Mecure Patong Phuket, Thailand

December in Phuket is simply gorgeous with the most perfect weather! It's breezy, yet sunny at the same time! This totally differs from the usual hot and humid tropical Asian climate!

I stayed at Mecure Patong Phuket during this trip. The criteria for choosing a hotel was based on affordability, cleanliness, and being equipped with a decent gym and pool.  A friend recommended this Mecure Patong and as it was within budget, I decided to give it a try. I was not disappointed at all! The only disadvantage is that it is slightly off the busy stretch of Patong beach, so it is a bit of a walk to everywhere. It took us about 15min to walk to Patong beach (yup we did get distracted with the stalls along the way) and about 25min to walk to Jungceylon - the largest and newest mall in Phuket, and of course, the only mall in Patong.

Mecure Patong

Mecure Patong guest room

We got a Deluxe room that was shared with 2 other girl friends. It is a typical resort-styled room with tiled floors with an adjoining bathroom with a glass window that overlooks the bedroom. The bathroom comes with a bathtub for that much needed soak, bathroom robes and slippers (the little extra luxuries that we enjoy) We did not get much of a view, since the rooms were mainly for us to rest, it did not really matter.

What I like about the Mecure Patong is the free form swimming pool. As the pool is surrounded by the hotel, you can almost forget about getting a suntan here. It is more a place to rest and cool down after a hot afternoon at the beach. For fitness enthusiasts like myself, you can swim laps till you make everyone watching you dizzy. And outdoor massage or drink to quench your thirst is also easily available.