Phuket, Thailand Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

Most visitors only remain in PHUKET TOWN long enough to jump on a beach-bound songthaew, which run regularly throughout the day from Thanon Ranong in the town centre to all the main beaches (B15–25). If you do want to stay, the On On Hotel at 19 Thanon Phang Nga (tel 076 211154; under $10) has basic, just adequate rooms and internet access in its colonial-style 1920s building; Talang Guest House at 37 Thanon Talang (tel 076 214225; $5–10) has large en-suite rooms in an old wooden house in one of Phuket's most traditional streets; and Wasana Guest House is conveniently located near the songthaew stop for … more »