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I just spent a week in the International House, on Soi Paradise.
It was my second stay there. Last year, after a week at The Place to Stay, I decided to extend my stay another week in Phuket, rather than moving upcountry, as I was having the time of my life. Tom was full and referred me to this place, and the then-manager took great care of me and my girl, and we had a lovely stay.
There have been some recent reports about the place, and it does indeed have impressive rates in the low season. Though I worked out a good rate for my return, my subsequent experience was mixed.
There is a new manager, Patrick, Swiss, who is involved with the other employee, the cleaner, Araya. Neither of them specialize in hospitality, but sometimes that comes with the territory in guest houses.
Beyond the minor annoyances, which were several, my main beef was that Araya, without fail, knocked on the door every day b4 1pm, solely preoccupied with getting her laundry to the delivery service, with no concern for the guest's schedule or comfort. That might have been more acceptable if her cleaning skills were up to snuff, but the place had the cleanliness of a hostel, everyday, despite a tip on the bed.
I could go on, and I've been told that another BM who recently stayed there had a similar experience, but I just want to forewarn that the photos no longer apply, and only stay there in low season if you get the best rates.
Cheers.
It was my second stay there. Last year, after a week at The Place to Stay, I decided to extend my stay another week in Phuket, rather than moving upcountry, as I was having the time of my life. Tom was full and referred me to this place, and the then-manager took great care of me and my girl, and we had a lovely stay.
There have been some recent reports about the place, and it does indeed have impressive rates in the low season. Though I worked out a good rate for my return, my subsequent experience was mixed.
There is a new manager, Patrick, Swiss, who is involved with the other employee, the cleaner, Araya. Neither of them specialize in hospitality, but sometimes that comes with the territory in guest houses.
Beyond the minor annoyances, which were several, my main beef was that Araya, without fail, knocked on the door every day b4 1pm, solely preoccupied with getting her laundry to the delivery service, with no concern for the guest's schedule or comfort. That might have been more acceptable if her cleaning skills were up to snuff, but the place had the cleanliness of a hostel, everyday, despite a tip on the bed.
I could go on, and I've been told that another BM who recently stayed there had a similar experience, but I just want to forewarn that the photos no longer apply, and only stay there in low season if you get the best rates.
Cheers.
Cheers Farangbah, was looking at this place for my stay next month.
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