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title: "Hotel Eastana vs REGENT: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Eastana or REGENT in Ipoh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-eastana-ipoh-vs-regent-ipoh/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-07
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# Hotel Eastana vs REGENT

Both are in Ipoh, 960 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1578892/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Kampung Jawa
## [REGENT](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/regent-ipoh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2015339/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Eastana

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 960 m apart.

### Choose Hotel Eastana if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.2 km / 2.1 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 45 / 9)

### Choose REGENT if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 7.9)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 9 / 45)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2014)

### Why is Hotel Eastana better than REGENT?

1.  920 m closer to the area centre (−920 m)
2.  390 m closer to public transport (−390 m)
3.  More guest reviews (2,205 vs 36), so the rating is more reliable (×61)
4.  4 more sights within 1 km (+4)
5.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is REGENT better than Hotel Eastana?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.9) (+0.8)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2014) (+9y)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Eastana | REGENT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.7  (+0.8) |
| Location | 6.5  (+2.0) | 4.5 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | – |
| Public transport | 9.2  (+2.1) | 7.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.7  (+0.8) |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.7  (+0.8) |
| Number of reviews | 2,205  (+2,169) | 36 |
| Rank in Ipoh | bottom 18% | top 49%  (+33%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.5  (+2.0) | 4.5 |
| Distance to Kampung Jawa centre | 1.1 km  (−920 m) | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 300 m  (−390 m) | 690 m |
| To the airport | 4.7 km | 5.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 | 18  (+5) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.0 km  (−910 m) | 1.9 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4  (+4) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 45 | 9 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2023  (+9y) |
| Listed amenities | 16  (+8) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Indoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

[Hotel Eastana prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-eastana-ipoh/prices/)

## Location

960 m apart

Hotel Eastana: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station KTM Ipoh: 300 m, Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH): 4.7 km, 13 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

REGENT: city centre: 2.1 km, nearest station KTM Ipoh: 690 m, Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH): 5.5 km, 18 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Ipoh

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

## Hotel Eastana or REGENT: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Eastana or REGENT?

Hotel Eastana leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. REGENT is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Eastana or REGENT?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Eastana is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for REGENT.

### How far apart are Hotel Eastana and REGENT?

The two hotels are 960 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-eastana-ipoh-vs-regent-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/