Birkin International Hotel

“Overrated New Hotel, Passable But Far From True Luxury”

I travel to Melaka at least once every 45 days on average, and I always stay at the DoubleTree. This time, I wanted to try something different. It was a toss-up between Courtyard and Birkin, and I ultimately chose Birkin because it was named the "2025 Best Luxury New Hotel." Unfortunately, the high… Plus

I travel to Melaka at least once every 45 days on average, and I always stay at the DoubleTree. This time, I wanted to try something different. It was a toss-up between Courtyard and Birkin, and I ultimately chose Birkin because it was named the "2025 Best Luxury New Hotel." Unfortunately, the higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment. Overall, it falls short compared to the DoubleTree. Location: A bit outside the city center, but very near to some fun parks, kids park. Facilities: Fairly complete and decent. Room Decor: The room was quite large with spacious space. It has a modern, minimalist, affordable-luxury style. I'd say everything looks nice simply because it's a new hotel, but it is a far cry from actual "luxury." You can tell management tried to skimp on costs while attempting to create a high-end vibe. Cleanliness: Acceptable overall, though I noticed a few stains on the balcony and in the bathroom. Sleep Quality: I liked that the bed was really large, but the pillows were uncomfortable. Even after asking the front desk for an extra "soft" pillow, it didn't help. I woke up two or three times during the night, so my sleep quality was poor. Soundproofing: Acceptable at night as there was no noise. However, the soundproofing of the balcony door is lacking; I could hear kids shouting at the playground in the morning. Management might want to consider installing better soundproof doors for rooms/floors facing the playground. Curtains: While they didn't block out 100% of the light, but still within an acceptable range. Breakfast: The dining area not big enough with limited seating, so I had to queue for a bit. It’s obvious management tried to cram in as many tables and chairs as possible to fully utilize the space, making the aisles quite narrow. My biggest complaint, however, was the lack of food variety, and the taste was mediocre. In this aspect, it loses to the DoubleTree by a mile. Another minor annoyance was the toilet paper—it is way too thin. The moment it touches a drop of water, it shreds and sticks to your skin. Conclusion: While it is passable overall, but personally, I will not be staying at this hotel again.

Moins

“Average for 5 star hotel”

kind shuttle driver, great kids club; but weak security, poor housekeeping, flawed room design, average breakfast.