Disclamer : Am a Journalist and the views expressed are truly mine.

Iv stayed at the Millennium Hotel at Patong on 2 occasions.

The first time was in January 2009 and subsequently May 2009. I was booked there again in August of 2012 but had to cancel last moment.

The Millennium Group has some really fancy properties worldwide - their London Hotel, though small is real swanky in Mayfair. Comparatively, their Phuket property while is a 5 star is just about in the domain of comfort.

The hotel is divided into 2 sections - Beachside and Lakeside. Ironically, no beach nor lake view but i guess they needed simple names. The first time i stayed at the Beachside which is cheaper and is about a 4 star plus property. However, the Lakeside is prettier and is better of the 2 ( i stayed there during the 2nd visit).

The best advantage of this hotel is that besides being the only 5 star hotel in patong ( Le Meridien is the closest 5 star hotel to Patong) - Millennium is connected to the famous Jungceylon Mall ( One of Phuket's few malls).

Besides the usual shopping, the mall provides lots of restaurant which for kids is bliss.

I would highly recommend this hotel.

Excellent location right in the thick of things. Once inside it is a calm and relaxing resort. Stayed one night in Beach side wing then a week in Lackside which i preferred, larger pool area and nicer breakfast restaurant. Service was excellent.

We booked on hotel's web site for 5-8th March 2013 and booking was
confirmed with free WiFi,etc
On check-in we were told WiFi was free only at reception area/restaurant
but chargeable in rooms. After a hassle and speaking to a supervisor they
finally gave free WiFi for room.
The WiFi in room was of poor quality signal....so next day we got them
to change our room...and the signal strength there was average.
Apart from above, everything else was good and we had an enjoyable
stay but next time will be hesitant to book again with them.

Very well located... Nice hotel... Can rate it as a 4.5 star... Connected to shopping malls... No need of transport (which is expensive), you can walk to almost all good places.

Very nice pool.

We chose to take the "Cabana Room" which has a private jacuzzi connected to the main pool... Which was awesome!!

Hotel guests get a FREE entry to the "Famous Club" which is also connected to the hotel... Club with No locals hanky panky business. It has different theme nights like pool party, foam party etc...

In brief: a great hotel to stay !!!