Royal Phuket City Hotel

Set right in Phuket Old Town on Phangnga Road (No. 154), Royal Phuket City Hotel is the big, comfortable city hotel locals book for conferences and weddings — and travelers use as a base when they want Phuket Town over the beach. From here you can wander to Thalang Road’s shophouses and street art, coffee hop around Soi Romanee, and hit the Sunday Walking Street Market before riding the elevator home. The draw is scale and convenience: a rooftop pool with wide city-and-sea views, a day spa and gym to reset after ferry runs, and private karaoke rooms when the group wants a late singalong. Dining is a step up for town, including a 19th‑floor restaurant and rooftop bar for sunset and night views; breakfast covers Thai, Western, and local favorites so you can fuel up before exploring. Rooms are straightforward and quiet, with the upper floors looking out over Old Town and the harbor. With multiple meeting spaces and a full convention center on site, you’ll see a mix of event guests and city travelers — it stays lively without feeling chaotic. If you’re planning to split time between Sino‑Portuguese lanes and island day trips, this is an easy, well‑located home base in Phuket Town.