Chinatown & the CBD
After all the sights, sounds and hustle of Chinatown, it may take a while for your senses to adjust to the calming interior of this monochromatic hotel –…
Must-see hotels in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
Melaka City
Holiday Inn promises chain-brand reliability and comfort if not the most snazzy ambience. The generously sized rooms are not the most charming you'll find…
Sabah
Based on a promontory that saw a battle between local Orang Sungai (People of the River) and the Japanese in WWII, this lodge's fruit-luxuriant grounds…
Kuala Lumpur
Michael and Christina run this appealing bed-and-breakfast operation. They have houses, apartments and rooms in four nearby locations and can accommodate…
George Town
This elegant century-old villa was once the town residence of Ku Din Ku Meh, a wealthy timber merchant and colonial administrator. His home has been…
Ipoh
With a focus on golf, fishing and bird-watching, this resort is a carefully sculpted fresh-air idyll, 20 minutes' drive south of Ipoh. Its wooden chalets,…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Just steps away from the bustle of Little India, Bunc is the coolest flashpacker hostel in town. A concrete floor, art installations and monochromatic…
Singapore
Shopaholics will love this fresh, 502-room pad, right above Orchardgateway mall and connected to two other malls and Somerset MRT. Rooms are simple yet…
Pulau Perhentian
Situated at Coral Bay’s northern end, and sprawling into the jungle, this place offers a surprisingly nice package. A-frame bungalows feature spacious…
Kota Bharu
Dorms and rooms are simple and clean and come with a fruit breakfast. The air-conditioner in the dormitory is switched on from 10pm to 10am, while guests…
Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa
Sentosa Island
Singapore's only true beachfront resort is ideal for a short family break. Rooms are light, chic and tropical, in calming hues of cream and pistachio…
Singapore
A good option near Orchard Road, the Rendezvous features dramatic sculptures in its svelte lobby, a nod to its ambition to become an 'art hotel'…
Pulau Langkawi
Lying just off Pantai Cenang, the small island of Rebak Besar plays host to this exclusive resort, which offers spacious and elegant chalets in…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Calling all space cadets! If you've dreamed of sleeping aboard the Starship Enterprise, these space pods are probably as close as you'll get. All white,…
George Town
This building’s original owners would no doubt be shocked to learn that their former stable house (mews) is today an attractive boutique hotel. The 13…
Melaka City
These two spacious shuttered-window double suites are located above the cafe Eat at 18. The decor is divine, matching exposed-brick walls with luxury…
Kuala Lumpur
The owner of this hotel has indulged his love of cameras in the interior design – and the results in the public areas are impressive. The cheapest rooms…
George Town
This flashpacker hostel has a minimalist feel but there's no strong Japanese connection, just spic and span dorms (mixed and female-only) painted in muted…
Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast
Brightly painted and with a harbourside location, Hotel Pelangi is a comfortable option that's convenient if you'd like to stay near the jetty for boats…
Sarawak
A beautiful garden with glimpses of jungle wildlife, friendly family dogs, hospitable owners, an 8m kidney-shaped pool and bright, comfortable rooms all…
Singapore
Although somewhat cramped, Betel Box has its perks – among them, walking access to Joo Chiat's (Katong's) plethora of top local eating options and…
Pulau Tioman
All the rooms at this comfortable diver-oriented resort have flat-screen TVs, air-con, safes, coffee-makers and other touches worthy of a three-star hotel…
Melaka City
With a fabulous location right on the river and steps from Chinatown, Casa Del Rio has palatial architecture that blends Portuguese/Mediterranean with…
Pulau Perhentian
New Cocohut has a good choice of rooms including beachside bungalows and a two-storey longhouse, which has some great views from the balcony. The cheapest…
Melaka City
The attractive street art of Kenji Chai decorates the walls of this otherwise minimalist flashpackers in a key Chinatown location. Six- and four-bed dorms…
Singapore
Smart, slimline Quincy offers svelte, Armani-chic rooms, with light-grey walls and high ceilings with fetching backlighting. TVs are flat, mattresses soft…
Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast
This laid-back spot offers decent, eight-bed, mixed dorms and a range of other rooms, with air-con and attached bathrooms at the pricier end of the scale…
Chinatown & the CBD
A soaring, polished business hotel in booming Tanjong Pagar, Carlton City delivers smart, generic rooms in muted grey, cocoa and red. Although small,…
Kuala Lumpur
Architect Ng Seksan’s pared-back, quirky style is in full evidence at this rough-luxe accommodation tucked away on Jln Sin Chew Kee, one of the last pre…
Holiday Inn Express Clarke Quay
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
This smart hotel delivers modern, earthy-hued rooms with high ceilings, massive floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable beds with both soft and firm…
Chinatown & the CBD
Curvaceous, metallic Wangz is a winner. A quick walk from Tiong Bahru's heritage architecture and hip hang-outs, its 41 rooms are smart and modern,…
Kuala Lumpur
Check-in is at the newer, more upmarket branch of Classic Inn at No 36, where there are spotless rooms all with private bathrooms and a pleasant verandah…
Pulau Perhentian
This family-owned resort offers a wide range of pleasant wooden chalets set back from the beach and surrounding a beautifully maintained jungle garden…
Penang
This popular durian farm has expanded its scope to include accommodation in a series of wooden Malay-style villas, some with amazing views. The cheapest…
Johor Bahru
This contemporary 283-room hotel provides decent, wallet-friendly accommodation for those visiting nearby Legoland and Puteri Harbour attractions…
Pulau Perhentian
These bungalows occupy a lovely stretch of palm-shaded white sand, with more bungalows set in the pretty gardens or facing the jungle behind. Swim on a…
Kuala Lumpur
This good-value option offers small, well-equipped rooms with some fun design touches. Choose from three themes: tampan (handsome) rooms have a masculine…
Pulau Tioman
Located at the far southern end of the beach where some of ABC’s best sand can be found, this long-standing stalwart has clean rooms and a wide range of…
Kuala Lumpur
Stacked shipping containers are converted into en-suite rooms at this inventive place. Deviating from the industrial design theme, a number of containers…
Melaka City
Located in the commercial district just south of Dutch Square, this modern hostel has five dark-ish dorms (single-sex and mixed) with capsule-style bunk…
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