Holiday Inn MELAKA by IHG

This stay was fantastic, I'm really happy with everything overall. The hotel is clean and tidy, and the room was comfortable and well-maintained, making for a great stay. The location is excellent, right by the sea, offering beautiful surroundings and amazing views. Getting around is super convenient. It's about a 25-minute walk to the Red Square in Malacca city center, so it's easy to visit attractions and get around. The hotel breakfast offered a rich variety of choices with good flavors, easily meeting daily dining needs. The overall location, cleanliness, breakfast, and transport links were all outstanding, offering great value for money. Highly recommended.

The hotel is right in the city center, which is super convenient for city walks and shopping. We only stayed one night in Malacca and checked out the next day directly for Jonker Street, which wasn't far at all.

The hotel's location is great, offering distant views of the Strait of Malacca. However, it's right next to a highway, so you have to walk a bit of a detour to cross the road. There's no kids' club, but it has a gym and a pool. The breakfast is good, and the soundproofing is also decent. Tour groups do stay here, and it's within walking distance to attractions! The room service staff are very good, but they're a bit stingy with the drinking water.

During Chinese New Year, there were no Chinese-speaking staff, which made communication a bit difficult for those not fluent in English, as the foreign staff struggled to understand. The hotel facilities are a bit old-fashioned, so don't set your expectations too high; it might not be worth the price. The sea view room actually offered a pretty average view; in fact, the rooms on the opposite side might even offer a better night view. Breakfast was decent, with a good variety.