On On Hotel is the oldest hotel in Phuket town. It was made famous by the filming of the movie The Beach where Leonardo Decaprio’s character made his lodging in one of the rooms, the one we happened to have booked, during his stay in Phuket Old Town. The hotel was just an cheap old dilapidated building fit for backpackers but it was where the characters in the movie met and set off on their adventure to the island where nobody has gone…
The hotel has since been redecorated with modern fittings but still maintain its rustic old feel. There are lots of cozy spaces for guests to explore and be lost in their thought in the hotel, but if you’re the type not geared for adventure and would suffer much from a lack of elevators and sound proofed bedrooms, you may want to stay outside Old Town and just drop by for a visit.
The location of The Memory is smack in the centre of Phuket Old Town but while its very convenient for exploring the area, is also subject to road closures when there’s a street festival going on so do check before booking.
All in all this is a beautiful hotel filled with history and memories of an old town worth visiting and spending some time considering what “paradise” really means. (That’s a movie quote from The Beach)
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