Name: The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town
Address: 46, Market Street, Ipoh, 30000, MY

4/10

Poor

02 Jan 2026

James

Wood work condition deteriorated and a fire hazard; no fire detectors. Room rate expensive for such a condition.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Delise

I'm in love with this place.

Such a lovelylaid back place to stay. Pretty much self service as they are busy creating a restaurant on site. Which I'm sure will be fabulous when it's finished.lovely pastries and coffee at Coco Cafe just down the road.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2024

Chin

Close to the train station, most of the visiting areas are walkable, and plenty of dining options.
The only thing, that has nothing to do with the hotel is that there is a karaoke bar around the block that blasts its music late into the night.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2023

Morene

Lovely. Simply lovely.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

04 Jun 2023

Verified traveler

happy 8 Retreat is NOT a happy place.

This is my repeat feedback since the first wasn't published by Hotel.com. There is no proper check-in services. Only one person taking care of everything. There is no wifi, no minibar, no cafe and the TV doesn't work. The toilet is in terrible condition with mouldy walls and mouldy shower curtain.
I see the website still falsely advertising that it has wifi and a cafe.
The bed is a hard rock mattress. We left after the first despite paying for 3 nights.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Sep 2022

Jessica

Stylish Interior, Basic Services

This place has so much potential to be great! The interior is impressive. Time, thought and money have clearly been invested in the design. The hotel is right in the old town, so it's easy to pop in and out for toilet stops, water refills etc.

There is a small water dispenser for morning coffees. Rooms come with a bit of coffee and shower toiletries.

The pricing point doesn't quite match the room facilities in comparison to other guest houses I've stayed in throughout SE Asia though. AUD$20 less a night and it'd be fine.

There is just 1 bloke trying to do everything (maybe the team in the always empty restaurant could take their hands out of their pockets and muck in). He was trying to clean rooms at 6pm and after while checking guests in. So I don't fault him, he was trying hard.

There is little noise blocking. If you like hearing both sides of the neighbours' argument then you'll love this place. Same with hearing the Sinhalese Bar patrons singing drunkenly on a Sunday evening. Monday was surprisingly quiet.

What really REALLY REALLY lets this place down is the beds. I had read they were a little on the firm side. Mate! If you bushwalk and camp overnight on an 5mm inflatable mat you'll be right. If you want to pre-experience before booking, put a thin mattress topper on a bed of bricks and try sleeping. I felt every age related injury and ache the next morning after sleeping here, I assure you. I had a look, they're box springs with thin toppers.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

06 Feb 2022

Julie

Convenient and adequate.

The location is great, right in the old town. The room was small but adequate with all the quaint features I was expecting. However there was no drinking water in the rooms and although I could see a wifi connection I was told I couldn't have the password. There is no storage in the room so it wouldn't be suitable for a longer stay. The bed was on the firm end of comfortable for me.

Self

2/10

Poor

25 Sep 2020

Amelia

This property was dirty. The bed linen gave me itchy ness and the worst was there was no hot water. They use a solar without electrical back up. The next day wanted to change room but their hot shower was the same. They seem to encourage the patron with cold blasting showers! Not even a shower cap provided, it was devastating as I went to the salon!

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2020

Dean

Well designed central hotel.

Beautiful, centrally located hotel. Well designed. Bed a little hard, but lived the wooden facades etc. Was disappointed than our reservation included breakfast but the hotel doesn't do breakfast?! We checked out at 11am butthere was no one in reception at all to give key too,which was a little odd.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

A charming place to spend a few nights in the old town.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Excellent location, very centrally located by walking to restaurants, attractions, shopping, etc.

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Good value

Not too bad and value for money

Family

4/10

Poor

13 Aug 2018

Pitt

There are better choices around.

Supply of hot water is unreliable. Replacement of wet towels and tidy up rooms have to be requested. Generally it lacks a service mindset and certainly over priced.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2018

giorgio

Nature

Nice little gem. Really a pleasant hotel. Only cos was the mattress too hard for my liking.

Family

4/10

Poor

02 May 2017

James

Outstandingly funky but no place of rest.

I really wanted to give this hotel an excellent review. Beautiful, boutique, funky, great staff, excellent location. Regrettably, the comfort of the room was hideous. Worst bed and paper thin walls. Our neighbors crashed in at 1.00 am and I honestly though they had come into our room by mistake and I normally wear a hearing aid when not in bed. The discomfort of the bed was extreme. A kettle is provided but no tea or coffee so not much point. At 8.30 am on a Sunday morning no hot water either. I was very relieved to leave.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2017

Tsz Kin

Nicely decorated hotel with friendly staff

A very nicely decorated hotel which gives a relaxing atmosphere. The staff are also very nice and the breakfast is very delicious. The only down point is thay the room is a bit small and it is rather noisy in the morning in our attic room. Maybe other rooms would be more quiet.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2016

zhen

Very satisfied with hotel

Rooms are located above a lovely and quirky cafe. Room was very clean and everything worked well. A very lovely stay indeed. Location was perfect with good food and cafes all just round the corner.

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Generally the hotel provide good accommodation. Hotel receptionist is not enough at time to provide customer enquiry. Overall experience is good.

4/10

Poor

29 Dec 2014

Kenny

Not value for money!!!

Small room, stained bedsheets, inexperience hotel front desk