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7.7
Very good
825 reviews
825 reviews
"Small but clean."
"the interior is cool and the rooms are clean"
"A touch of the past that gives you the warmth… Located within the old town, this place is cozy and walkable to many eateries and a few hidden bars!"
"As location is perfect 🥰."
"I recommend the patio room cuz it was very nice, got a small balcony and very nice view."
8.8
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The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town
It's centrally located in Kampung Jawa only 590 m from public transport, so that you'll have easy access to local areas. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Lost World of Tambun. This 3-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.
Located in heart of Ipoh
Check-in/out [express]
Airport transfer
640 meters to public transportation
Inside city center
Airport transfer
Check-in/out [express]
Luggage storage
Family room
Smoking area
Daily housekeeping
Smoke-free property
Xerox/fax in business center
3 travelers have booked today.
Value for money | 7.5 |
Distance to city center | 0 km |
Location rating | 8.8 |
Nearest airport | Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) |
Distance to airport | 3.5 km |
What is the typical travel time to a nearby airport from The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town?
The average travel time to get from The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town to the airport is 15 minutes, but please bear in mind that the travel time may differ based on traffic, weather conditions, and time of day.
What are the property's policies for children's bedding at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town?
The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town's policy relating to children's bedding considers guests age 12 years and older as adults, and therefore must use an extra bed which will incur an additional fee. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.
What do travelers like most about The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town?
Past guests that stayed at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town have given this property a rating of 8.836 for its outstanding location as the primary highlight for their stay.
What is the verified guest review consensus about The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town's food?
85.0% of our past guest ratings have given an optimistic review and remarks about this property's food. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town down in the review.
What is the typical rating that verified Solo travelers' have given to The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town?
Past solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town an average rating of 7.7. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.
What is the average rating that past Business travelers' have given to The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town?
Verified business travelers that have stayed at this property have given The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town an average rating of 7.3. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.
What is the average rating that verified Couples' have given to The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town?
Verified couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town an average rating of 7.7. You can look up on more specific customer testimonials, and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.
What is the typical rating that verified Group travelers have given to The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town?
Past group travelers that have stayed at this property have given The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town an average rating of 7.6. You can check out more specific customer evaluations and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.
What do local travelers think about The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town?
Verified local travelers that have stayed at this property have given The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town an average rating of 7.5. You can look up on more descriptive customer evaluations, and responses for this property down in the review section.
What time is check-in and check-out at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town?
Check-in is from 03:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. You may ask for early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Customers checking in or out before or after the specified hours may be charged an additional fee.
8.8
"Small but clean."
Lea
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June 5, 2023
7.2
"the interior is cool and the rooms are clean"
Wandy
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May 24, 2023
8.4
"A touch of the past that gives you the warmth… Located within the old town, this place is cozy and walkable to many eateries and a few hidden bars!"
Vicknesh
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May 25, 2023
The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town
Get the most from an urban escape in Ipoh when you book a room at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town. Located right in the city center, The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town saves you time and travel by letting you wake up right in the heart of the best neighborhood. Find yourself incredibly close to Ipoh Railway Station. Just 590 m away, you can pack more into every day with simple transportation access with a stay at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town.
Every effort is made to make guests feel comfortable by providing the best in services and amenities. Getting from and back to the airport can be easily arranged with the hotel's airport transfer services. Front desk service is provided at the hotel including express check-in or check-out. Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your room time.
For the comfort and health of all guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the hotel. Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas provided by hotel.
Designed for comfort, all guestrooms offer a range of amenities to ensure a restful night. For your comfort, some rooms at the hotel are equipped with linen service and air conditioning. Some rooms at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town even come with extra design features such as a balcony or terrace. In-room entertainment amenities including the television is provided in some rooms.
In some select rooms, you can find bottled water at your disposal. It's good to know that a hair dryer, toiletries and towels are provided in some guest bathrooms.
Around the property
Experience all the sights and local attractions of Ipoh with The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town as your base. An afternoon of browsing the works at Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo located 80 m away can familiarize you with the local art scene. Explore the neighborhood! The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town is conveniently located close to transport options at Ipoh Railway Station only 590 m away.
Reasons to stay here
Find some of the city's best deals here with rooms 92% cheaper than other options.
Find some excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining better than 99% of the city's other accommodations.
Guests who stayed here really appreciated the room comfort, scoring it higher than 95% of accommodations in the city.
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Food & Dining
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3 mentions
8.8
Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.
All children are welcome.
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640 meters to public transportation
Airport transfer
Located in heart of Ipoh
Air conditioning
Old building vibe in the heart of town.”
We arrived late the first day & staff let us in ourselves with clear guide. Managed to walk around Ipoh town that night and the old school vibe was amazing. If you want to walk to the tourist spots in town like Concubine lane or all the hipster cafes, this hotel is in the middle of it all. The hotel itself is a gem, the old building has been refurbished but still retains the air of antique. We had a lot of fun taking pics around the hotel itself. Even my small kids seem to enjoy especially climbing up the super high double decker bed 😅
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STRATEGIC ”
Was there and booked two room, the attic and the other one is patio. I recommend the patio room cuz it was very nice, got a small balcony and very nice view. The attic also good but I personally prefer the patio room. Clean and comfy. Do not expect the mattress to be as 5 star hotel, it was good as its value. Very near to all tourist places. Highly recommend for solo traveler or group, but not family.
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Cleanliness Thumb Up! ”
Aircond well functioned ! Strategy location nearby with the attractions! Staff is friendly & Helpful ! Nice ambience ! Washrooms is clean! Highly recommended !
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Top location and staff”
This a character hotel in a reconverted shophouse in the old town. Location is perfect as it's on the next parallel road to Concubine Lane. We only stayed one night and chose a family with double bunk beds. Comfortable beds and the room had everything we needed for our short stay. Only cons: The room was a little small and my younger boy was badly bitten by mosquitoes (the rest of us were fine). I would have asked for mosquito repellent but it was 1am when my son complained and the reception was closed then. Kevin, who works at Reception and also helps out in the cafe at the back, was very friendly and ever so helpful. He was always asking if everything was okay. He's a real credit to the hotel. Take note: We had trouble finding the hotel and drove past it twice. It's the first shophouse on the left after the horse sculpture, with big wooden doors and a no.8 metal sculpture outside (which we failed to spot).
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Awesome stay”
Very aesthetic building. Comfortable beds and friendly staff. The place is located centrally in the Ipoh Old Town with plenty of dining / drinking options nearby. Host is very friendly and easily contactable via WhatsApp - also very prompt replies!
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Wonderful and unique ”
Makes me feel like I'm on vacation. Clean and comfortable
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clean and unique”
we enjoy our stay. easy checkin, toilet is spacious and every corner is beautiful
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Exceptional”
Friendly staff, strategic location, next time if I go to Ipoh I will stay here again 👍🏻
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Great Concept”
Great concept, easy to deal, im liking the cleanliness. thank you.
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Artsy stays”
With nice artsy decor, cleanliness is okay, just not soundproof enough, can easily hear from next room
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Worth staying”
Walking distance to Kong Heng, Plan B, restaurants and Dataran Dato Sagor. Conts, in front of the hotel got a bar and a bit noisy with the transports, dogs barking. Overall, is value for money. Nice for OOTD, snap picture.
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Exceptional”
Convenient location. Surrounded with cafèsss n varieties local favorite. Recommend
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Classic wood”
very classic. but it made of wood. we can hear others' room conversation.
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Nature and old town feels”
Quite impressive the wooden fixtures or constructs... Host friendly arranged a twinkle room for us. Rooftop windows were our first ever experience of stay. Air-con condition good, shower heat is satisfied. Bedroom and bathroom were nature and beautiful. We had light backpack so easy to get up a 3rd floor staircase. Seems there probably is a wheelchair elevator in the mid of the units.
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Exceptional”
Very pleasant stay! Clean, unique cabin, toilet great,got kettle to boil water... there's mineral water to fill up your bottle at level 2...
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New year’s & wedding anniversary short trip”
Hotel location’s perfectly convenient as near by attractions spot.We’ve arrived at 1:30pm & they allowed us to early checked in without any charges as stated check in time at 3pm plus,they had do small decorations in my room eventually that would be so great for first impression!
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Okay. Nice vibe”
Near the attraction
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Good central hotel ”
Hotel staff was very helpful and room was nice! Only thing is that the mattress was really hard… location is really good though!
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Nice Place”
Nice place to stay after long walk around, not bad spot to be honest!
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good”
nice place and location strategic
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