HOP INN Phuket Old Town

Every now and then a budget hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, HOP INN Phuket Old Town, in Phuket, is one of those. The setting is part of the appeal, barely a stroll from the centre of Phuket, and the location score sits in strong territory because of it. Rooms feel modest; the…

Every now and then a budget hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, HOP INN Phuket Old Town, in Phuket, is one of those. The setting is part of the appeal, barely a stroll from the centre of Phuket, and the location score sits in strong territory because of it. Rooms feel modest; the touches travellers mention most are reliable wi-fi and on-site parking, and the comfort feedback has been uneven. With around 490 reviews on the books and a strong average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €23 a night, a strong-value entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. Stack HOP INN Phuket Old Town against the better-known names in Phuket and the trade-offs become genuinely interesting.