Hotel Istanaku, 30450 Ipoh, Malaysia
#94 of 135 hotels in Ipoh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 87 hotel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.1
Facilities
7.6
Staff
8.3
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 August 2025
Ema
SingaporeNo elevator...
The room is clean and nice too..
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Man
MalaysiaGood
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Hinckley
MalaysiaThe reception called me at midnight 12am telling me to change other location because their King suite is overbooked
So so
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Izaham
MalaysiaExcellent for solo traveller who needs a comfortable place to sleep
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Chu
AustraliaNo Fridge and armchair
Central, close proximity to food n shops
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Mat
MalaysiaAll seems ok
Nearby mall and foodcourt
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Khairul
MalaysiaNo
Good
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Iema
Malaysiaabout hygiene please upgrade and maybe should put some room freshener specially in bathroom.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 30 July 2025
Zong
MalaysiaParking not provided, need to park at own cost RM 8 per day or pay every time in and out. Should consider to get the parking waive for hotel guess. However, you can park far apart with walking distant for free.
Good Location, there is Econsave Hypermarket and Mc Donald within walking distance which very convenience. There are also shop lot within 2 mins driving distance from the hotel, easy to get food.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 26 July 2025
Smith
United KingdomBusy junction so would be noisier. No lifts to go up to 2nd floor. I have heavy bags...but luckily help is nearby.
Location was excellent for eating out in various restaurants around there.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 26 July 2025
Siti
MalaysiaNeed to pay for parking, no wardrobe or hanger to even hanging towels. At least prepare a simple rack & hangers.
Strategic location, nice room, good water pressure
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Saffron
United KingdomRight next to the main road so bare this in mind!
Spacious Room Clean Ideal location in Ipoh
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Chan
MalaysiaThere is no lift, the stairs are quite steep for elderly people although they have workers to help carry up the bags. Only two very small bottles of water in the room - in Malaysia I think can give slightly bigger bottles because weather is so hot. No windows in some rooms, not really an issue but does make it a bit claustrophobic.
The rooms are clean, bed is comfortable and staff is friendly and helpful. It’s newly renovated so everything is still clean and nice. Towels are white and clean. The hotel has single room (for 1) with a comfy super single bed although room is a bit small but it’s ok.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 30 June 2025
Alice
AustraliaThe receptionist was super lovely and helpful, the place is nice and great for the price!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 14 June 2025
Normala
MalaysiaProblem to connect television channel
Bilik yang selesa
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Al
MalaysiaNo elevator
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Jy
Malaysia1. On the 2nd day, my room was filled with smoking smells, I have no ideas where the smells came from, probably is through the air-conditioning as I only smells it when I switched on the air-cond. 2. Maybe can add on some special rate for parking.
The first day when I arrived, the shower pipe was broken & I had launched a complaint to front desk staff. She quickly called the maintenance department and problem solved within 1 hour time. Thank you. 😊
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Dayang
MalaysiaNo chairs to eat in the room. Need to pay for parking. Rm8 1 day. If u going out before 8 am the day after tomorrow, no need to pay parking. At night, they just open the gate until 8.00 am tommorow. The locations bit tricky, no signboard but hotel beside Hospital Ar-Ridhwan.
I like the spacious room. Requsted for twin bed. Surprisingly single bed was large, bed and pillow was super comfortable. Decorations also quite good. Good sleep. Easy access to town. Clean toilet. Powerful shower. All the things looks new. I feel comfortable staying there
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Farahin
MalaysiaThere was no receptionist available at night, and no one answered when I called the contact number provided by the hotel. Additionally, there was no wardrobe or hangers in the room, which makes it quite inconvenient for guests staying longer, especially those on business trips.
The bed was comfortable and the room was very clean and well-maintained.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Nik
MalaysiaNo lift. We need to climb 4 stairs to get to our room with luggage and all our stuff. Not recommended for unwell & unfit guests. Our TV is not working, tried texting the staff numbers all not responsive so we stayed in for 2 nights in silence. Receptionists are not always available at the counter, so we just have to accept what we get. I stayed for 2 nights, they didn’t clean the room at all.
Comfy bed & clean room
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Edy
MalaysiaNeed to have elevator since the hotel got 2level and they only have stairs to reach at second level
New hotel with leisure looks
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Aira
MalaysiaEasy acces
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Musafil
MalaysiaOverbooking
My booking was diverted to Anderson Homestay Apartments. I’m not sure what the problem with booking.con with hotel.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Alfred
MalaysiaCan hear the sound of raining loud in the room Staff didn't give instructions about main door tag...no one came even after pressing the main door bell. Was left standing outside very long time Ask for water bottle but Staff never came to the room to give the water bottle No hotel sign
Stayed in August 2025
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