Accor to take over and upgrade popular Phuket beach resort [Video]

A look at a King Junior Suite at the soon-to-reopen Pullman Phuket.

After many years under Hilton management, Accor’s Pullman brand has taken control of one of Phuket’s most popular beach resorts and will reopen under new branding next month.

Soon to be known as Pullman Phuket Arcadia Karon Beach Resort, the 75-acre resort will be progressively renovated over the next two years to bring it in line with Pullman’s brand standards which include immersive art and design, technology and wellbeing.

Jacuzzis will feature in the Superior Deluxe Suites.

Once complete, Pullman Phuket Arcadia will feature 662 rooms and suites overlooking either carefully landscaped gardens or the Andaman Sea, with guests able to choose from three swimming pools, floodlit tennis courts and a fitness centre to wile away their time in-house.

Under its new management, the hotel will introduce a range of new experiences aimed at families and guests staying for conferences and conventions, including a revitalised kids …