Hotel Icheck Inn Central Patong 4 *, Phuket, Thailand: reviews

ICheck Inn Central Patong is a four-star hotel in Thailand, located in the center of the most colorful and vibrant area of ​​Phuket. It is located in one of the quiet dead-end streets of Patong, away from the general noise and fuss. The building, built in 2014, has eight floors. Fifty modern and comfortable rooms are equipped with all amenities for a comfortable stay. Convenient location and relatively low prices attract tourists to this hotel who want to relax in Patong.

General Hotel Information

ICheck Inn Central Patong has a 24-hour front desk. Check-in occurs at 14.00, and eviction at 11.00. The staff speak bilingual Thai and English. Pets are not allowed. Non-smoking rooms are also prohibited, for this there are special places in the building. Visitors are provided with non-stop free Wi-Fi access at high speed. For convenience, luggage storage, fax and photocopying services are available. For a fee, you can iron things or take them to the laundry, dry cleaning. The staff provides daily housekeeping.

An airport shuttle service is available, free car parking is available upon reservation, and the opportunity to purchase a tour or call a taxi. On the roof of the hotel, guests can swim in the open-air pool. In the lobby of the hotel free coffee, tea and hot chocolate are served.

Room Types

Spacious rooms in the hotel are made of environmentally friendly materials: all furniture and floors are made of wood. Electronic door locks provide reliable safety of personal belongings of guests. Air conditioners are installed everywhere so that tourists feel comfortable in any weather. Iron, ironing board and DVD player are available upon request. The hotel has two types of rooms:

1. Superior-Room - superior twin room;
2. Delux - double room with one large bed.
   

Superior Room

This twin room has a modern design. It consists of two rooms (bath with toilet and relaxation area) with a total area of ​​22 m². The large window offers city views. The hotel has a paid minibar. The presence of a safe ensures the safety of valuables: electronics, documents, money. There are clothes hangers in the closet. Since the telephone has been dialed to the room, you can order the service "Alarm Clock" or contact the staff for any questions.

Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Vacationers can watch satellite channels on a 32-inch TV. An electric kettle allows you to eat at any time by drinking tea or coffee.

This room can accommodate two adults or one adult and a child. Children under 12 years stay free. Upon reaching the age of 13, the child is classified as an adult and will be charged the full cost of the stay.

Delux Class Number

Very popular at the iCheck Inn Central Patong 4 * hotel is a deluxe room with one double bed, a bath with shower and toilet, and a balcony. Room size is 24 m². On the wall, opposite the bed, there is a plasma panel with installed cable TV. Among other amenities:

• hair dryer, towel, shampoo, shower gel;
• safe for storing personal belongings;
• electric kettle and mugs;
• refrigerator;
• a wardrobe with hangers;
• telephone.
  

The maximum capacity of a Deluxe room is three people, so it is perfect for couples with one child. If necessary, a cot is provided.

Room rates

ICheck Inn Central Patong 4 * in Phuket is a low-cost hotel. However, room reservation rates vary greatly depending on the specific month. The best season for a vacation in Thailand is considered to be the period from December to mid-March. In May, the rainy season begins, which lasts until October. Peak showers fall in September-October, during which the most rainfall occurs. Therefore, in these months the cost of rooms will be the lowest: $ 23-32 per day.

The rise in price begins in November. A room with two single beds will cost almost twice as much as in October - from $ 37 to $ 61. The next wave of growth is associated with the approach of the New Year and Christmas. During this period, the cost of booking will be maximum. For a day in a deluxe room you have to pay at least 103 $. After about January 10, prices will decline. A regular room in January-February will cost from $ 47 to $ 76, and with a balcony and a double bed - $ 51-82 for one day. The only slight increase in tariffs is observed from February 10 to 15. On these dates, the cost will increase by an average of $ 2-3 for an improved room; $ 5-9 for a deluxe room. The price of the reservation includes: 1% city tax, 10% service charge, 7% tax.

Nutrition

The hotel does not have its own kitchen with a full menu, but you can order for an additional fee:

• $ 6.04 continental breakfast per person;
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Rock Restaurant & Bar - $ 24.19 per day per person.

In order to get breakfast you need to fill in the menu preferences at the reception and get a voucher. With this coupon, you need to go to a neighboring hotel, where guests prepare breakfast. The portions on the reviews of tourists are quite large. There are 4 types of dishes in the morning menu:

1. Fried eggs (fried eggs, chatterbox, scrambled eggs) with ham, bacon or sausage.
2. Boiled rice with chicken or pork.
3. Muesli seasoned with milk.
4. Yogurt with fruit salad.

From drinks to choose from: juice and coffee or juice and tea. Each room also has an electric kettle with mugs, so you can have a light snack with sandwiches or sweets. The presence of a refrigerator allows you to store food without fear that it will deteriorate. Near the hotel there are many cafes, eateries, bars and restaurants.

Nearby is also the Banzaan Fresh Market, which operates both day and night. Here you can buy Thai food, fish, fruits, vegetables and much more. Purchased meat and seafood can be asked to cook on the second floor in one of the cafes. After 18 hours, a real culinary show begins on the market. Dozens of merchants cook all kinds of delicacies right on the street: noodle soup, pancakes with banana and other fillings, salads, meat and grilled vegetables. You should definitely enjoy a smoothie of exotic fruits, grilled squids; try the famous spicy shrimp soup - tom yum.

Beaches near Patong Beach

Icheck Inn Central patong 4 * is located on the third coastline, 800 meters from Patong Beach public beach. Here you can truly relax, sunbathe and relax. The sandy coast has a length of more than three kilometers. If desired, you can buy a place on a deck chair under an umbrella or stop in the shade of palm trees. Thai massage masters and traders, sometimes passing along the beach, give a special touch to this place. Lovers of fun and extreme sports can parachute behind a boat, go diving, ride a banana or a water bike.

Karon Beach

About 5 km south of Patong is a beach with unusual crisp sand - Karon. It is quieter than youthful and bustling Patong Beach. The length of the beach is 3.5 km. Karon has all the necessary amenities and entertainment for a comfortable and relaxing holiday. There are several ways to get to the beach:

• Cheapest in songteo. These are regular buses, which are small trucks with two benches on each side.
• Rent a motorbike. Not the most expensive and very convenient option. The rental price for one day is $ 6-9, depending on the model and the novelty of the bike. If you take for several days, you can get a discount.
• The most expensive local taxi is tuk-tuk. For a ten-minute trip, taxi drivers take an average of $ 12-18.

Interesting places near the hotel

Within walking distance of iCheck Inn Central patong 4 there are many popular and interesting places:

1. Bangla Road is the main symbol of nightlife and entertainment in Patong. The street is crowded with bars, cafes and youth clubs. After sunset, fun, noisy music and debauchery reigns here.
2. Plunge into the atmosphere of real Thai life allow night markets. Moreover, there are two of them near the hotel: Banzaan Fresh Market and OTOP Market. These are places where you can have a tasty snack, as well as buy inexpensive clothes or souvenirs.
3. Shopping is an integral part of a holiday in Thailand. Near the hotel there are two large shopping centers: Jungceylon and Banana Walk. Everything is sold here: from souvenirs and perfumes to clothes and shoes. Jungceylon Shopping Center hosts exhibitions and fashion shows. In the evening you can admire the laser show, performances by local artists and singers. On holidays colorful performances are held. Banana Walk is a new 4000 m² shopping mall located next to Patong Beach.
4. Cabaret Phuket Simon invites visitors to watch an enchanting show with colorful costumes, in which only transvestites and transgender people participate. The performance takes place every day at 18.00, 19.30 and 21.00, and lasts 60 minutes. A standard seat costs about $ 18, and a VIP - $ 21.
5. Bangla Boxing Stadium - the arena of Thai martial arts. A great alternative to tired clubs and cafes. Exciting fights in the style of Muay Thai will add a lot of impressions to the rest in Patong.
   

ICheck Inn Central Patong Rating and Reviews

The hotel has a high rating among tourists. Most visitors have given positive feedback about the iCheck Inn Central Patong . Among the advantages are called:

• advantageous location in the center of Patong;
• good insulation, quiet and peaceful place;
• the rooms are carefully monitored for cleanliness;
• frequent change of linen and towels;
• low price compared to other hotels in Phuket;
• The Internet works without interruptions and at high speeds;
• Friendly and qualified staff
• spacious rooms, stylish interior;
• working properly air conditioning, TV and other household appliances;
• nearby there is a currency exchange and motorbike rental.

There are very few negative reviews of iCheck Inn Central Patong 4. Among the shortcomings that the units of vacationers noted are:

• rare interruptions with hot water;
• it is problematic to dry linen and clothes in rooms without a balcony;
• lack of a full kitchen at the hotel;
• a small variety of dishes at breakfast;
• hard mattress.

Excursion tours offered by the hotel

Directly at iCheck Inn Central Patong there is an opportunity to book a tour of the most popular and interesting places in Phuket. Those wishing to experience the beauty of the Andaman Sea are invited to go diving, sea fishing or go on a boat to neighboring islands. Animal lovers or families with children should choose a zoo program:

• ride elephants;
• see predators in the Kingdom of the Tigers;
• visit the zoo, which hosts daily shows with crocodiles, monkeys, elephants;
• admire the butterfly garden and orchid garden;
• take a walk in a huge entertainment complex - a bird park.
  

For outdoor activities, you can go to the water park, experience the charms of speed on the go-kart go-kart track, and play mini-golf in Dinopark. This is not a complete list of excursion services offered by the hotel. Details are required at reception.