Dusit Princess Ipoh is set to open its doors on 1 October 2026, adding a Thai‑inspired hospitality option to the Malaysian city’s growing tourism scene.
Opening date and location
The 268‑room hotel sits beside the Perak Turf Club, a historic racing venue, and is under a five‑minute drive from Ipoh’s central district. Sultan Azlan Shah Airport, which runs direct flights from Singapore, lies roughly ten minutes away, making the property easily reachable for regional travelers.
Ipoh, located about 200 km north of Kuala Lumpur, grew from a late‑19th‑century tin‑mining boom into a commercial hub. Its historic centre preserves colonial shophouses, traditional kopitiams and small businesses that echo the city’s past.
Room types and amenities
Accommodation spans five categories, from 25 sq m Superior Rooms to 58 sq m Family Suites. All rooms feature high‑speed Wi‑Fi, smart TVs, quality bedding and in‑room safes. Family units include kitchenettes to support longer stays.
Guests can also use an outdoor pool, Kids Club, self‑service laundry, a prayer room and a 6,580 sq ft fitness centre with extended hours. Accessible rooms meet universal design standards.
Food and event spaces
The Atrium, an all‑day dining venue, offers panoramic views of limestone hills and the city skyline. Breakfast includes local staples such as nasi lemak, roti canai, kway teow goreng and dim sum, alongside continental choices. A lobby coffee shop serves specialty teas, coffees, juices and pastries.
For meetings, weddings or conferences, the hotel provides three flexible venues totaling about 964 sq m. The main Kinta Ballroom, at 496.8 sq m, can seat 400 guests theatre‑style or 300 for round‑table events, equipped with LED screens, sound systems and adjustable lighting. Smaller gatherings fit into the 383 sq m Kampar Hall or the 84 sq m Gopeng Room.
While the brand emphasizes practical comfort, the property also showcases locally inspired artwork that reflects Ipoh’s distinctive character.
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Local attractions and programmes
From the hotel, guests can walk to Ipoh Old Town, including Concubine Lane’s busy stalls and Kong Heng Square’s heritage enclave. Nearby dining districts and commercial areas are similarly within easy reach.
The “Discover the Soul of Ipoh” programme bundles locally led activities. Options range from photographic walks through heritage streets, visits to Tambun pomelo orchards and limestone cave temples, to food trails featuring the city’s famed white coffee and traditional desserts. Workshops in Labu Sayong pottery and family cooking classes add cultural depth.
Evening wildlife adventures round out the itinerary, giving travelers a chance to experience the region’s natural side after dark.
Ipoh’s limestone formations and the Kinta Valley’s cave temples draw nature‑oriented visitors, while its multicultural culinary scene—spanning dim sum houses to white‑coffee cafés—appeals to food‑focused tourists.
Pricing and promotional offer
To mark its launch, the hotel offers rooms starting at RM 230 (about USD 57) per night, inclusive of a RM 50 (≈ USD 12) daily food and beverage credit. The deal applies to stays between 1 October and 31 December 2026, subject to terms and conditions.
Potential guests can find further details on the official website.
Group Chief Executive Officer Chanin Donavanik said the hotel “represents a compelling opportunity to introduce the welcoming character of the Dusit Princess brand to a city with such a strong identity and well‑established appeal.”
Plenitude Berhad’s non‑executive chairman Elsie Chua said, “Dusit Princess Ipoh marks a new chapter for this established property and for Plenitude’s hospitality portfolio. Building on the property’s longstanding presence in Ipoh, we are delighted to bring the distinctive warmth of Thai‑inspired gracious hospitality to the city through a recognised international brand, while adopting the character, culture, and local flavours that make Ipoh unique. We look forward to creating a welcoming gateway for guests to experience Ipoh, combining the qualities and standards associated with the Dusit Princess brand with the authentic spirit of the destination.”
