🇹🇭 Phuket, Thailand
New Square Patong
📍 99/11 ถนน ผังเมืองสาย ก Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150, Thailand
Photo: official website
Your stay — New Square Patong
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The Property — New Square Patong
New Square Patong is a modern 4-star with clean lines and a bright, open lobby that feels like a calm retreat from Patong’s chaos. It lacks beachfront views but compensates with a large pool deck, a decent on-site restaurant, and rooms that are spacious and unpretentious. Suits couples or solo travellers wanting a quiet base within a 10-minute walk to the nightlife and the beach.
Chronicles of Phuket
Phuket’s historic centre, Phuket Town, was built on tin mining riches in the 19th century, producing a distinctive Sino-Portuguese architectural quarter of shophouses and mansions. Patong, by contrast, remained a sleepy fishing bay until the 1980s, when backpackers discovered its long crescent beach. The 2004 tsunami devastated the strip, but the rebuild turned it into Thailand’s brashest resort hub: a 3-km strip of bars, clubs and massage shops. Today Patong is still the island’s main party zone, though quieter pockets remain near the southern headland.
Best Time to Visit
Full Phuket guide →Best months
January and February have near-perfect weather: blue skies, low humidity and calm seas. March is also good but gets hotter. Crowds are moderate because it’s high season, but not peak Chinese New Year crazy.
Peak / festival surge
July is low-season peak due to European school holidays; hotel prices jump 20–30% from June. The monsoon brings heavy but brief afternoon downpours, and the surf can be rough. No major festival on Phuket in July, but the island sees an influx of families from the UK and Australia.
Budget shoulder season
May and June offer hotel discounts of 30–50% versus high season. Rain is more frequent but usually comes in short bursts, and the beaches are emptier. The sea can be choppy, so avoid if you’re set on calm swimming.
Weather & packing
Phuket’s climate is tropical with a two-season monsoon: the southwest monsoon (May–October) brings daily rain squalls. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and quick-dry sandals, not just flip-flops, because the streets flood fast after a downpour.
Live City Briefing — Phuket
- Patong’s one-way traffic system is still in effect on Rat-U-Thit Road, causing regular jams in the evenings; stay near the hotel to avoid taxis.
- The new Phuket light-rail (Phuket Tram) started limited testing on the island’s east coast, but Patong links aren’t due until 2028.
- From July 2026, the Phuket Tourist Check-in system (digital registration for hotels) is mandatory for all foreign guests; carry your passport for check-in.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to New Square Patong, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing the pool or inner courtyard. These levels avoid street noise from Phang-Muang Sai Kor Road while staying high enough for airflow and quiet.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on floors 1-3 facing the road will get scooter and songthaew noise from Phang-Muang Sai Kor Road, especially in the morning. Ground-floor rooms may also have lobby or restaurant disturbance.
Best views
The address sits on a busy side street in central Patong — pool or courtyard views are better than road views, which show shop-houses and constant traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-6, especially those not facing the main road.
🔊 Noise notes
Phang-Muang Sai Kor Road is a main access route for Patong Beach, with scooters, taxis and songthaews running from early morning until late night. The hotel’s bar or restaurant terrace can also generate noise until about 11pm.
Insider tips
If you arrive by taxi, tell the driver the hotel is behind the Jungceylon shopping centre — street-level signage can be easy to miss. Request a room on a high floor away from the lift when booking direct or via email.
- 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 — New Square Patong
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier (50 Mbps) at 200 THB per day; single login per device, no time limit
Two lifts serving all 8 floors including basement; no stairs-only sections
No physical newspapers; free digital news via PressReader app on lobby tablet; building opened 2018, no heritage quirks
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 09:00 (no guaranteed early access); late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged 50% of room rate and after 18:00 full night
Free storage after check-out until 18:00; after that charged 100 THB per bag per day
Step-free main entrance with ramp; wheelchair-accessible rooms on floors 2-4; one accessible toilet near lobby; no lifts to rooftop pool (stairs only)
On-site unassisted parking for 30 cars: free for guests (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park at Jungceylon Mall (500 m) costs 50 THB per hour or 300 THB overnight; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city tax; included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full first night deposit charged at booking; incidental hold of 1,000 THB per night at check-in by card imprint or cash
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: The House of the Lord Church Patong (529 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: Chinese Temple (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Islam (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
จังซีลอน — 185 m · ~2 min walk
ภูเก็ต ไซม่อน คาบาเรต์ — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 301 m · ~4 min walk
Save Drug — 408 m · ~5 min walk
Supermarket Eleven — 132 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Exchange at local banks or dedicated exchange shops in Phuket Town (better rates than airport); avoid airport booths and tourist-area exchanges which offer poor rates.
Credit/debit cards widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay (Promptpay, mobile wallets) increasingly common but cash still essential for street food and small vendors.
Not mandatory in Thailand; rounding up bills or leaving 10-20 baht for good service is appreciated but optional in casual settings; higher-end restaurants may include service charge.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Eat where locals eat (away from Patong/tourist strips) for 50-70% cheaper meals; use songthaews and motorbike rentals instead of taxis/tuk-tuks for daily travel; shop at local markets early morning for freshest prices.
Good to know — Phuket
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.41 · 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 New Square Patong
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 301 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Save Drug — 408 m · ~5 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at New Square Patong?
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing the pool or inner courtyard. These levels avoid street noise from Phang-Muang Sai Kor Road while staying high enough for airflow and quiet.
Which rooms should I avoid at New Square Patong?
Rooms on floors 1-3 facing the road will get scooter and songthaew noise from Phang-Muang Sai Kor Road, especially in the morning. Ground-floor rooms may also have lobby or restaurant disturbance.
Is New Square Patong noisy?
Phang-Muang Sai Kor Road is a main access route for Patong Beach, with scooters, taxis and songthaews running from early morning until late night. The hotel’s bar or restaurant terrace can also generate noise until about 11pm.
Which rooms have the best views at New Square Patong?
The address sits on a busy side street in central Patong — pool or courtyard views are better than road views, which show shop-houses and constant traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at New Square Patong?
If you arrive by taxi, tell the driver the hotel is behind the Jungceylon shopping centre — street-level signage can be easy to miss. Request a room on a high floor away from the lift when booking direct or via email.
What time is check-in at New Square Patong?
Check-in at New Square Patong is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does New Square Patong have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier (50 Mbps) at 200 THB per day; single login per device, no time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at New Square Patong?
None (no separate city tax; included in room rate)
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
January and February have near-perfect weather: blue skies, low humidity and calm seas. March is also good but gets hotter. Crowds are moderate because it’s high season, but not peak Chinese New Year crazy.
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.