An ideal new getaway resort on Patong

Perhaps you’ll be surprised by the fact that not each foreign visitor staying in Phuket’s most popular tourist spot of Patong wishes to be accommodated directly by the beach area. This is great news for the Millennium Resort Patong which opened its doors four months ago. Actually this accommodation establishment on Rat U-thit Road consists out of two hotels, which are housed in the huge entertainment complex and shopping mall named Jungceylon. It is positioned at the crowded intersection with the well-known Bangla Street. From the resort the beach area is still easy to reach on foot.

Fabien Linsay is the general manager of the Millennium Resort and first he couldn’t figure out why some vacationers preferred his resort instead of a hotel room offering beach and ocean views. It didn’t take long for him to find out that certain holidaymakers wanted all the modern comforts of a three-star rated big-city establishment for their beach vacation. This means they wish to stay in a hotel close to such recreational facilities as shopping malls, movie theatres, plenty of restaurants and a bowling alley. In addition, the vibrant nightlife scene of Bangla Street and the mega-supermarket Carrefour are just a very short distance away.

The two hotels offered by the low-rise resort are known as the Beachside and the Lakeside. Both names are rather strange as there is neither beach nor lake to be found here. I did choose for a guestroom in the 224 accommodation units boasting Lakeside section. This facility opened last year in December a little earlier as the 197 rooms offering Beachside. Each hotel is facilitated with its own indoor swimming pool. The Beachside offers the principal lobby lounge and the Straits Dining Bar 8 Degree while Lakeside features a large fitness room, the Escentika Spa, the Bistro, banqueting amenities and a relaxed bar. 

Both the lodging establishments are immaculate having a refined atmosphere and offer an exclusive getaway providing a most welcome retreat from Patong’s craziness. Some of the Lakeside’s spacious superior guestrooms are equipped with balconies overlooking the gymnasium and swimming pool. Positioned on the 4th floor, are several Cabana-style hotel rooms available, providing direct access to the swimming pool. The guest units are connected by open-air corridors.

Each guestroom comes with a full set of modern comforts including tea and coffee making equipment, hairdryer, high-speed internet connection, telephone, TV, mini fridge, stereo, safety deposit box and iron and ironing board. The kiosk downstairs is open around-the-clock selling beverages and snacks. Guests also have the convenient option to pop into one of the nearby outlets or Carrefour to buy their own stock of provisions. Being one of Thailand’s most popular tourist destinations Phuket and Patong have a wide range of different accommodation establishments on offer. By browsing this safe, easy and discounted rates offering online booking service you can find many more excellent Phuket hotels and resorts. You definitely will find something suiting your needs and budget.