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Shirah's Guest HousevsThe Majestic Malacca
Both hotels are praised by experts. Overall, The Majestic Malacca scores significantly better than Shirah's Guest House. The Majestic Malacca ranks #1 in Melaka with accolades from 6 reviewers like Frommer's, Insight Guides and Lonely Planet.
Shirah's Guest House
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
No. 207B, 208, 209B, 2nd Floor, Taman Melaka Raya, Bandar Hilir, Melaka 75000, Malaysia
From $0/night
Lonely Planet "Brightly painted walls and a gentle Malay welcome make this place sit somewhere between a backpackers and a homestay. Some rooms have balconies and all have high ceilings." Full review
Rough Guide "With only six rooms and a small roof terrace, this place is well looked after and has brightly coloured murals on the walls. Two a/c rooms share a lovely balcony and all have shared showers."
The Majestic Malacca
Frommer's
Insight Guides Rough Guide
Fodor's
Oyster Lonely Planet
188, Jalan Bunga, Raya, Melaka 75100, Malaysia
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Built from a restored 1920s mansion, this is Melaka's most luxurious property." Full review
Insight Guides "Fronting the Melaka River, this Straits- and neoclassical-styled mansion now houses the hotel’s reception, bar and dining rooms, while the well-appointed rooms and spa are in the adjacent building."
Rough Guide Star
"Just arriving at this hotel is a treat, as the lobby is housed in an impeccably restored 1920s mansion house."
Fodor's "The service here is first-rate; you're greeted with fresh tea in your room and delicious local sweets at turndown. " Full review
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Ask for a room on a higher floor for the best views.
OysterLuxury
"The Majestic Malacca is an elegant luxury hotel set in a restored 1920s building with a modernized annex attached." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Claw-foot tubs and polished four-poster beds are just some of the trappings at this regal hotel. The bar, library and dining areas groan with nostalgia " Full review
