Ratri Hotel Phuket Old Town

Ratri Hotel Phuket Old Town Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first heard about Ratri Hotel Phuket Old Town, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Phuket’s old town has been having this amazing renaissance lately, and there are so many new places popping up that it’s hard to know which ones actually get it right. But walking into Ratri, you immediately sense they’ve done something special here.

The location is what really sold me on this place. You’re right in the thick of Phuket Town’s most atmospheric quarter, surrounded by those gorgeous Sino-Portuguese shophouses with their pastel facades and ornate shutters. I mean, you can literally step out the front door and be wandering through Thalang Road’s weekend market in minutes – and trust me, that’s where you want to be on Sunday evenings when the whole street comes alive with food stalls and local artists. The hotel itself feels like it belongs in this neighborhood, which isn’t always easy to pull off. They’ve managed to create this four-star experience that doesn’t feel out of place among the heritage buildings and family-run coffee shops.

What I really appreciate about Ratri is how they’ve balanced modern comfort with respect for the area’s character. The rooms are thoughtfully designed – clean lines, quality bedding, proper air conditioning (crucial during Phuket’s humid months), but without that sterile international hotel vibe. You know what I mean? There’s actual personality here. The staff genuinely knows the neighborhood too, which makes such a difference. They’ll point you toward the best local curry spots instead of just handing you a generic tourist map. Speaking of food, you’re walking distance from some incredible places – that little restaurant on Dibuk Road that does the most amazing hokkien mee, or the traditional coffee shop where locals still gather every morning. The 8.5 rating this place gets makes perfect sense once you experience how smoothly everything runs, from check-in to getting recommendations for exploring the old town’s hidden temples and art galleries. Honestly, staying here feels less like being a tourist and more like having a really well-connected friend put you up in their neighborhood. If you’re the type who wants to actually experience Phuket beyond the beach resorts – and I hope you are, because old town has so much character – Ratri gives you the perfect home base for diving into the real culture of this place.

Ratri Hotel Phuket Old Town Accommodations

Reviews of Ratri Hotel Phuket Old Town

• Andrei from Romania (9/10)

  Very nice hotel with very nice staff 😊

• Bethan from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Excellent located for visiting old town. Quiet location

• Heng from Singapore (8/10)

  Price and location is good. I booked 3 rooms due to kids and they manage to put connecting rooms for me. Location is nice. 10 minutes walk to the Michelin star ba kut teh store. There's also popular porridge store.

• Cristina from Ireland (9/10)

  We were guest at this hotel for a few nights and everything was above expectations.
  
  A very clean and up to the standards hotel with kind people that will help you with every kind of question you have to make your staying as pleasant as possible.
  Situated in a really quiet place it’s just perfect for chilling a few days.
  
  The location of the hotel makes it easy for you to reach the Old town and shops around just by walking a couple of minutes.
  They have partnerships with a few companies that offer day trips , you pick and choose and they’ll do the rest.
  
  They helped me to organise a surprise for my husband and it was really amazing. Many thanks for that❤️

• Chris from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Very clean and comfortable hotel. In a decent spot for the Old Town.

• Luciana from Croatia (9/10)

  Everything

• Ismail from Qatar (8/10)

  Location was great for walking to the Old Town and staff were very friendly

• Aneesa from Australia (9/10)

  Staff were very helpful and absolutely amazing , loved my room

• Mika from Finland (8/10)

  Location was excellent if you wish to visit Old Town. Also other night markets etc. are in walkable distance. All in all a good hotel to explore Phuket Old Town.

• Nasrin from United Kingdom (9/10)

  My experience at the Ratri Hotel was wonderful. The location was perfect. Quiet and peaceful area, very close to all amenities. The staff were very hospitable and friendly. Breakfast was lovely. The room was clean and modern. Had a very comfortable time there.

Surroundings

Facilities