Estadia Hotel

Rooms and decor

The first thing you notice at Estadia Hotel is how hard it leans into Peranakan culture — Baba-Nyonya patterns run through the whole building. It's part of the Hatten group, sitting behind the parent tower right next to Mahkota Parade, and reviews hold steady at 8.1/10. Rooms carry the same colourful Peranakan motifs, which makes them more striking than your typical chain room. Reviewers consistently say the rooms feel worth the 4-star billing, come clean, and have comfortable beds. The one thing that comes up again and again is the soundproofing — noise from the next room and the corridor carries clearly, so if you sleep light, ask for a room away from the main hallway up front. A few reviews also flagged stained carpet or towels, so the upkeep still needs a little tightening in places.

Food and amenities

There's an in-house restaurant, Makan Nyonya, serving Malay food that fits the hotel's Peranakan theme nicely. Breakfast is standard — reviewers call it fine and reasonable for what you pay. The free shuttle to nearby areas is a big help if you don't have a car, and it saves on Grab fares when you want to head into the old town. Wi-Fi works but can run weak in patches.

Location and getting there

Location is Estadia's strongest card. It's right next to Mahkota Parade and close to Dataran Pahlawan, the city's big shopping centres — want to shop, grab food or catch a movie, and you just walk out of the lobby. Like the Hatten Hotel, it sits on the mall side of town rather than by Jonker, so for the old town you'll take the hotel shuttle or a short Grab. If your trip is centred on the historic quarter, build in a little travel time.

Things to know before booking

The soundproofing is the headline issue — thin walls mean you'll likely hear the corridor and your neighbours, and a room away from the main hallway is the fix. Upkeep is patchy: some guests found stained carpet or towels, so don't expect it to be flawless. Wi-Fi can be weak at times too. None of these are dealbreakers at this price, but go in knowing them.

Our take

Estadia works for shoppers and families who want a cute-themed 4-star on a budget and are fine staying right next to a mall. If you can live with imperfect soundproofing and you're after good value in a spot that's easy to get around, it does the job well without stretching the wallet.