Living Forever Between Suitcases: Secrets of a Permanent Guest at Novotel Phuket City Phokeethra
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Why I chose Novotel Phuket City Phokeethra as my permanent hotel
I moved my base to Novotel Phuket City Phokeethra in Phuket, Thailand because a five-star property with a public rating of 4.4/5 offered the promise of stability for $60 per night while exposing me to a surprisingly large pool of traveler stories — I’ve been watching 1,328 guest experiences unfold here.
How the building arranges my days
- I live vertically on an 18-floor structure that first opened in 2016.
- The immediate resident community cycles through roughly 180 people, a number that shapes how privacy and casual encounters feel.
Practical living realities I count on
- Connectivity is concentrated: Wi‑Fi is reliable in public areas where I tend to work away from my room.
- There is car parking available, which matters when I need groceries or a scooter for errands.
- A 24-hour reception anchors my comings and goings, so paperwork and short-notice questions are usually handled at odd times.
- Fitness and maintenance live side-by-side because the gym/fitness centre exists but has been reported closed for “maintenance” during daytime hours.
- The on‑site spa offers a reset when my travel muscles ache.
- A business centre and laundry service keep the logistics of work and clothes in one envelope.
- Rooms come with a bathtub and a separate shower for different kinds of unwinding.
- Entertainment and comfort arrive as TV and air conditioning in every room.
- The in-room coffee/tea maker is a small but crucial ritual device early in my day.
- Security conveniences include an in-room safe and a mini bar for impulse needs.
- Bathrobes and a hairdryer remove little friction points from morning routines.
- Daily housekeeping is officially offered; however, I noted instances where cleaning did not happen and DND explanations were contested by guests.
- Front‑desk transactions accept debit cards rather than being cash-only, which simplifies monthly budgeting.
- Accessibility is built in through a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking, lowering friction for visitors with mobility needs.
- Pets are not accommodated here, which affects whether I can host visiting animal companions.
- Staff and guest communications are supported in English, French and Chinese, which colors the types of conversations I overhear in the lobby.
Neighborhood textures and where life spills out
- Just off the hotel, Amor Restaurant feeds weekday routines with reliable local food.
- ESTRELA — a nearby bar — becomes a social magnet on warmer evenings.
- Lua Lobby Bar functions as a café-meeting point for remote work sessions away from my room.
- GreenTree Phuket serves as the neighborhood coffee stop when I need a change of scenery.
- From here it’s a walkable hop to the old town, close enough to access streets and markets yet removed from the worst of the noise.
Resident stories that altered how I arrange my life
One recent guest described cold water and broken tiles in the pool and reported that pool jets remained off despite requests.
An independent review praised the rooftop dining for its atmosphere and view and mentioned two staff members by name who arranged a surprise celebration.
Other visitors have flagged unpleasant balcony litter and a room odor problem, and one praised an illy coffee machine and a complimentary upgrade that offered a coastline outlook.
Social dynamics you won’t see on a booking page
People here form quick alliances: someone brings a charger, another shares a market tip, a third watches your package when you’re out. There is a steady churn of short-stay tourists who bring energy, and a smaller set of residents who create predictable rhythms for communal spaces.
Practical cues I use to decide whether to stay
- I treat maintenance reports as scheduling signals — if multiple recent posts mention the same facility, I assume downtime is likely and plan around it.
- I test small rituals early: the coffee machine, the room smell, and the water temperature before unpacking too much.
Final thought: This hotel can function as a dependable permanent base if you prize centrality, multilingual staff access, and built-in services while accepting occasional maintenance hiccups and a no-pet rule — not perfect, but useful if you like your conveniences concentrated and life a little bit communal. Give it a try if that fits your rhythm, but keep a flexible backup for nights when maintenance shows up unannounced — you get the drift.
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Hotel Information
Year of opening: 2016
Floors: 18
Rooms: 180
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