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The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town

3.5 star property
Ipoh hotel with restaurant

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Interior
Free WiFi
Balcony
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
The price is S$57
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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Free WiFi

Design Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Attic)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Located on the top floor
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Family Cabin (Oriental)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

Cabin (Twinkle)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi

Cabin (Tent, Mongolia Style)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Cabin, Balcony (Patio)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi

Tent Cabin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Attic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Patio Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi

Family Cabin with Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Twinkle Cabin

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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The price is S$47
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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About the area

Map
No 46, Market Street, Ipoh, Perak, 30000

What's nearby

  • Ipoh Mural - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Concubine Lane - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dataran Ipoh - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Ipoh Parade - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun - 7 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Ipoh (IPH-Sultan Azlan Shah) - 11 min drive
  • Ipoh Railway Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Kedai Kopi Kin Kok 建国茶餐食 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪新元华饮食阁雪花啤酒 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Suhaimi Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kiki Lalat - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪高记饭店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town

At The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Aeon Station 18. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Happy 8 Cafe, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Express check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 10 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Happy 8 Cafe – This café serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-in after 10 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of MYR 30

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Happy 8 Retreat
Happy 8 Retreat Old Town
Happy 8 Retreat Old Town Inn
Happy 8 Retreat Old Town Inn Ipoh
Happy 8 Retreat Old Town Ipoh
Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town Hotel Ipoh
Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town Hotel
Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town Ipoh
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in is available.
Are there restaurants at or near The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Happy 8 Cafe.
What's the area around The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town like?
The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town is a short 9-minute walk from Ipoh Railway Station and 5 minutes' walk from Ipoh Padang.

The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Hai, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely. Simply lovely.
Morene, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Jessica, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
There was a balcony!
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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!
Amelia, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Dean, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

A charming place to spend a few nights in the old town.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, very centrally located by walking to restaurants, attractions, shopping, etc.
2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Good value
Not too bad and value for money
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Pitt, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nature
Nice little gem. Really a pleasant hotel. Only cos was the mattress too hard for my liking.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Not value for money!!!
Small room, stained bedsheets, inexperience hotel front desk
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Family run guest house
Small guest house, recept manned by youngsters. Cable tv channel limited and lost signal frequently throughout my stay.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wong Kah woh, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Great location matters
This hotel is located in old town Ipoh, it does not have a lift or WiFi so it is fairly inconvenient. But the room and the bathroom is clean and tidy. It doesn't have much but it is reasonable. The location is key and that is all it matters.
Kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Not wifi service in the guess room!
poh-sing, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review