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Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort
By Escapy Travel | Photos by Four Points by Sheraton
There are hotels that simply give you a bed and tiny bottles of shampoo that looks like it was bottled for particularly optimistic ants. Then there are hotels that stop for a moment and ask a rather sensible question.
“What if three people actually wanted to stay in the same room without someone ending up on an inflatable mattress that squeaks every time they breathe?”
On the ever-energetic shores of Patong Beach, Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort has answered that question with its new Superior Triple Room. It is a room designed for families, friends and those delightful travel companions who still like each other after sharing an airport transfer.
The resort already enjoys one of those enviable locations where the beach is practically your next-door neighbour. Patong Beach is only a few steps away, making it wonderfully easy to move between golden sand, warm sea and the sort of holiday decisions that revolve around whether lunch should happen before or after another swim. It is also conveniently close to shopping, nightlife, local attractions and the many distractions Phuket specialises in.
Back at the resort, life continues at a pleasantly relaxed pace. There are swimming pools for cooling off, a fitness centre for those who packed running shoes with the very best intentions, and several dining venues offering everything from authentic Thai flavours to international favourites. Whether you settle into Chao Leh Kitchen, Sears & Co. Bar and Grill or The Deck Beach Club Patong, there is a strong chance your biggest challenge will be deciding what deserves to arrive on your plate first.
A modern room with King-Size bed.
Travel itself has become something of a communal activity. Families now arrive with grandparents, children and enough luggage to suggest permanent relocation. Friends organise holidays together in pursuit of unforgettable memories, matching beachwear and at least one photograph where everyone miraculously looks at the camera simultaneously with eyes opened.
The new Superior Triple Room quietly acknowledges this reality… Instead of forcing groups of three into complicated sleeping arrangements worthy of a mathematical proof, the room comfortably accommodates everyone together with flexible bedding options. There is complimentary WiFi, coffee and tea facilities, and enough comfort to recover from full days spent exploring islands, beaches and the fascinating exercise known as walking through Patong after sunset.
Perhaps the greatest luxury, however, is not found in the furniture. It is found in the bill. Three guests sharing one thoughtfully designed room often works out considerably better than booking two separate rooms or negotiating who gets the foldaway bed that somehow manages to resemble camping equipment. The savings can instead be redirected towards experiences that people actually remember, whether that’s another island excursion, an excellent seafood dinner or just one more spectacular Phuket sunset.
A room for three, why not… The Superior Triple Room, a good addition.
The result is a stay that feels practical without becoming dull, spacious without becoming extravagant and social without requiring anyone to sacrifice comfort.
As Daryn Hudson of Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort explains, today’s travellers increasingly want accommodation that brings families, friends and multiple generations together while still offering flexibility, comfort and good value.
The new Superior Triple Room has been created with exactly that in mind, allowing guests to enjoy the resort’s relaxed beachfront atmosphere while staying together under one roof… which, when you think about it, is infinitely preferable to discovering someone has volunteered you for the sofa.
