it's ironic that you are recommending AsiaRooms. Take a closer look and "Prices are exclusive of taxes and service charges".

wozmand

Sorry I should have added ideally in the Karon or Kata area, I'm not particularly precious on the hotel as long as its at least 4 star, Centara/Hilton etc would be nice if anyone would have any discount codes for those.

Cheers
Mark.

HereAgain_2

wozmand wrote: »

Sorry I should have added ideally in the Karon or Kata area, I'm not particularly precious on the hotel as long as its at least 4 star, Centara/Hilton etc would be nice if anyone would have any discount codes for those.

Cheers
Mark.

Forget about discount codes and use the recommended websites.

Doshwaster

wozmand wrote: »

Sorry I should have added ideally in the Karon or Kata area, I'm not particularly precious on the hotel as long as its at least 4 star, Centara/Hilton etc would be nice if anyone would have any discount codes for those.

For Thailand I always avoid the international chains (unless cashing in some points) as the locally owned hotels will give much better value and a more authentic Thai experience. A Hilton hotel is a Hilton hotel wherever you are.

Start off with Tripadvisor and check out reviews based upon your budget. For a 4* I would say that you are looking at upwards of £50/night at that time of year but you could pay much more/

Obviously_the_best

The best place to start for discount hotels is always https://www.trivago.co.uk

Do check the tripadvisor reviews on the hotels though, as 4* can vary wildly in service and accommodation.

PompeyPete

You can get Russian Phrasebooks at The Works for 99p.

lovesgshp

PompeyPete wrote: »

You can get Russian Phrasebooks at The Works for 99p.

Chinese ones are now needed as well!!

Doshwaster

PompeyPete wrote: »

You can get Russian Phrasebooks at The Works for 99p.

Based on the Russians I saw in Phuket you are better off not trying to talk to them.