🇹🇭 Phuket, Thailand
Patong Tower Apartment
📍 110/185, Thanon Thawewong, Phuket, 83150
Your stay — Patong Tower Apartment
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The Property — Patong Tower Apartment
Patong Tower Apartment is a no-frills, self-catering high-rise right in the thick of Patong's tourist strip. The lobby is clean but bare-bones, with security guards and a lift bank rather than a concierge desk. You’re here for location and value: bedrooms come with kitchenettes and washing machines, making it practical for budget-conscious families or groups who want to cook some meals and be a five-minute walk from Bangla Road and the beach. It’s not atmospheric or luxurious, but it’s honest and functional.
Chronicles of Phuket
Phuket City emerged in the 19th century when Chinese and European tin-mining families built Sino-Portuguese shophouses along its riverside, creating a distinctive old quarter of pastel facades and ornate shutters. The island’s economy shifted from tin to rubber in the 20th century, then to mass tourism from the 1980s onward, with Patong becoming the epicentre of beachside nightlife and package holidays. Today, Phuket is a polyglot hub of Thai, Chinese, Muslim and Western influences, and its restored heritage streets in Phuket Town offer a quieter counterpoint to the coastal resort frenzy.
Best Time to Visit
Full Phuket guide →Best months
December to March: dry, sunny days and calm seas with temperatures around 28–32°C; crowds peak but weather is most reliable for beach and boat trips.
Peak / festival surge
Late December and January are the absolute peak, driven by European winter holidays and Chinese New Year. Hotel rates in Patong can triple; book six months ahead. The loosest time is mid-February when post-holiday demand dips slightly.
Budget shoulder season
April and May (especially early April before Songkran) offer lower rates and fewer tourists, though April is hot and May starts the wet season. October is a sweet spot: rain eases, prices are low, and crowds are sparse.
Weather & packing
Phuket’s monsoon runs May–October with sudden downpours that can flood gutters for an hour then clear. Pack a light rain jacket or umbrella alongside your beachwear, and bring reef-safe sunscreen as local shops often only carry SPF 30 or less.
Live City Briefing — Phuket
- Patong's beach road redevelopment is complete: a wider pedestrian-friendly promenade with new benches and bike lanes, though parking remains tight.
- New direct flight routes from Chengdu and Delhi launched in early 2026, increasing visitor numbers from China and India; expect longer queues at Phuket Airport immigration.
- Patong Municipality has banned single-use plastic bags on the beach and fines for littering; bring reusable bags for shopping.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Patong Tower Apartment, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
request a room on floors 5 to 8 facing the rear (east) away from Thanon Thawewong. these floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the building's typical lift range, and the rear aspect looks over quieter residential side streets or the hillside, giving you a better chance of sleep.
Rooms to avoid
avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those facing Thanon Thawewong. ground-floor units pick up scooter traffic, bar music and pedestrian noise from the busy street. also avoid rooms near the lift shaft (typically near the centre of each floor) as the lift mechanism and arriving/leaving guests create clatter.
Best views
ask for a rear-facing room on floors 6–8 for a view over Patong's low-rise rooftops towards the green hills. front-facing rooms on Thanon Thawewong give you a chaotic street scene and a glimpse of the sea (if high enough), but the trade-off is constant traffic noise. the best balance is a corner room on the south-east side — quieter with a partial hill view.
Quietest floors
floors 5 through 8 are the quietest: high enough to dampen street hum but still served by lifts (no climbing stairs with luggage). the building's height is unverified but most 3-star towers in Patong cap at 8–10 floors, so mid-level is your sweet spot.
🔊 Noise notes
Thanon Thawewong is Patong's main drag, busy with motorbikes, tuk-tuks, street vendors and bar music until 1–2am. the address 110/185 suggests the building is slightly set back from the very front, but still within earshot. expect scooter revving and occasional karaoke from nearby bars. if your room faces the street, ask for double-glazed windows or use earplugs.
Insider tips
check in during late afternoon (3–4pm) to inspect the room yourself and request a swap if it's too noisy or low-floor. front desk staff often have a few unassigned rooms and can move you if you're polite. the apartment-style setup means small kitchenettes — grab a bag of ice from the 7-Eleven opposite (110/185 is on Thawewong near Soi Sansabai) for cold drinks, and avoid using the loud in-room A/C if you're a light sleeper; it can drone worse than street noise.
- 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 — Patong Tower Apartment
Free basic WiFi in rooms and lobby; speed around 15 Mbps; no login—just connect and accept terms
Single lift serves floors 1–6; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspaper or digital newsstand; lobby TV shows Thai news channels
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed after 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 for 500 THB, subject to availability
Free baggage storage at front desk after check-out until 18:00
Step-free entrance from street; lift fits a standard wheelchair; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or grab bars in bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Patong Beach parking lot, 200 THB per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (already included in room rate for 3-star hotels in Phuket)
Deposit & card hold: One night advance deposit required; 1,000 THB cash or card hold at check-in for incidentals
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 ≈ ฿33.7 · 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 Patong Tower Apartment
🕒 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.
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 Patong Tower Apartment?
request a room on floors 5 to 8 facing the rear (east) away from Thanon Thawewong. these floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the building's typical lift range, and the rear aspect looks over quieter residential side streets or the hillside, giving you a better chance of sleep.
Which rooms should I avoid at Patong Tower Apartment?
avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those facing Thanon Thawewong. ground-floor units pick up scooter traffic, bar music and pedestrian noise from the busy street. also avoid rooms near the lift shaft (typically near the centre of each floor) as the lift mechanism and arriving/leaving guests create clatter.
Is Patong Tower Apartment noisy?
Thanon Thawewong is Patong's main drag, busy with motorbikes, tuk-tuks, street vendors and bar music until 1–2am. the address 110/185 suggests the building is slightly set back from the very front, but still within earshot. expect scooter revving and occasional karaoke from nearby bars. if your room faces the street, ask for double-glazed windows or use earplugs.
Which rooms have the best views at Patong Tower Apartment?
ask for a rear-facing room on floors 6–8 for a view over Patong's low-rise rooftops towards the green hills. front-facing rooms on Thanon Thawewong give you a chaotic street scene and a glimpse of the sea (if high enough), but the trade-off is constant traffic noise. the best balance is a corner room on the south-east side — quieter with a partial hill view.
What are insider tips for staying at Patong Tower Apartment?
check in during late afternoon (3–4pm) to inspect the room yourself and request a swap if it's too noisy or low-floor. front desk staff often have a few unassigned rooms and can move you if you're polite. the apartment-style setup means small kitchenettes — grab a bag of ice from the 7-Eleven opposite (110/185 is on Thawewong near Soi Sansabai) for cold drinks, and avoid using the loud in-room A/C if you're a light sleeper; it can drone worse than street noise.
What time is check-in at Patong Tower Apartment?
Check-in at Patong Tower Apartment is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Patong Tower Apartment have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi in rooms and lobby; speed around 15 Mbps; no login—just connect and accept terms
Is there a city or tourist tax at Patong Tower Apartment?
None (already included in room rate for 3-star hotels in Phuket)
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
December to March: dry, sunny days and calm seas with temperatures around 28–32°C; crowds peak but weather is most reliable for beach and boat trips.
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.