Fair Park Hotel Ipoh

Travellers are looking for luxury and comfort but at budget, prices should definitely consider Fair Park Hotel Ipoh. Fair Park Hotel Ipoh is a contemporary hotel with an attractive and strategic central location in Ipoh, located only 5 minutes away from Ipoh’s General Hospital, Pantai Hospital and Perak Stadium. The hotel’s strategic location allows guests to have a multitude of dining options. Apart from that, the hotel is close to one of the city’s most popular mall, Ipoh Parade, Tesco and a host of restaurants and bars ranging from the upscale to the affordable. The hotel is also close to an array of entertainment and interesting locations such as a Cineplex, indoor archery, a bowling alley, a family recreation centre, Angsana, Dataran Ipoh and D. R. Seenivasagam Park. Sultan Azlan Shah Airport is a mere 4 km from the hotel.

How to get to Fair Park Hotel Ipoh

By Flight -

Ipoh is served by the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport. Airlines that offer flights to Ipoh include Firefly and Tigerair. They operate flights to and from Terminal 2 of Singapore Changi Airport. Malindo Air and Firefly operate flights to and from the Senai International Airport, Johor Bahru. There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh. Prepaid taxi is available at the airport however ride-hailing services like Grab is also available in Ipoh.

By Car -

Halfway between Penang and Kuala Lumpur Ipoh is well connected via North-South Expressway. You can get into Ipoh using Exit 137: Simpang Pulai or Exit 139: Ipoh Selatan. Within Ipoh city itself, drivers will not have any difficulty finding the hotel as it is located along Jalan Kamaruddin Isa which one of the main roads in the area.

By Train -

Trains that stop in Ipoh head as far north as Padang Besar and as far south as Singapore via Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. There are plenty of trains from Kuala Lumpur with prices varying according to the type of trains. The old diesel trains range from RM12 to RM30 depending on class and will take approximately 3 hours to reach Ipoh. The ETS trains cost from RM25 (with several stops) to RM45 (express non-stop). ETS trains to Ipoh will take around 2 to 3 hours depending on class. The ETS train is a popular option for those travelling to Ipoh and is often sold out especially during long weekends and public holidays. Travellers are advised to purchase tickets in advance.

By Bus -

The main bus terminal in Ipoh is at Terminal Amanjaya, 16 km north of the city centre. The most frequent intercity routes are to and from Kuala Lumpur (Puduraya Station), Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Singapore and Penang. More established bus companies like Transnational, Plusliner, Starshuttle, Konsortium, Sri Maju and Yoyo provide the most frequent, reliable and safe services. The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh will take around 3 hours and 30 minutes depending on the traffic with ticket prices ranging around RM30 one-way.

Different Types of Rooms in Fair Park Hotel Ipoh

The hotel has 118 rooms all with ensuite bathrooms. Guests have a choice of their economic range from Standard and Superior rooms to the more spacious Deluxe and Quadruple room. The standard, superior and deluxe rooms come with either 1 queen bed or 2 single beds whereas the quadruple room is suitable for families or a large group as it comes with 2 queen beds. All rooms are equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning, IDD telephone, TV with Astro channels, complimentary tea/coffee making facilities, Minibar, big head shower, complimentary high-speed WiFi, complimentary 2 bottles of water daily, with iron & ironing board, hairdryer and Sejadah (prayer mat) available upon request.

Restaurants and Cafes in Fair Park Hotel Ipoh

Fair Park Hotel Ipoh has a small café where they serve guests can enjoy their complimentary breakfast. A breakfast buffet is also available from 7am until 10am. There are also a variety of shops and restaurants nearby the Hotel, so guests need not worry about finding food in the area. Apart from that, the Hotel is located close to several shopping malls that house a variety of F&B outlets.

Facilities and Activities in Fair Park Hotel Ipoh

The Hotel is a smoke-free hotel and offers free WiFi in public areas and as well as free self-parking. A conference space is also available for those interested to organize business functions, seminars or events at the hotel. The conference hall can accommodate up to 200 people and the hotel’s staff will provide assistance in organizing any business event. Guests at Fair Park Hotel Ipoh may also request for additional services which include Shuttle and Taxi services, Local tours, Photocopying, Facsimile, Courier, Parcel and Postal service. Other services like meeting rooms and local tours are also available upon request.

Interesting Places near Fair Park Hotel Ipoh

Kallumalai Arulmigu Sri Subramaniar Temple

– The temple is over a century old comprises four shrines. It was erected as a tribute to Lord Murugan, the Hindu god of love, war and wisdom and is extremely popular with locals for weddings and religious festivals. The temple’s unique architecture is what makes this temple unique. The grand rajagopuram (entryway), a 21.3m tower covered with 528 handcrafted deity sculptures, leads you into a prayer hall that gleams with brilliant colours; ornately-carved pillars and vivid frescoes depict significant scenes and figures from Lord Murugan’s life. At the back of the prayer hall, you will find a sanctuary of peacocks, said to be Lord Murugan’s mythological escorts.

Ipoh Parade Mall

– Ipoh Parade is officially listed in the Malaysia Book of Records for having the “Biggest Outdoor LED Advertising Screen”. This alone makes this mall attractive to both locals and tourists alike. It is also a popular hangout spot for youths due to its variety of entertainment venues such as karaoke booths, bowling alleys, laser tag centres, and GSC cineplex (the largest in Perak) that includes a MAXX theatre.