AC Hotels by Marriott Ipoh

From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with genuine warmth by the bellman and security team — a flawless first impression that set the tone for our stay. Check-in was an absolute breeze, handled with efficiency and professionalism. Our Junior Suite exuded comfort and elegance, offering generous space and a truly relaxing atmosphere. The addition of a basin or sink near the mini bar in the living area would elevate the experience to perfection. A heartfelt commendation to Rahim for his outstanding service — the room was refreshed in record time, yet maintained the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation.

We stayed here for 2 nights and had a generally pleasant experience. Check-in was quick and smooth, and the room had a simple, minimalist design. The location is convenient, quite central and just a short stroll to Ipoh Parade, which made getting around easy. Parking was free too; you just pass your card to the concierge for validation before heading out. One thing we really liked was the little lavender pouches by the lifts at night, such a nice touch and they smelled amazing. The hotel also has a game room on Level 3 that guests can use for free. There’s ping pong, table football, and gaming computers with gaming chairs. If you’re up for some singing, there are karaoke rooms you can book for a fee. Basic amenities like shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and hand wash are provided in the room. That said, there were a couple of small letdowns. As other guests have mentioned, they only prepared one toothbrush and one pair of slippers even though there were two of us. The floor mat by the bed also felt a bit sticky to step on. On our second day, we came back around 3 pm and found that housekeeping still hadn’t cleaned our room. We’re not sure what the usual schedule is, but we expected it to be done by then. We just swapped out our towels so we could rest before heading out for dinner. Also, for hot beverages, they only provided plastic spoons, which isn’t ideal for stirring in hot drinks.

Hotel looks good and seems to have been upgraded recently. Rooms are clean and modern, but not isolated well, making them quite noisy at night. Also the airconditioner, even though the hotel chain name might suggest otherwise, is a bit simple and noisy. Breakfast is good though and staff friendly. Also, the pool is big and has ample chairs. Centre is walking distance.