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tobeslo
Singapore, Singapore

Funky and practical

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 14 Apr 2018
M Boutique Hotel offers a breath of fresh air in this historical town that seems to be frozen in time. It added an extra bit of energy and vibrance. The ambience is retro with a touch of funkiness and romance.

My wife and I spent 3 nights in this boutique hotel and we were overall happy with its offering. The location is at the fringe of old town, which is within walking distance. Due to the humidity during day time and the lack of street lights it's advisable to drive or call Grab (no more Uber soon), which is relatively economical and convenient (though do allow some waiting time up to 10 minutes). However there isn't much happening in its surrounding.

Room was compact but it had all the basics that worked. Room was clean and practical. The hotel also has a laundry area, a lounge at each level, a gym, and 2 restaurants - one local and one Western. Buffet style breakfast is usually included in the booking but we found the quality and quantity lacking especially one came later in the morning especially for the Western breakfast. Staff was friendly and overall helpful.

As a side note, there is a massage place next to the hotel and it's NOT recommended. Our reflexology experience was rather forgetful; it was actually unprofessional with the therapists laughing during the session for no reason. We had to cut short fearing of our safety. Please stay away.
Date of stay: March 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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mboutiquehotels, General Manager at M Boutique Hotel Ipoh, responded to this review
Responded 16 Apr 2018
Hello tobeslo,

The M Boutique Family is stoked by your first line, hollering, "Thanks for choosing our sMall urban vintage hoMe and for leaving us a review on TripAdvisor!". We are just glad that you loved our ridiculously quirky hoMe, though sMallish, and have tried to make the basics needs as convenient as possible for our friends. We have also noted your comments on your massage experience, and thanks for pointing out your experiences for the benefit of all. Please be informed that our outlets are leased out to other operators and do not fall under our purview. As usual, we will continually strive to improve, no matter how sMall, based on all your invaluable comments here.

As the M Boutique Family feel thankful for your kind comments, we are still grateful that you had taken the time and trouble to share your experiences with all. We hope to welcome you back to Ipoh in the Silver State. Perhaps you should venture to try our other personalities like M Boutique Station 18 (The Cool Jazzy One), M Boutique Kampar (The Studious Punk) or M Roof Hotel & Residences (The Corporate Bigwig)?

Cheers,

Lloyd Gan
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Reviewed 13 April 2018

Staff there are super friendly and all are very helpfull. But if the hotel will do some cleaness check on pillow and the bedsheet, this boutique is 100% perfect ! As there is smelly on bedsheet and pillow. On top of that, a bit noisy for my room. May be because of nearest to the main road.

Date of stay: March 2018
Trip type: Travelled with family
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mboutiquehotels, General Manager at M Boutique Hotel Ipoh, responded to this reviewResponded 16 April 2018

Hello Cherryberrysamantha,

The M Boutique Family is picking cherries, munching, "Thanks for choosing our sMall urban vintage hoMe and for leaving us a review on TripAdvisor!". We are just glad that you liked the overall ambiance in our hoMe, and have noted your comments on the matter; please be informed that we do use a lot of duck feather solutions, so at times people with sensitive nose may say it smells. However, we will always investigate the matter and try to ensure that it would not recur, but over 5 years using duck feather items; we do have our challenges. As always, we will continually strive to improve, no matter how sMall, based on all your invaluable comments here.

As the M Boutique Family begins to look very berry red, we are very grateful that you had taken the time and trouble to share your experiences with all. We hope to welcome you back to Ipoh in the Silver State. Perhaps you should venture to try our other personalities like M Boutique Station 18 (The Cool Jazzy One), M Boutique Kampar (The Studious Punk) or M Roof Hotel & Residences (The Corporate Bigwig)?

Cheers,

Lloyd Gan

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Reviewed 13 April 2018 via mobile

I love the design and minimalist concept in the hotel. Eventhough the room is quite narrow, but the space saving concept make it very comfortable to stay. Good job to your ID team!

Your frontdesk and room service also being so polite and concern asking “is the room okay?” everytime we went for breakfast. Its such a nice gesture and keep up good work!

Date of stay: April 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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mboutiquehotels, General Manager at M Boutique Hotel Ipoh, responded to this reviewResponded 16 April 2018

Hello rye312,

The M Boutique Family is wondering about the minimalist remark, sighing, "Thanks for choosing our sMall urban vintage hoMe and for leaving us a review on TripAdvisor!". We are just glad that you loved the whiMsical and highly exaggerated straits eclectic enviroment in our hoMe! We will always try to improve, no matter how sMall, based on all your invaluable comments here.

As the M Boutique Family thinks that it's a mix up, we are very grateful that you had taken the time and trouble to share your experiences with all. We hope to welcome you back to Ipoh in the Silver State. Perhaps you should venture to try our other personalities like M Boutique Station 18 (The Cool Jazzy One), M Boutique Kampar (The Studious Punk) or M Roof Hotel & Residences (The Corporate Bigwig)?

Cheers,

Lloyd Gan

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Reviewed 13 April 2018

Reasonable service at this hotel but there is lack of shops, restaurants and malls near the hotel. Rather inconvenient when in need of small things. Breakfast is average with smaller spread than most.

Room tip: TV was not working and it took almost an hour to repair it.
Date of stay: April 2018
Trip type: Travelled with family
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mboutiquehotels, General Manager at M Boutique Hotel Ipoh, responded to this reviewResponded 16 April 2018

Hello tanyewmeng,

The M Boutique Family is happy you just liked us, singing, "Thanks for choosing our sMall urban vintage hoMe and for leaving us a review on TripAdvisor!". We are just glad that you liked us and from your review, we know that we cannot please all, something which we had grown to be comfortable with since our inception; as we were and still is, a quirky hoMe. However, we are always motivated to continuous improvement, no matter how sMall, based on all your invaluable comments here.

As the M Boutique Family to dream of a Japan Vacation, we are very grateful that you had taken the time and trouble to share your experiences with all. We hope to welcome you back to Ipoh in the Silver State. Perhaps you should venture to try our other personalities like M Boutique Station 18 (The Cool Jazzy One), M Boutique Kampar (The Studious Punk) or M Roof Hotel & Residences (The Corporate Bigwig)?

Cheers,

Lloyd Gan

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Reviewed 10 April 2018

Friendly staff, Nice bathroom. I like the awesome big mirror with backlights, you can makeup without no fuss with it. thanks to the bigger frame mirror that can accommodate 2 or 3 people to use together. I feel like am at home and the bed is comfy that u won't get out from the bed. The air conditioner is super cold and nice will watching tv.

Date of stay: March 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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mboutiquehotels, General Manager at M Boutique Hotel Ipoh, responded to this reviewResponded 10 April 2018

Hello arz r,

The M Boutique Family is making cheese cake, stirring and whispering, "Thanks for choosing our sMall urban vintage hoMe and for leaving us a review on TripAdvisor!". We are just glad that you loved the mood lighting in our hoMe, though a little whiMsical and exaggerated, but we strive hard to make things comfy in this quirky hoMe. Glad you loved the bed which we have dressed to conform with bigger luxury hotels; something which is uncommon in Ipoh or Malaysia for that mater. We are glad that you had taken in the overall experience in our hoMe and will continually improve, no matter how sMall, based on all your invaluable comments here.

As the M Boutique Family begins to set their cheese cake, we are very grateful that you had taken the time and trouble to share your experiences with all. We hope to welcome you back to Ipoh in the Silver State. Perhaps you should venture to try our other personalities like M Boutique Station 18 (The Cool Jazzy One), M Boutique Kampar (The Studious Punk) or M Roof Hotel & Residences (The Corporate Bigwig)?

Cheers,

Lloyd Gan

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Reviewed 10 April 2018

The hotel was well designed. Car park is not an issue. Though room is small but it was thoughtfully designed. Worth the value. Location is within the vicinity to the eatery place, 5-8min drive.
Room c/w breakfast with a choice of either Old town kopitiam or the western cafe.

Room tip: Small but was thoughtfully designed room. Toilet is spacious. Retro ambiance
Date of stay: March 2018
Trip type: Travelled on business
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mboutiquehotels, General Manager at M Boutique Hotel Ipoh, responded to this reviewResponded 10 April 2018

Hello 73tan,

The M Boutique Family is at the Karaoke Joint, singing, "Thanks for choosing our sMall urban vintage hoMe and for leaving us a review on TripAdvisor!". We are just glad that you loved overall quirkiness in our urban eclectic hoMe. We did pour our heart and sole into this hoMe, though it has it's downsides, but we will continually try to improve, no matter how sMall, based on all your invaluable comments here.

As the M Boutique Family choose the next song, we are very grateful that you had taken the time and trouble to share your experiences with all. We hope to welcome you back to Ipoh in the Silver State. Perhaps you should venture to try our other personalities like M Boutique Station 18 (The Cool Jazzy One), M Boutique Kampar (The Studious Punk) or M Roof Hotel & Residences (The Corporate Bigwig)?

Cheers,

Lloyd Gan

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