15 Best Hotels in Phuket, Thailand | Condé Nast Traveler

"Despite having opened in 1988 on a coconut grove on Phuket’s west coast, this resort still ranks among the best hotels in Thailand and remains as spectacular as ever. It was the original Aman and helped redefine luxury travel and hotel design, making a stay here a rite of passage for Aman devotees. From the midnight-blue pool at the entrance to the dramatic staircase leading down to the semi-private beach, architect Ed Tuttle created a timeless classic. Each of the 40 polished teakwood pavilions feels like a miniature Thai temple of indulgence, with crisp linen, fresh orchids, and spa-like bathrooms that take up almost half the floor space; all have sala-covered sundecks and some add private pools. The Holistic Wellness Centre, the first of its kind in the Aman group, goes far beyond typical spa offerings with medical services that include IV nutrient infusions and cryotherapy." - Chris Schalkx, Hannah Summers