Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong — a design hotel in central Patong with a rooftop infinity pool as the star
If you want to be in the middle of Patong — close enough to walk to the beach and Bangla Road — but don't want to sleep in yet another lookalike hotel, Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong is the one many people pick. It's an IHG boutique design hotel under the Hotel Indigo brand, which weaves the stories of the local fishing village, the tropical forest and Patong's nightlife into every corner. The real star is the rooftop infinity pool with The Cloud bar, looking out over the whole Patong neighbourhood. Opened in 2018, its 180 rooms start from approx. THB 3,800/night. Scored 8.9 from 465 reviews on Trip.com.
What sets Hotel Indigo apart from the usual Patong hotel is how seriously it tells a local story through its design. Hotel Indigo is IHG's boutique brand, where every property is designed to reflect its neighbourhood — the Patong branch draws on the local fishing village, the tropical forest and Patong's vivid nightlife, from the lobby and corridors to the rooms themselves. The result is a hotel that feels fresh, colourful and photogenic at every turn, unlike the boxy lookalikes Patong has plenty of.
The 180 rooms are modern boutique in style. Entry-level Standard rooms of around 38 sqm are roomier than comparable hotels in Patong, with city, garden and pool views to choose from. The bathrooms are spa-inspired and many rooms have a private balcony. Most reviews praise the rooms as clean, the beds comfortable and the design genuinely well done. At the top end, the Junior Suite Terrace gives you a generous 81 sqm with a wide terrace — good if you want your own private lounging space.
"Went up for a swim on the rooftop in the evening, ordered a cocktail at the bar, and watched the Patong lights flick on across the whole neighbourhood — easily my favourite part of the trip."
The highlight everyone mentions is the rooftop infinity pool with The Cloud Rooftop Pool Bar — an edge pool looking out over the Patong neighbourhood and the surrounding hills, with a jacuzzi and seating to nurse a drink. Evening into night is when the atmosphere is at its best, with softer sun and the city lights coming on. For food there's Butcher's Garden, the main restaurant, and Pots Pints & Tikis, a colourful tiki bar. The breakfast buffet draws praise for its variety on the first days. There's also a 24-hour fitness centre that comes with a full-size Muay Thai ring — a touch you won't find at an ordinary hotel.
Location is what scores highest in reviews. The hotel sits in central Patong on Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road, a few minutes' walk from Patong Beach, Bangla Road, the Jungceylon mall and a wealth of restaurants. It's ideal for travellers who want to do Patong on foot, stepping straight out of the hotel into it all. But being right in the centre comes with a trade-off — street and nightlife noise reaches some rooms, especially those facing the road. The hotel is working on improving its window insulation, and the night music usually stops around 11 PM.
To be honest about the weak points: some reviews note that housekeeping can be inconsistent — rooms not fully cleaned or amenities not replenished on certain days. A few mention the pool being cold or not maintained promptly at times, and that some staff have limited English. Another recurring point is a service charge added at check-out that some guests didn't notice when booking — check the total before you confirm. A 8.9 from 465 reviews on Trip.com is very good for a hotel at this price in Patong, suggesting the strengths comfortably outweigh the weaknesses.
To be clear, Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong is not a quiet beachfront resort, and it doesn't try to be. It's a design hotel in the heart of busy Patong, for people who come to explore the town, eat, drink and come back to a stylish room with a rooftop pool to chill in the evening. If that's your trip, it's great value in this area. But if you're after quiet, a private beach or a relaxed resort feel, central Patong probably isn't the answer in the first place.
A tip from reading many reviews here: if you're a light sleeper, ask for a higher floor that doesn't face the main road — it's noticeably quieter. Head up to the rooftop pool before sunset to grab a good poolside lounger before they fill, and check the final total includes the service charge and taxes before you confirm, so there's no surprise at check-out.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Central Patong location, walkable to the beach, Bangla Road and the mall
- ✓ Rooftop infinity pool with a bar and lovely city views in the evening
- ✓ Fresh, colourful hotel design that's photogenic at every turn
- ✓ Rooms larger than comparable hotels, with comfortable beds
- ! In the centre — road-facing rooms hear traffic and nightlife noise
- ! Housekeeping can be inconsistent, with rooms not fully serviced some days
- ! A service charge is added — check the total before confirming
- ✓ The rooftop pool and The Cloud bar are what guests love most
- ✓ A distinctive design, unlike the usual Patong hotel
- ✓ A varied breakfast and reasonably priced drinks
- ✓ A walk-everywhere location, ideal for exploring the town
- ! Outside noise reaches rooms that face the road
- ! Breakfast menu repeats over a longer stay
- ! Some staff have limited English
- 💡If you're after peace and quiet or a private beach — this is in central Patong, near the nightlife and main roads → for real quiet, look at the resorts over at Bang Tao, Surin or Karon instead.
- 💡If you're a light sleeper or sensitive to noise — road-facing rooms hear traffic and night music → request a higher floor that doesn't face the main road, and pack earplugs just in case.
- 💡If you're on a tight budget — a service charge and taxes are added that some guests miss when booking → check the final total clearly before confirming, so there's no surprise at check-out.