Opened three months ago, Pullman Phuket Arcadia (www.pullmanphuketarcadia.com) is the latest project of architecture firm P49, who renovated Pullman Bangkok Hotel G and designed 137 Pillars in Chiang Mai. Sat on a cliff overlooking the Andaman Sea on Nai Thon Beach, the resort incorporates the colors and accents of the sea into 277 rooms, suites and pool villas. As for eateries, Element does surprisingly good Thai food, while there’s also an Italian restaurant called Vero. There are three bars but the highlight is C Bar, next to the lobby, where guests can lounge about in an in-pool sofa and enjoy the sea views—all rather reminiscent of Woobar at W Retreat Koh Samui, which was also designed by P49. This is the soft opening period so you can enjoy special rates starting from just B3,066 per night.