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The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel room with a large bed, a round mirror on the wall, and a small bedside table with a phone. - The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town (Ipoh)
A bakery with shelves of baked goods, a coffee machine, and hanging lights. - The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town (Ipoh)
A room with vertical wooden paneling, a white door, a wooden drying rack, and a towel rack with towels. - The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town (Ipoh)
A dimly lit hallway with a rustic stone wall, a hanging light fixture, and a glass door leading to another room. - The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town (Ipoh)
A wooden interior with vertical slats on the walls, a staircase, and a mural with a bird and a heart. - The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town (Ipoh)
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a restaurant at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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A bedroom with a large bed, a round mirror, a bedside table with a lamp, and a hanging light fixture.

Design Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Attic)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a blue door with a fish design, a tiger-striped headboard, and a brick wall.

Cabin, Balcony (Patio)

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A wooden-framed bed with white linens, a ladder, and a mural of a sailboat on the wall.

Family Cabin (Oriental)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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A room with a canopy bed, wooden flooring, and a stone wall with a window.

Cabin (Tent, Mongolia Style)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Cabin (Twinkle)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Ipoh, The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town is near a metro station. Concubine Lane and Birch Memorial Clock Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ipoh Padang and Lang Mountain. Khizanat and D. R. Seenivasagam Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Ipoh travel guide
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No 46, Market Street, Ipoh, Perak, 30000

What's nearby

  • A traditional Chinese altar with incense, candles, and offerings.
    Concubine Lane
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ipoh Mural
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ipoh Padang
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Memory Lane Market
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ipoh Parade
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Thean Chun (天津茶室)
    2 min walk
  • Memories By Morel Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Chakori 二奶冰室
    1 min walk
  • Baan Thai Boat Noodle Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Tin Corner 39 Bistro
    1 min walk

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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

Restaurants on site

  • Happy 8 Cafe

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

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 staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town located?

Situated in Ipoh, this hotel is steps from Ipoh Mural, Concubine Lane, and Ho Yan Hor Museum. Han Chin Pet Soo and Yasmin At Kong Heng Museum are just steps away. Ipoh Railway Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Not wifi service in the guess room!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wood work condition deteriorated and a fire hazard; no fire detectors. Room rate expensive for such a condition.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Häftigt hotell och fint med balkong även om det inte var någon utsikt. Bra rum och badrum tyvärr ingen städning av rummet men funkade för var där i tre dagar. Bra beliggenhet i Old Town, nära till sevärdheter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Utmärkt läge och mysigt hotell med vacker träinredning. Omtänksam personal. Ganska enkelt utrustat och hård säng.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Det var bra
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schönes Designhotel

Hotel mit außergewöhnlichem und schönem Design. Zentrale Lage, Street Art. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Kleine Nachteile: Frühstücksauswahl klein (Burger, Sandwich oder Wrap), nur 1 Becher Kaffee oder alternativ 1 Glas Orangensaft dabei); sehr harte Matratze, vergilbtes Mückennetz.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, very centrally located by walking to restaurants, attractions, shopping, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Not too bad and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nature

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

オールドタウンを満喫。

イポーオールドタウンの街中を散策するには、絶好のロケーションです。駐車場のパーキングチケットをフロントスタッフの方にいただいたので、車内に提示しておきました。 この宿泊費用なら、朝食付きだと嬉しいです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

特色酒店

酒店環境舒服整潔，員工有禮，位於舊街場，出入方便，早餐有驚喜
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magisk liten plass

Kult, spennende og veldig hyggelig sted! Inn- og utsjekk var effektivt, hyggelig personale, rent og fint hotellrom. Eneste negative var at madrassen var veldig hard. Kafeen i 1.etg var helt supert, og veldig flott sted å sitte om kvelden med øl og kortspill. God mat var det også her.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.