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The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Ipoh Parade

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Interior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Cabin, Balcony (Patio) | Free WiFi
Coffee shop
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
No 46, Market Street, Ipoh, Perak, 30000
  • Popular LocationConcubine Lane1 min walk
  • Popular LocationIpoh Parade4 min drive
  • Popular LocationHospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun7 min drive
  • AirportIpoh (IPH-Sultan Azlan Shah)10 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Design Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Attic)

Design Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Attic) | Free WiFi

Design Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Attic)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Cabin (Oriental) | Free WiFi

Family Cabin (Oriental)

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

Cabin (Twinkle)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Cabin (Tent, Mongolia Style)

Cabin (Tent, Mongolia Style) | Free WiFi

Cabin (Tent, Mongolia Style)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Cabin, Balcony (Patio)

Cabin, Balcony (Patio) | Free WiFi

Cabin, Balcony (Patio)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior
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Air conditioning
Parking available
3.6 out of 5, Good, (24)
The price is $15
per night
$23 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
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About the neighborhood

Ipoh

In Ipoh .Steps from the hotel, you'll find Ipoh Mural and Han Chin Pet Soo. Concubine Lane and Yasmin At Kong Heng Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Concubine Lane - 1 min walk
  • Ipoh Padang - 5 min walk
  • Memory Lane Market - 13 min walk
  • Ipoh Parade - 4 min drive
  • Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

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
  • Chakori 二奶冰室 - 2 min walk
  • Tin Corner 39 Bistro - 1 min walk
  • Kiki Lalat - 1 min walk

About this property

The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town

3.5-star hotel near Ipoh Parade
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town also features a terrace, concierge services, and express check-in.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Ipoh hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. This Ipoh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in fee: MYR 30 for check-in after 10 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: MYR 30 for check-in after 10 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town to the airport?

The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town is 4.9 mi (11-min drive) away from the Ipoh (IPH-Sultan Azlan Shah) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town?

As of May 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town on May 26, 2024 start from $31.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town.

Does The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town offer free breakfast?

The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town have a pool?

The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town does not have a pool.

Does The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town have a restaurant?

The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town is home to Happy 8 Cafe, which features light fare.

Does The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town to downtown Ipoh?

The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town is 0.5 mi away from Taman Istana.

The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

3.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hai

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely. Simply lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Amelia, Kuala Lumpur

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Dean

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
A charming place to spend a few nights in the old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value
Not too bad and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018