I can only speak for the room we had but yes I'd say 3 star standard. Maybe the standard rooms aren't so good can't comment but hell at £50 a night you'd be taking a Jacuzzi suite wouldn't you LOL.

The bar/food area is just a walk-in cafe area, but for breakfast and mid-day meal it was all we needed.

There's a Grand Mercure and at least one Marriott - not sure how far from the gay scene though. Last thing I'd want is to be hostage to those bloody taxi guys - and I suspect the prices will be very high

http://www.grandmercurephuketpatong.com/

https://www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/tr...-merlin-beach/