The Andaman Beach Hotel Phuket

Wi-Fi and parking are free at the the Hyatt Place Phuket Patong which is within a few blocks of a gorgeous stretch of beach and several local restaurants. The mid-rise Hyatt Place has a contemporary feel with blond wood accents and light neutral decor in its 161 non-smoking rooms. Free Wi-Fi and 42-inch HDTVs keep guests plugged in and the well-appointed rooms also feature private balconies work desks and practical pluses such as tea kettles mini-fridges and hairdryers. Guests can mingle at the bar or grab a snack from the 24-hour market which also serves a menu of casual bites. After burning calories in the gym lounge under an umbrella by the outdoor pool or splash with kids in the kiddie pool. A 24-hour front desk concierge service and free parking round out the amenities. Less than two blocks from the beach the Hyatt Place is on the western coast of Thailand's Phuket Island. The main street with shops and restaurants is about a mile from the hotel and the more secluded Freedom Beach is a three-mile drive. Local attractions include Patong Boxing Stadium boat tours and snorkeling tours all within two miles. To experience Tiger Kingdom guests drive three miles east. Another family-friendly attraction is the theme park Phuket FantaSea five miles away. Phuket International Airport is a 22-mile trip north.