SARANG PALOH HERITAGE STAY, Ipoh

Sarang Paloh Heritage Stay - A 3.5-star heritage hotel in a restored OVERSEA BUILDING with water gardens and Art Deco architecture

Located in a meticulously restored 90-year-old Chinese bank building, this historic Ipoh hotel features distinctive Art Deco architecture with its name inscribed in four languages on the façade. The 3.5-star Sarang Paloh Heritage Stay houses rooms ranging from 200 to 300 square feet, each equipped with flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, private bathrooms, and complimentary WiFi. All accommodations include garden views or historic Hugh Low Street vistas, timber flooring, and period furnishings including antique teak pieces and marble tables. The property showcases a signature water garden with lush greenery and a self-serve pantry called The Aerie. The Sepaloh Art Centre hosts exhibitions, performances, and seminars. Positioned 1968.5 ft from Ipoh Train Station, the hotel stands within walking distance of Kong Heng, Concubine Lane, and renowned local eateries in Old Town.

Pros

The building retains original architectural elements including Marseille glass skylights and Art Deco windows

Free private parking available directly opposite the premises

All furniture and building materials are sustainably sourced from local heritage buildings

The property survived World War II and maintains its historic banking hall features

Cons

Lost World of Tambun theme park is 6.5 miles from the property

Some rooms are accessed via stairs with no elevator mentioned