Royal Phuket City Hotel
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Situated on Phangnga Road in the heart of Phuket Town, this mid-range hotel serves as a practical base for travellers focused on culture, history, and local street life rather than beach resort areas. The surrounding neighbourhood places guests within easy walking distance of the historic Old Town district, nearby temples, and the popular Sunday Walking Night Market, making it a sensible choice for those wanting to explore the more authentic side of Phuket on foot.
Rooms are described by guests as clean and reasonably spacious, with higher floors offering views across the city and out to the ocean. The property includes an on-site restaurant serving breakfast, with vegetarian options available, and staff are consistently noted for being courteous and helpful. The hotel also operates as a convention and event venue, so the atmosphere can vary depending on what is taking place during a stay. The decor in some room categories leans dated relative to the price point, which is worth factoring in when selecting a room type.
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Reviews from Google
Excellent stay at this hotel, close to sunday night market and very nice views from the rooms of phuket town. Excellent breakfast every day, 2 nights here amazing breakfast. We are vegeterians and seemed to be the only vegans in a fully booked hotels full of east asian and european tourists, the chef cooked vegan spring rolls just for us and vegan dishes at breakfast. Also no mest dishes for dinner I also was a little sick on my first night here due to some street food and the chef was kind enough to send the best congee i have ever tasted in my travels across asia. The best part was very less indian tourists hardly 1-2 ,almost everyone else was chinese,korean,jap or european/american. That made our experience even better. We also got 1 free coconut water per person per day for our duration of our stay. Lovely hotel.
Booked for a day only but Everything was perfect about this place. Room: was at 14th floor, Serene view of the city & ocean. Smoking is prohibited, a must know. Service: Staff courteous, the room safe had setting issue which they resolved immediately. Didn't even ask for any security. Breakfast: Ultimate buffet, loved it. Location: Best to roam around Old Phuket, where the vibe is ecstatic and city is both peaceful & lively. Verdict: Extremely happy for the price.
The hotel is in a great location with walking distance to Old Town and Sunday Walking Night Market. The reception area is modern and clean and staff very helpful. The rooms are dated but clean with plenty of space. The two eating areas I visited had very dark decor, painted in dark blue and black; found this an atmosphere killer. The breakfast area has black cupboards which show an excessive amount of handprints which gives the impression of uncleanliness. The breakfast isn't great; found it surprising that they only had one loaf a day of wholemeal bread for the entire guests. The food in the Chinese restaurant was delicious. The pool is clean and a fair size. However there are only 16 sun loungers, several of which were damaged. Some guests we unable to relax after a swim due to no beds. The sun parasols are totally impractical, unable to be moved so offer no shade once the sun moves. If you just want a room then I would recommend. If it's a holiday and you want to relax then maybe consider another hotel till the pool situation is sorted.
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Royal Phuket City Hotel: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Royal Phuket City Hotel worth visiting?
Royal Phuket City Hotel holds a 4.3★ rating from 2,682 Google reviews — a strong rating for hotels & resorts in Phuket.
What are the opening hours of Royal Phuket City Hotel?
Royal Phuket City Hotel is typically open 00:00-23:59 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Royal Phuket City Hotel?
The best months to visit Phuket are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: June – September (rough seas).
Where is Royal Phuket City Hotel located?
Royal Phuket City Hotel is at 154 Phangnga Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).
Location Info
154 Phangnga Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand076 233 333www.royalphuketcity.com/Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Phuket International Airport (HKT) receives direct international flights. Ferries connect from Krabi and Koh Phi Phi.
Getting around
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Airport bus to Phuket Town
- •Ferry & speedboat to nearby islands
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Phuket International Airport (HKT) receives direct international flights. Ferries connect from Krabi and Koh Phi Phi.
Getting around
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Airport bus to Phuket Town
- •Ferry & speedboat to nearby islands