Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chao Fah Phuket

This is not what you expect from a five-star hotel. This was my first and last stay at Ramada.

The pool water was very clean, and being on the 7th floor with no obstructions, the view was excellent. The room was super spacious and very clean, with all the sofas and chairs looking brand new. The front desk staff were very friendly during check-in and even offered welcome drinks. The only downside was the breakfast. Although it's served until 10:30 AM, by a little past 9 AM, almost all the food trays were empty. There were only 2-3 trays with a small amount of food left. I walked around and couldn't find anything to eat, which was quite disappointing. Eventually, a staff member brought me a plate of stir-fried rice noodles, which at least filled me up. This was the first time in decades of traveling that I've encountered such a breakfast situation. We stayed for two nights, and the breakfast on the second day was only slightly better, still feeling like leftovers. It's also quite close to the King Power Duty-Free Shop.

The soundproofing in the room isn't great. The 'king-size' bed was actually two twin beds pushed together. The restaurant downstairs is fantastic – a Chinese restaurant specializing in Cantonese cuisine. They offer a breakfast buffet, and you can also order from the menu. The food tastes really good! 😊

Above average experience