Patong hotel review
Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong: Boutique Stay Review
Boutique-styled IHG hotel with the best rooftop infinity pool in central Patong, themed around Phuket's Sino-Portuguese heritage.
At a glance
Price band
$130–260/night
Rooms
178
Beach
5 min
Pool
Rooftop infinity pool
Breakfast
À la carte, optional add-on
Brand
IHG
Tier
upscale
Rating
4.5/5 (Trip.com, 1,400+ reviews)
Why book Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong
If you want design hotel for chain prices, this is the call. The rooftop pool is a genuine Instagram destination — sunset over Patong Bay, infinity edge, decent cocktails. Each floor has a different Sino-Portuguese theme so the hallways don't feel like a Holiday Inn. Walking distance to Bangla Road (5 min) and the beach (5 min) — same triangle as Grand Mercure but a quieter side street. IHG One Rewards elites get nice upgrades on weeknights.
Why you might skip it
Smaller property (178 rooms) means the pool fills up by 11am in high season — sun loungers gone by 10. Breakfast is paid extra ($25 pp) and not amazing — better to walk out for breakfast. The 'boutique' touches add up: you're paying ~30% more than Grand Mercure for similar location.
Best room types
- Indigo Suite — corner room, biggest balcony
- Premier King — best value, top-floor pool view
- Deluxe Twin — quietest, faces inner courtyard
Location and getting there
Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong sits in Patong, 5 min walk to the beach. From Phuket Airport (HKT): 60 min by private taxi (1,200–1,500 THB), 90 min Smart Bus (200 THB), or 60 min pre-booked Bolt/Klook transfer ($25–35 fixed). Bangla Road and Jungceylon Mall are walking distance for central Patong hotels. For restaurants, nightlife and details see our guide on Patong as an area.
FAQ about Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong
What's special about Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong?
It's the design hotel of central Patong. Each floor has a different Sino-Portuguese theme, the rooftop infinity pool is a genuine Instagram destination, and the 178 rooms feel boutique not chain. You get IHG One Rewards points + status benefits at design-hotel quality. The rooftop bar at sunset alone is worth one drink.
How is the rooftop pool?
Best rooftop pool in central Patong — true infinity edge, sunset views over Patong Bay, decent cocktails (350–500 THB). Crowd: 178 rooms means by 11am peak season the loungers fill up. Hit it before 10am, take a midday break, return after 16:00.
Is breakfast worth paying extra for?
Breakfast is $25 pp — solid à la carte (eggs your way, decent fruit, bakery), but Patong has 80 THB pad krapow stalls outside the door. Skip the breakfast add-on, save $50/day for a couple, eat better elsewhere.
How far is Hotel Indigo from the beach?
5-minute walk through a quiet side street to the beach, 5-minute walk to Bangla Road — central Patong triangle. The location is essentially the same as Grand Mercure, in a quieter side street. You save 2 minutes by booking Grand Mercure if you want absolutely closest beach access.
Hotel Indigo vs Grand Mercure — which is better?
Hotel Indigo: smaller (178 rooms), more design-forward, better rooftop, paid breakfast — paying ~30% more for the experience. Grand Mercure: bigger (422 rooms), more pool capacity, breakfast included, more practical for families. For couples and design-conscious solo travelers: Indigo. For families and value: Mercure.