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Hotel Puri Melaka Review

Hotel Puri Melaka Review

melaka-hotel-puri-facade Hotel Puri Melaka Review

Here is my Hotel Puri Melaka review for anyone who wants a different accommodation experience when visiting this historical state in Malaysia. We’ve all stayed at modern or general hotels, but staying in a heritage hotel tends to give a very unique experience.

Hotel Puri Melaka Review

Melaka Hotel Puri at Jonker Street is one of the most beautiful, one-of-a-kind boutique hotels in the country and one of the best places to stay while exploring this UNESCO World Heritage City.

This carefully restored Peranakan house, the ancestral home of rubber plantation tycoon Tan Kim Seng, was originally built in 1822 at the current location, which had various road names.

Known as Heeran Street, Holland Street, and now Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, this famous road is also known as Millionaires’ Row, where Hotel Puri is located.

melaka-hotel-puri-reception Hotel Puri Melaka ReviewHotel Puri lobby courtyard

Hotel Puri in Melaka is unique due to many interesting features. The main feature is that the hotel building stretches a good 100 meters (328 feet) from front to back.

The facade of the building is intricately carved in the Utilitarian style, and every little detail in Hotel Puri is considered. Walking in and heading to the reception will take you back in time as you pass various antique furniture and memorabilia.

melaka-hotel-puri-baba-wood-carving Hotel Puri Melaka ReviewBaba Nyonya wood-carved window

I’m staying here for the second time, and I always find Hotel Puri full of surprises. This time, I spent some time looking at the details of the entire boutique hotel. A carved wooden Peranakan window in the lobby area is something you hardly see nowadays, as there are no more skilled wood carvers doing these.

melaka-hotel-puri-retro-chairs Hotel Puri Melaka ReviewHotel Puri lounge area with retro chairs

The lounge area is well decorated with retro furniture from the ’60s, while the floor and wall tiles were something to really look at, as they were original vintage English tiles. A reading area is provided where an old wooden shelf serves as a bookcase. If you need a bite, a small counter serves some light snacks and drinks.

melaka-hotel-puri-lobby Hotel Puri Melaka ReviewLobby and reception area

Midway to the main reception area, you pass an old-style airwell decorated with mother-of-pearl Baba-style furniture placed against the walls. An old wooden spiral staircase sits in one corner, while a piano occupies the other. This is a typical Peranakan home layout dating back hundreds of years.

melaka-hotel-puri-peranakan-decorations Hotel Puri Melaka ReviewHotel Puri

From the main lobby, you walk through some wooden doors into another room called the ancestral hall, filled with various Peranakan and Baba antiques. An antique wooden cart, Porcelain jars, a Baba prayer table, and paintings fill the space here, leading to the hotel rooms and courtyard. After dusk, if you come here and look up at the ceiling, you will see several swiftlets who make this place their home.

melaka-hotel-puri-museum Hotel Puri Melaka ReviewMini museum located inside the hotel

In the next section, you will find a mini business centre with Internet access and a mini museum of Melaka (Malacca). I found this interesting as foreign guests can learn more about Hotel Puri and its rich history. Some old photographs of Malacca are also framed with descriptions, and an old well with the hotel’s history is in one corner.

melaka-hotel-puri-pond-inside Hotel Puri Melaka ReviewIndoor pond and garden

Navigating through the numerous doors of Hotel Puri may get you lost if you are new. The hotel has three floors with no elevator and only stairs. However, a few rooms are located on the ground floor near an indoor pond, which leads to the breakfast area.

melaka-hotel-puri-galeri-cafe Hotel Puri Melaka ReviewGaleri Cafe Chinese arch entrance

At the courtyard of Hotel Puri, you will find the ‘Galeri Cafe,’ which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This beautifully designed cafe has about ten marble tables and old-style wooden coffee shop chairs.

melaka-hotel-puri-galeri-cafe-restaurant Hotel Puri Melaka ReviewGaleri Cafe Restaurant
melaka-hotel-puri-double-room-bed Hotel Puri Melaka ReviewHotel Puri standard room here

Room at Hotel Puri Melaka

The room I booked was small, simple, and cosy. Wooden folding windows looked out into the hotel’s courtyard. A small television set with several channels provides basic entertainment, and all rooms are air-conditioned and have hot showers. The price I paid then was RM185.00 (US$61) a night.

melaka-hotel-puri-double-room-tv Hotel Puri Melaka ReviewDouble room

The bed is pretty simple and standard. It’s nothing spectacular, but it is straightforward and comfortable. It’s not your regular five-star bed, but it’s close. There is no minibar, but a safe deposit box with standard hotel amenities is provided. Again, nothing is to shout about, but they are fundamental and straightforward.

melaka-hotel-puri-double-room-coffee Hotel Puri Melaka ReviewComplimentary drinks

Complimentary coffee and tea are available for guests, and old-style Chinese cups and saucers are provided, which is a nice touch. A water kettle is also available.

melaka-hotel-puri-bathroom-toilet-sink Hotel Puri Melaka ReviewHotel Puri Bathroom

While the bathroom and toilet may be small, they serve their purpose. The shower is pretty strong, while the squarish sink gives the bathroom a modern touch. Standard toilet amenities are included here, and a hair dryer is also provided for convenience.

melaka-hotel-puri-courtyard-area Hotel Puri Melaka ReviewCourtyard at the hotel here in Melaka

In the courtyard, one can enjoy sitting and reading amongst the lovely greenery that is well-maintained by the hotel staff. Note that after dawn, there may be mosquitoes.

melaka-hotel-puri-breakfast-area Hotel Puri Melaka ReviewHotel Puri Breakfast Area

Breakfast is served in another part of the ground floor, where it is served buffet-style indoors or outdoors, with local and Western choices.

melaka-hotel-puri-heeran-street Hotel Puri Melaka ReviewHotel Puri at Heeren Street or Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock

When you walk outside Hotel Puri, you will be on Heeren Street, behind Jonker Walk or Jonker Street. A leisurely five-minute stroll will put you in the middle of Jonker Street, where you can spend the day just going from shop to shop.

If you explore further by foot, you will reach other famous Melaka sites like Stadhuys, A’Famosa, Dutch Christ Church, St. Paul’s Church, and the Peranakan Museum.

melaka-hotel-puri-facade-night Hotel Puri Melaka ReviewHotel Puri at night

My Conclusion to Staying at Hotel Puri

I never doubted this place even after my first visit in 2007, and I did not hesitate to book a room for my recent trip to Melaka. Hotel Puri is my first choice when visiting Melaka, as getting around by foot from the hotel is convenient.

The experience is 5 Stars, and the boutique hotel caters to single travellers and families. The rooms may be small, but every detail is looked into. If you want a Peranakan experience, this is the place to stay, as no other hotel provides this unique boutique service.

Plus Points staying here:

  • The hotel is located in the heart of Melaka
  • Many eateries are found nearby, including the famous Jonker Street Dessert Cafe.
  • Prices are very reasonable
  • Service is great
  • Private parking
  • Amazing ambiance

Minus Points staying here:

  • There is no elevator for the disabled, only stairs
  • Rooms are small but cosy

Room Rates for Hotel Puri as of 2009

  • Standard – RM120 (US$34)
  • Superior Twin/Double – RM160 (US$45)
  • Superior Triple – RM230 (US$65)
  • Superior Quad – RM280 (US$80)
  • Deluxe Double – RM220 (US$62)
  • Junior Suite – RM350 (US$100)
  • Family Room – RM310 (US$88)
  • Puri Suite – RM500 (US$142)
  • Extra Bed (not available for standard/superior room)- RM46 (US$13)
  • Rates exclude 5% government tax and 10% Service Charge
  • Rates include breakfast
  • A surcharge of RM30 (US$8) applies on weekends and public holidays
  • Check-In Time – 2.00 pm
  • Check Out Time – 12.00 noon

Visit the official website of Hotel Puri in Melaka for the latest information and prices.

Hotep Puri address and contact details;
Hotel Puri
118, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock,
75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Telephone: +60 6282 5588
Fax: +60 6281 5588

Singapore Sales Office:
Telephone: +65 6468 6154
Fax: +65 6466 6075

How To Get To Hotel Puri

Driving to Hotel Puri via car is easy. From the main North-South or NKVE highway, turn into Melaka/Ayer Keroh and head straight to ‘Pusat Bandaraya Melaka’, the town centre.The drive after the toll booth will take about 20 to 30 minutes, passing the Melaka Zoo and numerous traffic lights before arriving in the town area. Once in the town area, head to the old quarter of Melaka, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock (Heeren Street), or Jalan Hang Jebat (Jonker Street).

GPS Coordinates for Hotel Puri – N2°11.783′ E102°14.720′

Map to Hotel Puri in Melaka


Final ThoughtsWhen you visit Melaka for a day trip or overnight, there are a ton of things to do in this historical city. The choices of hotels range from high-end to mid-range, guesthouses, and even boutique ones like Hotel Puri. The choice is up to you.

But if I visit Melaka again, I will stay at this hotel simply because of its location and unique character.  I hope you enjoyed my Hotel Puri Melaka review and that you will also consider this as one of the places to stay.

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Antiques Furniture

Great Information

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Robo

Yeah, it's also One of my favorite! 🙂

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MeatballOnline

I stayed there during my visit on 8 November. Love the hotel so much it will definitely be my 1st choice during my future visit to Melaka!

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CathJ

Thanks for the info.. ^_^

Something new on your template.. Love it.. very tidy oh.. ^_^

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Nicholas Leong

I stayed here once a long long time ago and I thought it was a nice lil hotel. Definitely a change from the high-rise hotels.

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shloke

Me too! I LOVE the new layout. It's FRESH, CLEAR & SIMPLE. Great job David! The left panel is SUPERB – love the flow of info..about myself, followers, blog roll and others. Two words – WELL-BALANCED!

Hotel Puri??? The name is not attractive or elegant enough. The management should rename the hotel as Peranakan Boutique Hotel – something catchy and stylish.

The hotel lobby and ancestral hall are BEAUTIFUL! Well done on the excellent review and exclusive pictures!

Cheers!
mylo

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AL

Did you manage to view the deluxe doubles? Although the hotel atmosphere looks great. that is still not cheap for a small room… were the mattresses ok at least?

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Malaysia Asia

Antiques Furniture, thank you.

Robo, glad we have something in common.

Meatball Online, just as me, I will always have this place #1 on my list.

Cath, Thanks! I kind of like it too. Still exploring some stuff to make it better.

Nicholas, well, it is still the same as long time ago, if not better.

Mylo, thanks man! Yes, I felt that the single posts can be too long so the Magazine template works out better. Loading time is so much faster too. The Puri name, I guess they felt very happy with that name all these years.

Al, I stayed in the Deluxe Doubles last 2 years but did not take any pics. A little larger than the standard. As for the price, yes it feels like you're in Hong Kong. But overall, it served the purpose and the entire hotel made up for the tiny room space. The mattresses were 4 star types as I had a good sleep.

Regards,
David

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Catherine

I remember seeing that hotel whenever i went to Jonker. Haha. Was it really that nice? Maybe i can book that for my friends if they happen to visit me in Melaka. then, me too can experience a stay for a night. =)

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FUN & FACT

I keep want to start this comment with ‘good’ or ‘nice’ or ‘great’ but none of these seems strong enough, or appropriate enough for what you just posted.Just fantastic and mindblowing blog keep it up..!!!

DIU

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Malaysia Asia

Catherine, for visiting guest, this place would be awesome! Worth it if you ask me. Plus it's just behind Jonker Street.

Fun & Fact, thank you for the kind words 🙂

Regards,
David

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Honeymoon bed breakfast

I've never stayed at Hotel Puri, but I've visited friends staying there, & been rather impressed with the place. I've also used their "Puri Puri" Balinese spa & been rather impressed with their professionalism.

At the end of the day, its all up to you, both places come highly recommended, & have their loyal following of regular guests, for very good reasons.

Regards,

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Malaysia Asia

Honeymoon Bed Breakfast, Now the Spa I have not tried at Hotel Puri but on my next visit to Melaka, I will sure to try the spa here.

I also agree that the Hotel Puri is highly recommended for stays in Melaka. As mentioned, I enjoy staying here whenever I visit Melaka.

Regards,
David

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eunice

nice, I think the price is reasonable, n quite cheap with this kind of standard. The hotel certainly gives a feel of the past.

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Malaysia Asia

Eunice – Cheap and really really nice too. Best part is that it is around the corner from Jonker Street.

David

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Lincon

I have hardly liked your place for the visit and the accommodation. I need a place for the wedding. So I can choose it.
Thanks for blog.

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