Cititel Express Ipoh

Location of hotel very near to the tourist area i.e. Concubine Lane, Plan B etc. Love the new renovated look. Room was clean and appreciate that it was a non-smoking hotel. Parking is tight and limited but the excellent guards made it all worth the effort - parking is double decker and very tight as the basement is limited in space.

Excellent stay by the Old Town of Ipoh, only 5 min from it, and 10 min on foot from the Ipoh Train Station. Beware as there is no zebra crossing by the station so you have to be careful crossing the dual carriageway or instead pay for a Grab to get you there. There is a doorman and someone at the desk in the lobby who is manned outside of Reception hours - The Reception is on the highest floor, same as the restaurant, so you have a lovely view. There is a 7-11 right there in the lobby which was most useful during my 6-night stay (10-16/11/24). My room was on the 9th floor so I had a lovely view of the river and of the New Town of Ipoh - i could open the window but to be fair the AC was very efficient. The room was very big and refurbished and I like the new wall art. The shower was strong, the facilities more than adequate, and there was water available on my floor. You had to give a cash deposit that would have been returned on departure or, if you pay by card, it is not required - they will still check your room upon departure. You can leave your bag with Reception on the ground floor after departure which is useful for last minute shopping. The staff was very welcoming. I had breakfast there one morning of my stay - chargeable 30 MYR but worth it - with very good Malaysian dishes and a great view to complement them: I had dinner there once as well that was extra. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who wishes to visit the lovely town of Ipoh - or even to use as a base for exploring Taiping, another lovely town not so far away by train, where I had a great time.

Newly refurbished in modern understated design, the room was spacious and comfortable. The bed was nice and I slept well. Housekeeping was excellent and everything was very clean. The checking desk and cafe on level 12 look beautiful and stylish, with views over the city. Convenient location within walking distance to all the attractions in the old town. All the staff were helpful and pleasant.

Rooms are recently renovated and clean. Beds are comfortable and it was not noisy although there is big mosque nearby. Drinking water is provided in common area at the levels we stayed at. We waited sometime for our room during check in but it was okay as long as our rooms were cleaned properly by the cleaning service.

The room was clean, spacious, and well-maintained. It came with all the expected amenities like a comfortable bed, working air conditioning, a mini-fridge, and a clean bathroom. Housekeeping was consistent and attentive.