Melaka Hotel Recommendations

There aren't a lot of hotels in Melaka, although there is a good range of accommodations, from inexpensive guesthouses to five star properties. As with any destination, one important decision is what area to stay in. For Melaka, I think it's best to stay as close to the historic area as possible. Several of the old shophouses in Chinatown have been converted to hotels and guesthouses. Among these, the Puri Hotel is probably the best of those that can be booked through the on-line sites. The Baba House is also acceptable, if cost is more important than a window. Two places in this area worth mentioning but not listed on the independent booking sites are the Courtyard @ Heeren and Heeren House.

If these small places don't appeal, there are several larger hotels outside of the historic area to choose from. The Majestic Malacca is probably the top end of the hotel offerings. Built around a restored 1920s mansion, the 54 new rooms offer all the mod. cons. while remaining true to the 1920s theme. The hotel is built right on the river, a long walk or short boat or taxi ride from the historic area. Lastly, there's the Holiday Inn, built right on the ocean front with a long 'entertainment' pier attached. It's a short walk to St Paul's Hill from the hotel, although the trip involves crossing a busy wide street (which you can walk under a short way from the hotel).

Below is my list of all the recommended hotels, with short descriptions. If you don't like my choices, you can search the complete list of Melaka hotels available from the on-line booking sites.
 

Stars	Hotel Name	Location	Rate
	Holiday Inn Melaka Hotel		From: $ 70
	Located near the historic attractions and the commercial district. Directly across the road is the Mahkota Parade, a shopping and leisure complex for fun, food and fashion. The hotel is 3 hours drive North of Singapore and 2 hours drive South of Kuala Lumpur. A highly recommended hotel for both leisure  (More...) Check rates for the Holiday Inn Melaka Hotel at Agoda. Compare rates for the Holiday Inn Melaka Hotel at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.
	Puri Hotel		From: $ 44
	Hotel Puri Melaka is a boutique hotel located in the heart of the old city of Malacca. It is a 30 minute drive from the North-South Highway (Malacca/Ayer Keroh exit), and 10 minute drive from central bus station. Surrounded by antique and bric-a-brac shops, it is only a 10 minutes  (More...) Check rates for the Puri Hotel at Agoda. Compare rates for the Puri Hotel at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.
	Renaissance Hotel Melaka		From: $ 81
	This is a 5 star hotel and considered as a superior first property. Highly recommended for it quality, facilities and location. (JH 09/04/08)The rooms are spacious and offer good views of the city, Malacca River and the Straits of Malacca as there are no building blocking from the higher floors.  (More...) Check rates for the Renaissance Hotel Melaka at Agoda. Compare rates for the Renaissance Hotel Melaka at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.
	The Baba House Malacca		From: $ 29
	Located in the heart of historic Malacca City, The Baba House boutique hotel is traditionally designed based on the culture of Baba-Nyonya. The location of this hotel is within walking distance from renowned tourist attractions, shopping centre, antique shops and Jonker Street. It is only 10 minutes drive from Central  (More...) Review of The Baba House Malacca Check rates for the The Baba House Malacca at Agoda. Compare rates for the The Baba House Malacca at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.
	The Majestic Hotel Malacca		From: $ 123
	The historic seaside city of Malacca is steeped in a rich tapestry of multicultural influences reflected in its heritage architecture, diverse lifestyles and eclectic cuisine. Located on the banks of the river which in yesteryear teemed with Chinese junks and spice-laden vessels from all over the world, The Majestic Malacca  (More...) Check rates for the The Majestic Hotel Malacca at Agoda. Compare rates for the The Majestic Hotel Malacca at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.

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