Ming Shou Boutique House

Every now and then a guesthouse earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Ming Shou Boutique House, in The best-rated area in Phuket Town, is one of those. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Phuket, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up.…

Every now and then a guesthouse earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Ming Shou Boutique House, in The best-rated area in Phuket Town, is one of those. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Phuket, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Inside, the rooms are modest, and guests pick out reliable wi-fi as the small things that add up over a stay. It feels lived-in rather than staged, which tends to be the difference between a stay you remember and one you don't. With well over 1,800 reviews on the books and a solid 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. All told, Ming Shou Boutique House reads as one of those Phuket addresses worth lining up against the obvious choices before booking.