Ibis Phuket Patong

This is a good chain hotel. There's a large parking lot, so you'll definitely find a spot for your car. Check-in and check-out are simple and quick, but the hotel is usually full, so early check-in might not be possible. I recommend choosing a room with a mountain view; it's absolutely beautiful, especially at sunrise. The room is compact but comfortable and clean. The most important thing is that the shower is enclosed with glass doors, so it always stays dry and clean. For breakfast, all the basic food is available, so you won't go hungry. The staff are very kind and polite ♥️. The hotel also has a pool, bar, and billiards. The beach is a three-minute walk away. Most importantly, this section of the beach has showers and toilets, and of course, sun loungers.

The hotel is in a prime location, but the area right outside the entrance is terrible – full of trash and lots of rats. Inside, the facilities are outdated, with old hairdryers and air conditioning units. The front desk staff doesn't speak Chinese, so I had to rely on a translator.

The hotel is good, and while the pool isn't huge, it's still fun to use.

Having stayed at many Ibis hotels, this one's room layout was pretty standard and consistent. It even had a swimming pool and a resort-like vibe. If you walk out and turn left, you'll reach Patong Beach in five minutes. A fifteen-minute walk along the beach will take you to Patong Night Market and the smart bus stop for the airport. However, overall, the facilities are in dire need of a major renovation and maintenance. In my room, for instance, the iron furniture was severely rusted, there were multiple stains on the bedding, and the balcony door was broken, among other issues that I just had to put up with. The most awkward moment was when the showerhead fell off mid-shower; its holder was already deformed, so I had to hold the showerhead by hand. After showering, the entire bathroom was flooded, and it couldn't dry out all night because there was no drain under the sink. I really hope the hotel undergoes a massive facility upgrade. On the brighter side, the hotel's location is quite good, and the young ladies working at the front desk were also very pleasant.

The hotel's location near the commercial street is very convenient. It's a 17-minute walk to the airport bus stop and just a few minutes to the beach. The hotel itself is quiet and peaceful with plenty of natural light. However, the breakfast is just average.

The furniture is outdated, there's no toothbrush or bedside table, and the room has a strong odor. Plus, the bedding was damp.