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Reviews of Abby by the river 3 stars

55 & 57, Jalan Sultan Iskandar, 30000 Ipoh, Malaysia

#87 of 127 hotels in Ipoh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 543 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe because i alone

    The colour of light

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Guests Smoking

    Location, price, staff is friendly, bike shop next to this . Wow..

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    7.0
    Does the job
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - smelled of smoke despite all the signs and warnings against it (smell was only in the hallway though) - ants in the bathroom which was avoidable but kinda gross - could get quite noisy being beside the main road - side point: it's ok, but it has a lot more potential

    - location was handy, just a walk from everywhere you'd like to go - room was spacious and bed was comfy - tea and kettle was provided - toiletries provided - filtered water available (albeit room temperature)

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    7.0
    Nice by the river
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One window damaged so I couldn't open blinds, this is a health hazard and needs sorting. As with a lot of similar hotels with these prices, the decorating needs updating.

    Good location.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    8.0
    OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Air condition is not cold enough, the tv remote is broken. I asked for another but the staff said none is available.

    The location is good, we just walked around the city. The internet is strong and good. Elevator is available.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Local food

    Location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    8.0
    comfortable and reasonably priced
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My only negativity is the roof garden which is sad and neglected. There's nowhere comfortable to sit and there's a lot of rubbish.

    The location is great. Easy walking into both the old and new town. The room was simple but comfortable. Great value for the price paid. The view from my room was beautiful over the river and mountains. The staff were friendly and helpful. I had a couple of problems with the air con and the kettle. Both were sorted immediately by the staff. The best though was that the owner offers tours. You can take a car and driver by the hour. This enabled me to visit Tempurung Cave and Kek Lok Si Tong Temple as well as Kellie's Castle. I wouldn't have been able to see them otherwise. The tour was fantastic.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air con could have worked a bit better

    Great locations, spacious room, friendly staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    8.0
    Good for a night or two.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty and run down.

    Nice place for couples of nights.very lovely staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    7.0
    Great value. Perfect for a quick stop off in Ipoh as long as you're not looking for luxury
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have no complaints.

    No frills, but clean and comfortable. Had a good night's sleep, and the location is very useful. Easy parking right outside, walking distance from all the best food.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    8.0
    nice place to stay in ipoh
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    location

    location nice and not far from any location to visit in ipoh

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    6.0
    An unclean room that’s falling into disrepair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Upon assigning the room to us, the room door and windows were wide open as the cleaners were trying to get rid of the smell of cigarettes. Some food scraps were found on the floor, and some small insects occasionally crawled out from the crevices. The platform flooring was cracked in several places and was being held together by duct tape. The bathroom sink was leaking and a bucket was placed underneath to catch the drippings. In short, the room was falling into significant disrepair.

    Very good location. A short walk to the old town west of the river, as well as the great food and edible souvenir shops east of the river. Also the front desk staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    8.0
    Close to all heritage buildings
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    One window was damaged and couldn´t be opened, The street in front of the hotel was unexpectedly busy and noisy.

    Excellent location close to the old city with all the heritage buildings. Very good Vietnamese restaurant next door. Staff is extremely nice and helpful. Free water refill.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the aircond too cool,i want to adjust but scare to ask others

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    8.0
    Nice basic hotel with a perfect location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price for this basic hotel is quite pricey. rm150/night is too much for me (and of course i didn't have much choice) Could be a bit lower the price.

    Location, location, location -- perfect! Easy to park your car. Many restaurants in the area. Clean room and toilet. Local TV Station. Good water pressure for shower. Has elevator even though its a tiny hotel. Drinking water station for guests.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small and very basic room. No fridge. Only cleaned if asked for

    Easy walk to old town.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location

    all attraction within walking distance

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately we could not get wifi on our floor apparently it was broken? We booked 2 rooms. Both rooms were very run down, and the shutter in one room was hanging off and not working properly. The noise from the street is ridiculously loud, cars and motorbikes racing up and down street all night. Not the hotels fault but need to mention as maybe they could fix the shutters?

    Staff were very friendly. The hotel is in a good spot easy to walk everywhere

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    8.0
    I liked it.
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's TVs in the dorms, which was a first for me. I think this just has the potential to create problems where someone might want to watch it late whilst others would prefer it off. It's unnecessary imo. There was a window in the dorm which had no curtain, light blared through in the morning.

    All the staff I spoke to were kind and friendly. Nice rooftop space. There's a great deal ran with the Vietnamese cafe next door, a free coffee each day starting in the afternoon. Free drinking water on the floors. Decent location. Reliable and efficient lift. Handy brochures by reception for stuff to do.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    8.0
    Great location and price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I got a few mosquito bites so bring some mosquito repellent just to be safe.

    Nice people that are running the place. Good location in Ipoh near many sights and price is cheap.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    7.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have been nice to have a fridge

    Good location to the train station, street art and local food joints Bed was comfortable, room was spacious Would stay again

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Colour scheme! Beds on platform and tucked into a corner. Bathroom could have been cleaner.

    Beds were really comfortable and ac worked well. Bedding was clean Room had akettie and hair dryer One of the staff was very helpful and friendly, the other not so. The price was ok. The location good, some great local eating places in the new town.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    8.0
    Pleasnt stay. Recommended for budget stay. Really worth the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No private parking

    The location is in the middle of ipoh attraction. Got lift

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorm room is small for eight beds.

    It’s location.

    Stayed in May 2023

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