SB Living Place Hotel Phuket Town

Every now and then a mid-range hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, SB Living Place Hotel Phuket Town, in Phuket, is one of those. The reasonable location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, within an easy walk of the city centre, with the kind of rhythm a city…

Every now and then a mid-range hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, SB Living Place Hotel Phuket Town, in Phuket, is one of those. The reasonable location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, within an easy walk of the city centre, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want. Expect practical rooms with reliable wi-fi, on-site parking and an in-house restaurant, practical details that keep showing up in mixed but acceptable comfort feedback. It feels lived-in rather than staged, which tends to be the difference between a stay you remember and one you don't. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, around 710 reviews, scoring broadly positive on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €24 a night, a strong-value entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. All told, SB Living Place Hotel Phuket Town reads as one of those Phuket addresses worth lining up against the obvious choices before booking.