Name: Grand Mercure Krabi Aonang
Address: Ao Nang, TH
Price range: From $85

Grand Mercure Krabi Aonang, Ao NangGrand Mercure Krabi Aonang in Ao Nang, Thailand has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 17 hotels we score in Ao Nang. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 4.1, Agoda 4.1. Rooms from about $85 a night (cached, not a live quote).Grand Mercure Krabi Aonang is a five-star hotel situated in central Ao Nang, built into local limestone cliffs. It is a short walk from Ao Nang Beach and suits families or travellers seeking a quiet environment. The property features three outdoor swimming pools, a pool bar, a gym, and a restaurant. Rooms are large and furnished with modern interiors, including air conditioning and Wi-Fi. While the setting is peaceful, some guests have noted that the breakfast does not provide good value for the additional cost. The hotel combines contemporary comfort with local Thai heritage.What stands out

Three outdoor swimming pools

Spacious well furnished rooms

Quiet cliffside setting

On site gym and pool bar

Watch out for

Breakfast lacks value

Minor operational issues

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