Known for their heritage city, food culture, street art and great white coffee, Ipoh offers a great weekend getaway surrounded by awing views of mountainous limestone hills! Highly acclaimed, there are so many exciting attractions to be done in this city, it’s no wonder Lonely Planet ranked Ipoh number 6 in their must-visit places in 2016! But to enjoy your trip in Ipoh, you’ll need to find a great accommodation that’ll give you both comfort and convenience. Here are 10 best places to stay in Ipoh!
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1. Cititel Express Ipoh (from USD 54)
Offering you a great riverfront view, you’ll be well comfortable with the modern, comfortable and air-conditioned rooms in Cititel Express Ipoh; completed with a practical desk, flat-screen TV with IPTV channels and also free WiFi. Located a short 2-minute walk from Kinta Riverfront, you’re within close distance to a lot of great eateries, while the hotel’s free shuttle service will give you great convenience getting to some of Ipoh’s popular attractions.
Cititel Express Ipoh
Address: No 2, Jalan S.P. Seenivasagam
900 meters (0.6 ft) from D R Seenivasagam Recreational Park
2. Kinta Riverfront Hotel & Suites (from USD 71)
A highly rated hotel in Ipoh, Kinta Riverfront Hotel & Suites puts you in the center of Ipoh’s commercial hub! You’re well within close distance to Ipoh Tourist Information Centre, Ipoh Parade Mall, Perak Tong and Sultan Azlan Shah Airport. Rest easy in their comfortable rooms, fitted with a flat-screen TV for some entertainment, and en suite bathroom with complementary toiletries and hairdryer. You’ll also have full access to their outdoor swimming pool and fitness facilities. Their 24-hour front desk will help ensure you’ll have a seamless traveling experience around Ipoh. If you’re not one to travel far for food, in-house dining at one of their 3 restaurants will give you choices of Japanese, Chinese and buffet style dinning experiences.
Kinta Riverfront Hotel & Suites
Address: Jalan Lim Bo Seng
632 meters (0.4 ft) from D R Seenivasagam Recreational Park
3. MU Hotel (from USD 69)
Conveniently located to many cafes and attractions, MU Hotel (previously known as IBIS) is often praised for their comfortable, colorful, quirky rooms, which provide cozy beds, pillows and even a bolster! It’s within a 5-minute drive to Ipoh Parade, so you’ll find no problem finding some entertainment in the area. All rooms are air-conditioned, and completed with a flat-screen TV, electric kettle and a personal safe to keep all your precious belongings. After an eventful day out, have a drink or two in their popular MU Bar, located on the hotel’s rooftop!
MU Hotel
Address: No 18, Jalan Chung Onn Siew
1.45 km (0.9 mi) from D R Seenivasagam Recreational Park
4. Tower Regency Hotel & Apartments (from USD 54)
Providing various styles of accommodation, Tower Regency Hotel & Apartments provides air-conditioned rooms, studios and apartments within their establishment, complete with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and private bathrooms. Conveniently located on Jalan Dato’ Seri Ahmad Said, you’ll be close to popular attractions like Sam Poh Tong Temple, Gopeng Museum, Gua Tempurong and Kellie’s Castle. You’ll have the luxury of using their outdoor pool as well as their fitness center during your stay.
Tower Regency Hotel & Apartments
Address: 6-8, Jalan Dato' Seri Ahmad Said, Greentown
599 meters (0.4 ft) from D R Seenivasagam Recreational Park
5. Impiana Hotel Ipoh (from USD 74)
Offering you spectacular surrounding views of limestone hills, you’ll find your rooms in The Impiana Hotel Ipoh equally pleasing to the eyes with its contemporary decor; complete with a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box and tea/coffee making facilities. Keeping up with the times, you’ll be provided free daily newspapers. You have 2 dining options here, a wide spread buffet breakfast at the Garden Terrace, which also serves local & international cuisines and high tea delicacies, while The Bistro is where you can get a western-centric lunch and dinner menu. Close to attractions, this hotel is merely 4 km (2.4 miles) away from Ipoh town, and provides limousine services.
Impiana Hotel Ipoh
Address: 18, Jalan Sultan Nazrin Shah
1.95 km (1.3 mi) from D R Seenivasagam Recreational Park
6. Casuarina@Meru (from USD 60)
Casuarina@Meru offers you a comfortable respite within their spacious and modern rooms. They also provide suites, which include 2 bedrooms, private bathrooms and a living area, perfect for a group weekend getaway! Rooms here are decked out with a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and electric kettle, while their bathroom comes with a shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Keeping you connected, free Wi-Fi is available in this hotel, while connections to other popular destinations around the country can be made via Amanjaya Bus Terminal, located a 5 minute walk from the hotel. You can enjoy a selection of pastries, and local as well as western cuisines at Casuarina Coffee House. If any problem arises during your stay, you’ll find their 24-hour front desk to be really helpful.
Casuarina@Meru
Address: Bulatan Meru Raya, Bandar Meru Raya
7.33 km (4.6 mi) from D R Seenivasagam Recreational Park
7. Le Metrotel (from USD 31)
Elegantly furnished, you’ll find a pleasant stay with Le Metrotel, that highlights rustic wooden furniture and decor. Rooms are very comfy with tasteful soft furnishings, fitted with practical amenities such as a flat-screen TV’s with satellite channels, tea/coffee making facilities as well as a hairdryer in your en suite bathroom. Ensuring you stay connected with all your loved ones, free Wi-Fi is prominent throughout the hotel. Being in the center of a tourist hub in Ipoh, you’ll find numerous dining options a mere 3-minute walk away on Theater Street.
Le Metrotel
Address: 26-8, Jalan Theatre
1.09 km (0.7 mi) from D R Seenivasagam Recreational Park
8. Ritz Garden Hotel (from USD 52)
Noted for great customer service, you can bet you’ll have a great stay in one of Ritz Garden Hotel’s comfortable rooms, that are complemented with a dressing table, flat-screen TV, a kettle and a minibar. On a hot sweltering day, take a dip in their outdoor pool, that surely will cool you off, or unwind your bodily aches with a traditional massage that’s offered by the hotel. You’ll be within a short distance from a lot of tourist attractions, but you could also find entertainment in the hotel, that has activities like karaoke and also a billiards table. While you’re here, don’t forget to indulge in Ipoh’s famous Signature Chicken Rice and Noodle restaurant, that’s just a 15 minute walk from the lobby.
Ritz Garden Hotel Ipoh
Address: 86-88, Jalan Yang Kalsom
1.67 km (1.1 mi) from D R Seenivasagam Recreational Park
9. The Syeun Hotel (from USD 51)
Perfect for non-smokers, Syuen Hotel is a fully non-smoking hotel, that’s conveniently located a 5 minute walk from Bougainvillea Park and Ipoh Parade Shopping Mall. You can take a refreshing dip in their outdoor pool before heading out to explore Ipoh town. Free Wi-Fi is available here also. Rest your eyes easy at night with the interior decors of dark wood furnishings and warm lighting. Convenient for international visitors, currency exchange can be made at this hotel. Muslims can find halal Chinese food in their Silverboat restaurant, while their Garden View Coffee House serves a variety of local, Chinese and western delicacies! After consuming all those calories, you can work up a sweat at the fitness centre!
Syeun Hotel Berhad
Address: 88, Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, Greentown,
872 meters (0.6 ft) from D R Seenivasagam Recreational Park
10. Heritage Hotel Ipoh (from USD 40)
Heritage Hotel Ipoh invites you for a comfortable stay in their clean and practical rooms, accentuated with wooden furniture, complemented with a TV with cable channels, a minibar; while the bathroom comes with bath and shower facilities. Keeping your health in check, sweat out your stress in their sauna or have a productive gym session at their fitness facilities. With the help of their tour desk, you can easily arrange and execute your travel plans smoothly. Heritage Hotel Ipoh offers 3 dining options that serve anything from local and international food to snacks and drinks to unwind yourself in the evening.
Hotel Heritage Ipoh
Address: Jalan Raja Dihilir
1.92 km (1.2 mi) from D R Seenivasagam Recreational Park
Smooth and easy travels in Ipoh
Highlighting convenience and practicality, along with affordability, your travels in Ipoh will definitely be more pleasant staying at one of these hotels. At any rate, these 10 hotels in Ipoh provide you with the best of comforts in their rooms, the best services from their staff and the best luxuries with their amenities. Any choice you make will definitely get you a bang for your buck! However, if you’re looking for more eccentric places to stay, check out these 8 great boutique hotels in Ipoh!
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