Patong Merlin Hotel Phuket

... island of Phuket on the Andaman Sea, it's been rather difficult to pry ourselves from our poolside lounge chairs at the Patong Merlin Hotel. Lounging around the pool, soaking up the Thai sun, having hotel staff bring us pina colada's on our beckin call - ...

Saying farewell to the tour, I caught a free shuttle bus to my home for the next 2 nights.  The Patong Merlin.  Right in the heart of Patong beach and party town.  It was a shame that I was so sick to do anything! I checked in and headed ...

... an attracted every policeman in Phuket. While we thought the Mae Ping was a step down in quality from the Royal River, the Patong Merlin was even further down the ladder. Patong Beach is extremely touristy, as is the Merlin. Our room was satisfactory ...

... room, which they did. This one had a view over the side street looking across to the Blue Dolphin and the Beach Bar, with the Patong Merlin beyond. This was OK, except it was right on top of another construction site, which I said was not OK. I finally ...

... and beach babes! We actually had our guide this time waiting at the airport and he took us through the countryside to Patong where our Hotel (patong Merlin) is. On the way I was keeping an eye out for where the Tsunami had actually damaged and I could ...

... the western beaches of this beautiful island. Hit hard was Patong beach and in particular, the Patong Merlin Hotel, our hotel for our stay here in Phuket!  There's little evidence of that fateful day as tourists continue to visit, vendors continue ...

... ; They are all groovy and funky and good quality.  Happy! We then catch a taxi to Robinson's Department Store in Phuket Town - still in the shopping trance- and walk to Ocean Plaza which is Phuket's version of Bangkok's MBK,complete with sleeping ...

... ;   Around Phuket Yesterday, we had rent a sedan for 24 hours from Budget Rent Car at Merlin Patong Hotel. Budget Rent Car has many branch in Phuket, include airport. So we could return the sedan in Budget Rent Car branch at Phuket International ...

... dinner accompanied by thai dancing. very cool. We Got to Phuket yesterday, Kris's Birthday in fact, rocked up to our niice as Hotel 'the Merlin Beach Resort' it was raining like cats and dogs but fined up for our arrival so we had a swim and a few ...

... as the songthaew was pulling up to collect me!  True Thai style, always early or late...tsk tsk. Anyways, got the fast-boat to Phuket Patong (took 2 hours as opposed to 5 hours on the bus).  Got to the hotel and it was AMAZING!!!!  The best ...

... , go past the OTOP Markets and the Holiday Inn (which looks sensational and was my 1st choice of accommodation).  Back at the Patong Merlin's main entrance.  Round up the troops and catch a  taxi from the Hotel and head to Marina Phuket ...

... walk around the Resort for a while and realise that the OTHER people are here too! They're definitely everywhere in Patong!  The Hotel staff, with smiles, duly point us in the direction to the restaurant, climbing over lounge chairs and through ...

... day at this hotel and am hoping that the next hotel we're staying at is a huge improvement.  The Patong Merlin is a well established and busy hotel in a great location.  It's old and very tired compared to its neighbours and desperately needs ...

Got up at 6.00am to go to the airport. We flew at 09.45am and arrived in Singapore.  Had a 5 hour lay over.  Luckily we were able to go into the business lounge where we could get onto computers and play games. The time did not drag bye too ...

... with the Hotel chauffeur!  The kids were thrilled to see him of course. 30 minute trip to the Patong Merlin Hotel.  A bit apprehensive about the accommodation choice but the location was central and within walking distance to shops, beach, ...

... Kata before heading east to Chalong.  It was a good opportunity to see these beaches which appeared as beautiful as Patong itself.   The forecast for today was hot and humid temperatures with mostly sunny skies!  Ideal conditions ...

... curry, rice, pineapple salad, noodles, and more yummy food.  I was impressed with the food on board - the best meals in Phuket so far.  Then time to get together with our guide and make a "loy kratong" which is a candle-lit water offerring to ...

Sawasdee Krub! Over the past week we've thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Phuket Island and in particular at Patong Beach.  The Andaman Sea offers beautiful sunsets!  The streets come alive in the evening with people and street vendors!  ...