The Imperial Samui
Koh Samui, Thailand
Built 1993 · Last completed renovation 2021
The Imperial Samui in Koh Samui was last renovated in 2021, and originally built in 1993 (sourced renovations: 2014, 2021). Its HotelChrono freshness score is 8.3/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
Renovation forecast · estimate
Next renovation expected around 2028
In about 2 years (≈7-year cycle). A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Location
Satellite view · Koh Samui, Thailand
Timeline
2014
Refurbishment of rooms wing, lobby lounge, spa and restaurant (hotel remained op
2014
Announced Starwood/Sheraton takeover and rebranding to 'Sheraton Samui Resort' (
2021
Renovation completed
How this score is computed
Every figure here traces back to the sourced renovation year above — no hidden weighting, no black box. Recompute it yourself. See the full methodology →
What changed in the 2021 renovation
“Built in 1993, renovated during 2001, the Imperial Samui is located on a beautiful surface next to a quite sloped hill, it is a multiple building complex, built in successive terraces and filled with tropical gardens.”— source · retrieved 2026-08-13
Scope is quoted verbatim from the cited source — we never guess what a renovation covered.
Facts
Stars
5★
Built
Sourced1993
Last completed renovation
Sourced2021
Renovation history (sourced)
Sources record multiple renovations (2014–2021). The Chrono Score uses the most recent completed one.
Sources
Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“Built in 1993, renovated during 2001, the Imperial Samui is located on a beautiful surface next to a quite sloped hill, it is a multiple building complex, built in successive terraces and filled with tropical gardens.”
“May to August 2014 has been dedicated to upgrading one wing of rooms, the lobby lounge, spa and the breakfast restaurant.”
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Frequently asked
When was The Imperial Samui built?+
The Imperial Samui (Koh Samui, Thailand) was built in 1993.
How old is The Imperial Samui?+
The Imperial Samui is 33 years old — it was built in 1993 and last renovated in 2021. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was The Imperial Samui last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2021.
What is the Chrono Score of The Imperial Samui?+
Its Chrono Score is 8.3/10 (Fresh) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 5-star rating.