{"id":60258,"date":"2022-03-30T08:23:56","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T01:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thestorythailand.com\/?p=60258"},"modified":"2022-03-30T08:24:00","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T01:24:00","slug":"phukets-iconic-heritage-mansion-listed-on-airbnb-for-ultimate-designer-getaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thestorythailand.com\/en\/phukets-iconic-heritage-mansion-listed-on-airbnb-for-ultimate-designer-getaway\/","title":{"rendered":"Phuket\u2019s Iconic Heritage Mansion Listed on Airbnb for Ultimate Designer Getaway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

To celebrate the Thai New Year and welcome international travelers back to Thailand, the Governor\u2019s Mansion in Phuket – the largest icon of Sino-Portuguese baroque architecture – will be listed on Airbnb for the ultimate designer stay. Renowned for its magnificent beaches and rich cultural heritage, Phuket has long been an incredible draw for millions of travelers from around the world. The lush tropical island is now leading the way for Thailand\u2019s long-anticipated travel rebound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the country gears up for its biggest cultural festival, Songkran, one group of four lucky guests will get to soak up the vibrant festivities with an island getaway of a lifetime, only on Airbnb. The majestic Governor\u2019s Mansion will be bookable on airbnb.com\/governorsmansion<\/a> for US$50* (approx. 1,700THB) for a two night stay from 15-17 April 2022, welcoming overnight guests for the first time in more than 50 years. Bookings open at 8AM ICT on April 5, 2022. Travelers from Thailand or any of the countries<\/a> that currently allow international travel to and from Thailand can apply.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guests will be hosted by popular Phuket-born model-actress Patricia Tanchanok Good who rose to fame in one of Netflix\u2019s most popular Thai dramas last year, Girl From Nowhere 2, and national ambassador for royal Thai cuisine and Blue Elephant founder, master chef Nooror Somany Steppe. Programming for this special stay is supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built at the end of King Rama V\u2019s era by successful local businessman Pra Pitak Chinpracha, the 119-year-old Governor\u2019s Mansion welcomed many out-of-town dignitaries and remains one of several neoclassical heritage mansions on Phuket today. The sprawling white and mustard heritage home is located in the historic heart of Old Phuket Town, and has been exquisitely restored to preserve its original fixtures, including richly patterned tiles and teakwood floors. Its first floor is now home to the Blue Elephant Restaurant \u2013 a Michelin Plate awardee and long-running stalwart of Thailand\u2019s culinary industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the second floor, renowned Thai designer Saran Yen Panya has created a memorable, visually stunning space that pays homage to Thailand\u2019s rich heritage and buzzing contemporary design scene. The stay features statement pieces by Yothaka \u2013 widely revered as Thailand\u2019s master of design \u2013 in addition to bespoke handcrafted items by up-and-coming designers Kitt Ta Khon, Masaya, Sumphat Gallery, Thaniya and Mo Jirachaisakul, paired with Phuketian antiques from some of the island’s most distinguished homes and museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guests will be immersed in a quintessentially Phuketian experience, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n