6 Best Hotels in Phuket Town, Phuket and the Andaman Coast

One of the best among a string of boutique bed-and-breakfasts in the charming Sino-Colonial Old Town, Casa Blanca is comprised of 17 tasteful rooms with either garden courtyard views or a small balcony looking out onto the street. The hotel's proximity to the trendier areas makes it an ideal base for those wishing to explore the buzz and charm of Phuket Town. The friendly staff are keen to ensure that your stay is comfortable and enjoyable, and little touches like handmade soaps elevate this place out of the ordinary.

The grand old Metropole—the town's first luxury hotel—has a shuttle service to the closest beaches, so you can stay in town and commute to the sea. The advantages are not only cheaper accommodations, but the opportunity to visit more than just one beach. Rooms are bright, with windows that let in a lot of sun. A spacious lounge is a cool retreat during the day, and the karaoke bar can be fun at night. The hotel's handsome Chinese restaurant serves great dim sum. For Western food, try the Metropole Café.

For a less expensive option, this is a comfortable, convenient hotel in the center of Phuket Town, though it's a little tired around the edges. The top-floor Chinese restaurant has lovely views. The ground-floor café doubles as a nightclub with live music. There's also live music—anything from old waltzes to contemporary country tunes—in the cocktail lounge.

This is arguably Phuket Town's best address, with rooms that are spacious and contemporary. The hotel exemplifies art deco chic, and the staff is attentive, professional, and courteous. The large Club Asia health club is popular with locals. The top-floor Thai Thai Room has outdoor seating and great views; the Cappuccino 154 deli on the ground floor caters its baked goods to other coffee shops around town.

This addition to Phuket Town provides a pleasant option from the larger, often less charming hotels in the area. Bamboo and wood decor in the lobby reflect the inspiration behind the hotel's name and theme, which celebrate Phuket's Chinese heritage. The rooms and suites are spacious, with clean lines and an impressive oriental painting in each. Large windows let in lots of light, but the urban views are a bit of a letdown. Service is attentive, although the standard of English spoken at the reception desk is poor.

This inexpensive guesthouse in a lovely building is becoming ever more popular with backpackers, offering both basic fan-cooled rooms and some air-conditioned ones in an old building. Two rooms on the roof are spacious and, naturally, have the best sunset views, but are rather difficult to access. Rooms toward the front overlook the street, so they're not as quiet.