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Reviews of The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town Ipoh

No. 46, Market Street, 30000 Ipoh, Malaysia

#72 of 73 B&Bs and Inns in Ipoh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 31 hotel reviews

5.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.0

  • Comfort

    5.7

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    5.5

  • Staff

    5.6

  • Value for money

    5.6

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  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    4.0
    no great sadly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it’s very run down, there is no reception, beds are hard and pillows are old

    location price

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    6.0
    Booked and paid for 4 nights but stayed only one.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Patio Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was dark, beds were very hard and NO WiFi internet. Accommodation was not quite what we were expecting.

    Very central to old town and it is a traditional type residence.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2023

    4.0
    great place spoiled by the three failings listed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    air conditioning sub optimal. no Wi-Fi. worst of all price quoted was subsequently changed and we were charged about 10% extra without consultation.

    beautiful place. great location.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2022

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bed was hard, we couldn't sleep comfortably. Shower head was broken. Very small room. Will never stay here again !

    Good location. Nice interior design.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Patio Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They claim to have wifi and satellite tv on the page but none was available. Customer service was not available since 8.30pm and even messages to the given contact number has no response. Rates are too high for this rooms.

    The rooms concept was different and unique

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    3.0
    Totally not recommended and not value for the expensive rate paid.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Patio Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not value for money. With the amount paid I expect a much better room and services. There is no one take care of guest at the counter. The hotel let the cleaner to take care which they dont know anything at all. Everything need to use Whatsapp to reach the person in charge which unfortunately very slow response. The whole check in process took more than half an hour. Room feel dirty as they are many decoration stuff which not properly cleaned. The room sound proof is the worse I ever stayed even with other old shophouses, when the next room speak softly, I can hear it as clear as if they are in the same room with me.

    Location in the middle of the old town

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    1.0
    Expensive, bad smell, small.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room smelt really badly of damp. The bathroom had black mold over the walls. Tiny room for a family. Noise travelled between room. Checked out after 1 night which wasn’t simple but eventually got most of our money back. No apology. The offer of a double instead of a family room at no discount? Ask to see the room before you pay and don’t be bullied into paying cash- the business should pay for the transaction and not you!

    Cool looking lobby

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2023

    1.0
    not come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Patio Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    near to Old town

    below expactation

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2023

    1.0
    Bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Patio Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Advertised tv . No TV. No WiFi. Bed very thin. Feels like sleeping on a plywood. Very small room.

    The design

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good design - but a few improvements to make
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    However a few aspects could be improved : -the room was globally "clean", but the bathroom was not and would really need to be freshened (there was a few bugs inside...) -a light next to the bed would be really useful -the rooms are not well sound proof and was quite noisy

    We really liked our room and the very "arty" design of the hotel. The staff was helpful (we could left our luggages for the day while visiting). Perhaps not the best "quality / price", but it definitely has character.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Patio Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little noisy sound dissatisfied there is karaoke from outside but not everyday .

    3D2N Location is Very good. Very unique interior design.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Patio Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The whole hotel smells mouldy, even though it's clean. Perhaps the management could work on that.

    The room and the balcony was nice. The wood decorations everywhere are stunning. Great location in the centre of old Ipoh.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2022

    3.0
    Do not stay here. It is not worth the pri
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The experience overall was quite bad. There was no one at the reception, eve though we arrived during business hours. When you arrive, there is no one at the reception . There is a sign instructing you to make a phone call so someone can come and check you in. Our luck was that a group from Malaysia arrived at the same time that had access to a phone and could make the call. As I was travelling from abroad, I needed internet access to make a phone call. And there comes the second surprise, NO WIFI available for guests, even in the lobby. I have to say this is quite unbelievavle for a hotel in Malaysia in those days. Reception remains empty the whole time, so no one to provide any kind of assistance or answer any question a guest may have. The room was quite small, much smaller than appeared in the pictures. Room has no window, except for a very small opening.

    Location is good if you want to stay in the old town part of the city, like we did. It is very close to the train station ( walking distance) , so very convenient for arrival and departure. Overall very clean, toiletries in the bathroom. And the overall design of the building is quite nice, giving a cool feeling to the hotel.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2022

    7.0
    look and feel are great service could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Patio Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no WIFI, very hard bed, and the inside cafe was not open for breakfast (opened at 11.00 pm).

    look and feel

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2022

    7.0
    Cosy hotel but a bit pricey
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Attic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    self service check in and check out. The hotelier should inform the guest on the check in procedure. it can be easily done via WhatsApp or email these days.

    Good strategic location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2022

    3.0
    Not as advertised
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Patio Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of things misrepresented here - there is NO WiFi and minimal staff. I had to check myself in, and there was no one to help with anything unless you WhatsApped the manager, which is hardly likely when there's no WiFi.

    Gorgeous aesthetic, great location!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed, hard like rock

    I like the access to other location..

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Patio Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Strategically located, beautiful Building

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2022

    7.0
    good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Attic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    poor noise cancellation

    location

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Patio Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The price was a little to high

    Design and Cleanliness

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2022

    5.0
    Probably my first and last. Not the worst I been but certainly not the best.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I got a room but it was like half a room because my room was the roof of the building. Something like an artic and paid RM 240 per night. BTW they so environmental friendly until they save up on providing customer mineral water and my son and me slept on the floor (with mattress)

    While sleeping in room 301. You can hear music of drunk people singing. Not too loud but still you can make sense what song they were singing.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2022

    2.0
    Not recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Patio Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor maintenance, noisy with KTV pub nearby. poor noice insulation.

    nothing

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Couple
    • Attic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Patio Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2022

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