A major facelift has breathed new life into Centara Hat Yai (074-352-222, www.centarahotelsresorts.com/chy), formerly Novotel Hat Yai. To help you get reacquainted, they are currently offering special rates for internet bookings, starting from B1,440 for a superior room on Sun-Thu, B1,800 on Fri-Sat nights, while a one-bedroom apartment is B4,280 and B5,350, respectively. Valid through Oct 31.