Choosing a boutique room in Phuket Old Town starts with practical questions: who is sharing, which bed layout everyone needs, whether stairs or a loft suit the group, and which features will actually improve the stay.
A room can look appealing in photographs and still be wrong for the people using it. Confirm the exact category, occupancy and bedding at the time of booking, then match those details to your trip rather than choosing by room name alone.
Decide the sleeping arrangement first
Bed layout is the clearest way to narrow the options.
A double room generally suits a couple or one guest who prefers a larger shared bed. A twin room is often more comfortable for friends, colleagues or relatives who want separate beds. A triple layout can work for a small family or three friends, but the position of the third bed matters.
Blu Monkey Boutique Phuket Town currently presents five room categories on its official site:
- Deluxe Double Bed;
- Deluxe Twin Bed;
- Deluxe Double Bed with Bathtub;
- Deluxe Twin Bed with Loft Bed (Triple); and
- Deluxe Double Bed with Loft Bed (Triple).
The room names give a useful first filter, but the live booking page should be the final reference for available dates, occupancy rules and current inclusions.
Double or twin: make the preference explicit
Do not assume a hotel can switch a double room to twins, or twins to a double, after booking. Select the category whose published layout already matches the group.
Choose a double room when
- one larger shared bed is the priority;
- you are travelling alone and prefer that layout; or
- a couple wants a straightforward room without an extra sleeping level.
The official hotel site describes the Deluxe Double Bed as having a king bed and a private balcony. If the balcony matters, confirm that the booked category and current room details still include it.
Choose a twin room when
- two guests want separate sleeping spaces;
- friends or colleagues are sharing; or
- individual beds matter more than a bathtub or loft.
The Deluxe Twin Bed is listed with two single beds. It is the simplest published option for two people who do not want to share one bed.
When a bathtub is worth choosing
A bathtub should be a deliberate preference, not an automatic upgrade. It may suit a couple planning slower evenings or a traveller who values a soak after a day outside. The hotel’s Deluxe Double Bed with Bathtub is presented with a king bed and a private bathtub.
Before booking, consider whether everyone can use the bath area comfortably and whether you would rather prioritise a particular bed layout. Photographs can help with style, but they do not replace current accessibility or bathroom details. Contact the property directly if step height, handholds or bathing access affects the choice.
Understand the loft-bed triple rooms
The two triple categories add one single loft bed above the main sleeping area. One combines the loft with two twin beds; the other combines it with a king bed.
This distinction is useful:
- Twin plus loft: three travellers each need a separate bed.
- Double plus loft: two travellers share the king bed and a third uses the loft.
A loft changes how the room works. Ask whether the intended guest is comfortable climbing to the upper bed. Families should consider the child’s age, confidence and supervision needs. Travellers with limited mobility may be better served by a conventional bed layout. Do not assume a loft is suitable for every child or adult simply because the room accepts three guests.
Match the room to how you will travel
Two groups of three may need different rooms. Three friends might prefer the twin-plus-loft configuration because it avoids a shared bed. Parents travelling with one child might consider the double-plus-loft arrangement, provided the loft is suitable for that child and confirmed by the hotel.
Think about how you will use the room:
- Short city break: a simple bed layout may be enough if most of the day is spent outside.
- Work during the stay: verify the current workspace, seating and Wi-Fi details rather than inferring them from photographs.
- Longer stay or more luggage: ask about usable floor area and storage.
- Early departures: choose a layout that lets each guest pack and move without disturbing everyone else.
- Mobility needs: request exact information about lifts, steps, bathroom access and room location.
The property’s Old Town setting is best understood as part of a city itinerary. The Phuket Old Town heritage and design guide can help you decide whether this area matches the experience you want before you choose the room.
Compare what is included today
Room features, promotions and booking conditions can change. Check the official rooms page and the live booking flow for your dates. Pay attention to:
- maximum occupancy and guest ages;
- exact bed configuration;
- breakfast or other inclusions;
- cancellation and amendment terms;
- taxes and payment conditions;
- balcony or bathtub details; and
- accessibility requirements.
Do not rely on an old screenshot or third-party room name. If the same category is described differently across channels, ask the hotel which description applies to your booking.
Questions to ask before confirming
A short message to the property can prevent a poor room match. Ask only what matters to your group:
- Is the bed layout guaranteed for this category?
- Is the loft suitable for the person who will use it?
- Does the specific category include the balcony or bathtub shown?
- Are there stairs or access details we should know about?
- What is the current maximum occupancy for our guest mix?
- Can the hotel note a room-location request, while understanding that requests may not be guaranteed?
Use the hotel’s contact page for current property-specific answers.
A quick room-choice summary
Choose the Deluxe Double Bed for a conventional king-bed layout. Choose the Deluxe Twin Bed when two guests need separate beds. Consider the Deluxe Double Bed with Bathtub when the bath is a genuine priority. For three guests, compare the twin-plus-loft and double-plus-loft categories according to who will share and who can comfortably use the upper bed.
The right boutique room is the one whose published layout matches the people in it. Confirm the current details for your dates, then book the category that solves the practical needs of the stay without paying for a feature you will not use.