Road Trip to Ipoh

[Scion]

 

I was on karak highway late on Tue night. After a while, I realised something was not normal... the highway was not lit up.. total blackout from Gombak toll to the turn-off to Genting highlands LOL

 

 

that highway famous for pontianaks one

[Christan]

planning a trip to ipoh later this year (4D3N). Likely will take plane with family instead of driving as I am the only one with license. Any feedback on the queries will be appreciated

1. Is there a need to book car rental or can just rely on Grab/walking? No seniors in the group. Mainly go for food, buy foodstuff, visit farm. Include nature maybe if have time.

2. Any recommendations for car rental if any?

3. Which hotel to stay near to the eateries/restaurants?

 

 

 

[Wt_know]

planning a trip to ipoh later this year (4D3N). Likely will take plane with family instead of driving as I am the only one with license. Any feedback on the queries will be appreciated

1. Is there a need to book car rental or can just rely on Grab/walking? No seniors in the group. Mainly go for food, buy foodstuff, visit farm. Include nature maybe if have time.

Grab is fine, just grab here and there.

2. Any recommendations for car rental if any?

No need. Zero headache to find parking and some more need to to pay street parking with parking apps. Parking garage or mall need TnG card.

3. Which hotel to stay near to the eateries/restaurants?

WEIL Hotel, good quality next to Ipoh Parade shopping mall.

Edited October 9, 2023 by Wt_know

[Voodooman]

Ipoh has a lot of unique and nicely done up boutique hotels in very good location, built by those who made their money elsewhere and retired to Ipoh.  Don't stay with a big hotel.

Old article, might not be updated.

https://www.lifestyleasia.com/kl/travel/asia/6-unique-boutique-hotels-in-ipoh-to-check-in/amp/

[badlammy]

Hotels near Ipoh town will be noisy for sure. If you don't mind some travelling and more tranquility, try The Haven resort at Tambun.

[t0y0ta]

I find the driving up quite easy if you are familiar with sg-kl route. It is only 2+ hours north from kl.

No car in ipoh a bit inconvenient but again it is up to individual.

[Wt_know]

On 10/10/2023 at 8:00 AM, t0y0ta said:

I find the driving up quite easy if you are familiar with sg-kl route. It is only 2+ hours north from kl.

No car in ipoh a bit inconvenient but again it is up to individual.

just 4D/3N, include arrive and depart, not much time “really” spend in Ipoh exploring … Grab is the best. 

hop on and off, no need find parking and can arrive at one place walk walk walk then get on in another place just Grab and cabut

seriously, if you just go here and there within the “city” - no point rent a car, unless you wan to go up Cameron Highland, Tanjung Tualang for big head prawn, etc

Edited October 10, 2023 by Wt_know

[Christan]

On 10/10/2023 at 8:10 AM, Wt_know said:

just 4D/3N, include arrive and depart, not much time “really” spend in Ipoh exploring … Grab is the best. 

hop on and off, no need find parking and can arrive at one place walk walk walk then get on in another place just Grab and cabut

seriously, if you just go here and there within the “city” - no point rent a car, unless you wan to go up Cameron Highland, Tanjung Tualang for big head prawn, etc

Thanks everyone for the good suggestions.

Not really thinking go too far out as only short stay. Will explore city centre mostly, with visit to old town. Will try to stay within good eateries area so don't have to 'grab' everytime

[Voodooman]

On 10/10/2023 at 8:10 AM, Wt_know said:

just 4D/3N, include arrive and depart, not much time “really” spend in Ipoh exploring … Grab is the best. 

hop on and off, no need find parking and can arrive at one place walk walk walk then get on in another place just Grab and cabut

seriously, if you just go here and there within the “city” - no point rent a car, unless you wan to go up Cameron Highland, Tanjung Tualang for big head prawn, etc

Grab is so inexpensive in Malaysia. I drive to KL and grab everywhere to avoid traffic jams and having to look for parking. 

Think it should be the same in Ipoh. If drive, should include CH (unless it is a weekend).

[inlinesix]

On 10/10/2023 at 10:27 PM, Voodooman said:

Grab is so inexpensive in Malaysia. I drive to KL and grab everywhere to avoid traffic jams and having to look for parking. 

Think it should be the same in Ipoh. If drive, should include CH (unless it is a weekend).

Avoid CH from Friday Noon till Sunday Noon.

Worst jam in the world 

[Voodooman]

On 10/10/2023 at 10:09 PM, Christan said:

Thanks everyone for the good suggestions.

Not really thinking go too far out as only short stay. Will explore city centre mostly, with visit to old town. Will try to stay within good eateries area so don't have to 'grab' everytime

Unsolicited but highly recommended eateries by KL friends who are native Ipoh lang.  Please provide feedback if you happen to try any of them. I am planning an Ipoh trip early next year.  

https://maps.app.goo.gl/XfZtQT4LYH7xhbNQ6?g_st=ic

https://maps.app.goo.gl/TdnkSVr1SPDVxBZN8?g_st=ic

https://maps.app.goo.gl/3YuSgMrJHizYQZVeA?g_st=ic

[teomingern]

On 10/9/2023 at 12:02 AM, Christan said:

planning a trip to ipoh later this year (4D3N). Likely will take plane with family instead of driving as I am the only one with license. Any feedback on the queries will be appreciated

1. Is there a need to book car rental or can just rely on Grab/walking? No seniors in the group. Mainly go for food, buy foodstuff, visit farm. Include nature maybe if have time.

2. Any recommendations for car rental if any?

3. Which hotel to stay near to the eateries/restaurants?

 

 

 

If you willing to walk, can stay in Excelsior Hotel or Regalodge Hotel... about 15 min walk to the main food area... that's what I do even when I drive to Ipoh...

Actually parking is ok one... as long as not weekend... just go a bit earlier than lunch time to shop shop then chope parking... there are parking lots around the main food area...

Try eating at Oversea Restoran - the food is superb... Excelsior Hotel is just in front of it...