Abby by the river vs The Host Hotel
Both are in Ipoh, 370 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Kampung Kuchai
Abby by the river
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 7 of 15
Hotel★★Kampung Kuchai
The Host Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 4 of 15
The short answer
Pick Abby by the river
It comes out ahead on 7 of 15 compared facts. 370 m apart.
Choose The Host Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 7.8)
Why is Abby by the river better than The Host Hotel?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is The Host Hotel better than Abby by the river?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.8)+1.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Abby by the river vs The Host Hotel: which hotel is better? | Abby by the river | The Host Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.1 +1.3 |
| Location | 7.3 +0.5 | 6.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 9.1 +1.2 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.1 +1.3 |
| Number of reviews | 380 | 747 +367 |
| Google rating | – | 4.7/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 179 |
| Rank in Ipoh | bottom 16% | top 16% +68% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 +0.5 | 6.8 |
| Distance to Kampung Kuchai centre | 380 m | 390 m |
| To the airport | 3.2 km | 2.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 340 m −360 m | 700 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 +5 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 10 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | – | 50 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | 11 +3 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:30 +1h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
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Location
370 m apart
Abby by the river: city centre: 1.8 km, Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH): 3.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.
The Host Hotel: city centre: 1.8 km, Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH): 2.9 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.
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Abby by the river or The Host Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Abby by the river or The Host Hotel?
Abby by the river leads in 7 of 15 categories, including location score, to the nearest food shop, shops within 500 m. The Host Hotel is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews.
Which is cheaper, Abby by the river or The Host Hotel?
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How far apart are Abby by the river and The Host Hotel?
The two hotels are 370 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score