Thanon Ratuthit Songroipi Rd, Patong Beach, Patong, Thailand | (888) 635-3814
Apartment-style suites with balconies, full kitchens, and entertainment systems
Sophisticated, modern decor including abstract paintings by Thai artists
Two pools, including one on a rooftop
Bistro with bar open late
On-site shop selling gourmet international foods, wine, and beer
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Modern style may feel cold to some
Pools are smallish
10-minute walk to the beach
No spa
BYD Lofts Boutique Hotel & Serviced Apartments is an upscale boutique property with apartment-style rooms, sleekly sophisticated decor, and an on-site modern art gallery that set it apart from other hotels and resorts in Patong. Set inside a boxy, contemporary building flooded with natural light, the property caters to a design-conscious crowd, and is within a 10-minute walk of the beach and nightlife venues. Airy suites are decorated with modern abstract paintings and shaggy rugs and have surround-sound entertainment systems, all-marble bathrooms, and full kitchens with sleek appliances. While the property lacks the appealingly rustic, beach-inspired flavor of many nearby hotels, its modern elegance is unmatched.
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Scene
Modern, upscale design hotel with abstract art and sophisticated clientele
The BYD Lofts Boutique Hotel and Serviced Apartments is housed in a modern, boxy building that resembles an exclusive condo building. It's situated on a quiet U-shaped street lined with similar-looking residential buildings and shops and it's a far cry from the more rustic properties and streets seen throughout much of Patong.The property features displays of colorful, abstract modern art and sculpture in the common areas and guest rooms. The ambience is urban and artsy, thanks to ample use of glass throughout, sleek black-and-white furniture, and transparent staircases. The pool areas are less interesting and rather small, with wood lounge chairs shaded by red umbrellas. It's popular with well-heeled business or longer-term vacationers who want the option to cook their own meals.
Location
In a residential neighborhood, a 10-minute walk from the beach and nightlife
The property is set in a quiet residential neighborhood with plenty of shops, on a street that sees little traffic. It's within an easy stroll of Patong Beach and the city's nightlife center on Bangla Road -- both can be reached in about 10 minutes. There's a 7-11 around the corner, along with several restaurants and bars along busy Thanon Ratuthit Songroipi Road, one street over. Phuket International Airport is about 40 minutes away by car.
Rooms
Spacious and bright suites with balconies, marble bathrooms, and full kitchens with sleek appliances
Lodging options include one- and two-bedroom suites, as well as a penthouse with a terrace and luxury appliances. While certainly sophisticated and modern, the decor does feels plain and generic, save for the bold modern art on the walls. The most basic room type, Deluxe Suites, are decorated with dark-gray shag rugs, paper lantern-style bedside lamps, and black-and-gray-striped pillows atop white bed linens. Bold paintings and big round windows add some panache. Each suite has a private balcony, a surround-sound home theater system and a flat-screen TV, and an all-white kitchen with sleek appliances, dishes/cutlery, and a Nespresso coffeemaker. All-marble bathrooms have glassed-walled walk-in showers and high-end toiletries. Nightly turndown service includes free bottled water.
Features
Bistro with bar, wine shop, modern art galleries, and rooftop pool
The hotel's on-site gallery, Phuket Modern Art, extends throughout various common areas and features brightly colored paintings by Thai artists. The BYD Bar & Bistro serves international dishes that gets rave reviews in a setting that feels more casual than the rest of the property, with woven furnishings set beside street-facing windows. The bar is open late for cocktails, wine, and beer. On the ground floor, the Wine Connection shop sells various meats and cheeses, fresh loaves of bread, beer, and wine. There are two pools, including one on the roof with views of hilltops in the distance. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
