Every hotel we actually stayed in
| Place | Hotel | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | Royce Residence KLCC by Cobnb | €330 / 3 nights | Would book again. |
| Ipoh | The Octagon Ipoh – In the Heart of the City | €89 / 2 nights | Would not book again. |
| Penang | Lost Paradise Resort | €345 / 4 nights | Clear recommendation. |
| Mersing | BASED – Mersing | €106 / 1 night | Good ferry stop. |
| Tioman | Melina Beach Resort | €1,090 / 5 nights | Trip highlight. Would return. |
| Singapore | YOTEL Singapore Orchard Road | €911 / 2 rooms / 4 nights | Small rooms, very good location. |
Royce Residence KLCC by Cobnb, Kuala Lumpur
Very good overall. The KLCC location worked extremely well for us, the rooftop pool had the skyline feel we wanted, and the apartment was spacious, clean and good value.
We had seen criticism online about check-in, elevators and service, but those issues were not part of our own stay.
Would we book it again? Yes.
The Octagon Ipoh – In the Heart of the City
This was the accommodation we would not repeat. The main problem was a strong smell coming from the toilets.
We only ended up here because our originally planned accommodation at The Horizon / Infinity View Suites had its pool closed at short notice.
Would we book it again? No.
Lost Paradise Resort, Penang
We loved this place. It has a lush, distinctive Balinese / Asian atmosphere with greenery, pools and real character.
It does not have a proper swimming beach, but that did not stop it from being a clear recommendation for us.
It is outside George Town, yet Grab made getting around easy enough that the location did not feel like a problem.
Would we book it again? Yes.
BASED – Mersing
Mersing was mainly a necessary overnight stop before the ferry. The town itself did not give us a reason to stay longer, but the hotel did exactly what we needed and was good for one night.
Would we book it again for the same purpose? Yes.
Melina Beach Resort, Tioman
This was paradise for us and one of the standout stays of the trip.
It is expensive, but a large part of what you are paying for is the location. The biggest downside was the cost of boat taxis. The town was still reachable on foot in around 25 minutes.
Would we book it again? Yes.
YOTEL Singapore Orchard Road
The rooms are small — very small compared with the space we had elsewhere on the trip — but the location is very good and it worked well as a city base.
Would we book it again? For a city trip, yes.