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title: "Hotel Cheqinn vs Merlin by Robin: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Cheqinn or Merlin by Robin 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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# Hotel Cheqinn vs Merlin by Robin

Both are in Ipoh, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.9

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1572491/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Kampung Jawa
## [Merlin by Robin](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/merlin-by-robin-ipoh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1840084/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 230 m apart.

### Why is Hotel Cheqinn better than Merlin by Robin?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.7) (+0.2)

### Why is Merlin by Robin better than Hotel Cheqinn?

1.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (255 vs 44), so the rating is more reliable (×5.8)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Cheqinn | Merlin by Robin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Location | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Public transport | 3.6  (+0.9) | 2.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.1) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.2) | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 44 | 255  (+211) |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 210 | – |
| Rank in Ipoh | top 36%  (+13%) | top 49% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Distance to Kampung Jawa centre | 370 m  (−170 m) | 540 m |
| To public transport | 1.3 km  (−170 m) | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 3.3 km | 3.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 370 m | 410 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 13  (+4) | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 9 | 9 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | – | 30 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

230 m apart

Hotel Cheqinn: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Stesen Keretapi Ipoh: 1.3 km, Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH): 3.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.

Merlin by Robin: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station Stesen Keretapi Ipoh: 1.5 km, Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH): 3.1 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)

## Hotel Cheqinn or Merlin by Robin: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Cheqinn or Merlin by Robin?

Hotel Cheqinn leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Cheqinn or Merlin by Robin?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Cheqinn is closer: 370 m from the centre, against 540 m for Merlin by Robin.

### How far apart are Hotel Cheqinn and Merlin by Robin?

The two hotels are 230 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/hotel-cheqinn-ipoh-vs-merlin-by-robin-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/