Clean, modern hotel in bustling setting walking distance to beach
Located 100 meters from twice-weekly night markets and short taxi ride from Patong center
Sleek guest rooms with balconies overlooking the city or mountains
Free buffet breakfast daily
Spacious fitness center with windows for natural light
Internet corner with three computers and separate work desk
Free Wi-FI and parking
On-site restaurant serves lunch and dinner in casual, minimalist setting
Not on the beach
Hotel decor lacks character
Walls can be thin
The name is telling at the mid-range Simplitel Hotel -- this property keeps things simple. Though it offers few features, the 60-room hotel is a good option for travelers seeking a clean, modern setting and a convenient location. The hotel is about a five-minute walk from the beach and about a 10-minute drive or taxi ride from Patong center. Guest rooms are airy and bright, with flat-screen TVs and private balconies overlooking the mountains or city. There is an on-site restaurant serving free breakfast, as well as Thai and European fare for lunch and dinner. As with the rest of the property, the fitness center is clean and bright, with a nice selection of machines. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, along with free parking in the hotel's underground garage.
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Scene
Welcoming tourist-friendly hotel with unfussy style
A simple brick pathway lined with tropical plants leads guests into the Simplitel Hotel, a white five-story building that feels modern in comparison to the mom-and-pop-style shops lining the street outside. The lobby area has sleek wood-paneled walls and beige tile floors, along with a few gray couches and swing-style chairs with bright turquoise cushions. Hallways and staircases are likewise unfussy, with no overt design touches, but are clean and modern. A bare terrace overlooks the bustling street below, while the airy, no-frills restaurant has the same turquoise and brown color scheme as the lobby. Guests mainly use the hotel as a home base for exploring or doing business in the city, so there is no real gathering place on-site.
Location
Busy setting with convenient access to beach and city center
Set on a bustling street lined with small shops -- including a 24-hour convenience store in the same building -- the hotel offers convenient access to the city and the water. The beach is about a five- to 10-minute walk away, and the heart of Patong (a famous nightlife area in Phuket) is about 10 minutes away by taxi or tuk-tuk ride. Night markets at Wat Karon, held Tuesdays and Saturdays, are just 100 meters from the hotel. Phuket International Airport is about a 50-minute drive away.
Rooms
Sleek and clean with private balconies
The hotel offers 56 Studio Rooms and four larger Deluxe Rooms, all with furnished balconies overlooking the city or the mountains. Style is minimalist and modern: mostly white decor set off by dark wood furniture, pops of yellow paint, and patterned pillows. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and mini-fridges; bathrooms are modern and white with tile floors and stall showers. Deluxe Rooms have a little more space for a sofa and coffee table. A bit of noise can be heard through the walls in some rooms.
Features
Airy fitness center, free breakfast, and convenient location
The hotel's convenient location in bustling Karon is among its strongest features, making travel to the beach and Patong hassle-free. On-site, guests have access to a lovely fitness center with plenty of space and natural light, and a good variety of cardio machines and weights. Daily breakfast is free at the on-site buffet restaurant, which serves a variety of Thai and European dishes for lunch and dinner. Free parking is available in the underground garage, and there's a 24-hour convenient store in the building. The Internet corner, much like the rest of the hotel, is clean and spacious, offering three computers for guest use and a separate work desk.
