OYO 652 Taj Grand Hotel

The welcome was wonderful, with the owner Miss Ann and her husband greeting us warmly and offering complimentary food on the table. The staff were accommodating and spoke several languages, including English, Malay, Chinese, Tagalog, and Indonesian. The hotel entrance door felt secure and safe. Our room was very clean, and the shower heater worked well. We had a mini window with a lovely view of Malacca's river at night. There’s a minimart next door selling cheap local beer and snacks, and the hotel is within walking distance of Dutch Square, Melacca Canal, and other scenic spots. For the price, it was worth it. The whole stay felt super wonderful. We found our home in Malacca at Taj Grand Hotel, and it was the best stay I’ve ever had.

A simple hotel with the basics, and the staff were very, very friendly and helpful. The room faced the street, so it got like an oven inside even with the AC on. Keep the AC running to cool the hot room down, or you’ll roast yourself in there, LOL. Otherwise it’s a very, very nice hotel. I’d stay again in the near future if the deal is right ;) Thanks to OYO for making it a steal!

Not a good fit for business travel. There’s no lift, so I had to carry my luggage up two floors, though I guess it was good exercise. Parking is difficult because it’s in the city centre. I found a few mosquitoes in the room and killed them. The towel and pillowcase weren’t clean, the shower head was faulty, and no bottled water was provided.

A handy budget option near Jonker Street and the historic buildings, with a convenience store right next door. They have family rooms for four at an affordable rate, which is surprisingly hard to find.