grusl wrote:
> On Mar 27, 3:59 pm, " A Mate" wrote:
>> Thank you, George - so sharp!
>>
>> The OP??? Doubt it!
>>
>> I knew what the OP meant. BUT! I am chronically so annoyed by ignorant
>> posters who are discourteous in the extreme, in that they NEVER proof read
>> their garbage!
>>
>> My personal recommendation - The Majestic Station Hotel!
>>
>> Plenty of parking. The ride up to the accommodation in the ancient lift is
>> worth the price alone! BUT - do NOT eat there!!
>>
>> Brilliant old, wide verandah, colonial fans and all.
>>
>> Do, however steer clear of the 'standard rooms' immediately above the
>> platform.
>>
>> George - I answered only because of you, whose posts I respect and enjoy!!
>>
>> An aside!! I like Ipoh; but it's not an easy city to move around without
>> wheels. Rent a car!
>>
>
> There's not much in the way of real inquiries on r.t.a unfortunately
> these days, thanks to the spammers. (Olympic homestays, what a joke!)
>
> So it's good to get a real one, however poorly phrased (and how
> ungrateful the OP might turn out to be!)
>
> On this topic, I'm constantly disappointed by Malaysian hotels. The
> Heritage Station Hotel in KL is a mess, full of noisy backpackers,
> while the alternatives seem to be sterile upmarket business hotels.
>
> I'll keep an eye out for recommendations for hotels with character as
> I'd like to see more of the country while I'm in this region, like
> Penang, Camerons and Sabah/Sarawak.
>
> Cheers,
> George W Russell
> Bangalore
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There couple of inn and hotel in heart of Ipoh, near the local chinese
coffee shop serving dim sum and shops for wedding services. You can find
a couple of 2 and 3 star hotel that is good for sleeping and convenient
access to taxi and good Ipoh food.
Try grand view hotel. # Theme: Hotel/Inn Juar good for sleeping.
# Price: US$20-40
# # Address: 36, Jalan Horley,30300 Ipoh
# Phone: 05 243 1488 |