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[tcss7]

I'm first time solo and budget traveller in Phuket, I've confirmed my flight on 16 Jul to 22 Jul...

Which website provide cheapest hotel rate? Which hotel is highy recommanded between C&N, Athome Residence, Rico's hotel... Thanks a million...

[Tigerzbeer]

Originally Posted by tcss7

I'm first time solo and budget traveller in Phuket, I've confirmed my flight on 16 Jul to 22 Jul...

Which website provide cheapest hotel rate? Which hotel is highy recommanded between C&N, Athome Residence, Rico's hotel... Thanks a million...

You can book from Agoda.com which is quite good actually. Or using the website to surf and then contract the hotel directly to nego for better price. On the left side of website it show the exact location of the hotel, save the hassle.

[Tigerzbeer]

Was tempting to have another trip to Phuket since last yr Oct. Esp now that Tiger is promoting cheap air rate till Tuesday. Missed the Phi Phi trip last yr as 7 days it rained 6 days. And I stayed too far out of the happening area which have to walk 10 min to Bangla. (man, it just too far lor...)

But the massage at my hotel last year was good. 200BHT for 1hr. I ended up going for 90min at 300BHT. I heard that in Thailand masseur need to be tip on top of the price paid. Izzit true? Can any senior bro comment?

[hosayboh]

recommended not compulsory, up2u, as they always say

Oh, n i highly recommend Anda massage in phuket town. Opp Crystal inn. New, nice environment, reasonable pricing and experienced masseuse. No hanky panky!!

[HKT Boy]

Originally Posted by Tigerzbeer

Was tempting to have another trip to Phuket since last yr Oct. Esp now that Tiger is promoting cheap air rate till Tuesday. Missed the Phi Phi trip last yr as 7 days it rained 6 days. And I stayed too far out of the happening area which have to walk 10 min to Bangla. (man, it just too far lor...)

But the massage at my hotel last year was good. 200BHT for 1hr. I ended up going for 90min at 300BHT. I heard that in Thailand masseur need to be tip on top of the price paid. Izzit true? Can any senior bro comment?

As bro hosayboh said, tipping is recommended but not necessary. But I think it is a nice gesture to tip them as the price from the hotel all goes to the hotel and the masseuse doesn't get any cut from that price. They are paid a salary but as you may know the salary is quite low so they need the tips to earn a better living. Obviously it's all up to you and if the massage and service is crap then of course I wouldn't tip either.

[hunterhi]

Bro, maybe u can try these...


http://www.latestays.com/
http://www.asiarooms.com/
http://www.sawadee.com/
http://www.hoteltravel.com/
http://www.farangs.com/
http://directrooms.com/thailand/hotels/
http://www.r24.org/R24/R24hotels.php...cur=USD&promo=
http://www.atsiam.com/
http://www.hotelthailand.com/hotels.html
http://www.wotif.com/

Originally Posted by tcss7

I'm first time solo and budget traveller in Phuket, I've confirmed my flight on 16 Jul to 22 Jul...

Which website provide cheapest hotel rate? Which hotel is highy recommanded between C&N, Athome Residence, Rico's hotel... Thanks a million...

[Tigerzbeer]

Originally Posted by hosayboh

Opp Crystal inn. New, nice environment, reasonable pricing and experienced masseuse. No hanky panky!!

Hi bro, crystal inn is in where? Phuket town or patong? Where is it near to? I may go to Phuket town during day time...

Cheers!

[Tigerzbeer]

Originally Posted by HKT Boy

As bro hosayboh said, tipping is recommended but not necessary. But I think it is a nice gesture to tip them as the price from the hotel all goes to the hotel and the masseuse doesn't get any cut from that price.

Sorry bro, the massage parlor do not belong to hotel. It's adjacent to hotel I stayed near the famous chicken rice. I went there for 5 times during my stay. It was until the 3rd time that I find a masseur that can crack my bones. Haha

But I did not give tips but add timing from 60min to 90min. Thinking that can make her earn more. So how much should be tip for a 90 min session? 100bht?

[HKT Boy]

Yeah, I think B100 is fine.

Originally Posted by Tigerzbeer

Sorry bro, the massage parlor do not belong to hotel. It's adjacent to hotel I stayed near the famous chicken rice. I went there for 5 times during my stay. It was until the 3rd time that I find a masseur that can crack my bones. Haha

But I did not give tips but add timing from 60min to 90min. Thinking that can make her earn more. So how much should be tip for a 90 min session? 100bht?

[Vertu]

Originally Posted by rapier1978

It is not near Bangla and is not Girl Friendly

Thanks for the reply....

Btw, can recommend some NICE Hotel near Blanga , planning a good retreat possible with nice spa in Hotel, budget <$150 / nite. Not for bonking, not girl friendly i am ok cos i wont be doing ON , mostly ST unless is worth than i can check in another.

Thanks

[tcss7]

Originally Posted by Tigerzbeer

I may go to Phuket town during day time...
Cheers!

Any nice place in phuket town? we can share share on the transport... btw, u renting a bike or car? Cheers!

[Tigerzbeer]

Originally Posted by HKT Boy

Yeah, I think B100 is fine.

Thanks, noted.

[hosayboh]

Originally Posted by tcss7

Any nice place in phuket town? we can share share on the transport... btw, u renting a bike or car? Cheers!

Originally Posted by Tigerzbeer

Hi bro, crystal inn is in where? Phuket town or patong? Where is it near to? I may go to Phuket town during day time...

Cheers!

Phuket town, near robinson/Ocean sc. Bro HKTboy can show you the way....

[Tigerzbeer]

Originally Posted by hosayboh

Phuket town, near robinson/Ocean sc. Bro HKTboy can show you the way....

Been there last yr. Will try to find if going there again

[HKT Boy]

Just FYI for those of you coming to Phuket or Thailand, it's election day on the 3rd so no booze served through out the country this Saturday and Sunday. Another sober weekend.