Your stay — Los Patios
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The Property — Los Patios
Los Patios is a modest three-star hotel in Phuket Town, offering clean, tiled rooms around a central courtyard with a small pool. Its USP is location: a ten-minute walk from the old town’s Sino-Portuguese shophouses and night market. The lobby feels like a functional, air-conditioned pit-stop—no frills, but the staff are efficient and speak good English. It suits budget-conscious travellers who plan to explore rather than lounge by the pool.
Chronicles of Phuket
Phuket’s modern history began in the 16th century with tin mining, which drew Chinese and European settlers and created the Sino-Portuguese architecture that defines Phuket Town. The city grew wealthy in the 19th century, then declined with the tin crash before reinventing itself as a beach resort in the 1970s. Today, Phuket Town is the cultural and administrative hub of the island, mixing a busy Chinatown with art galleries, indie cafes and a restored shophouse district.
Best Time to Visit
Full Phuket guide →Best months
January to March: dry, sunny, low humidity, clear seas. Crowds are manageable if you avoid the Chinese New Year peak in late January/February.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak monsoon season, plus European summer holidays. Expect daily showers, rough seas at west-coast beaches, and hotel prices up to 30% higher than low-season rates. The Phuket Vegetarian Festival in October also spikes demand.
Budget shoulder season
May and September–October: cheapest rates, fewer tourists, still warm (30°C) but rain is frequent. You get discounts of 20–40% on three-star rooms like Los Patios.
Weather & packing
Phuket’s climate quirk: the southwest monsoon (May–October) brings sudden, heavy downpours that clear quickly. Pack a lightweight, packable rain jacket and waterproof sandals—umbrellas are awkward on wet streets.
Live City Briefing — Phuket
- Phuket’s smart bus service now runs along the main beach road from Patong to Phuket Town every 30 minutes, costing ฿50–฿100—cheaper than taxis.
- Phuket Town’s Sunday Walking Street Market (Lard Yai) has extended hours to 10pm during July, with extra food stalls and live music.
- A new tourist information booth opened at Phuket Bus Terminal 2 in June 2026, run by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Los Patios, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (4th floor or above) facing away from the main road. The higher you go, the less street noise you get from Phuket's traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any rooms directly above the lobby or breakfast area — these pick up footfall and chair scraping noise from early morning. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on low floors.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors facing the pool or the quieter side of the hotel offer a view of the complex and garden, not the road.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are the quietest at Los Patios, as they're high enough to escape street noise but not up against any rooftop equipment.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: street traffic from the front of the hotel (Phuket's roads can be busy with motorbikes and tuk-tuks) and early-morning breakfast setup near the lobby.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 2pm — you're more likely to get a high-floor room if you ask then. 2. If you're driving, the hotel has limited car parking; arrive early or park on the side street to avoid a long walk.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Los Patios
Free basic Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby; speed ~10 Mbps down. No paid tier. Login via room number and surname.
One lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers or digital newsstand provided. No notable heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00 (bag drop from 12:00 if room ready). Check-out by 12:00; late check-out till 17:00 costs 600 THB (subject to availability).
Complimentary at reception during hours (07:00–22:00); after-hours storage by prior arrangement.
Step-free entry via side ramp; lift and ground-floor wheelchair-accessible room available. No other adaptations.
Free on-site parking for 25 cars (first come, first served). Nearest public car park is 500 m south on Chao Fa West Road (50 THB per night). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First-night deposit required to confirm booking; 500 THB incidental hold on card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: วัดไม้ขาว (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 169 m · ~2 min walk
7-Eleven — 158 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use SuperRich or local bank ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange counters at Phuket Airport or tourist areas as they offer poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in most hotels, larger restaurants, and shops; Amex less common. Contactless widely available. Smaller stalls and taxis are cash-only.
Not expected but appreciated. Leave small change (20–50 THB) for restaurant service; round up taxi fare; tip hotel porters 20–50 THB.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopitiam-style iced coffee (oliang) from street vendors: ~30–50 THB.
Pad Thai or fried rice from a market food stall: ~50–80 THB.
Tom yum soup or green curry at a simple local restaurant: ~80–120 THB for a main.
Look for evening markets (e.g. Chillva Market, Sunday Walking Street in Old Phuket Town) and clusters of stalls near temples or bus stations.
Big C, Tesco Lotus (now Lotus's), and Makro.
Phuket Town's Ranong Road textile market or the night bazaar for affordable T-shirts, dresses, and beachwear.
Songthaew (shared pick-up truck) around Phuket Town: ~20–40 THB per ride. From the airport, catch the airport bus (Phuket Smart Bus) to major beaches or into town for ~100 THB.
Eat at markets and roadside stalls instead of beachfront restaurants; negotiate taxi fares before getting in (meter taxis are rare, agree a price); buy bottled water and snacks at 7-Eleven rather than hotel minibars.
Good to know — Phuket
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.65 · THB
Emergency Contacts
PhuketWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Phuket, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Los Patios
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 169 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Phuket International Airport (HKT) → Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
💡 Download Grab app; fixed pricing upfront. Safer and more transparent than street taxis. Pool option available for savings.
Central Phuket Town → Merlin Beach/Kamala area
💡 Red songthaews are local shared taxis; negotiate fare beforehand. Best for day trips; avoid late night travel.
Phuket International Airport (HKT) → Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
💡 Use official airport taxi counter; avoid unmarked taxis. Negotiate fixed rate before departure or ensure meter is running.
Phuket International Airport (HKT) → Central Phuket/Patong Beach area
💡 Most economical option; requires additional local transport to hotel. Buy tickets at ground floor departure hall.
About Phuket
Wikipedia ↗
Phuket ( poo-KET; Thai: ภูเก็ต, [pʰūː.kèt] , Malay: Bukit or Tongkah) is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. It consists of the island of Phuket, the country's largest island, and another 32 smaller islands off its coast. Phuket lies off the west coast of mainland Thailand in the A...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Los Patios?
Request a room on the upper floors (4th floor or above) facing away from the main road. The higher you go, the less street noise you get from Phuket's traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Los Patios?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any rooms directly above the lobby or breakfast area — these pick up footfall and chair scraping noise from early morning. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on low floors.
Is Los Patios noisy?
Main noise sources: street traffic from the front of the hotel (Phuket's roads can be busy with motorbikes and tuk-tuks) and early-morning breakfast setup near the lobby.
Which rooms have the best views at Los Patios?
Rooms on the upper floors facing the pool or the quieter side of the hotel offer a view of the complex and garden, not the road.
What are insider tips for staying at Los Patios?
1. Check in after 2pm — you're more likely to get a high-floor room if you ask then. 2. If you're driving, the hotel has limited car parking; arrive early or park on the side street to avoid a long walk.
What time is check-in at Los Patios?
Check-in at Los Patios is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Los Patios have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby; speed ~10 Mbps down. No paid tier. Login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Los Patios?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Los Patios?
Pad Thai or fried rice from a market food stall: ~50–80 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Los Patios?
Songthaew (shared pick-up truck) around Phuket Town: ~20–40 THB per ride. From the airport, catch the airport bus (Phuket Smart Bus) to major beaches or into town for ~100 THB.
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
January to March: dry, sunny, low humidity, clear seas. Crowds are manageable if you avoid the Chinese New Year peak in late January/February.
Top Attractions in Phuket
💡 Bring small bills; the grilled pork skewers and mango sticky rice are worth queueing for.
💡 Dress modestly (free sarongs available); go early morning for the best light and fewest visitors — midday crowds and heat are both intense
💡 Go early morning (before 9am) to avoid heat and crowds; the walk up is steep if you skip the taxi.
💡 Dress modestly (cover knees and shoulders); climb the pagoda for good views of the grounds.
💡 Rent a deckchair for 100 baht from the southern end; there's free public parking near the temple.
💡 Entry is 200 baht (about £4), but it’s worth it for the air-con and the quiet courtyard garden; free guided tours in English at 10am.