Melaka

Rooms have crisp sheets, shuttered windows and a regal crimson-and-white colour scheme. — Lonely Planet

The service here is first-rate; you're greeted with fresh tea in your room and delicious local sweets at turndown. — Fodor's

The three shophouses that form this hotel are eighty years old, but the rooms are bang up to date... The central location and friendly staff also contribute to making this place a winner. — Rough Guide

Casa del Rio Melaka is an upscale riverside hotel in historic central Melaka that's just over five minutes from popular Jonker Street on foot. — Oyster

This upscale hotel is a sleek and modern property with interesting architecture. — Oyster

This excellent travellers’ choice in a great location has rooms... around an atmospheric skylight. The shared bathrooms have cold showers only, but there is a good communal area downstairs with wi-fi. — Rough Guide

Head here for clean, industrial-sized dorm rooms and common areas decorated with a nouveau-heritage Chinatown jazz lounge look. — Lonely Planet

The decor is divine, matching exposed-brick walls with luxury drapes, linens, plush furnishings and eclectic artwork and posters. — Lonely Planet

Three 1825 vintage shophouses have been combined to create this classy boutique hotel. — Lonely Planet

A real step up for Melaka's hostel options. — Lonely Planet

This modern hostel has five dark-ish dorms (single-sex and mixed) with capsule-style bunk beds...shared bathrooms are extremely clean, and facilities include a cafe-style breakfast room, laundry. — Lonely Planet