We had the opportunity to stay in the newly opened Cititel Express in Ipoh. Read more of our Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3.

I did not want to spend much on hotel as we'll be out most of the time, exploring Ipoh. Booked the hotel through Booking.com and it was on promotional price. 

It has a clean lobby with ample space to run around especially for kids. A small little cafe by the side. Not many options of coffee and desserts though.

The only thing that I love about this hotel is the shower and the wifi connection. Cititel Express Ipoh uses Unifi for their internet connection as well as TV. Therefore you can expect fast and full coverage of wireless internet even in your room. 

Unfortunately the TV channels were limited and there is no complimentary coffee in your room. They only provide stirrer and mugs. Hot water, ironing board and iron are available on each floor.

Was a bit frustrated during checkout. My check-out process took almost an hour. Perhaps because it was peak season and some staff are new and some were still in-training. Guests were not given proper instruction on where to queue for credit card or cash payment.  But the staff was good enough that they cleaned our room while we were out. So me and my parents decided to give the staff who cleaned our room a piece of cake :-).

The parking lot is a 2 bunk car park. So carpool if you plan to stay in this hotel.