Foto Hotel ★★★★

From the moment you arrive at the Foto Hotel Phuket ****, you reach for your camera. The modern hotel stands square on the hill like a collection of photo frames opening onto the view beyond or chic interiors within.

Zoom into the Memorie Hall, where empty frames and vintage and modern cameras decorate the stark monochrome lounge, inspiring guests to upload and edit their own shots on the computers provided.

No colour filter is needed in the rooms: the black, white, and grey décor is just right for contrasting the vibrant greens and blues streaming through the patio doors. Step out onto the balcony and pop into Technicolour like Dorothy in Oz, with the dramatic vista of the Kata Noi, Kata, and Karon beaches on one side and tropical jungle on the other.

Fix this as your backdrop and adjust your focus to take in the tranquil Silhouette pool and playground, where the sunset transforms all into shadow puppets and bathes the panoramic views in gold. As the light dims, it’s time for some long exposure in the spa, as the peaceful hot tub and treatment rooms soften into heady night scenes of twinkling star lights above and the gently pulsing glow below.

In the morning, the included buffet boasts a riot of colour in the otherwise monochrome Tiffin Mama restaurant. Load up your stark white table with local exotic fruits, Western pastries, and exciting Thai treats before strolling down to the gorgeous fine-sand beach, camera in hand. Alternatively, trust your holiday snaps to the experts with a professional photo shoot at the hotel.

Whether you are packing the latest Nikon SLR or more adept at iPhone selfies, the Foto Hotel Phuket **** offers the setting, style, and sumptuous colour to make any holiday unforgettable. Say cheese!