Hotel Orkid
The Orkid's rooms are all air-conditioned, and have a TV and the other features one would expect from a 3-star hotel. It has its own restaurant, and is around the corner from the Melaka Mall, one of the city's major shopping centers. In terms of location, it is just outside the old town, so that can be reached either on foot or by the bus line that runs right by the mall.
138 Jalan Bendahara
75100 Melaka
011 (+60) 62825555
www.hotelorkidmelaka.com
Heeren House
This cozy guest house has only six rooms. It is tastefully appointed and situated within sight of the Malacca River in Chinatown. All rooms have air-conditioning, TV (no cable) and a private bathroom. There is a small cafe, but it serves only breakfast and then light fare through the day. The ground floor of the guest house is also a crafts shop. This is serious bang for the buck, as it is both nice and reasonably priced.
1 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock
75200 Melaka
011 (+60) 62814241
www.heerenhouse.com
Number Twenty Guesthouse
With its central Jonker Walk address, the Number Twenty is another nice, but not too expensive, place to stay that is close to just about everything. Built in a late 17th century Dutch mansion, the rooms come with air-conditioning. There is free Wi-Fi and a 50-inch flat screen TV in the common room. A complimentary breakfast is included in the price.
20 Jalan Hang Jebat
75200 Malacca
011 (+60) 62819761
twentymelaka.com/
Equatorial Hotel
This 5-star hotel specializes in business guests. It stands as one of the poshest hotels in Malacca. The location is squarely in the downtown area, around the bend and a short walk from Malacca's historic Dutch and Portuguese historic sights. It has a Japanese restaurant, bistro, Peranakan (Malay) style restaurant, cafe, pastry shop and a poolside lounge. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness center and spa for recreation and relaxation.
Bandar Hilir
75000 Melaka
011 (+60) 62828333
info@mel.equatorial.com
www.equatorial.com/mel/
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