Travel Review: China & Thailand Trip, Shanghai, Phuket, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Elephants, Cooking Class, Kayaking, 10-Day Tour

Although our hotel room in Chiang Mai In was 5 star (and we were upgraded for free) the property/grounds itself was not. The pool was green and dirty, the grounds were not upkept, and the breakfast was nothing like the hotel in bangkok. I would not have stayed at this hotel In having known then what I know now. Phuket is extremely touristy and expensive... the Resort definitely takes advantage of that by charging extreme amounts for food, transportation, and activities. Being so isolated and away from Patong Beach, we were forced to eat there at the resort and pay their atrocious fees. A taxi just to go 4 miles into Paton was 400 Baht, which is outrageous! The breakfast there at the hotel was fantastic though. Also, our guide in Phuket was not professional or people friendly. He did not introduce himself to us or even speak with us. I am very grateful we did not go on any tours there with him...he served more as a second driver than a guide. Additionally, the itinerary said that we would have cold water and hand towels provided...in Phuket we were never provided water during our transportation and for the whole trip we never received cold hand towels.
Lastly, in Shanghai, I was under the impression that the snacks at the Michelin restaurant were included, but the tour company there said it was not included and were responsible for paying that bill for our food.