Abby by the river

Hotels
7 (416 reviews)
55 & 57, Jalan Sultan Iskandar , Ipoh , my

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality concerns
Some amenities not functional

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Several reviews express concerns about cleanliness, including stains and a dirty rooftop.
Service
8
Staff received praise for being helpful and friendly, particularly mentioned in multiple reviews.
Location
8.5
Guests frequently highlight the strategic and convenient location of the hotel.
Room Quality
6
Mixed reviews on room quality, with some issues noted, including outdated furniture and views not matching bookings.
Amenities
7
Amenities were generally acceptable but had issues with cleanliness and functionality.
Value for Money
7.5
Value perceived as reasonable for the location and service despite some room quality issues.
Food and Beverage
7
No specific mentions in reviews; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7
General sentiment is mixed, with both positive experiences and significant concerns noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 02:10

Property Description

Scenic River View

Comfortable Accommodation

Convenient Location

Book now to experience a relaxing stay at Abby by the river in Ipoh.

Important information:

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.
For check in purpose, the guest can check in from 2PM until 6AM in the next morning.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    People no matter the age stay for MYR 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 416 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 8
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 7
K
Kevin • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Für eine Nacht in Ordnung. Sehr gute Lage, Preis/Leistung passt, Check-in mitten in der Nacht hat problemlos geklappt und ich durfte nach Check-out meine Sachen dort lagern

Cons:

Keine Klimaanlage im Dorm, Leiter zum oberen Bett war sehr schwierig rauf - und vor allem runter zu kommen, Hostel allgemein nicht besonders schön (dafür halt günstig)

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Mahadzir • solo_traveller • my
6
Value for money offer esp. with complimentary room upgrade
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Basic Facilities

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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HABIBULLAH • family_with_children • my
5
Overall - average
Pros:

Location - a few hundred meters from Concubine Lane
Room - booking river view yet get roadside view, the toilet flushing is not working well, hard to find a tv channel

Cons:

The toilet flushing is not working well
The room unit is different from the booking that was made

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Isa • solo_traveller • my
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Chen • solo_traveller • sg
7
不错
Pros:

我购买机票付款时银行卡里钱不够了，老板帮我用他的卡购买的机票，还不错，老板很热心👍

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Fengxiang • solo_traveller • cn
1
Serious Security Issue - Unidentified Person Slept in Our Dorm
Pros:

Location

Cons:

I cannot rate this hostel any higher due to a major security incident. During my stay, an unidentified man entered our dormitory at night and slept in an empty bed. No staff knew who he was. We only discovered this in the morning, and it was deeply unsettling. The fact that anyone can just wander in and sleep is frightening. I no longer felt safe for the rest of my trip. Management was informed but seemed unsure how to prevent it. I cannot recommend this place if you value your safety and peace of mind.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Wul Onn • family_with_children • my
1
2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
瑋松 • solo_traveller • my
1
Pros:

no i dont like

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Glcosta • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • fr
8
Bon emplacement chambre originale
Pros:

L'emplacement à quelques mètres du centre.
La chambre très sympa et grande avec une baie vitree qui donne sur la rivière.
La chambre bien qu'un peu vétuste est très bien.
Salle de bain avec douche séparée des WC.
Bouilloire dans la chambre et distributeur d'eau à l'extérieur

Cons:

La chambre mérite un rafraîchissement peinture en particulier ainsi que la salle de bain
Mais pour le prix c'est très raisonnable

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Nazaidah • family_with_children • my
7
2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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bakhtier Affendy • family_with_children • my
9
2025-12-27 • via Nuitee
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Izzat • family_with_children • my
5
2025-12-12 • via Nuitee
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Nazarina • extended_group • my
9
Marvellous
Pros:

Near to town & masjid

Cons:

NIL

2025-12-11 • via Nuitee
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CUOMO • extended_group • it
5
Not satisfied
Pros:

Only The Position

Cons:

A bit disappointing. No cabinet, no table and electricity plagues not working or in very inconvenient positions

2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
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Ana Rosa • solo_traveller • es
3
No volvería
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Estaba sucio. Hubo un WC atascado dos días. La terraza de arriba está abandonada y da hasta miedo. La puerta de mi habitación no se cerraba y hasta había una cámara, cosa que está prohibida.

2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
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Amir • couple • my
9
Pros:

Dah beberapa kali stay di sini. Bagi saya sangat berbaloi. Bilik pun luas, harga tidak mahal.

2025-12-02 • via Nuitee
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NORBAAYAH • couple • my
7
2025-11-28 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • fr
5
2025-11-21 • via Nuitee
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Luca • extended_group • it
3
2025-11-17 • via Nuitee