Phuket, ThailandKaron
Hotel IKON Phuket
Playful hillside hotel
Playful hillside hotel
The property steps back from the crowded shoreline, trading beachfront traffic for quiet sea views and a lighthearted, modern feel.
What it’s good at
Listed
Modern hillside rooms display clean contemporary lines and whimsical toy bulldog mascots.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Just up a forested hillside from Karon Beach, the Hotel Ikon Phuket sacrifices a little bit of beachfront convenience for a pleasantly secluded atmosphere.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Karon Beach lies just down the hill, and Patong Beach is a short drive away.
The rooms
Rooms keep to clean lines and light palettes, and ocean-facing categories open onto balconies looking out to sea.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Striped beanbag loungers and a retro towel kiosk line the water, tucked against the dense hillside forest.
Gym and spa
Flex Gym stays open around the clock with treadmills and free weights, and OKA Mini Spa specializes in Thai massage.
Restaurant
IKON Café
Glass doors open to the pool deck, and the dining room serves morning buffets and casual Thai dishes all day.
At the table
Ombré opens in the evening for Thai and European dinners, with outdoor tables set among palm trees beside the pool.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.