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title: "Dim Sum Homestay vs Hotel Excelsior: which hotel is better?"
description: "Dim Sum Homestay or Hotel Excelsior in Ipoh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-04
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# Dim Sum Homestay vs Hotel Excelsior

Both are in Ipoh, 100 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Kampung Jawa
## [Dim Sum Homestay](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dim-sum-homestay-ipoh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1355156/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Kampung Jawa
## [Hotel Excelsior](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-excelsior-ipoh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1580807/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 100 m apart.

### Choose Dim Sum Homestay if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.2)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 196)

### Choose Hotel Excelsior if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 196 / 1)

### Why is Dim Sum Homestay better than Hotel Excelsior?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.2) (+0.4)
2.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 15:00) (−3h)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 196 rooms) (−195)

### Why is Hotel Excelsior better than Dim Sum Homestay?

1.  More guest reviews (13,132 vs 38), so the rating is more reliable (×346)
2.  A larger hotel with more facilities (196 vs 1 rooms) (×196.0)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Dim Sum Homestay | Hotel Excelsior |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.4) | 8.2 |
| Location | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.4) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.4) | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 38 | 13,132  (+13,094) |
| Rank in Ipoh | top 50%  (+26%) | bottom 24% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Distance to Kampung Jawa centre | 240 m | 280 m |
| To public transport | 1.2 km | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 3.4 km | 3.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 310 m | 350 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 13 | 13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 9 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 196 |
| Floors | – | 14 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 1 | 17  (+16) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−3h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

100 m apart

Dim Sum Homestay: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Stesen Keretapi Ipoh: 1.2 km, Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH): 3.4 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Excelsior: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Stesen Keretapi Ipoh: 1.2 km, Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH): 3.4 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Ipoh

[Ipoh weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/malaysia/perak/ipoh/weather)

## Dim Sum Homestay or Hotel Excelsior: common questions

### Which is better, Dim Sum Homestay or Hotel Excelsior?

Dim Sum Homestay leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Dim Sum Homestay or Hotel Excelsior?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Dim Sum Homestay and Hotel Excelsior?

The two hotels are 100 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dim-sum-homestay-ipoh-vs-hotel-excelsior-ipoh/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/
