Located right in the center of Phuket's Old Town, The Rommanee Classic (081-968-6154, www.therommanee.com) is a brand new Sino-Portuguese-style drugstore-turned-guesthouse, from the people behind the Rommanee Boutique Guesthouse, which combines Southern charm with all the mod cons.

Guests can choose between old-school and modern-style bedrooms with prices ranging from B990-1,200.

Overnight guests also have access to Wi-fi and cable TV. During your stay, you can also hit up Limelight (www.limelightphuket.com), a new dining-oriented shopping mall nearby.