Banyan Tree Phuket Hotel
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33 Moo 4, Srisoonthorn Road, Bang Tao, Cherngtalay, Amphur Talang Phuket, Thailand, 76-324374
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Friday morning arrived, and it was time to leave the Crowne Royal (Plaza), but not before one last meal in the city. (We had originally had aims to see one more temple, but Bev had kept us going pretty late J). As seems fitting for our final meal, we provided a good bit of entertainment to our fellow diners and wait staff. The meal was hot pot—which we've eaten before and so thought wouldn’t be that much of a leap—but we were a scene. For those of you unfamiliar with hot pot...
Phuket, Thailand chmielewskij
Livin it Up, Phuket Style (by Joe)
You'll notice that today’s entry covers two days (the 8th and the 9th) as the pace of our vacation has happily slowed to the point that we have little to report. On our first full day in Phuket, we explored our surroundings, and have, quite frankly, been blown away. The pace of life here is languid. We’ve been starting our days sampling (who are we kidding, gorging) on the complimentary buffet breakfast. Some of the highlights are the omel...
I thought today might be the day that Phuket let us down but it ended up being my favorite day in Thailand. It's amazing what a resort like this will do to one’s pace, for good and for ill. This whole trip, we’ve kept a pretty solid schedule, generally getting up by 7 or 8 and seeing sights (or driving to them) until 9 or 10 at night. I won’t insult any of you by pretending that this is in any way hard work, but it’s also not without exertion. In China, we added unfami...
Phuket, Thailand chmielewskij
We woke up this morning in a bittersweet mood with one last day in paradise to enjoy before enduring 36 hours of travel to get home to Milwaukee. Not much to report here. There was a lot of hanging out in the room, swimming in our pool, one final lunch at the pool bar and then it was time to change and get ready to go to the airport.
Our goal was to try and stay in our relaxed zen mode as long as possible. A few things made that difficult. Leaving our beautiful resort was a breeze. The...
My plan is to blog when I get home about my trip, but I'm thinking that I'll probably get busy and forget to or that I will feel uninterested in reliving moments weeks later...so since we are here at the Internet cafe finally for a little bit, I will jot down some memories. The #1 memory has to be hitch-hiking numerous time to and from Khao Yai National Park just to see some waterfalls...No elephants unfortunately. Only their excrement. Yummy. We did get to see the Asian counterparts to the c...
Sukothai, Thailand fymkim
I haven't had too many chances to stay in a $2,600-a-night villa. This one was courtesy of brother Marcel. We stayed at one of the double pool villas at The Banyan Tree resort, Phuket, which included our own butler/concierge and driver on call twenty four hours a day. It was the first time I'd experienced true five star service. A peruse through the pictures will have you clicking the 'donate to Kieron's travel fund' link, I'm sure.
Phuket, Thailand kieronmckeigue
Hello Everyone! How are you all? Please write when you get chance and let me know what is new in your lives. Well I got back from the islands burnt and well got sun blisters on my bottom lip which swelled up to look like Angelina Jolie and then was horribly gross and still is healing. It's quite funny how many ailments I have gone thru here and I have still managed to keep a smile on my face even while frustrated! I decided to spend my last couple of weeks in Bangkok and have really enjoyed m...
Bangkok, Thailand sherri74Historical Traveler Reviews of Banyan Tree Phuket Hotel
Relaxing resort for a tropical vacation
Banyan Tree Phuket was not really affected by the Tsunami and banyan tree resorts enjoy a good reputation. Many folks I know have stayed and returned with glowing reviews. It's a Singaporean-owned and managed resort and I must say being a singaporean, I'm quite proud of the high standards maintained by this resort chain.
Didn't regret going to the resort. Service was impeccable and the resort was nicely designed. The jacuzzi villa room was large with a hifi system with DVD player, his & her wash area, a sunken bath and an outdoor jacuzzi. Stayed for 3D2N and didn't feel it was enough!
It's my second time staying at a banyan tree resort (the first one was Maldives) and I continued to be impressed by their good service and beautifully landscaped resorts. There is an interesting history behind the resort... about how the deserted tin mine area was turned into the Laguna resort area.
My husband loves the place too and we can't wait to try the other banyan tree resorts!
Old and grand
The villas don't really have a view.
The bathroom is nice and you are provided lots of amenities like shaving cream, toothbrush and toothpaste.
The spa is excellent and the massages are one of the best I have ever had.
The breakfast buffet is great and the Thai restaurant was good.
The servce was also excellent.
My main complaint was that when the weather was hot, the air-conditioning did not work well, and the room was pretty hot.
It only got better when it rained.
The TV is also a bit small and hard to watch.
The outside of the villa is also starting to look old.
I was on a promotion package which was half the normal price.
If I was paying full price, I would expect more.
Banyan Tree - top class service at top class hotel
1) The service was impeccable. They made you feel like royalty. Villas serviced twice a day and the staff showed good initiative e.g. they realised we liked the incense sticks so they left more etc.
2) The restaurants were excellent especially the Tamarind Spa restaurant food which was quality, healthy food. We also tried Sands and Saffron both unique and excellent in their own way.
3) Beach service was excellent. Towels were laid for you and you were provided with cold water and cold peppermint face sprays to keep you cool. Beds were placed on wooden boards so there was no need to have sand everywhere. A great idea.
4) Buggy service around the resort was responsive. The guys driving the buggies were the friendliest bunch of people I've ever met. Nothing was too much trouble. If they saw you walking anywhere they'd offer to pick you up.
5) Pool service - very efficient just like the beach.
6) Villas - free water (as many bottles as you require), pool (very clean and serviced daily), sunken bath with orchids, bath foams and oils + incense sticks, sala with fan above pool for shade during the day, large double bed with Egyptian cotton sheets changed daily, coffee / cappacciano making machine, nice garden serviced daily, his + hers bathroom area.
Ok, I concede that there are slight signs of wear and tear on the roofs and doors but this is minor and the accomodation is spectacular.
7) We asked for a late check out on our final day which was given free of charge.
8) The breakfasts were great - all you could want including sparking wine if you so desire.
We're already looking at the other Banyan Tree resorts. Ignore the negative comments on this hotel. If you want any further information / photies please donj't hesitate to contact me.
Cheers,
Rich
The Spa Pool Villas are fantastic!
I felt that the pool villas, although they were slightly older, were just as nice. The difference between the spa pool villa and the pool villa is that the villa and pool is bigger in the former, and you also have a (hot) jacuzzi next to the pool and a two "cold" jacuzzis at one end of the pool - contoured to fit your body. There is also a lovely Balé (much bigger than the pool villa's) and a steam room.
I loved the small details in the spa pool villa. You get to (I KID YOU NOT) choose from 4 different types of bedlinen and 3 different types of pillows. You even have personalised stationery and now (2 months later) that we're back in our country, they have actually sent my husband a birthday greeting. The service was fantastic. We never had to wait very long for a buggy and everyone knew our villas after a while. You didn't even have to tell them which villa to go to.
The spa treatments are fantastic. I went to the spa three days out of four!Go for the sukothai massage. They use really long strokes and it's a signature treatment of the Banyan Tree.
There was only one restaurant serving Thai food though. The quality of the food was very good, but I had hoped for more Thai food. After all, when in Thailand, eat authentic Thai food!
But overall, it was a fantabulous holiday. Loved every minute of it. Had withdrawal symptoms when we got back to reality....sigh.
Banyan Tree Phuket - star of the PAST!
Best spa by far!!
Not only was the Lagoon Pool Villa awesome the staff were perfect!! Everyone was so lovely & they even organised for the wedding party to be taken to Bang Tao beach for sunset photos - all 15 of us!!
We had the best massage we have ever had at the spa. The service was over the top - we felt like royalty.
We have been to Phuket a couple of times together & have never, ever been sorry about making our special day with all the lovely Thai people.
A star that has faded.
In our pool villa, doors did not shut properly, fabrics were frayed, cushions on sun bed smelt very unpleasant. Overall needs refurbishing.
The spa is still the best in Asia, this has not changed.
Beautiful Oasis
Heaven is a place on earth, it's called The BanyanTree, Phuket
Need Refurbishment!
Looked wear down. The mattress on the raised floor was very cheap and not firm enough.
The pool area was infested with mosquitoes. Absolutely annoying.
Desperately need refurbishment. The room rate is twice the other 5 stars hotel.
Food at Golf Club is OK. Breakfast buffet only soso.
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