Hotel The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town (Ipoh, Malaysia)

About The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town

The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town is located in the heart of Ipoh’s Old Town which is famed for its colonial-style houses, cafés and street art. Ipoh Railway Station with services to Kuala Lumpur is just a nine-minute walk away. The hotel offers 12 rooms, or cabins as they are called, each with its own quirky theme and styling, often incorporating recycled materials. A private bathroom and complimentary toiletries are provided as standard. The Happy 8 Retreat @ Old Town offers free Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas while the front desk is on-hand 24/7 to provide assistance. Guests can also enjoy use of an outdoor terrace. On-site Happy Café serves a complimentary breakfast and there are numerous eateries in the Old Town area: Thean Chun on Jalan Bandar Timah is recommended for its authentic Malaysian cuisine. Around the corner, Han Chin Pet Soo is a fascinating museum which explores the region’s tin mining heritage and, a 23-minute drive, Lost World of Tambun Theme Park offers fun for the whole family.