Merlin by Robin vs Parlor Hotel
Both are in Ipoh, 290 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Kampung Jawa
Merlin by Robin
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Inn★★Kampung Jawa
Parlor Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Parlor Hotel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 290 m apart.
Choose Merlin by Robin if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Parlor Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Merlin by Robin better than Parlor Hotel?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Parlor Hotel better than Merlin by Robin?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.7)+0.5
- 2290 m closer to public transport−290 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Merlin by Robin vs Parlor Hotel: which hotel is better? | Merlin by Robin | Parlor Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.2 +0.5 |
| Location | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Public transport | 2.7 | 4.3 +1.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.2 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.2 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 255 | 315 +60 |
| Rank in Ipoh | top 61% | top 9% +52% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Distance to Kampung Jawa centre | 540 m | 250 m −290 m |
| To public transport | 1.5 km | 1.2 km −290 m |
| To the airport | 3.1 km | 3.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 9 | 10 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 30 | 1 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
290 m apart
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.
Parlor Hotel: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Stesen Keretapi Ipoh: 1.2 km, Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH): 3.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.
Merlin by Robin or Parlor Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Merlin by Robin or Parlor Hotel?
Parlor Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Merlin by Robin or Parlor Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Parlor Hotel is closer: 250 m from the centre, against 540 m for Merlin by Robin.
How far apart are Merlin by Robin and Parlor Hotel?
The two hotels are 290 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